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- Title
- Telegram, Samuel Harden Church to John J. Raskob and Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1934-03-18
- Date(s)
- 1934-03-18
- Contributor(s)
- Church, Samuel Harden, 1858-1943 (correspondent), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Telegram to FDR forwarded to Raskob.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100630_053
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- W. C. Durant to Stockholders of General Motors Corporation, 1918-11-25
- Date(s)
- 1918-11-18
- Contributor(s)
- Durant, William Crapo, 1861-1947 (correspondent), General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter to stockholders notifying them of a special meeting to be held to pass on proposals adopted by the Board of Directors to amend the Certificate of Incorporation.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100720_017
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- The Automobile Industry, Its Future Growth
- Date(s)
- 1939
- Contributor(s)
- Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966 (author), General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter with illustrated graph.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100721_080
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- General Motors to Stockholders, 1943-05-25
- Date(s)
- 1943-05-25
- Contributor(s)
- General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter to stockholders with booklet of information about stock and proxies.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100720_020
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- General Motors is not in Politics
- Date(s)
- 1928
- Contributor(s)
- Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966 (author), General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter from Alfred P. Sloan denying General Motors' involvement with political activities.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100721_100
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- General Motors Concerts
- Date(s)
- 1935
- Contributor(s)
- General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Booklet describing radio concerts sponsored by GM.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100715_009
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Raskob resigns
- Date(s)
- 1946-03-01
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Article clipping, pasted on letterhead of Automotive and Aviation Industries
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100707_010
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- H. Rodney Sharp to John J. Raskob
- Date(s)
- 1950-10-12
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Sharp, H. Rodney (correspondent)
- Description
-
H. Rodney Sharp recalls Raskob's early promotion of General Motors.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-2075-2
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- Proved! The Story of General Motors Proving Ground
- Date(s)
- 1936
- Contributor(s)
- General Motors Corporation (Sponsor), Rothacker Film Manufacturing Co. (Production company)
- Description
-
Film exploring the development of the General Motors "Proving Ground," an enclosed twelve hundred and sixty acre automobile testing facility in Milford, Michigan. Shows the construction of the facility and speed loop course, as well as GM drivers testing automobiles over various terrain during all types of weather.
- Collection ID
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2018222_FC316
- Collection
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection
- Title
- Robert Evans to Raymond Loewy
- Date(s)
- 1966-02
- Contributor(s)
- Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986 (correspondent), Evans, Robert Beverley, Sr., 1906-1998 (correspondent), American Motors Corporation (associated name)
- Description
-
American Motors Corporation board member Robert Evans turns down Raymond Loewy's solicitation for work.
- Collection ID
- Raymond Loewy Archive (Accession 2251)
- Hagley ID
- 2251_0007
- Collection
- Raymond Loewy collections
- Title
- Roy Abernethy to Raymond Loewy
- Date(s)
- 1965-10
- Contributor(s)
- Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986 (correspondent), Abernethy, Roy, 1906-1977 (correspondent), American Motors Corporation (associated name), William Snaith, Inc. (associated name)
- Description
-
American Motors Corporation executive Roy Abernethy declines to use Raymond Loewy's consulting firm for automobile design.
- Collection ID
- Raymond Loewy Archive (Accession 2251)
- Hagley ID
- 2251_0008
- Collection
- Raymond Loewy collections
- Title
- John J. Raskob to William L. Day
- Date(s)
- 1927-02-24
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Day, William L. (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter discussing General Motors finances.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-0563
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- New York World's Fair Chrysler Exhibit Building
- Date(s)
- 1939
- Contributor(s)
- Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986 (designer)
- Description
-
Written on back of print: 'New York World's Fair 1939 Chrysler Exhibit' typed note affixed to back of print: 'The front facade of the Chrysler Motors Building at the New York World's Fair, showing the 38-foot Polaroid Mural above the main entrance. This animated mural, which changes constantly in color, is the only one of its kind at the exposition.' sticker on back of image: 'Raymond Loewy International Inc. 110 East 59th Street New York, N.Y. 10022 USA'
- Collection ID
- Raymond Loewy collection of photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 2004.255)
- Hagley ID
- 2004255_0110
- Collection
- Raymond Loewy collections
- Title
- New York World's Fair Chrysler Exhibit Building
- Date(s)
- 1939
- Contributor(s)
- Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986 (designer)
- Description
-
Written on back of print: 'Chrysler Exhibit N.Y. World's Fair 1939'
