| | 1281 | Title: | Stanley R. Topel Audio-Visual Education Collection, circa 1960-1995  | | | | Accession: | 99.10 | | | | Creator: | Topel, Stanley R. | | | | Abstract: | Stanley Topel was an elementary and high school teacher from 1957 to 1994. Topel used audio-visual materials in his classroom to better engage students, and over the years, amassed a personal collection of equipment. Stanley Topel went on to earn a doctoral degree in education, writing a dissertation on the use of audio-visual materials in the classroom. The Stanley R. Topel Audio-Visual Education Collection contains receipts, warranty cards, equipment instructional manuals, 51 filmstrips, 7 reading script pamphlets that accompanied films, 2 audiocassettes to accompany films, two printed sermons, an oral interview on 2 DVDs and 2 VHS cassettes, and two copies of Topel's dissertation. The collection is open for research, however use of original films, audio and VHS cassettes, and DVDs is restricted. 1.3 cubic ft. (2 boxes). | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1282 | Title: | Jan Kamienski Papers, 1922-1966 | | | | Accession: | 99.218.2 | | | | Creator: | Kamienski, Jan, 1922-1976 | | | | Abstract: | The Jan Kamienski Papers, 1922-1966, contain photographs, identification and ration cards, certificates,
and naturalization paperwork related to Kamienski's imprisonment in the Dachau, Mathausen, and Augsburg concentration camps and subsequent immigration to the United States. | | | | Subjects: | Kamienski, Jan, 1922-1976 | Dachau (Concentration camp) | Mauthausen (Concentration camp) | Concentration camps | Emigration and immigration | Prisoners | Ration books | World War, 1939-1945 | Mauthausen (Austria) | Augsburg (Germany) | Dachau (Germany) | Poznań (Poland) | Detroit (Mich.) | Greeting cards | Periodicals | Photographic prints | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1283 | Title: | Macintosh 512k Personal Computer Materials | | | | Accession: | 99.99.2 | | | | Creator: | Miller, Cynthia Read (Collector) | | | | Abstract: | The Macintosh 512k personal computer was marketed in 1985, and had an increased memory capacity over the previous Macintosh design, the 128k. When purchased, the computer came with an assortment of program disks and manuals, with more being able to be purchased by the consumer. The Macintosh 512k Personal Computer Materials contain items collected by the original purchaser of the computer. These contain the original purchase receipt and repair paperwork; a sample of printer paper; the original Macintosh operating manuals in their case, as well as nine other books and manuals; one box containing nine 3.5 inch floppy disks; MasterType and Colormate operating software; and three computer games in packages, "Exodus Ultima III," "Murder By the Dozen," and "Mouse Stampede." The collection is open for research, however use of floppy disks contained in the collection is restricted. 1 cubic ft. (1 box). | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1286 | Title: | Accession 992 | | | | Accession: | 992 | | | | Creator: | Genematas, N. W. | | | | Abstract: | | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1287 | Title: | Accession 993 | | | | Accession: | 993 | | | | Creator: | Enrichment Materials, Inc. | | | | Abstract: | Two Recordings "Landmarks of America" Enrichment Records created by Enrichment Materials, Inc. of New York | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1295 | Title: | Greenfield Village Buildings Records Collection, circa 1854-ongoing | | | | Accession: | EI.186 | | | | Creator: | Henry Ford (Organization) | | | | Abstract: | The Greenfield Village Buildings Records Collection contains reminiscences, maps, histories, photographic prints, newspaper clippings, correspondence, and reports related to buildings and structures in Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation. Extent: 44.9 cubic ft. The collection is open for research. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1296 | Title: | Phoenixville Post Office Collection, circa 1856-1941 | | | | Accession: | EI.240 | | | | Creator: | Unknown | | | | Abstract: | The Phoenixville Post Office was built around 1825 in northeastern Connecticut, and also served as the town's grocery store, apothecary, and community gathering place. This building was one of the earliest transported and rebuilt in Greenfield Village. The Phoenixville Post Office Collection contains assorted reports, postcards, receipts, registry bills, books, maps, advertisements, and booklets that were once housed in the post office. Extent: 4.6 cubic ft. (5 boxes). The collection is open for research. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1297 | Title: | Larry Lankton (Assistant Curator) Records, 1973-1974 | | | | Accession: | EI.273 | | | | Creator: | Lankton, Larry D. | | | | Abstract: | Larry Lankton was an Associate Curator in the Department of Mechanical Arts at The Henry Ford in the 1970s. After this, Lankton moved on to teaching at Michigan Technological University. Additionally, Lankton has authored multiple books on the history of copper mining in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This collection contains documents pertaining to Lankton's time at The Henry Ford, including acquisition information, correspondence, files on manufacturing corporations, photocopies of advertisements and catalog pages, and copies of patents. Extent: 1.4 cubic ft. (2 boxes). The collection is open for research. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1298 | Title: | William Clay Ford Edison Institute Records, 1950-1981 | | | | Accession: | EI.90 | | | | Creator: | Ford, William Clay, 1925- | | | | Abstract: | William Clay Ford, the son of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, worked for Ford Motor Company from 1949 to 2005. Ford's involvement with The Henry Ford (aka The Edison Institute) began in 1951 where he has served in various capacities, including Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The majority of the collection relates to The Henry Ford, and is composed of manuscript material, newspaper clippings, magazines, an audio recording, and photographs. Extent: 12 cubic ft. The collection is open for research. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1299 | Title: | New and Unprocessed Archival Accessions, April 2020 | | | | Accession: | none | | | | Creator: | Henry Ford (Organization). Benson Ford Research Center | | | | Abstract: | The Benson Ford Research Center, home to the Archives of The Henry Ford, holds more than 3000 individual collections, or accessions. Many of these accessions remain partially or completely unprocessed and do not have detailed finding aids. In order to provide a measure of insight into these materials, the Archives has assembled this listing of more than 1100 new and unprocessed accessions.
Accessions are listed alphabetically by title in two groups: New Accessions contains materials acquired 2018-2020, and Accessions 1929-2017 contains materials acquired since the opening of The Henry Ford in 1929 through 2017.
The list will be updated periodically to include new acquisitions and remove those that have been more fully described. Researchers interested in access to any of the collections listed here should contact Benson Ford Research Center staff (email: research.center@thehenryford.org) to discuss collection availability. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 1300 | Title: | Warren Homer Martin papers, 1928-1939 | | | | Accession: | PP003 | | | | Creator: | Martin, Warren Homer, 1901-1968 | | | | Abstract: | Warren Homer Martin served as vice-president and then president of the UAW-AFL in the 1930s. His papers include correspondence, official union communications, press releases and other records relating to the labor union movement. The collection contains Accessions 661 and 824. | | | | Subjects: | Dillon, Francis J., 1887-1972 | Green, William, 1870-1952 | Martin, Warren Homer, 1901-1968 | International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America | International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (A.F. of L.) | International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (CIO) | Automobile industry workers--Labor unions--United States | Labor leaders--United States | Labor movement--United States | Labor unions | Microforms | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
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