Automobile industry and trade
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 17 Collections and/or Records:
Allison Transmission visitor's book
Collection
Identifier: L248
Scope and Contents
This collection contains the visitor's book of Allison Transmission, ranging from 1943 to 1947. The notes in the book were written by former employees who had joined the military for the war. Most of the notes contain the name and address of the individual, a brief note explaining what the individual is doing for the military, a greeting to his former co-workers, and the Allison Transmission department number where he had worked.
Dates:
1943-1947
Automobiles in Indiana photographs
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: SP002
Scope and Contents
This collection contains photographs of cars and advertisements for the Indiana automobile industry ranging from 1906 to 1965. There are some early clippings and photographs of the height of Indiana manufacturing. There are also some pictures taken in the 1960s that are of early Indiana Cars. The collection also includes some pamphlets and advertisement clippings.
Dates:
1906-1965
C. H. Black Manufacturing Company collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1436
Scope and Contents
This collection includes photocopies copies of autographed, signed letters in ink from the C. H. Black Manufacturing Company. Most of the letters are replies to potential customers asking about certain wagons which C. H. Black can build for them. A letter written on February 26, to "The Supply World, New York City," states that they do not want to place any advertisements at the price quoted, but would place an ad for $50 a year. A letter written December 17 to a doctor informs him that "We...
Dates:
1891-1893
Cadillac Automobile Company product pamphlet
Collection — Folder S3442
Identifier: S3442
Scope and Contents
This collection contains one copy of a pamphlet created by the Cadillac Automobile Company in 1904 as a catalog to sell their cars and engines.
Dates:
1904
Charles H. Black papers
Collection — Folder S124
Identifier: S0124
Scope and Contents
This collection includes a compilation from newspaper articles and letters from various authors in Indiana ranging from 1917 to 1939 regarding Charles H. Black and the automobile he built.
Dates:
1917-1939
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Charles H. Black papers
Dean Byus speech on Prest-O-Lite Company
Collection — Folder S0465
Identifier: S0465
Scope and Contents
This collection includes carbon copies of a typed excerpt from a speech given by Dean Byus, Prest-O-Lite factory manager, at the International Acetylene Association on April 1, 1952, though the copies may have been created in 1954, regarding the Prest-O-Lite Company and Carl Fisher.
Dates:
1952/04/01; 1954
Edgar Apperson papers
Collection — Folder S031
Identifier: S0031
Scope and Contents
This collection includes materials ranging from 1928 to 1955 concerning Edgar "Ed" and Elmer Apperson and Apperson cars from Kokomo, Indiana, including typed articles from the South Bend Tribune on June 24, 1928, a mimeographed copy of the article "Ed Apperson and the Horseless Carriage" by Robert E. Pinkerton in True Magazine, March 1952, and a souvenir ticket for the dedication of Apperson Way in Kokomo on October 20-22, 1955.
Dates:
1928-1955
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Edgar Apperson papers
Elwood Haynes biography
Collection — Folder S0660
Identifier: S0660
Scope and Contents
This collection includes typed copies from Bernice Haynes Hillis and various biographical sources in Indiana and other states ranging from 1912 to 1927 regarding Elwood Haynes.
Dates:
1912-1927
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Elwood Haynes biography
Howard County collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: S1673
Scope and Contents
This collection contains several items regarding the Howard County Orphans' Home, including reports ranging from 1893 to 1903; an indenture placing Richard A. Neff with William Decker dated November 18, 1897;, an October 26, 1883 trustee's order placing Robert and Wilson Turner in the home signed by Center Township Trustee C.C. Sollenberger; a June 25, 1903 letter from Liberty Township Trustee Amos Powell placing Earnest Frewa in home; a July 25, 1903 letter from Union Township Trustee Theo. H....
Dates:
1883-1903, undated
Found in:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
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Howard County collection
Indianapolis Industrial Exposition photographs
Collection — Folder SP144
Identifier: SP144
Scope and Contents
This collection includes black-and-white photographs taken at the Indianapolis Industrial Exposition at Union Station in Indianapolis, Indiana ranging from 1947 to 1948 showing people visiting the displays and exhibits.
Dates:
1947-1948
