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Harley Earl, William Mitchell and Harlow Curtice, circa 1960

THF727157 / Harley Earl, William Mitchell and Harlow Curtice, circa 1960
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Artifact Overview

Three significant figures in General Motors history are seen together in this photograph. Harley Earl (left) formed GM's Art and Colour Section in 1927. Bill Mitchell (center) took over as head of the company's design department after Earl retired in 1958. Mitchell retired in 1977. Harlow Curtice served as GM's president from 1953 to 1958.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1960

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

89.1.1734.341.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of William L. Mitchell.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10.25 in

Inscriptions

Bill--- This reminds me of very happy days Harley--- My very best wishes Bill Harlow Curtice (written on front)
Harley Earl, William Mitchell and Harlow Curtice, circa 1960