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J. Walter Drake papers, 1898-1941
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Drake, J. Walter (John Walter), 1875-1941.
- Title
- J. Walter Drake papers
- Dates
- 1898-1941 (inclusive)18981941
- Quantity
- 1.80 cubic feet (4 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 06560
- Summary
- Business and personal material relating to J. Walter Drake, the founder of Hupp Motor Car Company and former assistant secretary of U.S. Department of Commerce.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Additional Information
Finding aid available in repository.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
John Walter Drake served in the Navy during the Spanish American War and practiced law in Detroit, Michigan, from 1896-1908. He was president and later chairman of the Hupp Motor Car Company which he co-founded with his brother Joseph R. Drake in 1908. Drake was assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce from 1923-1927 and in 1929 headed the U.S. delegation to the Second Pan American Highway Congress in Rio de Janeiro.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Collection contains six scrapbooks of newspaper clippings, correspondence, photographs, pamphlets, invitations, items related to the inauguration of President Hoover in 1929 and other personal memorabilia, and a photograph album.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Alternative Forms Available
Existence and Location of CopiesDigital reproductions of select material from this collection are available at http://digitalcollections.uwyo.edu:8180/luna/servlet/uwydbuwy~132~132.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by J. Walter Drake at the date of processing.
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThis collection was received from John A. Drake, Rosalie Drake Hodge, Barbara Drake Lake, and Elizabeth Drake Garrison in 1977.
Processing Note
Processing InformationThe collection was processed by Will Chadwick in July, 2014.
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box | ||
| 1 | Newspaper Clippings from The Detroit | 1939-1940 |
| 1 | Photographs - Brazilian Photos | undated |
| 1 | Photographs - Windmill Pointe | undated |
| 1 | First Air Mail Flight Postcard | 1926 |
| 1 | "Michigan Volunteers of '98" Photobook | 1898 |
| 1 | Photograph Album of Drake's Visits to the Turtle Lake Club | circa 1915-circa 1933 |
| 1 | Pan American Road Trip Newspaper Clippings Volume VIII | August 7, 1929-August 28, 1929 |
| 1 | Pan American Road Trip Newspaper Clippings Volume IX | August 29, 1929-September 11, 1929 |
| 1 | Pan American Road Trip Newspaper Clippings Volume X | September 15, 1929-October 16,1929 |
| 2 | Scrapbook Vol. 1 containing Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets, Invitation Cards, Correspondence between Drake and his associates, copy of Drake's passport, Photographs and Bills | 1920-1923 |
| 2 | Scrapbook Vol. 2 containing Newspaper Clippings, Papers and Articles, Correspondence between Drake and his associates, Event Programs, Photographs and Invitation Cards | 1924-1927 |
| 2 | Scrapbook Vol. 3 (1 of 2) containing Newspaper Clippings, Invitation Cards and Correspondence between Drake and his associates | January, 1929-July, 1929 |
| 3 | Scrapbook Vol. 3 (2 of 2) containing Correspondence between Drake and his associates, Event Programs, Drake's Passport, Maps of the "National Highway System", Speech Transcripts relating to the "National Highway System" and "Pan American Highway Congress" Report | July, 1929-August, 1929 |
| 3 | Scrapbook Vol 4 containing Report of the Economic Conditions of Brazil by Pyke Johnson, Invitation Cards, Papers, Newspaper Clippings, Postcards, Photographs, Programs, Correspondence between Drake and his associates, Minutes from Inter-American Highway Conference and Membership Cards, | September, 1929-December, 1929 |
| 3 | Scrapbook Vol. 5 containing Correspondence between Drake and his associates including Herbert Hoover and Secretary of State, Invitation and Greeting Cards, Newspaper Clippings, Pamphlets, Programs, Membership Card, Hunting License and Department of State Certificate, | 1930-1931 |
| 4 | Scrapbook Vol. 6 containing Membership Cards, Newspaper Clippings, Correspondence between Drake and his associates, Pamphlets, Photographs, 1 envelope of Flower Cards for "The Service of J. Walter Drake" and 1 envelope of Sympathy Cards | 1932-1941 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Automobile industry and trade.
- Automobiles -- United States.
- Spanish-American War, 1898.
Personal Names
- Drake, J. R. (Joseph R.)
- Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964 -- Inauguration.
Corporate Names
- Hupp Motor Car Company.
- Pan American Highway Congress (2nd : 1929 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- United States. Dept. of Commerce.
Form or Genre Terms
- Photograph albums.
- Scrapbooks.
Processed by Will Chadwick
2013; 2014
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