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- Bobby Unser--Photographs--Racing--1971 Argentina--Item2 - Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- 1971
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Bobby Unser--Photographs--Racing--1971 Argentina--Item2
Bobby Unser earned a place among automobile racing's greats, having successfully competed in nearly every form of the sport. The racing career of this three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and 13-time Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner spanned more than 30 years. This photograph -- only one of thousands donated by Bobby and Lisa Unser to The Henry Ford -- helps to document his career.
- Bound Volume, "Ford News," January-December 1939 - Ford Motor Company published <em>Ford News</em> from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. Editors described the publication as "holding at heart the interests of the Company and employee, a digest of events in the Ford world."
- 1939
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Bound Volume, "Ford News," January-December 1939
Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. Editors described the publication as "holding at heart the interests of the Company and employee, a digest of events in the Ford world."
- Guzzetti & Co. Ford Dealership, Buenos Aires, Argentina, circa 1930 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- circa 1930
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Guzzetti & Co. Ford Dealership, Buenos Aires, Argentina, circa 1930
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- Ford Motor Company Branch in Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina, circa 1930 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- circa 1930
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Ford Motor Company Branch in Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina, circa 1930
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- "Burroughs People, The First One Hundred Years," 1985 - William Seward Burroughs and three other co-founders established the American Arithmometer Company in 1886 to produce simple addition and subtraction machines. Over the years, the company--later known as the Burroughs Corporation--innovated and expanded. Mergers with companies such as Moon-Hopkins and Sperry in the 20th century helped Burroughs become a leader in the calculating--and later computing--industry.
- 1886-1985
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"Burroughs People, The First One Hundred Years," 1985
William Seward Burroughs and three other co-founders established the American Arithmometer Company in 1886 to produce simple addition and subtraction machines. Over the years, the company--later known as the Burroughs Corporation--innovated and expanded. Mergers with companies such as Moon-Hopkins and Sperry in the 20th century helped Burroughs become a leader in the calculating--and later computing--industry.
- Aerial View of Ford Motor Company Branch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 9, 1948 - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- January 09, 1948
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Aerial View of Ford Motor Company Branch in Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 9, 1948
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Medal from Argentina Exhibit, 1915 -
- 1915
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Panama-Pacific International Exposition Souvenir Medal from Argentina Exhibit, 1915
- Ford Motor Company Branch in San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina - Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
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Ford Motor Company Branch in San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina
Ford Motor Company operated sales and service branches in cities around the world. Ford formed an Argentine subsidiary, Ford Argentina S.C.A., in 1913. The company opened its first factory there, at Buenos Aires, in 1917. Another factory, at La Boca, followed in 1922. Ford also had South American subsidiaries based in Brazil and Venezuela.
- QSL Card from LU4FDQ (Moises Tapiero, Santa Fe, Argentina) to W6DQZ (Hamid Durmisevich, Los Angeles, California), May 17, 1952 - It was customary for ham radio operators (hams) to exchange these "QSL cards" with one another through the mail after their first conversation. Long-time hams amassed collections of thousands of cards, some from far-flung places. There is a story embedded in each example: the ham's call sign dominates the design, with additional details about location, reception reports, and weather conditions.
- May 17, 1952
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QSL Card from LU4FDQ (Moises Tapiero, Santa Fe, Argentina) to W6DQZ (Hamid Durmisevich, Los Angeles, California), May 17, 1952
It was customary for ham radio operators (hams) to exchange these "QSL cards" with one another through the mail after their first conversation. Long-time hams amassed collections of thousands of cards, some from far-flung places. There is a story embedded in each example: the ham's call sign dominates the design, with additional details about location, reception reports, and weather conditions.
- 1929 Lincoln Convertible Victoria - When Ford Motor Company bought Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, the luxury automaker's cars were well engineered but not particularly attractive. Lincoln styling flourished under Edsel Ford's leadership. He worked with some of the industry's best coachbuilders to produce appealing designs that improved Lincoln's sales and stature. This 1929 Model L convertible, with a body by Dietrich, is a fine example.
- 1929
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1929 Lincoln Convertible Victoria
When Ford Motor Company bought Lincoln Motor Company in 1922, the luxury automaker's cars were well engineered but not particularly attractive. Lincoln styling flourished under Edsel Ford's leadership. He worked with some of the industry's best coachbuilders to produce appealing designs that improved Lincoln's sales and stature. This 1929 Model L convertible, with a body by Dietrich, is a fine example.