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- Interview with Wesley Memeger, Jr., 2020 September 27
- Date(s)
- 2020-09-27
- Contributor(s)
- Memeger, Wesley, Jr. (interviewee), Nutter, Jeanne D. (interviewer), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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During this interview, Dr. Wesley (Wes) Memeger details his early life in Florida. He describes his family, headed by his grandfather, working and travelling as migrant farmers. He then describes his elementary school, Webster School, and family beach trips to a segregated beach near Saint Augustine.
Memeger goes on to describe his first remembered experience with science, doing pendulum experiments in eighth grade physical science class. He then details his high school years at Excelsior ...
Show moreDuring this interview, Dr. Wesley (Wes) Memeger details his early life in Florida. He describes his family, headed by his grandfather, working and travelling as migrant farmers. He then describes his elementary school, Webster School, and family beach trips to a segregated beach near Saint Augustine.
Memeger goes on to describe his first remembered experience with science, doing pendulum experiments in eighth grade physical science class. He then details his high school years at Excelsior (later Richard J. Murray High School), both his studies and his participation on the football team. He also recounts an incident during a summer working on a flower farm when his mother stood up for him over the objection of the farm's white foreman.
Memeger then describes how he came to attend Clark College. He details various aspects of his college experience, including his dormitory and his chemistry professors. He discusses the impact that his English professor, M. Carl Holman, had on his life. He also details his participation in a 1961 student day of protest for civil rights. He then discusses his membership in Omega Psi Phi and how he met his future wife, Harriet.
Memeger goes on to discuss his graduate education at Adelphi University, including the impact that being a new father had on his graduate school experience. He then details his hiring by DuPont and describes the three other Black chemists who were at the company when he was initially hired. He also discusses how DuPont used a composite sketch of a Black contract employee on the cover of the 200th company anniversary issue of DuPont Magazine.
Memeger then details his involvement on the Kevlar project, describes the molecular structure of the monomer of Kevlar, and lists Kevlar products. He then discusses his patents and other aspects of his career at DuPont. He then speaks about his children and his involvement with the Delaware community serving on the boards of cultural institutions. Finally, Dr. Memeger discusses his life as an artist, from an early sketch of his son to his current projects and his collaboration with his wife, who is a fiber artist.
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- Wesley Memeger oral history project (Accession 2021.202)
- Hagley ID
- 2021202_20200927_Memeger_video
- Collection
- Oral history collections gallery
- Title
- Interview with Ted Merriman, 2015 December 4
- Date(s)
- 2015-12-04
- Contributor(s)
- Merriman, Ted (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Mike (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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After describing his education and early work at the DuPont Savannah River plant, Merriman describes his first project at the Pioneering Laboratory at DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington in 1969 working on new uses for ceramic aluminum oxide fiber PRD-29. Merriman then details his role in developing a pulped form of Kevlar fiber that made it suitable for use in automobile brake lining in the late 1970s, after it was discovered that the standard material, asbestos fiber, caused a...
