Short Biography of Ford Motor Company Industrial Designer Joseph A. Galamb, circa 1943
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Artifact Overview
Joseph Galamb was an engineer from Hungary who immigrated to the United States in 1903. Galamb was part of the Ford Motor Company team that produced the 1909 Ford Model T. This biography explains how Galamb came to the United States and includes his memories of looking for work, his first job, and finally finding the right fit at Ford.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Biography (Document)
Date Made
circa 1943
Subject Date
1903-1943
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.616.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Ink
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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