Papers of John M. Peckham, 1799-1997 (bulk 1855-1889).

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Papers of John M. Peckham, 1799-1997 (bulk 1855-1889).

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Important subjects covered are: early steam engines and early fire-fighting apparatus, including patents, inventors and innovators related to them. Research and initial chapters for a book on early automotive pioneers form a substantial portion of the collection.

7 boxes.3.5 linear ft.90 photographs.

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Peckham, John M.

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Born Dec. 27, 1931 in Troy, N.Y. Was automotive illustrator at the former UHV Automobilist from 1951-1963. His artwork was also published in Esquire and True magazines, and other journals and books. His interest in the history of fire-fighting apparatus and self-propelled vehicles made him an expert on the American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. He edited and published The Phoenix, the quarterly journal of the American LaFrance Phoenix Society. He died May 23, 2001. From the descripti...

Lehrke, Dean

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American LaFrance (Firm)

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