NARA Collection fc — Collection fc

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Fifteen Millionth Ford on final assembly line - mechanics making final adjustments - views of cars being driven out of plant [5/26/27] - motorcade parked on city street - Quadricycle being driven beside Fifteen Millionth Ford - Henry and Edsel Ford posing beside both cars - 1908 Model T with other two cars - Edsel and Henry Ford posing with cars - man sitting in Quadricycle, men grouped around - Henry Ford sitting in Quadricycle, posing - man driving away in Quadricycle - view of interior of plant - engine blocks on assembly line - Fifteen Millionth Ford motor mounted on front of assembly line - group of men walking up one by one and hammering numbers on engine block. [1927]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Workers finishing Liberty engine part on grinding wheel - worker testing strength of part - close-up of gauge - worker examining part with microscope - part measured, tested for roundness -worker lining up various Liberty engine parts. [1917] b. Large piles of lumber with plant and water towers in background. [1917] c. Views of wooden DH-4 fuselages being assembled. [1917]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Fireboat maneuvers, spraying jets of water from bow. [1921] b. “In the midst of the growing relationship at Nogales, General Obregon, president of Mexico, once lived.” Main street of Nogales. “Today finds in Post No. 122 a mark of friendship rather than just a mark separating two countries.” Border guard station - men stand beside marker showing location of border - small boys and marker, with ‘122’ on it. “With the coming of Obregon’s inauguration, the home folks of Nogales accompanied by many U.S. officials and notables journeyed into Mexico.” Group poses on sidewalk. “The wonderful old mission Tumacácori, first of all missions in the United States, just outside of Nogales.” Views of mission ruins, exterior and interior. “A little further on the road to EL Paso was the mission at Tucson.” “Obregon’s home folks at El Paso’s gateway into Mexico.” Tracks of bridge from crossing train. “Mexico has, in the past two years, recovered itself in a remarkable way - fear and distrust no longer hinder the visitors of this progressive Republic.” Railway station - people. “At Jimenez, the exaggerated stories of Mexico’s hostile condition prove but a myth.” People at railway station - sign on train, ‘Inaugural Special.’ “The great majority of Mexicans have always desired the conditions which now exist toward the U.S. This was evident in the cordial welcome received at Zacatecas.” Railway station with Mexican and U.S. flags. “Mexico has wiped out most of the stumbling blocks in her pathway to successful government.” Street - pedestrian, burro and cart traffic. “The town of Guadalupe.” Town from moving train. “A warm welcome was received at Aguascalientes…” Railway station - crowd. “On the way to the pyramids at San Juan Teotihuacan.” Mule-drawn trolley cars - tourists in front of pyramid. “This banquet is an example of the feeling of good will by the Federal Departments of Mexico.” “The Los Angeles Board of Commerce visits Guadalajara…” Railroad yards - group on platform at station - group touring city. “A 3000 foot climb.” Train climbs mountainside - locomotive #336 and engineer - Mexicans in native dress by train - tourists walk up hill in city. “The engineer serves hot water to the native women.” “Borda Garden.” “The bathing pool of the Empress Charlotta.” “Mexico City.” Tourists leave railway station. “President Alvaco Obregon, who took over the reins of the Mexican government December 1, 1920.” Obregon greets U.S. visitors. “The Plaza De Constitucion, the largest plaza in the Republic and constructed on what was the center of the ancient Aztec city.” “Mr. de la Huerta, retiring president of Mexico, escorts Obregon to take his Oath of Office.” “Obregon is presented with a paper weight, recalling Post 122 at Nogales, Sonora, where he once lived.” “Mrs. Obregon, formerly of Nogales, receives a beautiful token of friendship.” “The man who has convinced the greater part of the outside world that his country can and will, take its place among the progressive nations of the world.” [1920] c. “As far back as 1,000 BC poultry keeping existed…” “…Here are 3 generations of Rhode Island Reds.” “The husband of the second generation and father of the third.” Rooster. “Trap nests are used to ascertain the