Show moreAfter describing his education and early work at the DuPont Savannah River plant, Merriman describes his first project at the Pioneering Laboratory at DuPont Experimental Station in Wilmington in 1969 working on new uses for ceramic aluminum oxide fiber PRD-29. Merriman then details his role in developing a pulped form of Kevlar fiber that made it suitable for use in automobile brake lining in the late 1970s, after it was discovered that the standard material, asbestos fiber, caused a particular form of lung cancer. Merriman developed a process that produced Kevlar fluff using conventional paper-making equipment. Because Kevlar cost about one hundred times as much as asbestos, brake linings had to be redesigned to use very small amounts of it. Working with brake pad manufacturers, Merriman succeeded in producing a commercially viable Kevlar brake pads that had good wear characteristics and were quieter than other types. Brake lining became a significant market for Kevlar. Merriman also describes the extensive testing on Kevlar that DuPont performed at its toxicology facility, the Haskell Laboratory, to ensure that Kevlar did not have adverse health effects.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20151204_Merriman
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Beck Weathers general session speech at 2015 NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Weathers, Beck (speaker)
- Description
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Beck Weathers "Engage" speech on surviving the 1996 Mount Everest disaster.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_03
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- 2014 Chairman Forrest McConnell, III general session speech at 2015 NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), McConnell, Forrest (speaker)
- Description
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Forrest McConnell's "Engage" speech emphasizes the need to have a positive perspective in life. He provides two examples of automobile dealers' success stories and speaks of the role NADA plays in filtering out negative issues in the work of an automobile dealer. Speech features a short video of a driver racing a 1965 Ford Mustang.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_02
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Time Dealer of the Year award presentation at the 2015 NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Ally Financial (Firm) (sponsor), Carpenter, Michael (speaker), Bertsch, Donovan (speaker)
- Description
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At the 2015 NADA Convention, NADA Board of Directors member Donovan Bertsch introduces CEO of ALLY Financial, Mike Carpenter, who gives an overview of the sponsor's role in the award. This is followed by the presentation of Time Magazine Dealer of the Year Award nominees and finalists. Andy Crews of Manchester, New Hampshire, is announced to be the winner of the 2015 Time Dealer of the Year.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_07
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Highlights video for 2015 NADA Convention & Expo in San Francisco
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor)
- Description
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Highlights montage from NADA "Engage" Convention 2015.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_06
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Jeb Bush general session speech at 2015 NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- Bush, Jeb (spk), National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), McConnell, Forrest (interviewer)
- Description
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During his "Engage" speech, Jeb Bush focuses on the need to restore fair and free opportunity in the United States, which is the mission of his Right to Rise Leadership PAC. 2014 NADA Chairman Forrest McConnell interviews Bush at end of speech.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_04
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Donovan Bertsch general session speech at 2015 NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Bertsch, Donovan (speaker)
- Description
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NADA Board of Directors member Donovan Bertsch gives an overview of NADA Convention 2015: Engage in San Francisco and concludes with a video on NADA's actions during 2014.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_05
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- 2015 Chairman William C. Fox speech at NADA Convention
- Date(s)
- 2015
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Fox, William C. (speaker)
- Description
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After asking the audience when was the best time in history to be in the retail automotive industry, Chairman Fox states that the answer is the present and gives an overview of the current state of the automobile industry in the United States, arguing that the automobile dealer will continue to play a critical role in the industry in the future.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID01_01
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Interview with Fred Simeone, 2014 December 3
- Date(s)
- 2014-12-03
- Contributor(s)
- Simeone, Fred, 1936- (interviewee), Pruett, Gretchen (interviewer), Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (associated name)
- Description
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In the interview, Simeone discusses his early collecting career and interest in cars and how his collecting practices evolved. He details the methods by which pre-internet collectors acquired auto literature and the changes that the internet and evolved communications technologies brought. Simeone talks about Z. Taylor Vinson as a person, a friend, and as a fellow collector. Simeone also provides information about how the sales literature was produced and the role it played in selling...
Show moreIn the interview, Simeone discusses his early collecting career and interest in cars and how his collecting practices evolved. He details the methods by which pre-internet collectors acquired auto literature and the changes that the internet and evolved communications technologies brought. Simeone talks about Z. Taylor Vinson as a person, a friend, and as a fellow collector. Simeone also provides information about how the sales literature was produced and the role it played in selling automobiles. Simeone describes how collectors and dealers place value upon auto ephemera. He also discusses collecting as a lifelong pursuit that, for him, tells the story of the technological innovation of the automobile and its impact on modern society.
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- Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson (Accession 2013.265)
- Hagley ID
- 2013265_20141203_Simeone
- Collection
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera, Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson
- Title
- Interview with Bob Wolffe, 2014 November 15
- Date(s)
- 2014-11-15
- Contributor(s)
- Wolffe, Robert (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Michael (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (Firm : Wilmington, Del.) (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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Bob Wolffe details his contribution to Kevlar, which primarily involved working with the aircraft industry to develop markets for Kevlar fibers in weight-saving composite materials. Wolffe consulted with aircraft engineers to learn their requirements and made composite materials to meet the industry's specifications. The first applications were for interior, non-structural uses where failure would not jeopardize the safe operation of the aircraft. Over time, DuPont developed significant...
