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John A. Conde collection of materials on automobiles, 1886-1981

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Conde, John A., collector.
Title
John A. Conde collection of materials on automobiles
Dates
1886-1981 (inclusive)
1945-1981 (bulk)
Quantity
29.1 cubic feet (56 boxes)
Collection Number
04191
Summary
Repository
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
Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.

Additional Reference Guides
Additional Information

Finding aid available in repository.

Languages
English
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Historical Note

Conde (1918- ) was assistant director of public relations for American Motors Corp. In 1977 he became curator of transportation at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Content Description

Collection contains chiefly printed materials on American automobiles and pickup trucks, including sales and parts catalogs, owner's manuals, specifications, advertising brochures, automobile show programs, color charts, news releases, press kits, pamphlets, reports, periodicals, newspaper clippings, and speeches. Also includes photographs, negatives, slides, transparencies, and blueprints as well as materials on foreign automobiles.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

Copyright Information

The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.

Preferred Citation

Preferred Citation

Item Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

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Administrative Information

Related Materials

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by John A. Conde at the date of processing.

Acquisition Information

Acquisition Information

Processing Note

Processing Information

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Detailed Description of the Collection

Container List
  • Untitled

    The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.

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Subject Terms

  • American Motors automobiles.
  • Antique and classic cars -- Collectibles.
  • Automobiles -- Collectibles.
  • Automobiles, Foreign -- Collectibles.
  • Chrysler automobile.
  • Ford automobile.
  • General Motors automobiles.
  • Trucks -- Collectibles.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Blueprints.
  • Negatives.
  • Operating manuals.
  • Photographs.
  • Slides.
  • Transparencies.
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