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- 1916 Packard Twin Six Camp Truck, Used by Henry B. Joy - When the U.S. Army placed an order for 27 Packard transport trucks in 1916, company president Henry B. Joy traveled to Mexico to see the vehicles in action. General John J. Pershing employed the Packards in his pursuit of Pancho Villa. Joy used this truck on his Mexican trip. Later, Joy's family took it on camping trips in the United States.
- 1916
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1916 Packard Twin Six Camp Truck, Used by Henry B. Joy
When the U.S. Army placed an order for 27 Packard transport trucks in 1916, company president Henry B. Joy traveled to Mexico to see the vehicles in action. General John J. Pershing employed the Packards in his pursuit of Pancho Villa. Joy used this truck on his Mexican trip. Later, Joy's family took it on camping trips in the United States.
- 1916 Ford Model T with Camper Conversion, 1921 - H.D. McCracken, a self-proclaimed "creative Texan," built this wooden contraption and mounted it to a Model T chassis. He and his wife took this converted camper across the country, going wherever they pleased and stopping wherever they wished. The McCrackens were two of many Americans who answered the call of the open road following World War I.
- August 22, 1922
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1916 Ford Model T with Camper Conversion, 1921
H.D. McCracken, a self-proclaimed "creative Texan," built this wooden contraption and mounted it to a Model T chassis. He and his wife took this converted camper across the country, going wherever they pleased and stopping wherever they wished. The McCrackens were two of many Americans who answered the call of the open road following World War I.
- Sales Brochure, "The Volkswagen Camper," 1968 - The Volkswagen Type II camper, introduced in 1949, fueled a postwar interest in recreational vehicles in the United States. The compact van was a marvel of efficient design with a bench that folded into a double bed, an ice box, multiple storage spaces and an optional gas stove. Even the spare tire did double duty as a table stand.
- 1968
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Sales Brochure, "The Volkswagen Camper," 1968
The Volkswagen Type II camper, introduced in 1949, fueled a postwar interest in recreational vehicles in the United States. The compact van was a marvel of efficient design with a bench that folded into a double bed, an ice box, multiple storage spaces and an optional gas stove. Even the spare tire did double duty as a table stand.
- Sales Brochure for the Traville Camper, Traville Corporation, 1961 -
- 1961
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Sales Brochure for the Traville Camper, Traville Corporation, 1961
- Sales Brochure for Concord Motor Homes, Champion Home Builders Company, 1979 - Recreational vehicles appeal to those who want to explore the open road while taking the comforts of home with them. Putting a house on wheels demands efficient use of space. Bench seats fold into beds. Overhead bins provide maximum storage. Special cabinet locks prevent items from falling out while the vehicle is in motion.
- 1979
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Sales Brochure for Concord Motor Homes, Champion Home Builders Company, 1979
Recreational vehicles appeal to those who want to explore the open road while taking the comforts of home with them. Putting a house on wheels demands efficient use of space. Bench seats fold into beds. Overhead bins provide maximum storage. Special cabinet locks prevent items from falling out while the vehicle is in motion.
- Charles Kuralt and Driver Traveling in the CBS "On the Road" Motor Home, circa 1987 - Charles Kuralt traveled the U.S. highways and back roads telling stories of ordinary Americans. His <em>On the Road</em> segments could be seen on CBS from 1967 to 1994.
- circa 1987
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Charles Kuralt and Driver Traveling in the CBS "On the Road" Motor Home, circa 1987
Charles Kuralt traveled the U.S. highways and back roads telling stories of ordinary Americans. His On the Road segments could be seen on CBS from 1967 to 1994.
- "Ford Times," May 1973 - <em>Ford Times</em> magazine was a key element of Ford Motor Company's public relations efforts for much of the 20th century. Issues covered a wide range of topics, including automobiles but also recreation, food, history, nature, and culture. Between 1948 and 1982, Cincinnati artist Charley Harper contributed cover and article illustrations to more than 160 issues. This issue features one of Harper's thirty-six <em> Ford Times</em> covers.
- May 01, 1973
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"Ford Times," May 1973
Ford Times magazine was a key element of Ford Motor Company's public relations efforts for much of the 20th century. Issues covered a wide range of topics, including automobiles but also recreation, food, history, nature, and culture. Between 1948 and 1982, Cincinnati artist Charley Harper contributed cover and article illustrations to more than 160 issues. This issue features one of Harper's thirty-six Ford Times covers.
- Sales Brochure for Traville Vista Camper, Traville Corporation, 1961 -
- 1961
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Sales Brochure for Traville Vista Camper, Traville Corporation, 1961
- Ford Model T Motor Home Conversion, circa 1920 - The versatile, reliable Ford Model T was adapted for any number of special uses. In 1920, a Model T chassis -- engine, frame and running gear -- could be purchased for $525, while a more rugged Model TT truck chassis was available for $660. This one was converted into a motorhome, complete with a pergola on the rear.
- circa 1920
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Ford Model T Motor Home Conversion, circa 1920
The versatile, reliable Ford Model T was adapted for any number of special uses. In 1920, a Model T chassis -- engine, frame and running gear -- could be purchased for $525, while a more rugged Model TT truck chassis was available for $660. This one was converted into a motorhome, complete with a pergola on the rear.
- Sales Brochure for Avion Coach Corporation, "Yours--A New Wonderful World of Fun," 1967 -
- 1967
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Sales Brochure for Avion Coach Corporation, "Yours--A New Wonderful World of Fun," 1967