Show moreBob Wolffe details his contribution to Kevlar, which primarily involved working with the aircraft industry to develop markets for Kevlar fibers in weight-saving composite materials. Wolffe consulted with aircraft engineers to learn their requirements and made composite materials to meet the industry's specifications. The first applications were for interior, non-structural uses where failure would not jeopardize the safe operation of the aircraft. Over time, DuPont developed significant domestic and international markets for Kelvar composites in aircraft. Wolffe notes, though, that the most important application was in ballistics.
Wolffe recounts DuPont's efforts during the 1980s to produce its own fabricated composite parts in an effort to move away from being primarily a supplier of Kevlar fabric. Wolffe attributes the failure of this venture to the company underestimating the importance of design and testing of aircraft parts.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20141115_Wolffe
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Interview with Wesley Memeger, Jr., 2014 August 19
- Date(s)
- 2014-08-19
- Contributor(s)
- Memeger, Wesley, Jr. (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Mike (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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Wesley Memeger, Jr. details his contribution to streamlining the synthesis of Kevlar, which allowed the timely start-up of the first commercial scale Kevlar plant. In the laboratory, the polymer for Kevlar had previously been prepared by polymerizing para-phenylene diamine and terephthaloyl chloride in a mixture of two solvents, HMPA (hexamethylphosphoramide) and NMP (N-methylpyrrolidinone). Memeger found that a polymer with satisfactory molecular weight could be made using only HMPA, a...
Show moreWesley Memeger, Jr. details his contribution to streamlining the synthesis of Kevlar, which allowed the timely start-up of the first commercial scale Kevlar plant. In the laboratory, the polymer for Kevlar had previously been prepared by polymerizing para-phenylene diamine and terephthaloyl chloride in a mixture of two solvents, HMPA (hexamethylphosphoramide) and NMP (N-methylpyrrolidinone). Memeger found that a polymer with satisfactory molecular weight could be made using only HMPA, a discovery which made the preparation of Kevlar more commercially viable, as it allowed for a continuous polymerizer in a single solvent system.
Memeger recounts that DuPont used HMPA as the solvent for Kevlar production in the early 1970s, but after toxicology tests conducted at the company's Haskell Laboratory raised doubts about the safety of the solvent, DuPont replaced HMPA with NMP and calcium chloride. Memeger describes his subsequent work at DuPont investigating melt processible polymers, which share some properties with Kevlar but lack equivalent chemical and thermal stability, as well as his work on ring opening routes to polymers with novel properties. An accomplished artist, Memeger continues to be impressed by the elegance and simplicity of the Kevlar polymer that produces such remarkable properties.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20140819_Memeger
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Interview with Herbert Blades, 2014 August 19
- Date(s)
- 2014-08-19
- Contributor(s)
- Blades, Herbert (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Mike (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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After describing his education and early work at the DuPont Company on polymer solutions, Herbert Blades recounts his contributions to the development of Tyvek and Kevlar. On the Tyvek project, he describes developing the polymerization process for creating high-density polyethylene fibers after such paper-like fibers had been accidentally created in the laboratory.
Blades details his work on Kevlar, for which he developed a commercially viable process to spin fibers from the polymer. Blades...
Show moreAfter describing his education and early work at the DuPont Company on polymer solutions, Herbert Blades recounts his contributions to the development of Tyvek and Kevlar. On the Tyvek project, he describes developing the polymerization process for creating high-density polyethylene fibers after such paper-like fibers had been accidentally created in the laboratory.
Blades details his work on Kevlar, for which he developed a commercially viable process to spin fibers from the polymer. Blades describes the three components of the process. First, he discovered that a relatively high concentration of polymer could be dissolved upon heating in 100 per cent sulfuric acid, which is non-aqueous and non-corrosive. The resulting solution had a low enough viscosity that it could be spun rapidly through a spinnerette, a small hole. Next, Blades discovered that instead of spinning the fiber directly into a water bath, leaving a small air gap led to fibers that were significantly stronger. Finally, he determined that the water "quenching" of the fiber occurred extremely fast. His spinning innovations made it possible to spin Kevlar fibers economically and at high speeds.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20140819_Blades
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Interview with Irénée du Pont, Jr., 2014 August 15
- Date(s)
- 2014-08-15
- Contributor(s)
- Du Pont, Irénée, 1920- (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Michael (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (Firm : Wilmington, Del.) (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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Irénée du Pont, Jr., describes his early life and later career with the DuPont Company. After World War II, he joined the DuPont Company where for the next two decades he held a variety of jobs. He describes his time on the DuPont executive committee, which he joined in 1967, during which the company had to deal with increasing competition, social unrest in Wilmington, equal opportunity legislation, and environmental regulation. Among other anecdotes, du Pont describes how his father, along...
