Tom Lilley papers, 1939-1964 (bulk 1953-1962)

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Tom Lilley papers, 1939-1964 (bulk 1953-1962)

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The papers include material related to both Ford Domestic Operations and Ford International Division, including product and price comparisons, organizational charts, and international plant photographs. Included is a binder summarizing events that took place during the Ford 50th anniversary celebrations in 1953. Photographs are mainly aerial and focus on plants in Central and South America and the United Kingdom.

1.8 cubic ft. and 1 oversize box.

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Tom Lilley, a Harvard College graduate, joined the Ford Motor Company as part of the finance staff in 1948. He was named Assistant Divisional Controller of Ford Division in 1951 and Product Planning Manager of Ford Division in January 1953. In early 1954, he became Assistant General Manager of Ford International Division. In 1957 he was elected a Vice President of the company and named General Manager of Ford International Division. In that capacity he directed export and import operations and d...