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- Stock Certificate, Lexington and Ohio Rail Road Company, 1835 - A number of cities invested in early railroads. Louisville, Kentucky, acquired two thousand shares of the Lexington and Ohio Rail Road Company in 1835. The railroad, authorized in 1830, was to build a line from Lexington, Kentucky, west to the Ohio River. Money was a constant problem however and only a merger in 1858 completed the line.
- December 28, 1835
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Stock Certificate, Lexington and Ohio Rail Road Company, 1835
A number of cities invested in early railroads. Louisville, Kentucky, acquired two thousand shares of the Lexington and Ohio Rail Road Company in 1835. The railroad, authorized in 1830, was to build a line from Lexington, Kentucky, west to the Ohio River. Money was a constant problem however and only a merger in 1858 completed the line.
- Ford Motor Company Stock Certificate Ledger, 1909-1926 -
- 01 April 1909-05 April 1926
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Ford Motor Company Stock Certificate Ledger, 1909-1926
- Stock Certificate, "One Hundred Shares of Tucker Corporation Class A Common Shares," 1948 - It was a seller's market for automakers after World War II, and Preston Tucker used the opportunity to launch his sleek, rear-engine Tucker 48. He raised over $20 million selling stock, dealer franchises and accessories for his cars, but ran afoul of the law in the process. Charged with fraud, Tucker was found not guilty after a lengthy trial.
- May 04, 1948
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Stock Certificate, "One Hundred Shares of Tucker Corporation Class A Common Shares," 1948
It was a seller's market for automakers after World War II, and Preston Tucker used the opportunity to launch his sleek, rear-engine Tucker 48. He raised over $20 million selling stock, dealer franchises and accessories for his cars, but ran afoul of the law in the process. Charged with fraud, Tucker was found not guilty after a lengthy trial.
- Detroit Hockey Club Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, July 23, 1927 - Henry Ford invested in the Detroit Hockey Club in 1927, a team transplanted from Victoria, Canada, and a new member of the National Hockey League. The team -- first called the Detroit Cougars, then Falcons -- went into receivership in the early 1930s, making the stock worthless. In 1932, James E. Norris bought the team and renamed them the Detroit Red Wings.
- July 23, 1927
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Detroit Hockey Club Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, July 23, 1927
Henry Ford invested in the Detroit Hockey Club in 1927, a team transplanted from Victoria, Canada, and a new member of the National Hockey League. The team -- first called the Detroit Cougars, then Falcons -- went into receivership in the early 1930s, making the stock worthless. In 1932, James E. Norris bought the team and renamed them the Detroit Red Wings.
- Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificate Book, 1922-1926 - Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, after the struggling Lincoln was placed in receivership. Lincoln founders Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland hoped Ford would compensate Lincoln's original stockholders after the sale, and they later insisted there was an oral agreement to that effect. Four years of litigation failed to resolve the matter to the Lelands' satisfaction.
- 03 May 1922-22 August 1926
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Lincoln Motor Company Stock Certificate Book, 1922-1926
Ford Motor Company purchased Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, after the struggling Lincoln was placed in receivership. Lincoln founders Henry Leland and Wilfred Leland hoped Ford would compensate Lincoln's original stockholders after the sale, and they later insisted there was an oral agreement to that effect. Four years of litigation failed to resolve the matter to the Lelands' satisfaction.
- Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903 - This is one of the first shares of Ford stock. It was issued to Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. He took a liking to young Henry and agreed to back his third attempt at starting a company despite the fact that Ford had failed twice before. Malcomson was instrumental in finding wealthy backers for the new company.
- June 26, 1903
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Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903
This is one of the first shares of Ford stock. It was issued to Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. He took a liking to young Henry and agreed to back his third attempt at starting a company despite the fact that Ford had failed twice before. Malcomson was instrumental in finding wealthy backers for the new company.
- Ford Motor Company Common Stock Certificate, 1919 -
- 1919
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Ford Motor Company Common Stock Certificate, 1919
- Detroit Hockey Club No Par Value Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, July 23, 1927 - Henry Ford invested in the Detroit Hockey Club in 1927, a team transplanted from Victoria, Canada, and a new member of the National Hockey League. The team -- first called the Detroit Cougars, then Falcons -- went into receivership in the early 1930s, making the stock worthless. In 1932, James E. Norris bought the team and renamed them the Detroit Red Wings.
- July 23, 1927
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Detroit Hockey Club No Par Value Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, July 23, 1927
Henry Ford invested in the Detroit Hockey Club in 1927, a team transplanted from Victoria, Canada, and a new member of the National Hockey League. The team -- first called the Detroit Cougars, then Falcons -- went into receivership in the early 1930s, making the stock worthless. In 1932, James E. Norris bought the team and renamed them the Detroit Red Wings.
- Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, June 26, 1903 - This is one of the first shares of Ford Motor Company stock. It was issued to Henry Ford, who had failed twice before to establish a successful automobile company. In his third attempt, Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding additional investors for Ford's new enterprise.
- June 26, 1903
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Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate Issued to Henry Ford, June 26, 1903
This is one of the first shares of Ford Motor Company stock. It was issued to Henry Ford, who had failed twice before to establish a successful automobile company. In his third attempt, Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding additional investors for Ford's new enterprise.
- Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903 - This is one of the first shares of stock in Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford's third attempt to establish a successful car company. This time Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding investors -- like Vernon C. Fry, Malcomson's cousin, to whom this certificate was issued.
- June 26, 1903
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Ford Motor Company Original Stock Certificate, June 26, 1903
This is one of the first shares of stock in Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford's third attempt to establish a successful car company. This time Ford had the crucial support of Alexander Malcomson, a wealthy Detroit coal merchant. Malcomson was vital in finding investors -- like Vernon C. Fry, Malcomson's cousin, to whom this certificate was issued.