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1	Title:	Henry Ford In Repose Photographs, April 1947
	Accession:	2017.34
	Creator:	Gniewek, Mack
	Abstract:	A collection of 19 4x5 inch black-and-white prints of images taken by photographer Mack Gniewek following the death of Henry Ford in April 1947. The photographs were taken for the Detroit Times newspaper and primarily show Henry Ford lying in repose at Lovett Hall as well the line of mourners. Also included are images of black bunting and lowered flags displayed at the Ford Rouge Plant and the Dearborn Municipal Building.
	Subjects:	Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 \| Photographs
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2	Title:	Lelia Mildred Gibson Photograph Album, 1919-1921
	Accession:	2017.89
	Creator:	Gibson, Lelia Mildred, 1891-1981
	Abstract:	The collection consists of a photograph album containing 32 pages of captioned snapshots along with several loose album pages, likely from the same album. It is assumed that Lelia Gibson took the photographs, assembled the album, and captioned the album pages. The snapshots, thought to date between 1919 and 1921, are primarily of various tourist spots along the Potomac River and in nearby areas of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Other locations include Florida, Yellowstone National Park, and Glacier National Park. The album also includes images of President Warren G. Harding's inauguration on the east portico of the U.S. Capital Building on March 4, 1921.
	Subjects:	Photographs \| Photograph albums
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3	Title:	Copied Photographs and Documents Subseries, 1890-1980. "O" File of Copy Negatives.
	Accession:	1660
	Creator:	Benson Ford Research Center
	Abstract:	Copied photographs and documents subseries, 1890-1980 (41.2 cubic ft.), is comprised of negatives and prints of copies of documents and photographs. The copies of documents, known as the "D" file, are photographic copies of letters, telegrams, jottings, legal papers, advertisements and other material relating to Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company as they were needed for publication or reference use. Primarily a negative file, there are some prints filed with the negatives. The copied photographs, known as the "O" file, are negatives and reproductions of historical photographs reproduced from both internal and external sources. See also Accession 1660.
	Subjects:	Photographs \| Negatives (Photographic) \| Photographic prints
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4	Title:	Phil Harms Collection Photographic Negative Index, 1896-2003
	Accession:	2009.103
	Creator:	Harms, Phil
	Abstract:	The index lists photographic negatives in the Phil Harms Collection, and was created by Mr. Harms. The original Microsoft Access database that this index is drawn from is part of the collection. A finding aid for the collection is available separately.
	Subjects:	Harms, Phil \| Automobile racing \| Photographs
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5	Title:	Stella G. Slonina Photograph Album, 1933-1949
	Accession:	2013.59
	Creator:	Slonina, Stella G., 1917-2005
	Abstract:	The collection consists of a single photograph album compiled by Stella G. Slonina. The album contains black-and-white and hand-colored photographic prints, and include images of Slonina's family and friends; trips and vacations; home exteriors and interiors (her home and friends' homes); weddings and other formal occasions; family activities, and clothing styles. Notably, the trips and vacations include travel to New York and the 1939 New York World's Fair.
	Subjects:	Photographs \| Photograph albums \| New York World's Fair (1939-1940)
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6	Title:	William Holmes McGuffey collection, 1836-1894
	Accession:	00.1406
	Creator:	Benson Ford Research Center.
	Abstract:	William H. McGuffey was an educator, minister, author and college president best known for creating the McGuffey Reader textbooks. The collection contains correspondence, lectures and photographs of McGuffey and his family.
	Subjects:	McGuffey, William Holmes, 1800-1873 \| McGuffey, Alexander H. (Alexander Hamilton), 1816-1896 \| McGuffey family \| Correspondence \| Photographs
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7	Title:	Martha-Mary Wedding Photographs subseries, 1940-circa 1945
	Accession:	1861
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company. Engineering Photographic Department.
	Abstract:	The Martha-Mary chapel, named after Henry and Clara Ford's mothers, was built in Greenfield Village in 1929. This subseries contains wedding photographs of couples married at the chapel and decorations.
	Subjects:	Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village. \| Martha-Mary Chapel (Greenfield Village). \| Weddings \| Photographs \| Portraits
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8	Title:	Georgia Boyer Hobart papers, 1910-1942
	Accession:	395
	Creator:	Hobart, Georgia Boyer, 1887-1976
	Abstract:	Georgia Boyer worked for Ford Motor Company from 1907 to 1925. Her papers include employment-related correspondence, a photograph of her brother and a newspaper clipping.
	Subjects:	Hobart, Georgia Boyer, 1887-1976 \| Women automobile industry workers \| Clippings \| Photographs
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9	Title:	Ford Motor Company Engineering Research Photographs, 1938-1946
	Accession:	64.167.461
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company
	Abstract:	The records consist of photographs of automotive parts and materials, such as metals, plastics, and glass, tested by the Ford Motor Company engineering laboratory. Primarily black-and-white 8x10 inch photographic negatives, along with some photographic prints. 3 cubic ft. (3 boxes).
	Subjects:	Ford Motor Company \| Testing \| Photographs \| Negatives (Photographs) \| Photographic prints
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10	Title:	Fred J. Thoms papers, circa 1910-1952
	Accession:	650
	Creator:	Thoms, Fred J.
	Abstract:	Fred J. Thoms was an employee of the Ford Motor Company for many years, and worked at several locations including the Flint (Mich.) plant. During his time with Ford he held many different positions including drill press operator. Among the materials in the collection are photographs, engineering and production data, and engineering drawings.
	Subjects:	Thoms, Fred J. \| Automobile industry and trade. \| Photographs \| Patents \| Technical drawings
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11	Title:	Richmond Hill Plantation Photograph Albums, circa 1947
	Accession:	00.1334.504
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company
	Abstract:	Collection of four photograph albums which document Henry and Clara Ford's home at Richmond Hill, Georgia, and the surrounding community during the mid-1940s.
	Subjects:	Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 \| Plantations--Georgia \| Ford, Henry, 1863-1947--Homes and haunts \| Richmond Hill (Ga.) \| Photographs \| Photograph albums
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12	Title:	Henry Ford II European Trip collection, 1948
	Accession:	11
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company. Archives
	Abstract:	In February of 1948, Henry Ford II and his advisor Graeme K. Howard undertook a fact-finding trip to survey the condition of the company’s assets in Europe. Among the collection materials that document this trip are clippings, photographs, speeches, and dinner menus.
	Subjects:	Ford, Henry, 1917-1987 \| Ford, Anne Mc Donnell \| Ford family \| Ford Motor Company-–Presidents \| Automobile industry and trade \| International travel \| Clippings \| Photographs
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13	Title:	C.E. Wagner papers, 1901-1941
	Accession:	1481
	Creator:	Wagner, C. E.
	Abstract:	Photographs and miscellaneous papers of Ford Motor Company and S.S. Kresge Company photographer.
	Subjects:	Wagner, C. E. (Chester Earle) \| Ford Motor Company. Photographic Department \| Photographers \| Correspondence \| Financial records \| Glass Negatives \| Photographs \| Negatives (photographic)
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14	Title:	Photographic Vertical File Series, Racing Addendum, 1900-1985
	Accession:	1660
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company. Archives
	Abstract:	The Addendum to the Photographic Vertical File Series entitled Automobile Racing includes photographs of courses, drivers, race cars, road races, and transcontinental races.
	Subjects:	Ford Motor Company. Archives \| Automobiles, Racing \| Endurance races \| Automobile racing drivers \| Photographs \| Veritcal files
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15	Title:	Charles Mauch papers, 1948-1995
	Accession:	1793
	Creator:	Mauch, Charles, 1925-1995
	Abstract:	Charles Mauch worked in Ford Motor Company's Special Military Vehicle Operations department. Mauch supervised the design chassis and frame elements of trucks produced for the United States military. The papers include internal company correspondence, engineering reports, company procedure manuals and photographs.
	Subjects:	Mauch, Charles, 1925-1995 \| Armored vehicles, Military \| Mechanical engineers \| Military trucks \| Vehicles, Military--United States \| Photographs
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16	Title:	Howard A. Elliot papers, 1930-2004 (Bulk 1964-1972)
	Accession:	2006.62
	Creator:	Elliott, Howard A.
	Abstract:	The Howard A. Elliott papers consist of correspondence, design drawings, reports, and patent copies related to Elliot's career in the automotive electrical systems industry. The papers include clippings about Essex Wire Corporation, design drawings of wiring connectors and harnesses, correspondence related to court actions he participated in, and copies of patents awarded to him personally and those assigned to Essex Wire. The bulk of the papers consist of general correspondence from Elliott's career at Essex, including plant photographs illustrating various wiring and winding tools and machines developed by Essex, as well as general reports.
	Subjects:	Elliott, Howard A. \| Essex Wire Corporation. \| Ford Motor Corporation. Wiring Division. \| Automobiles--Electric wiring \| Design drawings \| Patents \| Photographs
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17	Title:	Blair Nelson collection on “Lucky” Lee Lott, 1958-1990
	Accession:	2009.32
	Creator:	Nelson, Blair
	Abstract:	Photographs, printed material and video tapes covering the career of “Lucky” Lee Lott, auto thrill show driver and team owner.
	Subjects:	Lott, Lee, 1915- \| Nelson, Blair. \| Automobiles--Exhibitions. \| Daredevils \| Stunt driving \| Photographs \| Videotapes
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18	Title:	Alvin A. Dunivent photographs and papers, 1904-1959 (bulk 1917-1936)
	Accession:	2012.30
	Creator:	Dunivent, Alvin A., 1897-1977
	Abstract:	Photographs and papers relating to Alvin A. "Don" Dunivent's years of employment with White Castle eating houses along with some family related material.
	Subjects:	Dunivent, Alvin A., 1897-1977 \| Dunivent, Mabel Lindsey, 1898-1982 \| White Castle (Restaurant) \| Employees \| Restaurants \| Photographs \| Portraits
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19	Title:	Fred L. Black "Century of Progress" Photograph Album, 1933-1934
	Accession:	2017.73
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company
	Abstract:	Collection consists of a single album containing photographs taken during the 1934 Century of Progress International Exposition held in Chicago, Illinois. Images show Ford staff, presenters, and performers, along with exhibit buildings and visitors, including Henry and Edsel Ford. The album was either made by or assembled for Fred L. Black, who was selected by Edsel Ford to organize the Ford Motor Company exhibit at the Exposition, and who appears in many of the images. Prior to that assignment, Black had served as Editor of the Dearborn Independent and head of the Ford Advertising Department. He would go on to oversee Ford involvement in other expositions held during the 1930s, including the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair.
	Subjects:	Black, Fred L., 1891-1971 \| Ford Motor Company \| Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 \| Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943 \| Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) \| Chicago (Ill.) \| Photographs \| Photograph albums
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20	Title:	Ships Salvage Program Records Subseries-Purchase, 1925-1926
	Accession:	264
	Creator:	Ford Motor Company. Superintendents Office
	Abstract:	Purchased by Ford Motor Company for scrap, the 199 ships were towed to the Rouge plant in Dearborn and dismantled in the amazingly short time of 16 months.
	Subjects:	Salvage (Waste, etc.) \| Ships--Scrapping \| Ford Motor Company. Rouge River Plant \| United States. Shipping Board \| Contracts \| Logs (records) \| Photographs
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