Catalogs of Michigan-based automobile companies 1896-1971 and undated

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Catalogs of Michigan-based automobile companies, 1896-1971 and undated

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Catalogs of Michigan-based automobile companies 1896-1971 and undated

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http://quod.lib.umich.edu/b/bhlead/umich-bhl-7110?rgn=main;view=text

Abstract

Trade catalogs, brochures and other promotional material produced by Michigan automobile manufacturers, primarily 1905-1935.

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5 boxes and oversize items

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eng,

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Bentley Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6388871

Bentley Historical Library

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Bentley Historical Library

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The Bentley Historical Library as a repository of Michigan-based materials has accumulated from different sources a collection of motor truck catalogs. These catalogs are an important source for the study of the development of the truck manufacturing industry in Michigan. From the guide to the Catalogs of Michigan-based motor truck companies, 1900-1946 and undated, (Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan) The Bentley Historical Library early in its history began ...

Lincoln Motor Company (Detroit, Mich.)

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Aerocar Company of Detroit

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Hupp Motor Car Company.

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H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company

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General Motors Corporation. Cadillac Motor Car Division

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General Motors (GM) was founded by William "Billy" Durant on September 16, 1908. Durant had become a leading manufacturer of horse-drawn vehicles in Flint, MI, before moving into the automobile industry. At its inception GM held only the Buick Motor Company, but later acquired more than 20 companies, including Oldsmobile, Cadillac, and Oakland (Pontiac).Cadillac was founded in 1902 by Henry Leland. From the description of Cadillac Motor Car Division media information press packet, 19...

General Motors Corporation. Oldsmobile Division

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Willys-Overland Motors, Inc.

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In 1908 John North Willys bought the Overland Automotive Division of Standard Wheel Company. In 1912 renamed Willys-Overland Motor Company. From 1912 to 1918 Willys was the second largest producer of automobiles in the United States behind only Ford Motor Company. The Overland Four model was one of the first "compact" cars. Considered a failure. From the description of Records, 1918, 1970. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 53964660 ...

Hudson Motor Car Company

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Springfield Body Company

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Winton Motor Carriage Company

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Alexander Winton, a Scotsman, came to Cleveland, Ohio, and formed the Winton Bicycle Co. His first single-cylinder car was built in 1896. In 1897, Winton formed the Winton Motor Carriage Company. In 1898, production started and 22 cars were sold. Winton was the first to set up an orderly production schedule. In 1925, Winton Motor Company turned from making automobiles to producing diesel engines and motors and became the Winton Engine Company. From the description of Winton Motor Car...

Olds Motor Works

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Cadillac Motor Car Company

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Packard motor car company

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The Packard Twin-Six was manufactured and sold in 1915. Joy made a trip in the spring of 1915 and Waldron made several trips afterwards, maybe as early as the fall of 1915, when Waldon was the General Manager of Packard. Henry B. Joy was born on Nov. 23, 1864, the son of James F. and Mary (Bourne) Joy. After graduating from Phillip's Academy (Andover, Mass.), Sheffield Scientific School, and Yale University, he began life as an office boy with the Pennisular Car Co., working his way up to clerk,...

Herreshoff Motor Company

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Commerce Motor Car Company

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Warren Motor Car Company

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E-M-F Company

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Durant Motors, Inc.

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Michigan Motor Car Manufacturing Company

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E.R. Thomas Detroit Company

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Briggs-Detroiter Company

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Lion Motor Car Company

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Michigan Automobile Company

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Dodge Brothers

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C.H. Blomstrom Motor Company

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Courier Car Company

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Harrison Wagon Company

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King Motor Car Company

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Flint Motor Company

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Dort Motor Car Company.

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K-R-I-T Motor Car Company

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Paige-Detroit Motor Car Company

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Johnson Service Company.

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Kaiser-Frazer Corp.

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Munson Company

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Nash Motors Company

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LeBaron, Inc.

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Buick Motor Company

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Oakland Motor Car Company.

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Chevrolet Motor Car Company.

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Kissel Motor Car Company

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Detroit-Dearborn Motor Car Company

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General Motors Corporation. Buick Motor Division

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Church Manufacturing Company

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Demotcar Sales Company

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Studebaker Corporation

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The H&C Studebaker blacksmith shop opened in 1852 in downtown South Bend, Indiana. Henry and Clement Studebaker's shop would turn into Studebaker Manufacturing Company in 1868 and become the largest wagon manufacturer in the world. Studebaker would also be the only manufacturer to successfully switch from horse drawn to gasoline powered vehicles. After the turn of the century Studebaker eased its way into the automobile market with an electric car in 1902, followed by gasoline powered cars i...

General motors corporation

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General Motors Corporation. Chevrolet Motor Division

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Ford motor company

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When Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903, Alexander Y. Malcolmson was elected the Company's first treasurer, but his assistant James Couzens actually managed financial functions. People holding the position of Ford Motor Company treasurer from 1903 to 1955 included Alexander Y. Malcolmson, 1903-1906; James J. Couzens, 1906-1915; Frank L. Klingensmith, 1915-1921; Edsel B Ford, 1921-1943; B. J. Craig, 1943-1946; and L. E. Briggs, 1946-1955. In 1903, the business office was in a small building o...

Day Automobile Company

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Huber Automobile Company

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Alpena Motor Car Company

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Lewis Spring & Axle Company

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Graham-Paige Motors Corporation

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Chalmers-Detroit Motor Company.

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W.A. Paterson Company

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American Voiturette Company

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Saxon Motor Car Company

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Chrysler corporation

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On Jan. 4, 1980, the Chrysler Corp. permanently closed its Hamtramck Assembly Plant, commonly called "Dodge Main", marking the end of nearly 70 years of continuous manufacturing operations at the facility. John Frances and Horace Elgin Dodge were pioneers in the automobile industry, beginning with a machine shop to supply auto plants with parts, working with both Ransom E. Olds and Henry Ford, and eventually building a new plant on a 30 acre site in Hamtramck in 1910. Wanting to build their own ...

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