Automobile collection, 1900-1991.

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Automobile collection, 1900-1991.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52051935

Collection of miscellaneous materials from vertical files, 1900-1991 (scattered), and undated. Advertising materials, black and white photographs, catalogs, manuals, newspaper clippings (copies) and other materials are included. Topics documented include: various large and small car companies, trucks, racing, racecars, motorcycles, and general history of automobiles.

3 cubic ft. (in 3 boxes, 1 Oversized, flat box) : ill.

Clarke Historical Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7647375

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