NARA Collection fc — Collection fc

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Large building with clock in each face of steeple - stable at side of building, house in background - small buildings at side of large one - steeple, house, countryside - side of building - countryside - man standing near car - long frame schoolhouse, children passing by in horse-drawn sleighs - sleighs and cars moving along country road - children gathered around Santa Claus - log cabin in woods - Santa Claus sitting near fireplace - Santa Claus near decorated Christmas tree - Santa looking down chimney marked ‘Santa’s Workshop’ - Santa warming himself near fireplace - Santa near decorated door - Santa near fireplace - wooden fence - snow-covered woods - wooden fence - snow-covered woods - Santa using wood lathe - Santa Claus’ workshop at night - Santa entering cabin - Santa near fireplace. [1926]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Old house with stone chimney on tree-shaded street, ramshackle out buildings - farmhouse - two men on golf course - view of golfers from porch of club - panorama of city from high point - courthouse - equestrian statue of western scout - men climbing on rocks in ravine, Prescott, Yavapai County, Arizona. Old Southern home; views of ‘100 Oaks’ mansion in shady grove. Dam, ditch inlet, building over water - worker checking ditch gates - outlet dam showing gate details - outlet from dam - views of dam from below. Irrigation scenes, Phoenix, Arizona, 6/4/20. Prescott main street, automobile traffic, butte in the distance - log cabin - country side, rocks, trees, yucca - camp by stream, woman carries water to tent, men fishing, chopping wood - cooking over open fire - springs, valley and town, farms. Blue Springs, flowing 5,000,000 gallons daily. Hilly forested countryside - valley through trees - horse-drawn and automobile traffic on country road - old house - hand holding picture of bridge - two men standing on rock by stream near bridge. The rock which gave this place the name Little Rock, Arkansas. Stone bridge - automobile, streetcar, pedestrian traffic. Main St., Little Rock. View of southern valley from stone porch of building, sign, ‘U.S. Reservation, Warning…’ - observation tower set on huge rock - views from elevator going up and from the top, city below - public bath house, sign, ‘Department of the Interior, National Park Service,’ men in doorway shaking hands - large hotel, bath house, sign, ‘Imperial Bath House’ - horseback riders, canoeists on river - stone bridge - swimmers in water, on diving board, jetties, shore, canoeists. Spring Lake, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Railroad tracks from train moving through mountain valley with stream, over trestle, into railway station Seligman, Arizona. Adobe building with covered veranda - marker, ‘Santa Fe Trail, 1822-1879, Erected by the DAR, 1910’ - adobe building - park, pedestrians, monument - cattle herded along country road by cowboys on horseback - cattle driven through dip chute - trees and sky - men walking on country road - trees and sky near Santa Fe, New Mexico, 5/30/20. [1920]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Rouge River Plant. [1939]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: View of ship - ships lined up - tugs pulling freighter - close-up of tug - tugs pulling freighter through open drawbridge - partial hull in water, workers scrapping ship, crane overhead - view of deck of ship - large mooring line on deck - life boat full of scrap being hoisted - close-up of sign, ‘Pilot House-Certified for pilot house’ - crane lifting metal scrap from ship - pile of ship screws - machinery lined up on shore - anchors on shore - toilet fixtures piled up - life pads and mattresses piled up - engine room telegraphs, boilers, lifeboats, on shore - crane lifting smokestack, lowered onto railroad flatcar - workers on deck cutting with acetylene torch - crane lifting off part of superstructure - hull seen from shore - boiler lifted off ship - part of engine lifted off ship - railroad locomotive pulling flatcars loaded with ship parts - pieces of side of ship lifted off - rudder lifted off - workers cutting screw shaft housing - screw lifted off - crane lifting part of superstructure - locomotive pulling flatcars loaded with ship’s superstructure. [1927]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: [part 3] “Installing the new oil-control piston ring.” Close-up of parts and demonstration, also for each of the following. “Timing.” “‘With this precision equipment you are assured of prompt service and quality workmanship.’” Dealer conducting customer on tour of garage, they watch different workers at the following types of work. “Tire Repair.” “‘We insist on keeping our place clean and inviting for our customers.’” “‘This is the ‘Lift-A-Car.’ With it lubrication, washing, and all underside tightening and adjustments are greatly aided. Extra time and expense are saved.’” Automobile drives onto lift. “‘Follow instructions in the Model A instruction book on how to lubricate the new Ford.’” Close-up of instruction book, diagram for lubrication. “Everything marked (A) must be greased every 5,000 miles.” Pressure gun. “Grease (B) with pressure gun every 2,000 miles.” “Be sure not to miss the clutch thrust bearing.” “Lubricate steering gear every 2,000 miles.” “Clean and apply light film of Vaseline on (D) every 2,000 miles.” “Change the oil every 500 miles.” “(F) change lubricant every 5,000 miles in rear axle and transmission.” “Pack (G) with grease every 5,000 miles.” “Checking the cooling system.” “Battery care.” “Here are some genuine Ford accessories -- designed especially for Model A cars.” Customer examines accessories - Ford batteries with sign, ‘$8.50’ - employer at cash register. “‘Mr. Burt, this is a refund for your second inspection made by Jones & Co.’” “‘I like your car and I like the way you back it up.’” “‘Your car is ready for you, Mr. Burt.’” “‘You have certainly sold me on your service. Put me down as one of your steady customers from now on.’” Customer shakes hands with dealer, gets into car, drives out of garage. Dealer says to worker… “‘Good work Tom. Keep up the service and we will all be prosperous.’” “The End.” [1928]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: [part 2] “Mrs. Burt is invited to a bridge party.” “Ten days later Burt receives a reminder to bring his car in for inspection.” Man at desk opening mail - close-up of letter from Ford dealer. “‘What’s the use, the car is running all right.’” Man throws notice in waste basket. “In checking up ‘Vis-u-all’ it is found that Burt hasn’t been in for inspection.” Man checking ‘Vis-u-all’ file - close-up of Burt’s page showing blank for service checks - man makes telephone call. “‘We are very anxious to check up your car. Please let us call for it or bring it in soon.’” “‘I would have brought it in but my wife’s been using the car all the time.’” Man and woman at desk, man talking on phone. “Mr. Burt brings his car in for inspection.” Car driven into garage, attendant opens door, man steps out, attendant checks front, under hood, dash, Burt signs check sheet. “‘The car will be ready for you at five o’clock.’” Burt leaves. “At 4:30 o’clock Tom checks up to see if the car will be ready as promised.” Mechanics working on car - Burt walks in. “Mr. Burt finds his car ready on time.” “‘Bring your car in again at 1,000 miles Mr. Burt, for the second inspection.’” “‘But I won’t be here. Mrs. Burt and I will be making a tour with the car then.’” “‘In that case, when you reach a thousand miles, drive into a Ford dealer’s garage, get your inspection and bring us the bill.’” The men shake hands. “The Burts on their vacation.” Car driven into Ford dealer’s - Burts get out talk with dealer. “‘We have driven this car 1,000 miles and I want you to inspect it.” Dealer checks speedometer. “‘Our horn doesn’t work at all, and my wife objects to running over chickens.’” Dealer checks over car. “‘It will be ready for you right after lunch.’” “‘We’d like to clean up a little bit before we eat.’” Mr. Burt in rest room washing up - the Burts leave garage. “‘These Ford dealers certainly keep their places clean.’” “1:00 p.m. at the dealers.” Burt pays bill. “‘We put on a new horn…the old one we shipped back for adjustment.’” Mechanic wipes off door of car. “The Model A Ford, because it is precision built, requires trained service mechanics and specially designed repair equipment -- only authorized Ford service guarantees you this standard of workmanship.” Car parked at edge of pavement, looking under hood, car drives by, stops, man goes over to stalled car. “The dealer with a reputation for good service is recommended and advertised by his satisfied customers.” Two men look at engine, one points down the road, Ford dealer’s building. “On Mr. Burt’s return to town he takes his car to the dealer for third inspection.” Burt drives into garage, gets out, shakes hands with foreman. “‘Here is the bill for my second inspection.’” Dealer comes up, the two men shake hands. “‘If you have time, Mr. Burt, I want to show you how we are equipped to serve you.’” Shop tour. “‘We insist on our men using covers to keep the cars clean while being serviced or repaired.’” Shop tour continues. “‘Our mechanics have attended the branch service school -- you get trained service here.’” Mechanic at work. ‘“At these Ford schools, salesmen, mechanics, and dealers acquaint themselves with the new Ford.’” School shop - instructor demonstrates machinery to students. “The instructor explains the action of the foot brake --” Demonstration. “Emergency brake action.” Demonstrations of each of the following. “Setting brakes.” “Adjusting Houdaille shock absorbers.” “Removing carbon.” “Grinding valves.” “Part Three will follow immediately.” [1928]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Mrs. Burt is invited to a bridge party.” Car pulling up in front of house, driver getting out, opening back door, ladies getting out, roadster parking in front of house - women talking on porch. “Ah! But when Mrs. Burt arrives!” Mrs. Burt parking in front of house. “‘Oh, when did you get the new Ford? Isn’t it a darling!’” Woman leaving porch, looking at car. “The bridge club meets again.” Line of new Fords parked in front of house - women walking toward door. “Ten days later Burt receives a reminder to bring his car in for inspection.” J.B. Burt opening letter at desk - close-up of letter. “‘What’s the use, the car is running all right.’” Throwing letter in trash can. “In checking up ‘Vis-u-al’ it is found that Burt hasn’t been in for inspection.” Man looking