Philco-Ford Corporation publications collection, 1940-1969.

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Philco-Ford Corporation publications collection, 1940-1969.

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The collection is comprised of annual reports for the Philco Corporation, 1940-1960; a press kit created in 1963; mimeographed histories of Philco; personnel charts, 1962-1963; a smattering of sales and technical literature; and a Philco distributor list, undated.

0.8 cubic ft.

The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center

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Philco-Ford Corporation.

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In 1919, the Philco trademark was introduced on a line of batteries. By 1930, Philco had introduced its first huge seller, a radio which would make it the number one radio producer in the country. Philco would remain the leader in home entertainment electronics until World War II. During World War II, Philco supplied war equipment for the United States government. After the war, the company continued work in military and space electronics, but also produced home appliances including air conditio...