Black and white photo of Henry B. Joy (second from left), and three other men posing in front of a Packard testing car in in San Francisco on June 22, 1913.
Small sepia-toned photographic print captioned on verso as "Van Dyke Ave. looking north, April 25th, 1918." An early automobile is parked to the right, and several more are visible in the distance. Two and three-story homes are on either side of the street. Several pedestrians walk along the sidewalk in the distance. The trees are still bare.
Black and white photograph of three children, presumably those of Joseph Patrick O'Dwyer, sitting in two cars parked side by side. One child sits in the car on the left at the wheel. Two children sit in the car on the right. A bench swing sits in the yard just behind the two cars. "1904" is printed in the lower left corner of the image.
Sepia-toned photograph of a man in an early runabout-style car parked on the west side of Woodward Avenue at Atwater Street. A sign reading "Sheriff 1912" is hung from one of the car's roof supports. H.D. Edwards and Company's building stands in the background. Other signs posted on the building advertise "Sail Makers and Rigging[...]" and "Awnings, Tents" in reference to the J.C. Gloss Company and the Detroit Awning and Tent Company, who also shared that building.
Mounted autographed sepia-toned bust portrait photograph of Charles B. King in profike wearing suit, round-collared shirt, tie, and glasses. The photo is signed by King with the enscription, "For Alfred O. Dunk 1920." A typewritten label caption on the matting reads "Charles B. King Built and Operated the First Automobile on the Streets of Detroit 1894 (Oliver E. Barthel was the first passenger)."
Color postcard depicting men, women, and children in a parked tour bus, the side of which reads "Dietsche Sight Seeing Co., 83 Woodward Ave. Printed on verso: Tour de Luxe. Seeing Detroit. Belle Isle Park, the most beautiful Island Park in this country, Belle Isle Aquarium. Casino, Horticultural Building, Bathing, Beaches and Lake Ste. Clair. The Great Ford Plant which employs forty thousand people and turns out over three thousand cars per day. The Boulevards - East and West Grand, Boston and Chicago boulevards; also the Indian Village, Detroit's finest residence sections. No Waiting - Cars leave promptly. Satisfaction absolutely guaranteed or money refund.
Black and white photographic postcard depicting men, women, and children in a Metropolitan Sight-Seeing Car. Text on the side of the vehicle reads "Headquarters Oxford Hotel". A banner on the side of the vehicle reads "Detroit, Belle Isle, Water Works and Gladwin Park." Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 5 1910.
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."
Speaking from the Rose Garden, President Barack Obama announces new, stricter standards for automobile exhaust emissions and fuel efficiency. The changes aim to reduce dependency of the United States on foreign oil, reduce pollution, and help ease automobile manufacturing into a new era of "greener" technology.
Antique automobile restoration expert Dan Shafarman talks about his interest in REO motor cars and his difficult search for parts to fix a REO Royale. Shafarman also talks about his life before coming to the Lansing, MI area in 1969, mass production techniques in the auto industry, bad working conditions in the early car factories, Henry Ford’s hiring and pay practices, corporate paternalism, and the "novel" idea of paying workers enough to afford to buy the products they built. Recorded as part of the commemoration of REO Motor Car Company’s 100th Anniversary.
Mickey talks about his life prior to being hired at Fisher Body in June 1976. He describes his first day on the job in Body Shop welding the wheelhouse, hanging 80 lbs. Toronado doors, quality inspections, and eventually becoming a city driver with a CDL license.
The Precision Castings Company is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar explores the history of the company and the process it uses to buff, polish, and plate various automotive pieces. Dunbar interviews Lester Heath, manager of the company's baseball team and former Boston Red Sox pitcher and Joe Houston, a company employee, who describes his pigeon racing hobby.
Monte tells of being hired in December 1984 into the Paint Shop spraying clear coat. He describes the jobs in paint and working 13 hours a day in paint repair. Monte talks about relations with supervisors, race relations, substance abuse, his catering business and business in the plant.
President Barack Obama holds a press briefing on jobs, energy independence, and climate change. Obama introduces several executive orders made to reverse the dependency on foreign oil while creating jobs. The President discusses the American Recovery Plan, which will put 460,000 Americans to work in clean energy investments. Obama goes on to discuss the needed production of fuel efficient cars in the United States.
On reverse: "The Olds "60" is 1940's greatest low-priced automobile value. It gives you such fine-car features as Super-Hydraulic Brakes, Dual Center-Control Steering, big, luxurious Body by Fisher, 95 h.p. Econo-Master engine and Oldsmobile's famous Rhythmic Ride. The 4-Door Touring Sedan delivers here for only... $953.00 ...available with Hydra-Matic Drive at only $57.00 additional. A drive in this great car will open your eyes to worlds of extra value. Come in and try it... today."
Date Created:
1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
On reverse: "The Last Word in Convertibles! Meet a beautiful dynamo on wheels! It's Oldsmobile's experimental convertible... the fabulous F-88! General Motors' stylists have incorporated scores of striking innovations in this spectacular sports car. Low-poised fiberglass body! Natural pigskin upholstery! Unusual rear deck design! Sparkling interior trim, plus a special 250 hp. "Rocket" Engine!
Date Created:
1954-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Located at Washington Avenue North and Ottawa Street West. Automobiles. Expansion of original building noted to north and west. One of three variants. See Lansing State Journal, April 18, 1914 (p. 12) for an article on the building.
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
The Auto Peddler is a publication dedicated to sales of automobiles and parts. Container lists are updated as we add new titles and issues to the collection.
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Local History Newspapers and Periodicals Collection