Show moreIrénée du Pont, Jr., describes his early life and later career with the DuPont Company. After World War II, he joined the DuPont Company where for the next two decades he held a variety of jobs. He describes his time on the DuPont executive committee, which he joined in 1967, during which the company had to deal with increasing competition, social unrest in Wilmington, equal opportunity legislation, and environmental regulation. Among other anecdotes, du Pont describes how his father, along with his brothers Lammot and Pierre, set off large fireworks displays at Fourth of July celebrations in the 1920s. He also remarks that he believes Pierre continued to play an important role in the affairs of the company until his death in 1954.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20140815_Irenee_du_Pont
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Interview with Don Sturgeon, 2014 July 30
- Date(s)
- 2014-07-30
- Contributor(s)
- Sturgeon, Don (interviewee), Smith, John K. (John Kenly), 1951- (interviewer), Oates, Mike (videographer), 302 Stories, Inc. (production company), Eleutherian Mills-Hagley Foundation (originator)
- Description
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Donald Sturgeon details his work at DuPont evaluating the properties of Kevlar fibers, particularly for their utility in composite structures. He recounts that while the fiber was incredibly strong in tension, it had relatively poor performance in compression. The peculiar features of Kevlar fibers required that Kevlar reinforced products had to be carefully engineered. Initially, DuPont hoped that Kevlar would find a large market as tire cord. When tire manufacturers opted for steel belts in...
Show moreDonald Sturgeon details his work at DuPont evaluating the properties of Kevlar fibers, particularly for their utility in composite structures. He recounts that while the fiber was incredibly strong in tension, it had relatively poor performance in compression. The peculiar features of Kevlar fibers required that Kevlar reinforced products had to be carefully engineered. Initially, DuPont hoped that Kevlar would find a large market as tire cord. When tire manufacturers opted for steel belts in radial tires, DuPont had to find other markets for Kevlar.
Sturgeon further describes his work in developing novel applications for Kevlar. Because Kevlar was difficult to make and process, DuPont had invested an unprecedented $500 million by the mid-1970s. Instead of one large market, DuPont had to develop many smaller applications for Kevlar. Sturgeon worked on developing and promoting weight-saving Kevlar composite materials to the aircraft industry. He was also involved in developing bullet-proof vests and non-cut fabrics. Through these extensive product development and marketing efforts, Kevlar eventually became a profitable product.
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- History of Kevlar oral history interviews (Accession 2014.249)
- Hagley ID
- 2014249_20140730_Sturgeon
- Collection
- History of Kevlar oral history interviews
- Title
- Interview with Yann Saunders, 2014 April 25
- Date(s)
- 2014-04-25
- Contributor(s)
- Saunders, Yann, 1939- (interviewee), Pruett, Gretchen (interviewer), Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (associated name)
- Description
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In the interview, Saunders discusses his early collecting career and interest in Cadillacs and how he began collecting Cadillac auto ephemera. He outlines the following methods by which he collected literature: personal connections, auto shows, and written correspondence. Saunders describes his friendship with Vinson and describes Z. Taylor Vinson as a person and a collector. He also describes Vinson's "Autotorium," which Saunders had the opportunity to visit several times. Saunders speaks...
Show moreIn the interview, Saunders discusses his early collecting career and interest in Cadillacs and how he began collecting Cadillac auto ephemera. He outlines the following methods by which he collected literature: personal connections, auto shows, and written correspondence. Saunders describes his friendship with Vinson and describes Z. Taylor Vinson as a person and a collector. He also describes Vinson's "Autotorium," which Saunders had the opportunity to visit several times. Saunders speaks about his online site, the Cadillac Database, and explains how and why he decided to create it. He also explains how auto ephemera collectors and dealers assign value to auto literature and recalls how he sold his entire collection. Saunders discusses how advertisers and manufacturers produced and used auto literature to sell cars and the changes that have occurred in auto advertising. Saunders also discusses how changes in communications technology have made collecting more efficient and made sharing information easier, but have also brought some negative changes as well.
