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Atlanta Ford News publications, 1948-1967

 File — Box: MSS OS Box 2.415

Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection contains records related to the operation of the Atlanta Assembly Plant in Hapeville, Georgia, including the local company newspaper, Atlanta Ford News. In addition, there is a large scrapbook chronicling the Atlanta Assembly Plant dedication; blank company stationery; press releases on labor strikes and union negotiations; correspondence and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Atlanta Assembly Plant's 25th anniversary; an operations manual and fire emergency manual; and employee bulletins related to the events of September 11, 2001, and their effect on operations. This collection also includes two memory books, one from 1988 and the other from 2006, documenting the plant's history and current employees.

Dates

  • 1948-1967

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.3 linear ft. (1 document case and 2 oversize boxes)

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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