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
Collection Title
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
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