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- Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson (Accession 2013.265)
- Hagley ID
- 2013265_20140425_Saunders
- Collection
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera, Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson
- Title
- NADA New Orleans Convention 2014: General Session Day 3, January 27, 2014
- Date(s)
- 2014-01-27
- Contributor(s)
- Clinton, Hillary Rodham (spk), National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), McConnell, Forrest (speaker), Roberts, Desmond (speaker), Westcott, David (speaker)
- Description
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Third day General Session of 2014 NADA convention in New Orleans. Session begins with music performance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. Hosted by NADA Convention Chairman Desmond Roberts, session includes video montage of highlights from the convention, awards presentation for convention booths, 2014 NADA Chairman Forrest McConnell, III introductory video and speech, video on NADA's role in dealerships featuring Penske Automotive Group, and introduction of the 2014 NADA Executive...
Show moreThird day General Session of 2014 NADA convention in New Orleans. Session begins with music performance by Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band. Hosted by NADA Convention Chairman Desmond Roberts, session includes video montage of highlights from the convention, awards presentation for convention booths, 2014 NADA Chairman Forrest McConnell, III introductory video and speech, video on NADA's role in dealerships featuring Penske Automotive Group, and introduction of the 2014 NADA Executive Committee. NADA Director Jack Caldwell of Conway, Arkansas introduces featured speaker, Former Senator and Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. Clinton speaks on the role of automobile dealers in their communities and the role of the automobile industry in international relations and in driving economic recovery. After the speech, Clinton is interviewed by 2013 NADA Chairman David W. Westcott.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID03
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- NADA New Orleans Convention 2014: Inspirational Service with featured speaker, J.R. Martinez, January 26, 2014
- Date(s)
- 2014-01-26
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Sykora, Annette (speaker), Martinez, J. R. (Jose Rene), 1983- (speaker)
- Description
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Annual inspirational service held during Day 2 of NADA 2014 Convention in New Orleans. Service includes music from American Military Spouses Choir. NADA Past Chairman, Annette Sykora speaks of her personal experience, the actions of her family's dealership, and relief efforts after the West Fertilizer Company explosion in West, Texas in 2013. Featured speaker is J. R. Martinez, motivational speaker and army veteran, who speaks about life goals and the willingness to adapt.
- Collection ID
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B13_ID02
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Interview with Rick Shnitzler, 2013 November 7
- Date(s)
- 2013-11-07
- Contributor(s)
- Shnitzler, Rick, 1943- (interviewee), Pruett, Gretchen (interviewer), Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (associated name)
- Description
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In the interview, Shnitzler discusses his early dealing career and his initial interest in classic cars. He recalls his first classic car and how he began acquiring and selling auto ephemera. Shnitzler outlines the differences between auto ephemera collectors and dealers, and explains how the dealing business works. As a part of this discussion, Shnitzler explains how he would find ephemera and introduce it into the collector's and classic car restorer's market. Shnitzler recalls how he met Z...
Show moreIn the interview, Shnitzler discusses his early dealing career and his initial interest in classic cars. He recalls his first classic car and how he began acquiring and selling auto ephemera. Shnitzler outlines the differences between auto ephemera collectors and dealers, and explains how the dealing business works. As a part of this discussion, Shnitzler explains how he would find ephemera and introduce it into the collector's and classic car restorer's market. Shnitzler recalls how he met Z. Taylor Vinson and describes what he was like as a person and speculates the reasons that motivated Vinson to amass the large collection that he donated to Hagley. Shnitzler describes the process by which auto literature was produced and then used to advertise and sell cars. He also describes how collectors and dealers create a monetary value for the objects, noting that cash is a poor measure to value auto ephemera. Shnitzler describes the technological innovations that have transformed the car and advertising techniques. He also discusses the changes in communications technology have brought to auto ephemera collecting and dealing.
