Eagal, John H., 1875-1973.
Automobile dealer, Stockton, Calif. Worked in several factories including Studebaker Company, South Bend, Ind. (1905). Became first west coast dealer for Studebaker (1907). Left Studebaker for Oldsmobile (1910). Took over original Ford dealership in San Francisco, Calif. (1913). Escorted Henry Ford on tour of Central Valley. Moved to Stockton (1919) to sell Fordson Tractors. Became second Ford dealer in Stockton (1920). President of California Auto Dealers Association (1937-1938). At retirement was oldest Ford dealer in United States.
From the description of John H. Eagal papers, 1831-1970. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35133734
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| creatorOf | Eagal, John H., 1875-1973. John H. Eagal papers, 1831-1970. | University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library | |
| referencedIn | Martin, Virgil. Virgil Martin reminiscences, 1975. | University of the Pacific, William Knox Holt Memorial Library |
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| associatedWith | Eagal family. | family |
| associatedWith | Ford Motor Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | General Motors Corporation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Martin, Virgil. | person |
| associatedWith | Studebaker Corporation. | corporateBody |
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| Automobile dealers |
| Automobile industry and trade |
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Birth 1875
Death 1973
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