egg production of each hen.” “Upon removing the hen, the band number on its leg is recorded on both the egg and record sheet.” “In hatching the different pedigrees are kept separate.” Eggs in gauze bags in incubator - chick breaking out of egg - examining wing feathers. “A chicken with 10 primary wing feathers has not started to molt and will be a good winter egg producer; while a bird with only 7 primary feathers has been molting for six weeks and should be used for food.” Dressed chickens. Chick breaks out of egg tries to stand. “Tagging the chicks with leg bands and marking web to indicate father.” Examining toes of young chicken. “Chicken brooder.” “After three weeks the leg band is removed and placed on the wing where it remains.” “Ground food is easily digested and should be handy at all times…” Chickens at feeding trough, in yard, and at drinking crocks. “When molting (shedding of old feathers and growing of new) a hen will not lay…” [1920] d. “If your boy has joined the Navy you may know he fares well…” Trainees maneuver in woods. “Fraternizing with their friends the enemy Jack learns something of trench warfare and mud.” Navy team visits Army team in trenches. “The Navy talks by signals. The boys are flagging a message to their friends.” [1917] e. Two men walk across yard at mine - mine colliery, slag heap - miners pose. [1920]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Group of men watching engine run - car on final assembly line, sign, ‘Model A, No. 1, Completed Oct. 20, 1927’ - Henry and Edsel Ford, Charles Sorensen, and others with Model A on final assembly line - close-up of No. 1 stamped on metal - display of Model A engine with sign same as above - panorama of River Rouge plant - final assembly line, workers, some on scooters - smoking hopper moving along tracks - final assembly line. [1927]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Men washing faces in river - men leaving house by river - men at table on porch working on fishing gear - two men examining contents of tackle box - man ties bauble on wrist of another, gives him a manicure - man in hip boots in river catches fish, continues fishing. [1919] b. Marina, sailing boats at anchor, large club house in background - judges’ float - views of river, racing boats, judges’ float with spectators on it, excursion boat - radio operator, spectators - yachts racing on river - spectators on shore - camera men on boat taking pictures of race - views of racing boat ‘Maple Leaf VII’ in dry dock, men working on her, ready for launching - crew posing - close-up of race official - racing boat in dry dock, crew working - close-up of engine of racing boat - race - officials watching - race - close-up of driver. [1919]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. [part 1] Garage doors open and automobile drives slowly toward camera, sign on windshield, ‘$5 enrolls you in the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan.’ “A flexible car is one that is tractable, that readily responds and is adapted to changeable conditions with ease and freedom of movement.” “I cater to all drivers.” “Because of these simple operations and my flexibility, I am the safest car to handle in heavy traffic.” Automobile and streetcar traffic as seen from a passing automobile. “I can stop short when necessary.” Automobile stops at intersection. “My quick getaway helps prevent traffic congestion.” “My small turning radius and short wheel base permit parking in congested districts. This is a big advantage.” Automobile makes U-turn on highway, parks in small space at curb. “What would the good wife do without me in her shopping?” Woman in kitchen making up shopping list, opens and closes cabinets and refrigerator. “‘I’ll call Mary. Maybe she will like to go to the market with me.’” Woman picks up telephone - operator at switchboard - another woman answers a phone. “‘I’ll call for you in ten minutes and we’ll do our shopping.’” “‘We have plenty of time left to go down town and do some shopping too.’” “When necessary I call for the children at school.” Children leave school building, get into automobile. “After a hard day’s work ‘Dad’ welcomes the sight of me.” Man leaves building, waves, automobile with women and children, man picks up child who runs to him, gets into automobile, drives away. “By saving time in covering distance, I bring a closer relationship among friends and dear ones.” Family gets into car, car driven away on snow covered