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- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1934 Packard right side view. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 1108 twelve, eleventh series, 12-cylinder, 160-horsepower, 147-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #734).
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1935 Packard nine-tenths left side view, top raised, side mounted spare tire with fitted metal cover. Inscribed on photo back: Packard eight, model 1202, twelfth series, 8-cylinder, 130-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, 5-person convertible sedan (body type #863).
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1935-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of 1941 Packard final assembly line, most cars have doors open, workers at each car. Inscribed on photo back: 1941 Packard final assembly line.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1941-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- Allen Electric Company is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar describes the genesis of the company, when Gerald H. Allen had the idea to create a cheaper test machine for car generators aimed specifically at Ford. B.E. Bertholet, the sales promotion manager at Allen Electric, discusses the company's new automatic battery charger and explains the role that the Allen Electric education program played in the war effort.
- Date Issued:
- 1947-09-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Donald Trump talks about creating more jobs in the automobile industry and eliminating industry regulations. Trump also announces plans to scale back new car emission standards and says that such regulations take away manufacturing jobs. Held at the American Center for Mobility in Ypsilanti Township, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- The Blood Brothers Machine Company is featured on this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar describes the company's transformation from a bicycle manufacturer to an automobile manufacturer, and its transition to making automobile parts after automobile manufacturing proved to be too costly. Dewey Kemp, assistant purchasing manager, and C.E. Wood, sales manager, discuss their products and manufacturing process, as well as the company's contribution to the war effort during World War II.
- Date Issued:
- 1947-11-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Ora tells about her life prior to hiring in at Fisher Body in October 1978. She describes her first day on the job in the Paint Shop, joining management, women in the factory, sexism, the special paint clothing and safety. Ora also talks about the social aspects of holiday lunches, softball, bowling, and pranks.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-12-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama speaks on the resurgence of the American auto industry at the United Auto Workers Annual Conference in Washington D.C. Obama talks about the success of the auto industry, which is creating jobs and making profits after nearly collapsing in 2008 and 2009. He talks about the values of hard work, education, and being frugal, touts the new fuel economy requirements and promises to make sure that foreign trade is fair, "because America always wins with the playing field is level."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at the Johnson Controls advanced battery facility in Holland, Michigan. He talks about the role innovative technologies will play in helping automakers achieve fuel economy standards and uses the occasion to describe the revitalization of American manufacturing. Obama reminds the audience of the challenges which America faces, declares his frustration with political infighting and says, "There is nothing wrong with our country. There is something wrong with our politics".
- Date Issued:
- 2011-08-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Mike recalls being hired in October 1985 after working for many years as an AFL contract painter. He describes a painter's duties, the differences between AFL and UAW, benefits and wages, and why he decided to come to Fisher. Mike talks about the generosity of coworkers, relations with supervisors, inefficiencies, combining trades and eliminating painters, and the Lansing work ethic.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection