| 1 | Title: | Kansas City Branch Construction records series, 1913-1945  | | | | Accession: | 761 | | | | Creator: | Ford Motor Company. Building Construction Department. | | | | Abstract: | The Kansas City Branch Construction records series, 1913-1945 (8 cubic ft.), consists of contracts, agreements, schedules, progress reports, and correspondence regarding initial construction and periodic building upgrades on the Kansas City, Missouri assembly plant. The series includes subcontractor agreements, specifications, and schedules by Albert Kahn Inc., the plant's architect. | | | | Subjects: | Ford Motor Company. Building Construction Department. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 2 | Title: | Kanzler Memo to Henry Ford | | | | Accession: | 1025 | | | | Creator: | Ford Motor Company | | | | Abstract: | Kanzler Memo to Henry Ford recommending introduction of a six-cylinder Ford when Model T sales began dropping. Includes table of sales statistics for six-cylinder cars. 1923-1925. (Machine copy) | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 3 | Title: | Katherine Langham Journal, 1930-1942 | | | | Accession: | 1742 | | | | Creator: | Langham, Katherine | | | | Abstract: | Kate Langham's diary covers the years 1930-1942, approximately, and contains much detail on the activities in Macon by the Ford Motor Company and Henry Ford. There are items concerning the Ford Co-op, records of people moving and men being reassigned jobs, visits of Henry Ford, building of Macon Chapel, renovation of houses, dismantling of the Wm. Richard Wagon Shop, and activities of the Macon Schools. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 4 | Title: | Kathryn Emerson and Dr. James C. Buntin Papers, 1949-1990 | | | | Accession: | 2004.84 | | | | Creator: | Buntin, James C., 1921-1998 | | | | Abstract: | The Kathryn Emerson and Dr. James C. Buntin Papers contain correspondence, clippings, publications, books, academic and professional papers and other materials primarily related to their work in elementary and multi-cultural education, civil rights and welfare rights. NOTE: This is an UNPROCESSED COLLECTION and has not yet been prepared for routine service (i.e. housed for safe handling, labeled, and cataloged). Access may be restricted in order to maintain physical and intellectual control, and is at the discretion of archives personnel. Researchers interested in access to unprocessed collections should contact Benson Ford Research Center staff to discuss collection availability. | | | | Subjects: | Buntin, James C., 1921-1998 | Emerson-Buntin, Kathryn Enid, 1940-2004 | Education | African Americans | Welfare | Stockton (Calif.) | Ann Arbor (Mich.) | Correspondence | Posters | Photographs | Buttons | Clothing | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 6 | Title: | Ken Wallace, Sr. Photograph Collection, circa 1890-1953 | | | | Accession: | 2000.1.1814 | | | | Creator: | Wallace, Ken, Sr. | | | | Abstract: | Ken Wallace, Sr., worked as a photographer for the Crooks Studio in Flint, Michigan. Along with general city scenes, Wallace also took images of the local Buick Motor Co. factory and its employees, his family, and dealer showrooms. The Ken Wallace, Sr. Photograph Collection contains black-and-white photographic prints and negatives ranging in size from 4x5 to 8x10 inches. Of note are images of the Buick factory; an Armistice Day parade in Flint; a family vacation; and local firemen with Christmas toys they gathered for needy children. Also included is a copy of Buick's First Half Century, 1903-1953, an illustrated commemoration of Buick's 50th anniversary. The collection is open for research. 0.3 cubic ft. (1 box). | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
| 7 | Title: | Kirby Vacuum Collection | | | | Accession: | 95.79 | | | | Creator: | Kirby Company | | | | Abstract: | The Kirby Company began manufacturing vacuum cleaners and other cleaning accessories after World War I. A unique aspect to the company was that its products were, and still are, only sold directly to consumers by independent distributors, often via in-home demonstrations. This collection contains product literature, 2 promotional VHS videotape cassettes, product brochures and booklets, corporate publications, and posters pertaining to Kirby products. | | | | Similar Items: | Find |
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