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- "Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907 - Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal <em>Motor Age</em> was present too.
- 1907-1908
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"Souvenir Book of Cartoons" from Detroit Auto Show, 1907
Not surprisingly, Detroit's auto show is among the oldest in the United States. This souvenir book from 1907 offers a look at the various manufacturers and dealers who participated that year. Upmarket cars from Cadillac and Detroit Electric appeared alongside less expensive models from Brush and Ford. Industry trade journal Motor Age was present too.
- Program, "Inaugural Ceremonies of the Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant," August 8, 1956 -
- August 08, 1956
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Program, "Inaugural Ceremonies of the Enrico Fermi Atomic Power Plant," August 8, 1956
- Official Program of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 16th International Sweepstakes 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1928 - The sixteenth Indianapolis 500 was held on May 30, 1928. Louis Meyer, driving a Miller Special, won the first of his three Indy 500 victories. Despite his having appeared at Indianapolis as a relief driver the year before, Meyer was considered a rookie winner in 1928. The Stutz Motor Company, based in Indianapolis, was a prominent advertiser in the race's program.
- May 30, 1928
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Official Program of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 16th International Sweepstakes 500 Mile Race, May 30, 1928
The sixteenth Indianapolis 500 was held on May 30, 1928. Louis Meyer, driving a Miller Special, won the first of his three Indy 500 victories. Despite his having appeared at Indianapolis as a relief driver the year before, Meyer was considered a rookie winner in 1928. The Stutz Motor Company, based in Indianapolis, was a prominent advertiser in the race's program.
- Crystal Palace International Horse and Horseless Carriage and Roads Locomotion Exhibition Official Catalogue, 1896 -
- 1896
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Crystal Palace International Horse and Horseless Carriage and Roads Locomotion Exhibition Official Catalogue, 1896
- Press Kit for the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968 - The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- July 30, 1968
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Press Kit for the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968
The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- Scrapbook of Elizabeth Parke Memorabilia, 1902-1924 -
- 1902-1924
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Scrapbook of Elizabeth Parke Memorabilia, 1902-1924
- Program for the First "Ford Sunday Evening Hour" Radio Broadcast, October 7, 1934 -
- October 07, 1934
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Program for the First "Ford Sunday Evening Hour" Radio Broadcast, October 7, 1934
- Program, 12 Hours of Sebring Race, March 1965 - Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from the 1965 Sebring 12-Hour endurance race, held on March 27. Jim Hall and Hap Sharp took the overall victory co-driving the Chevrolet-powered #3 Chaparral.
- 22 March 1965 - 27 March 1965
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Program, 12 Hours of Sebring Race, March 1965
Dave Friedman captured and preserved auto racing history through his photography and memorabilia. His collection of event programs documents key races, cars, drivers, and teams. This program is from the 1965 Sebring 12-Hour endurance race, held on March 27. Jim Hall and Hap Sharp took the overall victory co-driving the Chevrolet-powered #3 Chaparral.
- Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
- October 21, 1929
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Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
- Program, "Jubilee Concert," Pontiac, Michigan, January 21, 1870 -
- January 21, 1870
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Program, "Jubilee Concert," Pontiac, Michigan, January 21, 1870