Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Cadillac Salesmen's Books and Automobile Trade Literature Collection

Summary
Collection ID:
NMAH.AC.1401
Creators:
Anderson, John R.
Dates:
1920s-1986
Languages:
English
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Physical Description:
2 Cubic feet
5 boxes, 1 map-folder
Repository:
Collection consists of Cadillace salemen's data books and automobile advertisements.
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
The collection contains guidebooks issued to Cadillac salesmen containing images of vehicles, and data on the specifications, options and features of the vehicles. Many of the books contain upholstery samples from which buyers could choose. Also included are color print advertisements for luxury vehicles, including Cadillac, Packard, Willys-Knight, Nash, Chrysler, and Hupmobile; and advertising booklets for consumers extolling the features of the new models of Lincoln and Lincoln Mercury vehicles, 1956-1986;
Arrangement
Arrangement
Collection is arranged into two series.
Series 1: Cadillac salesmen's books, 1963-1978
Series 2: Automobile trade literature, 1920s-1986.
Administration
Author
NMAH Staff
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Collection donated by John R. Anderson, 2016.
Using the Collection
Conditions Governing Use
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
Preferred Citation
Cadillac Salesmen's Books and Automobile Trade Literature Collection, ca. 1920s-1986, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.
Keywords
Keywords table of terms and types.
Keyword Terms Keyword Types
Advertising, magazine -- 20th century Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Manuals Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Illustrations Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Automobile industry and trade Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Guidebooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Upholstery Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Automobiles -- 1920-1990 Topical Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Handbooks Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Samples Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Scrapbooks -- 20th century Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Advertising Genre Form Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Packard Motor Car Company Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Nash Motors Company Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Chrysler Corporation Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Cadillac Motor Car Company Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Hupp Motor Company Corporate Name Search Smithsonian Collections Search ArchiveGrid
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
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