Archival Collections

The archival stacks at The Henry Ford hold millions of items, including photographs, drawings, letters, reports, motion picture film, and audio and video recordings. Learn more about some of the archival collections we hold by browsing the records below, which provide high-level descriptions, access to collection finding aids and links to digitized collection materials.

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General Personal Records Series, 1823-1984

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Irving R. Bacon Papers, 1863-1957

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Morgan L. Gies Presidential Vehicles Photographs Collection, 1939-1966

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Selden Patent Lawsuit Collection, 1898-1955

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Topical Photographic Prints in Binders Series, 1903-1960

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Virgil M. Exner Papers, 1913-1986

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