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- Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson (Accession 2013.265)
- Hagley ID
- 2013265_20131107_Shnitzler
- Collection
- Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera, Oral history interviews on Z. Taylor Vinson
- Title
- NADA-TV: Orlando NADA convention, February 12, 2013
- Date(s)
- 2013-02-12
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Rondinaro, Steve (reporter), Westcott, David (speaker), Snow, Dennis (Business consultant) (speaker), Gates, Robert Michael, 1943- (speaker), Roby, Martha (speaker)
- Description
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NADA-TV news coverage of Day 4 of convention in Orlando. Reports on Toyota and Hyundai Dealer Franchise meetings, incoming NADA Chairman David Westcott, closing speech on leadership by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Capitol Insider: Next Generation Dealers (speech by U.S. Representative Martha Roby), Vehicle Financing (NADA and American Financial Services Association (AFSA) meeting concerning new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations), American Truck Dealers convention...
Show moreNADA-TV news coverage of Day 4 of convention in Orlando. Reports on Toyota and Hyundai Dealer Franchise meetings, incoming NADA Chairman David Westcott, closing speech on leadership by former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Capitol Insider: Next Generation Dealers (speech by U.S. Representative Martha Roby), Vehicle Financing (NADA and American Financial Services Association (AFSA) meeting concerning new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations), American Truck Dealers convention and expo with speech on customers by former Disney executive Dennis Snow, and Orlando convention Sights & Sounds.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B09_ID55
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- NADA-TV: Orlando NADA convention, February 11, 2013
- Date(s)
- 2013-02-11
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Rondinaro, Steve (reporter), Burdo, Michelle (reporter), Spiropoulos, John (reporter), Kelly, Mark E. (speaker)
- Description
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NADA-TV news coverage of Day 3 of convention in Orlando. Reports on Dealer Franchise Meetings for Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler; Inspirational Speaker: Captain Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Gabrielle Giffords; Time Dealer of the Year Award; Charity Auction held for NADA Charitable Foundation; Exibitor Spotlight: TD Auto Finance; Capitol Insider: New Hamphire and Delaware Dealers; Dealer Attitude Survey; Exibitor Spotlight: Allstate Dealer Services; Commercial Truck of the Year; American...
Show moreNADA-TV news coverage of Day 3 of convention in Orlando. Reports on Dealer Franchise Meetings for Ford, Chevrolet, Chrysler; Inspirational Speaker: Captain Mark Kelly, astronaut and husband of Gabrielle Giffords; Time Dealer of the Year Award; Charity Auction held for NADA Charitable Foundation; Exibitor Spotlight: TD Auto Finance; Capitol Insider: New Hamphire and Delaware Dealers; Dealer Attitude Survey; Exibitor Spotlight: Allstate Dealer Services; Commercial Truck of the Year; American Truck Dealers speech by Bob Costello; Federal Issues: potential repeal of LIFO accounting method; Hurricane Sandy relief checks by NADA Charitable Foundation; Capitol Insider: North Dakota Dealers; Orlando convention Sights & Sounds.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
- Hagley ID
- vid_NADA_B09_ID54
- Collection
- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- NADA-TV: Orlando NADA convention, February 10, 2013
- Date(s)
- 2013-02-10
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Rondinaro, Steve (reporter), Krafcik, John F. (speaker), Mercer, Glenn (speaker), Welch, Peter (speaker), Underriner, William P. (speaker), Clarke, Troy (speaker), Capito, Shelley Wellons (Moore), 1953- (speaker)
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NADA-TV news coverage of Day 2 of convention in Orlando. Updates on second Facility Image Upgrade Report and consultant Glenn Mercer news conference; NADA Chairman Bill Underriner speech on facility image upgrades; Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik industry update speech; stair step incentives programs; Time Dealer of the Year; expo floor opening walk through with updates from Ford, GM, and Toyota; Capitol Insider: Iowa Dealers; presidential campaign stop at Martins Ferry, Ohio Chevrolet...
