Barthel, Oliver E., 1877-1969
Early automotive pioneer who worked with Charles B. King and Henry Ford. Established the Barthel Motor Company which dissolved after one year. Worked as a designer for the Oldsmobile Motor Works where he designed and built a six-cylinder speedboat engine. Invented the taper automobile frame and was a pioneer in auto interior design. Also invented a lamp for use in chromotherapy treatment of diseases. Involved in engineering and relief work for various city of Detroit projects. Credited with 34 patents.
From the description of Oliver Edward Barthel papers, 1868-1955 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 52234486
Archival Resources
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| referencedIn | King, Charles Brady, 1868-1957. Papers of Charles Brady King, 1894-1951. | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library | |
| creatorOf | Barthel, Oliver E., 1877-1969. Oliver Edward Barthel papers, 1868-1955 | Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library |
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| associatedWith | Automaniacs of America. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Automobile Old Timers, Inc. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Bacon Motors Corporation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. | person |
| associatedWith | Ford Motor Company | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Herscheel-Spillman Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | King, Charles B., (Charles Brady), b. 1868. | person |
| correspondedWith | King, Charles Brady, 1868-1957 | person |
| associatedWith | Murray Corporation. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Standard Steel Car Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Weston-Mott Company. | corporateBody |
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| Automobile industry and trade |
| Automobiles |
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Birth 1877
Death 1969
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