- Collection ID
- Raymond Loewy collection of photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 2004.255)
- Hagley ID
- 2004255_0111
- Collection
- Raymond Loewy collections
- Title
- Facts and Figures about General Motors Corporation
- Date(s)
- 1922
- Contributor(s)
- General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Booklet with statistics on sales, business activities, operating expenses, and stock options.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100721_088
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- William Coyne (DuPont) to W.S. Carpenter, J.B.D. Elge, and C.A. Patterson
- Date(s)
- 1922-01-09
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (originator), Coyne, William, 1866-1933 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter concerning DuPont enforcing a GM-only policy for employees. Copied to P.S. du Pont and John J. Raskob.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-0505
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- John J. Raskob to Lammot du Pont
- Date(s)
- 1929-04-13
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Du Pont, Lammot, 1880-1952 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Raskob discusses his thoughts on his resignation.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-0902-2
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- John J. Raskob to Lammot du Pont
- Date(s)
- 1944-03-24
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Du Pont, Lammot, 1880-1952 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Letter discussing early years with General Motors and Raskob's final resignation in 1944.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-1915
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- John J. Raskob to Alfred P. Sloan
- Date(s)
- 1928-07-17
- Contributor(s)
- Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (correspondent), Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966 (correspondent)
- Description
-
Raskob's resignation letter to Sloan.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- raskob-0902
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- BBDO Annual Meeting TV Presentation
- Date(s)
- 1951-02-22
- Description
-
Several introductions to television programs with BBDO client advertisements as sponsors and advertisements. Lucky Strike presents This is Show Business. B.F. Goodrich Celebrity Time with Conrad Nagel. Charlie Wild private detective starring Kevin O'Morrison brought to you by Wildroot. Wildroot cream-oil hair tonic and liquid cream shampoo. Armstrong Cork Company sponsored Armstrong Circle Theater intro with floor care aids, Armstrong’s floors, Quaker rugs, asphalt tile. Lucky Strikes...
Show moreSeveral introductions to television programs with BBDO client advertisements as sponsors and advertisements. Lucky Strike presents This is Show Business. B.F. Goodrich Celebrity Time with Conrad Nagel. Charlie Wild private detective starring Kevin O'Morrison brought to you by Wildroot. Wildroot cream-oil hair tonic and liquid cream shampoo. Armstrong Cork Company sponsored Armstrong Circle Theater intro with floor care aids, Armstrong’s floors, Quaker rugs, asphalt tile. Lucky Strikes advertisement "Your Hit Parade" opening. Tex McCrary and Jinx Falkenburg host New York Close Up presented by Saturday Evening Post. Groucho Marx in You Bet Your Life. DeSoto Plymouth dealers’ advertisement. General Mills presents Betty Crocker Home Service Department. Bromo-seltzer ad. Classified telephone directory ad. New York State vacation guidebook ad. Murine eye drops ad.
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- Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc. records (Accession 2752)
- Hagley ID
- VID_2752_B97_ID05
- Collection
- Batten, Barton, Durstine & Osborn, Inc. records
- Title
- An American Success Story: Synthetic Rubber
- Date(s)
- 1943
- Description
-
The story of synthetic rubber discovery, development, and production in the United States. Highlights the substance's importance to the American automobile industry.
- Collection ID
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2018222_FC339
- Collection
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection
- Title
- Greater Milwaukee and The Milwaukee Journal
- Date(s)
- 1926
- Description
-
Silent film promoting the various industries, such as steel, automobile, and leather, that operate in and around Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Companies highlighted include the Harnischfeger Corporation, International Harvester Company of America, Nash Motors, Harley-Davidson, and F. Mayer Shoe Company. Also includes footage of typical Milwaukee residential streets, shopping districts, and the city's downtown area. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Journal.
- Collection ID
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection (Accession 2018.222)
- Hagley ID
- FILM_2018222_FC348
- Collection
- Sponsored and industrial motion picture film collection
- Title
- A Statement to the People of Detroit
- Date(s)
- 1933
- Contributor(s)
- Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966 (author), General Motors Corporation (originator), Raskob, John J. (John Jakob), 1879-1950 (former owner)
- Description
-
Letter to Detroit residents about banking options in Detroit.
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- m473_20100721_074
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- New Roads for Old: Being Some Purely Personal Observations on Things Seen and Heard During the Trip of the United States Delegation ...
- Date(s)
- 1926
- Contributor(s)
- Johnson, Pyke, 1888-1969 (author)
- Collection ID
- John J. Raskob papers (Accession 0473)
- Hagley ID
- 08162093_0473_File1621_new_roads_for_old
- Collection
- John J. Raskob papers
- Title
- The Top Question: Is It Rayntite?
- Date(s)
- 1915~, 1915
- Creator
- Du Pont Fabrikoid Company
- Contributor(s)
- E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company (issuing body)
- Hagley ID
- DC002_0153
- Collection
- Trade catalogs and pamphlets