Eagal, John H., 1875-1973.

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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
Place Name Admin Code Country
California--San Francisco
California
California--San Joaquin County
Stockton (Calif.)
California--Stockton
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Automobile dealers
Automobile industry and trade
Tractors
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Birth 1875

Death 1973

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