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- 1937 Mack Junior Model 10MF Delivery Truck, "Hazelfern Dairy," June 1937 - Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Horses were well suited to the frequent stops on a residential delivery route, but trucks provided greater range at lower cost.
- June 01, 1937
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1937 Mack Junior Model 10MF Delivery Truck, "Hazelfern Dairy," June 1937
Founded in Brooklyn, New York, in 1900, Mack Brothers Company relocated to Allentown, Pennsylvania, in 1905 and adopted the name Mack Trucks in 1922. Motorized trucks began to replace horse-drawn dairy delivery wagons early in the 20th century. Horses were well suited to the frequent stops on a residential delivery route, but trucks provided greater range at lower cost.
- H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924 - H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- 1925
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H. J. Heinz Memorial Statue Dedication, "A Golden Day," at Heinz Main Plant, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 11, 1924
H.J. Heinz valued a strong relationship between his company and its employees. This resulted in a world-class employee welfare program which included amenities, programs, and policies with consideration for employees' well-being. In 1924, to commemorate the company's 55th anniversary, employees erected a memorial statue as a token of their gratitude for their employer. This is a program from the celebration, called "A Golden Day."
- Winners of the 1905 Oldsmobile Transcontinental Race - In 1905, two Oldsmobiles raced from New York City to Portland, Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Driver Dwight Huss and mechanic and relief driver Milford Wigle piloted "Old Scout" ahead of "Old Steady," reaching Portland in forty-four days. Upon their arrival - seen here - the winning trio delivered a greeting to the president of the exposition.
- June 20, 1905
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Winners of the 1905 Oldsmobile Transcontinental Race
In 1905, two Oldsmobiles raced from New York City to Portland, Oregon for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Driver Dwight Huss and mechanic and relief driver Milford Wigle piloted "Old Scout" ahead of "Old Steady," reaching Portland in forty-four days. Upon their arrival - seen here - the winning trio delivered a greeting to the president of the exposition.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Portland, Oregon, September 30, 1936 - Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. These plants allowed the company to better serve its customers, with facilities located in most major American cities. Ford's Portland, Oregon, plant operated from 1914 to 1932.
- September 30, 1936
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Portland, Oregon, September 30, 1936
Starting in the early 1910s, Ford Motor Company opened domestic assembly plants throughout the United States. These plants allowed the company to better serve its customers, with facilities located in most major American cities. Ford's Portland, Oregon, plant operated from 1914 to 1932.
- Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976 - The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- 1976
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Recipe Booklet, "A Salad Tour of the United States," 1976
The H.J. Heinz Company had humble beginnings in 1869 and has since become one of the most recognized names in the food industry. Recipe booklets produced by the company offer readers creative uses for many of Heinz's famous "57 Varieties." This recipe booklet features recipes for salads from across the United States, utilizing Heinz vinegars and salad dressings.
- Super Service Station, Francis Motor Car Company, Portland, Oregon, August 1934 - In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- August 27, 1934
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Super Service Station, Francis Motor Car Company, Portland, Oregon, August 1934
In the 1930s, Ford Motor Company promoted the "Super Service Station" concept for its franchisee dealers. These stations provided one-stop shopping for motorists by selling gasoline, motor oil, parts, and accessories along with new Ford vehicles. The stations also provided automotive service and repairs.
- Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913 - The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- 1913
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Shortest Line, Fastest Time to Colorado and the West and Northwest - The St. Louis Colorado Limited, 1913
The Wabash Railway, with origins dating back to 1838, was a strong Midwestern carrier until Amtrak took over the national passenger railroad system in 1971. Railroads made Yellowstone National Park accessible to tourists until cross-country automobile travel became feasible and popular. This timetable promoted Wabash's through trains to Yellowstone, operated in partnership with Union Pacific.
- H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905 - The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- 1904-1905
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H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905
The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905 - The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- 1904-1905
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H. J. Heinz Company Booth at Lewis & Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland, Oregon, 1904-1905
The H. J. Heinz Company displayed its products at world's fairs, regional fairs and expositions. These exhibits included product displays and samples, promotional pamphlets, slide shows of the Heinz complex in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and pickle-pin souvenirs--all set in a refined drawing-room atmosphere. This photograph features the H.J. Heinz Company booth at the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition held in Portland, Oregon.
- Citizens News, Volume IV, Number 8, 1964-1965 - LGBTQ+ newspapers became more available beginning in the 1950s as organizations added print media to their activist tool kit. These newspapers were a regionally focused way to rally the LGBTQ+ community, share information, and fight discrimination. Many of these newspapers came to rely on gay bars as a location for disbursement as they were among the only private gay spaces in many cities.
- 1964-1965
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Citizens News, Volume IV, Number 8, 1964-1965
LGBTQ+ newspapers became more available beginning in the 1950s as organizations added print media to their activist tool kit. These newspapers were a regionally focused way to rally the LGBTQ+ community, share information, and fight discrimination. Many of these newspapers came to rely on gay bars as a location for disbursement as they were among the only private gay spaces in many cities.