Show moreNADA-TV news coverage of Day 2 of convention in Orlando. Updates on second Facility Image Upgrade Report and consultant Glenn Mercer news conference; NADA Chairman Bill Underriner speech on facility image upgrades; Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik industry update speech; stair step incentives programs; Time Dealer of the Year; expo floor opening walk through with updates from Ford, GM, and Toyota; Capitol Insider: Iowa Dealers; presidential campaign stop at Martins Ferry, Ohio Chevrolet dealership; new NADA president Peter Welch; Dealer Attitude Survey; Economic Outlook 2013; NADA Charitable Foundation Hurricane Sandy relief; American Truck Dealers (ATD) Truck Dealer of the Year; ATD Chairman Richard Witcher on challenges ahead in truck business; Industry Message from Troy Clarke of Navistar; Dealership of the Future; Energy Efficiency at Headquarter Honda dealership; Capitol Insider: Rep. Shelly Moore Capito; NADA Women Dealers Breakfast; Child Passenger Safety Initiative child safety seat checks; NADA J.D. Power Western Automotive Conference; Orlando convention Sights & Sounds.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
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- vid_NADA_B09_ID53
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
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- NADA-TV: Orlando NADA convention, February 8-9, 2013
- Date(s)
- 2013-02-09
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Rondinaro, Steve (reporter)
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Show 1, NADA-TV news coverage of convention in Orlando. Reports on Automaker Facility Mandates, Stair-Step Incentive Programs, NADA Charitable Foundation Hurricane Sandy relief, Estate Tax Solution, Capitol Insider: Kansas Dealers, NADA & Energy Star certification, NADA University Online Training, Dealer Attitude Survey, Scientist Gets Car Bug, ATD Convention and Expo, Commercial Truck of the Year, ATD Academy, Grassroots Events: Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson visit to dealership, Cause Marketing...
Show moreShow 1, NADA-TV news coverage of convention in Orlando. Reports on Automaker Facility Mandates, Stair-Step Incentive Programs, NADA Charitable Foundation Hurricane Sandy relief, Estate Tax Solution, Capitol Insider: Kansas Dealers, NADA & Energy Star certification, NADA University Online Training, Dealer Attitude Survey, Scientist Gets Car Bug, ATD Convention and Expo, Commercial Truck of the Year, ATD Academy, Grassroots Events: Ohio Rep. Bill Johnson visit to dealership, Cause Marketing campaigns, Capitol Insider: Montana Sen. Max Baucus, NADA/IHS Global Insight Automotive Forum, Hurricane Sandy relief.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
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- vid_NADA_B09_ID52
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
- Title
- Dealers Drive America/NADA Washington Conference 2012: September 11-12: Washington D.C.: Tuesday Luncheon
- Date(s)
- 2012-09
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (associated name)
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David Reagan, Vice President of Legislative Affairs for NADA.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
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- vid_NADA_B12_ID13
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications
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- NADA-TV: Las Vegas NADA convention, February 7, 2012
- Date(s)
- 2012-02-07
- Contributor(s)
- National Automobile Dealers Association (sponsor), Rondinaro, Steve (reporter), Underriner, William (speaker)
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Show 4, NADA-TV news coverage of 2012 convention in Las Vegas. Reports on Toyota Dealer Franchise meeting alleviating supply chain concerns; Hyundai Dealer Franchise meeting on new products; optimism at Nissan Dealer Franchise meeting; new NADA Chairman Bill Underriner speech; NADA analysis of government's joint EPA-NHTSA fuel economy proposals; Legal & Regulatory Insider: NADA Gained Delay from Burdensome Regulations from Section 1071 in Dodd-Frank Law; ATD Academy; 2012 Chairman Bill...
Show moreShow 4, NADA-TV news coverage of 2012 convention in Las Vegas. Reports on Toyota Dealer Franchise meeting alleviating supply chain concerns; Hyundai Dealer Franchise meeting on new products; optimism at Nissan Dealer Franchise meeting; new NADA Chairman Bill Underriner speech; NADA analysis of government's joint EPA-NHTSA fuel economy proposals; Legal & Regulatory Insider: NADA Gained Delay from Burdensome Regulations from Section 1071 in Dodd-Frank Law; ATD Academy; 2012 Chairman Bill Underriner introduction and biography.
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications (Accession 2014.274)
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- vid_NADA_B09_ID51
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- National Automobile Dealers Association audiovisual materials and publications