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- The Evolution of Reaping Machines, 1902 -
- 1902
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The Evolution of Reaping Machines, 1902
- "Evolution of the Ford Car," 1949 - The evolution of Ford Motor Company cars, through 1949, is illustrated in this image. The line starts with Henry Ford's experimental 1896 Quadricycle and concludes with the post-World War II 1949 Ford. Key company buildings, like the Mack Avenue Plant and the Dearborn Engineering Lab, are featured as well.
- 1896-1949
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"Evolution of the Ford Car," 1949
The evolution of Ford Motor Company cars, through 1949, is illustrated in this image. The line starts with Henry Ford's experimental 1896 Quadricycle and concludes with the post-World War II 1949 Ford. Key company buildings, like the Mack Avenue Plant and the Dearborn Engineering Lab, are featured as well.
- History of Aviation Scrapbook, 1908-1929 - Harold E. Millfelt, a night clerk at a hotel in Zanesville, Ohio, assembled scrapbooks to pass the time during his long overnight shifts. This one documents the history of aviation, from the Wright brothers' demonstration flights in 1908 through Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Most of the scrapbook's content relates to Lindbergh and his flight.
- 1908-1929
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History of Aviation Scrapbook, 1908-1929
Harold E. Millfelt, a night clerk at a hotel in Zanesville, Ohio, assembled scrapbooks to pass the time during his long overnight shifts. This one documents the history of aviation, from the Wright brothers' demonstration flights in 1908 through Charles Lindbergh's solo transatlantic flight in 1927. Most of the scrapbook's content relates to Lindbergh and his flight.
- Evolution of the Lincoln and Lincoln Continental, 1921-1960 - Nearly 40 years of Lincoln evolution are traced in this poster, from the company's founding by Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland, through its renaissance under Ford Motor Company's ownership. Edsel Ford and designer Bob Gregorie inaugurated Lincoln's successful Continental model for 1940. For 1956-1957, Continental was its own make, separate from Lincoln, under the guidance of William Clay Ford.
- 1921-1960
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Evolution of the Lincoln and Lincoln Continental, 1921-1960
Nearly 40 years of Lincoln evolution are traced in this poster, from the company's founding by Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland, through its renaissance under Ford Motor Company's ownership. Edsel Ford and designer Bob Gregorie inaugurated Lincoln's successful Continental model for 1940. For 1956-1957, Continental was its own make, separate from Lincoln, under the guidance of William Clay Ford.
- Scrapbook of Aviation Photographs and Articles, circa 1928 - Kenneth Henderson compiled this scrapbook around 1928. It included photographs and newspaper clippings related to some of the top pilots and airplanes of the day. William Brock, Richard Byrd, Anthony Fokker, Charles Lindbergh, and Edward Schlee were among the aviators Henderson documented.
- circa 1928
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Scrapbook of Aviation Photographs and Articles, circa 1928
Kenneth Henderson compiled this scrapbook around 1928. It included photographs and newspaper clippings related to some of the top pilots and airplanes of the day. William Brock, Richard Byrd, Anthony Fokker, Charles Lindbergh, and Edward Schlee were among the aviators Henderson documented.
- Aviation Photography, Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Company, 1918 - This catalog from British camera manufacturer Thornton-Pickard, which features Royal Air Force photographs, touted aerial photography's military advantages. During World War I, military forces on both sides utilized the latest aviation and photographic technology for aerial reconnaissance. Aerial views of enemy troops and equipment changed how militaries looked, moved, and fought. In turn, military research accelerated the evolution of aerial photography.
- 1918
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Aviation Photography, Thornton-Pickard Manufacturing Company, 1918
This catalog from British camera manufacturer Thornton-Pickard, which features Royal Air Force photographs, touted aerial photography's military advantages. During World War I, military forces on both sides utilized the latest aviation and photographic technology for aerial reconnaissance. Aerial views of enemy troops and equipment changed how militaries looked, moved, and fought. In turn, military research accelerated the evolution of aerial photography.
- Evolution of the Ford Car, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- 1934
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Evolution of the Ford Car, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- Evolution of the Ford Car, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934 - Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- 1934
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Evolution of the Ford Car, Century of Progress International Exposition, Chicago, Illinois, 1934
Chicago's 1933-34 Century of Progress Exposition used the theme of progress to encourage optimism during the Depression. The Ford Exhibition Building, which sat on eleven acres at the fair and featured industrial demonstrations and informative displays like this, became the most talked-about exhibit of 1934.
- Letter from Ligue Internationale Des Aviateurs to Edsel Ford, January 15, 1930 - The Ligue International des Aviateurs (the International League of Aviators) awarded annual trophies to outstanding aviators and aeronauts beginning in 1926. Each year, the League solicited opinions from well-known individuals, such as Edsel Ford, with ties to aviation to help select trophy recipients. Ford consulted with William B. Mayo, head of Ford's Aircraft Division, before making his recommendations.
- January 15, 1930
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Letter from Ligue Internationale Des Aviateurs to Edsel Ford, January 15, 1930
The Ligue International des Aviateurs (the International League of Aviators) awarded annual trophies to outstanding aviators and aeronauts beginning in 1926. Each year, the League solicited opinions from well-known individuals, such as Edsel Ford, with ties to aviation to help select trophy recipients. Ford consulted with William B. Mayo, head of Ford's Aircraft Division, before making his recommendations.
- Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 1 of 7 (A-B) - Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.
- 1863-1917
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Ernest L. Jones Early Aviation Scrapbook, vol. 1 of 7 (A-B)
Ernest L. Jones transformed his early interest in aeronautics into a lifelong career devoted to civil and military aviation. Jones edited and published several aeronautical magazines, promoted and improved air transportation operations, and served in military air services during both world wars. Jones's scrapbooks document the early development of aviation in the United States.