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- Souvenir Brochure, "The Ford Rouge Plant: An Industrial City," circa 1945 - Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- circa 1945
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Souvenir Brochure, "The Ford Rouge Plant: An Industrial City," circa 1945
Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," August 1939 - Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- August 01, 1939
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Souvenir Brochure, "Souvenir of Your Trip through the Ford Rouge Plant," August 1939
Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- Souvenir Brochure, "Visit the Rouge Plant of the Ford Motor Company," September 1935 - Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- September 01, 1935
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Souvenir Brochure, "Visit the Rouge Plant of the Ford Motor Company," September 1935
Ford Motor Company offered the first public tours of its Rouge plant in 1924. The popular tours stoked the fascination surrounding Henry Ford and his massive factory. Visitors gathered in the Ford Rotunda, where they viewed displays on the automaker's operations, and then boarded a glass-roofed bus for a trip through the 1,300-acre complex.
- Motor Trend's 1966 "Toyota Corona Roadtest" - <em>Motor Trend</em> magazine praised the 1966 Toyota Corona. Magazine staffers who test drove the vehicle "loved it." Toyota reprinted the August 1965 article as part of this sales brochure. Increasingly, American buyers would turn to smaller import vehicles when American cars became larger and less economical and less reliable.
- 1966
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Motor Trend's 1966 "Toyota Corona Roadtest"
Motor Trend magazine praised the 1966 Toyota Corona. Magazine staffers who test drove the vehicle "loved it." Toyota reprinted the August 1965 article as part of this sales brochure. Increasingly, American buyers would turn to smaller import vehicles when American cars became larger and less economical and less reliable.
- A New and Prolific Variety of Cotton, Bulletin No. 26, 1915 -
- 1915
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A New and Prolific Variety of Cotton, Bulletin No. 26, 1915
- "Some Ignition Problems and Their Solution," Ford Motor Company, 1910 - Today's cars are so reliable that it's hard to imagine the difficulties faced by early motorists. This 1910 brochure from Ford Motor Company described problems drivers might encounter with engine cylinders not igniting properly. Though full of potential solutions, the brochure was quick to note that most troubles were due to "neglect or mistreatment" of the automobile.
- 1910
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"Some Ignition Problems and Their Solution," Ford Motor Company, 1910
Today's cars are so reliable that it's hard to imagine the difficulties faced by early motorists. This 1910 brochure from Ford Motor Company described problems drivers might encounter with engine cylinders not igniting properly. Though full of potential solutions, the brochure was quick to note that most troubles were due to "neglect or mistreatment" of the automobile.
- "The Clean Air Quest," Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1973 - The Ford Motor Company, and other car companies, publicized their commitment to comply with 1970 clean air standards. This booklet, produced by Ford, contains articles about air pollution causes, federal legislation, alternative power sources, and ways for the public to help.
- 1973
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"The Clean Air Quest," Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan, 1973
The Ford Motor Company, and other car companies, publicized their commitment to comply with 1970 clean air standards. This booklet, produced by Ford, contains articles about air pollution causes, federal legislation, alternative power sources, and ways for the public to help.
- Ford Motor Company Publication, "Total Performance 1903-1963" - Eager to attract younger customers, Ford Motor Company launched its "Total Performance" marketing campaign in the early 1960s. The effort included sportier cars, higher-horsepower engines, and a revitalized racing program. This 1963 booklet surveyed Ford's performance-oriented products and achievements over the company's then 60-year history.
- 1963
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Ford Motor Company Publication, "Total Performance 1903-1963"
Eager to attract younger customers, Ford Motor Company launched its "Total Performance" marketing campaign in the early 1960s. The effort included sportier cars, higher-horsepower engines, and a revitalized racing program. This 1963 booklet surveyed Ford's performance-oriented products and achievements over the company's then 60-year history.
- "Student and Youth Organizing" 1977 - The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand their equal rights. This pamphlet from 1977 helped inexperienced high school and college students effectively organize and respond to unfair policies.
- 1977
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"Student and Youth Organizing" 1977
The Civil Rights movement of the 1960s inspired other groups of people to demand their equal rights. This pamphlet from 1977 helped inexperienced high school and college students effectively organize and respond to unfair policies.
- "Home of the 57," circa 1910 - The H.J. Heinz Company was one of the first in the manufactured food industry to open its factory for public tours. This pamphlet from 1910 is essentially a written version of the tour, meant for those who were unable to experience it first-hand. The pamphlet provides a brief company history and includes photographs and descriptions of the kitchens, all manufacturing departments, and special employee areas.
- circa 1910
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"Home of the 57," circa 1910
The H.J. Heinz Company was one of the first in the manufactured food industry to open its factory for public tours. This pamphlet from 1910 is essentially a written version of the tour, meant for those who were unable to experience it first-hand. The pamphlet provides a brief company history and includes photographs and descriptions of the kitchens, all manufacturing departments, and special employee areas.