Records, 1920-1983.

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Records, 1920-1983.

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Correspondence and notices, building permits and floor plans, in-house newspapers, union correspondence and notices, and union publications. There is also a large collection of newspaper clippings relating to General Motors products, labor activities, and the closing of the plant.

1.10 linear ft.

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7101974

Western Reserve Historical Society, Research Library

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General Motors Corporation. Fisher Body Division. Plant No. 1 (Cleveland, Ohio)

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Cleveland, Ohio auto plant opened in 1921 as part of the Fisher Body Company, producing automobile bodies. In 1926 it became part of General Motors Corporation. During World War II the plant produced tank and gun parts and engine parts for airplanes, wartime employment totalling 14,000, including a large number of women. After the war the plant produced large stamping dies and upholstery and trim sets rather than auto bodies. GM closed the plant in 1983. The plant was involved in several bitter ...

Fisher Body Ohio Company.

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