through ledger - close-up of page - man making phone call. “‘We are very anxious to check up your car. Please let us call for it or bring it in soon.’” Burt on phone, secretary at desk. “‘I would have brought it in but my wife’s been using the car all the time.’” Burt and secretary at desk. “Mr. Burt brings his car in for inspection.” Burt driving into garage, shaking hands with Tom Fix - Tom Fix looking over car, writing down jobs - J.B. Burt signing paper. “‘The car will be ready for you at five o’clock.’” Tom Fix getting into car. “At 4:30 o’clock Tom checks up to see if car will be ready as promised.” Tom Fix and mechanic checking engine - J.B. Burt entering shop. “Mr. Burt finds his car ready on time.” Mechanic closing hood. “‘Bring your car in again at 1,000 miles Mr. Burt, for the second inspection.’” J.B. Burt and Tom Fix talking. “‘But I won’t be here. Mrs. Burt and I will be making a tour with the car then.’” Close-up of Tom Fix. “‘In that case, when you reach a thousand miles, drive into a Ford dealer’s garage, get your inspection, and bring us the bill.’” Tom Fix and J.B. Burt shaking hands. “The Burt’s on their vacation.” J.B. Burt and Mrs. driving in car - car pulling into garage - man talking to J.B. Burt. “‘We have driven this car 1,000 miles and I want you to inspect it.’” Man writing on paper - checks fuel gauge. “‘Our horn doesn’t work at all, and my wife objects to running over chickens.’” Man writing. “‘It will be ready for you right after lunch.’” “‘We’d like to clean up a little before we eat.’” Man pointing out men’s room - J.B. Burt cleaning up in men’s room - meeting Mrs. Burt outside. “‘These Ford dealers certainly keep their places clean.’” J.B. Burt and wife leaving garage. “1:00 p.m. at the dealers.” J.B. Burt at cashier’s window - cashier stamping repair order - close-up of order. “‘We put on a new horn…the old one we shipped back for adjustment.’” Mr. and Mrs. Burt at cashier’s window - driving out of garage. “The Model A Ford, because it is precision built, requires trained service mechanics and specially designed repair equipment -- only authorized Ford service guarantees you this standard of workmanship.” Man stopped on road, looking at engine of car, flagging down J.B. Burt. “The dealer with a reputation for good service is recommended and advertised by his satisfied customers.” J.B. Burt and man talking, J.B. Burt pointing - view of ‘Ford’ sign over agency. “On Mr. Burt’s return to town he takes his car to the dealer for third inspection.” J.B. Burt driving into garage - shaking hands with ‘good ole’ Tom Fix. “‘Here is the bill for my second inspection.’” Tom Fix driving off - J.B. Burt shaking hands with Henry Steele. “‘If you have time Mr. Burt, I want to show you how we are equipped to serve you.’” J.B. Burt and Henry Steele watching mechanic working at bench - mechanic working on motor of car. “‘We insist on our men using covers to keep the cars clean while being serviced or repaired.’” Henry Steele showing J.B. Burt cover over fender - mechanic working at bench. “‘Our mechanics have attended the branch service school -- you get trained service here.’” Watching mechanic. “At these Ford schools, salesmen, mechanics, and dealers acquaint themselves with the new Ford.” Men in school looking at brake assembly. “The instructor explains the action of the foot brake --” Men in school looking at brake assembly - foot pushing down brake pedal - close-up of open brake assembly. “Emergency brake action.” Men in school - hand pulling emergency brake - open brake assembly moving. “Setting brakes.” Hand with wrench adjusting brakes - man in car on track testing brakes. “Adjusting Houdaille shock absorbers.” Man with wrench adjusting shock absorbers - car driven across rough field. “Removing carbon.” Man scrapping carbon off of block. “Grinding valves.” Man removing valve - close-up of valve. “Part Three will follow immediately.” [1928]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: View from above bow of ship ‘Green Island’ on ways - panorama of ship, pennants flying from bow to stern - views of bow and propellers - men standing at stern - Henry Ford and others walking toward ship, climbing stairs to bunting draped platform at bow of ship - view of crowd beside ship preparing to pull starting blocks - man on platform trying to break bottle of champagne on bow of ship - ship sliding down ways sideways into water - ship in water - views of ship ‘Norfolk’ on the ways - ship sliding down ways sideways into water - tug ‘Dearborn’ moving toward stern of ship, attaching lines. [1937]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: (‘Green Island Launching, Sat. May 15, 1937’. Bow of ship, flag flying - spectators - crowd on dock, buildings in background - close-up of bottle of champagne - group walking across dock, up steps to launching platform - views of bunting draped launching platform and ships bow, worker on dock below - man trying to break bottle over bow - ship sliding down skid sideways into water, water spraying up over deck - pre-launch views of ship’s bow, side, screw - crew members on deck - ship sliding into water from next dock, spectators - ship in water, crew on deck - ship on launching dock, workers underneath cutting guy ropes - ship sliding into water, crew on deck - line from ship to dock. [1937]