L.A. Weis Collection

The L.A. Weis Collection, 1950-1977, contains public relations materials pertaining to Ford Motor Company products, most significantly the development of the Mustang I experimental car and the Mustang II.
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Archival Collection Overview

Historical Note

As an executive with the Ford Motor Company, Lawrence A. (L.A.) Weis served as, among other positions, the public relations manager for Ford Truck Operations and the public affairs manager for the Ford Division. After leaving Ford Motor Company, Weis founded Autocom Associates, a public relations company, in 1995, serving as President and CEO.

Note content adapted from the following source:
-“AutoCom Associates, Public Relations Since 1995, Our Team, Larry Weis – President and CE...

Scope and Content Note

The L.A. Weis Collection, 1950-1977, is divided into four series: the MUSTANG I SERIES, the MUSTANG II SERIES, the OTHER PUBLIC RELATIONS MATERIALS SERIES, and the OTHER MATERIALS SERIES.

The MUSTANG I SERIES (0.2 cubic ft.) is comprised of a program and package book, correspondence, film scripts, pamphlets, press kits, and reports relating to the development and production of the 1962 Mustang I experimental vehicle.

The MUSTANG II SERIES<...

Collection Details

Object ID

78.300.1310.0

Inclusive Dates

1950-1977

Bulk Dates

1962-1974

Size

1.7 cubic ft. (4 boxes)

Language

English

Item Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Access Restrictions

The collection is open for research.

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Digitized Artifacts From This Collection

Ford Mustang I, Rear View, Advanced Styling Studio, May 25, 1962

Ford Mustang I, Rear View, Advanced Styling Studio, May 25, 1962