Leonard B. Willeke collection, 1916-1982 (bulk 1916-1924).

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Leonard B. Willeke collection, 1916-1982 (bulk 1916-1924).

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Artificial collection comprised of both primary and secondary materials. Primary materials include five folders with fire damaged fragments of blueprints, sketches, and specifications for the stable, garage, service buildings, and log cabin at Henry Ford's Dearborn Fair Lane residence. Secondary materials are a microfilm publication (correspondence, account records, photographs, drawings) and correlating guide to all known Willeke records relating to commissions with the Fords and their business associates. The microfilmed records and guide were compiled and edited by Thomas Brunk in 1982. Accessions cited by Brunk include 1, 6, 38, 47, 62, 93, 188, 284 and 833.

0.4 cubic ft.

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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