John A. Conde collection of materials on automobiles, 1886-1981
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Conde, John A., collector.
- Title
- John A. Conde collection of materials on automobiles
- Dates
- 1886-1981 (inclusive)18861981
1945-1981 (bulk)19451981 - Quantity
- 29.1 cubic feet (56 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 04191
- Summary
- 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 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.
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.
Use of the Collection
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.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
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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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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
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.
