Detroit Public Library
4709 items
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of three 1954 Packards on display in factory showroom, three-quarter front view, several signs hanging from ceiling. Inscribed on photo back: 1954 Packard factories, Packards on display.
- 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:
- 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white photograph of factory exterior showing workers using a ramp to put bodies onto chassis
- 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:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 4x5 black and white photograph of the interior of the Carter Car Motorcar Company factory, image inscribed "Painting and Trimming Dept."
- 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:
- 1907-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white print copied from a glass negative of a 1910 Packard solar headlamp housing, close up. Inscribed on photo back: Packard solar proposed but never used headlamp housing, diagrams on side describe differences in headlamp housing, oblong vents, no exposed screws.
- 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:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white print copied from a glass negative of a 1914 Packard 3-48 two-toned, male driver, female passenger, on a forested snowy road. Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 48-horsepower, 139-inch wheelbase, series third 48 1448, 2-person phaeton runabout, produced 4/1913 to 2/1914.
- 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:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 7.5x9.5 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1924 Packard interior from rear seat, detail of lap robe. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 143, first series single eight (produced 6/14/1923-2/2/1925), 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 143-inch wheelbase, 7-person sedan (body type #240), note plain stretch upholstery on aft panel of front seat back, metal robe rail, 12 plaits on front seat back, door pulls.
- 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:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 1924 Packard three-quarter left front view, male standing on driver side running board. Inscribed on photo back: Packard 136, first series eight, 8-cylinder, 85-horsepower, 136-inch wheelbase, 5-person sedan (body type #253). Note: 1-piece non-original windshield; winged motometer ornament; windshield post spot light; non-standard bumpers, sixth-series headlamps; non-original equipment, 5-lug wheels. Mr. N. Harper Steward of Philadelphia, Penn. photographed with his 136 sedan which he has driven 102,350 miles. Mr. Steward is the original owner of the car and is naturally very enthusiastic about its long and highly satisfactory service. He is using the car every day and says it has many more thousands of miles of unused transportation.
- 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:
- 1924-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 close-up three-quarter right 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 a 1917 Packard three-quarter front view, dumping out a load of bricks, man behind wheel, two men standing at rear of truck, slogan on radiator reads "Save a Freight car for Uncle Sam." Inscribed on photo back: 1917 Packard truck, World War I era (note radiator slogan), model E, 66.5-ton, heavy duty truck chassis, with special dump truck body.
- 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:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white sepia-toned Packard Co. file photograph of the Packard office building, aerial view, cars parked along street, ten males standing near front entrance. Inscribed on photo back: 1931 view of Packard office building Detroit, Mich.
- 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:
- 1931-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry