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Short Biography of Ford Motor Company Employee James O'Connor, circa 1943

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Artifact Overview

This short biography reveals James O'Connor's history with the Ford Motor Company. After starting work in a paint shop at a young age, O'Connor progressed through the employment ranks to become the final assembly line foreman in the "B" Building of the Ford Rouge Plant.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Biography (Document)

Date Made

circa 1943

Subject Date

1907-1943

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.616.3

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