One blueprint drawing entitled "Scripps Booth Model 'C' 1915." The drawing shows a profile view of the left side of the proposed automobile and shows interior and exterior details including the body, frame, wheels, engine, steering and suspension, and seats. Handwritten red pencil text near the center lower edge shows a vertical dimension (floor to ground) of 20" and a horizontal dimension that indicates a 110" wheelbase.
Black and white postcard depicting a man and woman in an automobile turning to face the camera behind them, with a street scene backdrop. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked August 28, 1910.
Black and white postcard depicting the finish line at The Vanderbilt Cup Race on Hempstead Plains, Long Island, New York. A blurred car and a grandstand filled with spectators are in view.
Sepia-toned photo taken to document the pavement at John R Street and Farnsworth Street. A man sits in an early automobile, stopped alongside the curb, where four girls and a boy wait. A dark wooden shed with double doors across the sidewalk behind them. In the background, on the right, two women stand beside an open window. A manhole is in the street in the foreground. "July 20th, 1903. Schwartz casr[?], John R. + Farnsworth there had not been any change in the pavement. F.S.Q." is handwritten on the verso.
Dave talks about his life prior to joining Fisher, of being hired in March 1977 and going to work in the Paint Shop. Dave describes learning to paint cars and having nightmares of painting cars. He tells about his union activity including his duties as committeeman, a typical committee call, dealing with supervisors, and his appointment first to UAW Training Representative then UAW Joint Activities Rep.
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.
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.
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.
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."
