Papers of George Merwin, 1919-1993 (bulk 1953-1987).

ArchivalResource

Papers of George Merwin, 1919-1993 (bulk 1953-1987).

Papers reflect Merwin's involvement with Ford's numerous racing activities as well as his efforts with Shelby American and De Tomaso of America.

16 boxes + 4 OVSD.12 linear ft.500 photographs.

Related Entities

There are 3 Entities related to this resource.

Shelby, Carroll, 1923-2012

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68d2z0s (person)

Shelby is a race car driver, entrepreneur, and high-performance engine manufacturer. From the description of Oral history interview with Carroll Shelby, 2008 Aug. 19. (The Henry Ford). WorldCat record id: 317321664 ...

Merwin, George, 1922-1996.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w64r19rm (person)

Born in Munising, Mich. on June 8, 1922. Worked for 32 years at Ford Motor Co. in a variety of positions including sales and advertising staff artist and assisting Carroll Shelby start the Shelby American Co. producer of Shelby Cobras and Mustangs. Also worked for De Tomaso of America, retailer of the Italian Pantera sports car, in public relations and for Shelby Automobiles. He died April 9, 1996. From the description of Papers of George Merwin, 1919-1993 (bulk 1953-1987). (Detroit ...

Shelby American, Inc.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61c6kzs (corporateBody)