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Checker Motors Corp. papers, 1953-1971

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Checker Motors Corp. records
Title
Checker Motors Corp. papers
Dates
1953-1971 (inclusive)
Quantity
.45 cubic ft. (1 box)
Collection Number
04302
Summary
The Checker Motors Corporation was founded in 1921 in Chicago, Illinois. Collection contains articles, a book, brochures, manuals and guides, news releases, photographs, and specifications.
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

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

Languages
English
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Historical Note

The Checker Motors Corporation was founded in 1921 in Chicago, Illinois. The business moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1922.

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Content Description

Collection contains articles, a book, brochures, manuals, news releases, photographs, AMA specifications, and an upholstery guide.

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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.

Restrictions on Use

Statement on Potentially Harmful Language and Images Found in Collections

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Preferred Citation

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

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

This material was received from David Markin in August 1972.

Processing Note

Related Materials

There are no known other archival collections created by the Checker Motors Corp. at the date of processing.

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Inventories

    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 for 1 box.

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Subject Terms

  • Automobiles -- Industry and trade.
  • Automobiles -- Upholstery.
  • Automobiles.
  • Transportation.

Form or Genre Terms

  • Handbooks and manuals.
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