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Title: Raymond Loewy In Studebaker Sportscar, Designed 1951
Date(s): 1953
Contributor(s): Loewy, Raymond, 1893-1986 (former owner)
Description: Written on back of print: 'Studebaker Sportscar Designed in 1951. RL in first production model of Studebaker sportscar, on proving grounds in South Bend, Indiana USA. 1953.' sticker on back of print: '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_0083
Collection: Raymond Loewy Collections

Title: Testing the 1909 Model 17 Matheson at Forty Fort
Date(s): 1909?, 1909
Contributor(s): Matheson Automobile Company (originator), Beale, Binnie (collector)
Collection ID: Matheson Automobile Company photographs (Accession 1989.327)
Hagley ID: 1989327_041
Collection: Matheson Automobile Company photographs

Title: Guy Reynolds and Douglas Scott test driving the 1909 Matheson Model 17
Date(s): 1909?, 1909
Contributor(s): Matheson Automobile Company (originator), Beale, Binnie (collector)
Description: Written on verso: '1909 Matheson Model 17. one of the early 6 cylinder cars of Kenan design. On routine test in Pocono Mts. near Wilkes-Barre. Driver was Guy Reynolds--later a famous racing driver, who died in 1942. Co-driver was Douglas Scott of Forty Fort.'
Collection ID: Matheson Automobile Company photographs (Accession 1989.327)
Hagley ID: 1989327_064
Collection: Matheson Automobile Company photographs

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: White Betters the Best… By Test production script
Date(s): 1966
Contributor(s): Cinecraft, Inc. (Production company), White Motor Company (Sponsor)
Description: Includes a script for a motion picture film production describing the 4000 and 9000 series of White Motor Company Semi-Trailer Trucks. The production discusses the trucks’ development from planning and designing to choosing materials and performance testing. The production underscores how much thought and work was contributed to making the vehicles safer and more reliable. Also includes a letter reporting on the motion picture's status.
Collection ID: Cinecraft Productions films
Hagley ID: AVD_2019227_22_20
Collection: Cinecraft Productions Films

Title: Industry on Parade: Quest for perfection
Date(s): 1957
Contributor(s): National Association of Manufacturers (U.S.) (sponsor), Arthur Lodge Productions (production company)
Description: This episode examines manufacture, testing, and safe maintenance of rubber automobile tires.
Collection ID: National Association of Manufacturers photographs and audiovisual materials (Accession 1973.418)
Hagley ID: FILM_1973418_FC68
Collection: National Association of Manufacturers

Title: How To Test the Performance of a Motor Car : by Making Your Own Demonstration
Date(s): 1938
Contributor(s): Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (collector)
Description: Make: Oldsmobile
Collection ID: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera (Accession 20100108.ZTV)
Hagley ID: 20120119_HowToTest
Collection: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera

Title: Ten Years in a Day
Date(s): 1923
Contributor(s): Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (collector)
Description: Make: Rolls-Royce
Collection ID: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera (Accession 20100108.ZTV)
Hagley ID: 20120208_TenYears
Collection: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera

Title: Automobile assembly, roll test
Date(s): 1958/1962, 1958, 1962
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0040
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, roll test, at General Motors assembly plant in Fremont, Calif.
Date(s): 1958/1962, 1958, 1962
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Description: Note with image: 'Three cars undergo the 'mechanical roll test' simultaneously at the end of the final assembly line in General Motors' new plant at Fremont, Calif. After each car is positioned on the 'rolls' (four large revolving drums recessed in the plant floor) it is put through a cycle of acceleration, deceleration and braking to check engine, transmission, suspension and brakes for proper operation. Speedometer accuracy is also checked at this point.'
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0038
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, detail of roll test
Date(s): 1961-12
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0019
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, testing
Date(s): 1961-12
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0021
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, testing
Date(s): 1961-12
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0022
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, detail of roll test
Date(s): 1961-12
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0020
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, preparing car for roll test
Date(s): 1958/1962, 1958, 1962
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0034
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, roll test
Date(s): 1958/1962, 1958, 1962
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0016
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly, detail of roll test
Date(s): 1961-12
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0018
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Automobile assembly - roll test
Date(s): 1958/1962, 1958, 1962
Contributor(s): General Motors Corporation (originator)
Collection ID: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America (Accession 1979.262)
Hagley ID: 1979262_x0007
Collection: Robert K. Austin picture file on the history the automobile in America

Title: Trip Through the Studebaker Factory
Date(s): 1947
Contributor(s): Vinson, Z. Taylor, 1933-2009 (collector)
Description: Make: Studebaker
Collection ID: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera (Accession 20100108.ZTV)
Hagley ID: 20111207_StudebakerFactory
Collection: Z. Taylor Vinson collection of transportation ephemera

Title: Telegram concerning wheel testing
Date(s): 1918-09-12
Contributor(s): Budd Company (originator)
Description: Western Union Telegram. Text of Telegram: 'Clintonville Wis 1121 Am Sept 12 18 Budd Wheel Corpn. Your Wire Dated Sept. Eleventh Please Be Advised We Have Tested Budd Pressed Steel Wheels And Same Have Proven Satisfactory In Tests Which Were Conducted For Two Weeks. Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. P J F Battenburg Chief Engineer 225pm' Stamped 'Budd Wheel Corp. Received Sep 13 1918'
Collection ID: Budd Company photograph collection (Accession 1999.228)
Hagley ID: AVD_1999228_007_016_007
Collection: Budd Company photograph collections