Wilkie, David J.

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Born in 1888. Headed the Associated Press bureau in Detroit, Mich. from 1916-1939. In this capacity, and later as automotive editor, he met and became close friends with Henry Ford, writing many articles about him. Wilkie also wrote articles for Automotive News and other journals. In 1963 his book American autos and their makers was published. He died Nov. 19, 1963.

From the description of Papers of David J. Wilkie, 1925-1963 (bulk 1940-1949). (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 52289717

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creatorOf Wilkie, David J. Papers of David J. Wilkie, 1925-1963 (bulk 1940-1949). Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library
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associatedWith Associated Press. corporateBody
associatedWith Ford, Clara Bryant, 1866-1950. person
associatedWith Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. person
associatedWith Ford Motor Company corporateBody
associatedWith Packard Motor Car Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Reuther, Victor G. (Victor George), 1912-2004. person
associatedWith Volkswagen of America, inc. corporateBody
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Automobile industry and trade
Automobile industry and trade
Automobile industry and trade
Automobile industry and trade
Automobile industry executives
Automobiles
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Speeches, addresses, etc., American
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Active 1925

Active 1963

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