street. “Merrily we roll along over the hills to Grandma’s.” Car drives along snow covered road, pulls up at farmhouse. Woman greets family as it gets out of car. “You all know what Grandma’s cooking is.” Family seated at table, dining. “Service I can get anywhere. It is reasonable, prompt and reliable.” Car driven up to entrance, enters Ford garage - worker holds door open for woman driver. “We use genuine Ford parts.” Woman and worker discuss motor, woman leaves, worker moves car. “The gas station man gets many a good laugh out of me.” “I thought I needed some gasoline but I see I don’t.” “You have plenty of oil.” Attendant at gasoline station checks car, adds water to radiator, car driven off. “I am light on tires and easy on roads.” [1924] b. Automobile plant interior, worker on assembly line completing the chassis assembly. “Putting the top on the body.” Workers fasten top, sign, ‘Ten Millionth…’ “The popular touring body is placed on the chassis.” Workers attach body to chassis, push car from assembly line. “Cheered by the workmen, the Ten Millionth Ford begins its life of travel.” Car is driven out of plant, stops with sign visible on side, ‘The Ten Millionth. New York to San Francisco via Lincoln Highway’ - car driven off - group of men inspects the car. “Giving five members of the original Ford organization a little test ride.” Car driven around the block. [1924] c. [part 2] Automobile parked at curb, man and woman stop to look at it, joined by other people from house. “A dash-light, rear view mirror and windshield wiper are new features essential to the driver’s comfort.” Close-ups of these features. “In the driver’s compartment, on the right hand side, under the cowl is a very convenient side pocket.” Close-up of pocket. “For my rear seat occupants is another side pocket which is large enough to take care of a variety of articles.” Close-up of man’s hand in side pocket - man rolls down car window - group standing outside inspecting car, they get inside and drive away. “I am made for utility as a touring car -- I will take you anywhere.” [1924]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Men and women in building sorting and packing clothes on tables - man tying up boxes of clothes - men loading boxes on hand cart - loading boxes into boxcar, sign, ‘State of Michigan American Red Cross, Detroit Chapter, Flood Relief’ - men and women sorting large pile of clothing - trucks backing up to pile, unloading more clothing onto pile - view of many men and women in large building packing and boxing clothing - women in white Red Cross hats sorting and packing clothes, pile of clothes on floor in foreground - close-up of boxes on tables - views of boxes being packed. [1937]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “The one universal food for Mankind is MILK. Primitive races of western Asia and Europe used it. The more highly civilized and prosperous a nation becomes the more milk it consumes. The U.S. has better than one cow for each of its families.” Cows grazing in a pasture. “Dairy cattle came to this country with America’s early settlers, for there are no cattle native to this New World. Here are three generations of the Guernsey family.” Three cows. “Jersey bull.” “Guernsey bull.” “Holstein bull.” “The effort of every breeder is to develop dairy breeds to a point where high milk production will be uniformly inherited. Showing length of muzzle, openness of nostrils and width between the eyes.” Close-up of cow. “Careful note is taken of the firmness and strength of neck, length and strength of back, length and levelness of rump and depth of fore rib and flank.” Cow, worker points out features mentioned above. “The spare angular form, carrying no surplus flesh, the extraordinary development of the udder and milk veins typify the dairy cow.” Worker exhibits cow. “At the cow stables each stanchion has a plate bearing the name of the cow occupying it.” Cows in stanchions. “Before milking the udders and flanks are wiped with a damp cloth. A hood-pail aids greatly in producing clean milk.” Worker cleaning cow, exhibiting pail, milking. “The best record is maintained by carefully weighing and testing the milk of each cow.” Worker taking sample from pail, pouring milk into can. “The separator which is kept spotlessly clean by washing and drying in the sunlight, skims the milk. The cream and milk to be sold are immediately placed in cold running water to prevent souring.” Worker washing separator parts - separator in operation - milk cans in trough with water running into it - boy removes lid from can, dips milk into glass, drinks, refills glass, drinks. “Warm skimmed milk may be fed to the calves.” Calves in stanchions, worker places pails before them, they drink. “Before making the trip to the creamery, wet blankets are spread over the cans to keep the temperature down.” Worker spreads blankets over milk cans in horse-drawn wagon, throws water over it. “At the creamery another weight and test are taken.” Workers weighing and taking samples from cans. “The milk is then transferred to vats and pasteurized. The empty cans are washed and sterilized.” Heating coil revolving in vat of milk - worker steam sterilizing cans. “In the cities approximately 112 quarts of milk are consumed annually by each individual.” Milk bottling machines. “When making butter, the cream is churned until small granules appear, then the buttermilk is strained off and the butter washed, salted, worked and packed for market.” Revolving churn - strained butter - worker using paddle stirs it - worker places butter in large cans, tamps it down with wooden mallet. “In the country 994 million pounds of butter are made yearly, which is 61 percent of the total output.” Workers wrapping one pound blocks of butter. “Cooling pasteurized cream for making ice cream and drawing the frozen cream into cans.” Cooling coil - cream flowing from cooler. “Cutting and wrapping into quart size packages.” By hand - worker decorating cake with whipped cream. “Do you know when cattle were first domesticated?” Cattle in pasture - baby sitting in grass crying. “The End.” “Ford Educational Library.” [1921]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Football game, spectators. “Spark’s drop kick scores for Michigan.” “Michigan makes a clever forward pass.” [1917] b. “Ice boating furnishes thrilling sport for winter yachtsmen. ‘Spearhead’ finishes first but race is awarded to ‘Wasp’ (second) on time.” Automobile drives on ice, ice boat race. [1917] c. Firemen fight large warehouse fire in industrial area - views of spectators, railroad cars on siding. [1917] d. Crippled people on steps of building - sign, ‘This Property for Sale, Apply W.J. Kennedy, Grand 5600, 178 Henry St.’ - people get into automobiles. [1917] e. Warehous fire. [1917] f. “Curb Market Broad Street. Here gathers a noisy aggregation of callow youths known as ‘curb’ brokers.” Crowded street in front of Brokers’ Café - restaurant - military parade - U.S. Army troops parade - building decorated with flags, with sign, ‘Buy Liberty Bonds.’ [1918]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Boys playing football on field, spectators along edge of field, houses and parked cars in background - girl cheerleader leads women in cheers and boy cheerleader leads group of men in cheers - man with pad of paper in hand - spectators leaving - baseball game, spectators standing at edge of field. “Trade School - 7 -- Williamston - 7” “Williamston” “Henry Ford Trade School” “Coach Broker and his boys.” “Capts. Martin and Honstain.” “Martin thru for 10 yards.” “Trade School fumbles -- Martin over for touchdown.” “Schiller around left end for 20 yards.” “Colling for 5 yards on criss cross.” “Schiller around right end for a touchdown.” “On the mountain side.” [1925]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. “Montcalm, Ethan Allen, Washington, Franklin and others who have made American history have passed through the gateway of this old fort.” Tourists enter stone ruin through arched opening - sign. List of great men who have entered. “Every effort is made to fit each boy in his proper place - as in the case of the printer.” Print shop - boys operate press, set type. “With surprising skill these boys surpass their more fortunate rivals.” Wood shop, boy making toy lawn swing - boy making child’s bench. “All the work-shoes for the school are of their own making.” Cobbler shop - boy making shoes - buffing with machinery. [1918] b. “A very old and well-preserved specimen of Spanish architecture on Saint Francis St. Why is the street so narrow?” Automobile, bicycle, pedestrian traffic. “Here in the midst of Spanish surroundings are the remains of a Huguenot cemetery. Who were the Huguenots?” “One of the first chapels in America.” “The old fort called San Marco Castle; these are only desolate cold walls, but if stones could talk, what wonderful stories they might tell.” Views of the fort, tourists. “The ramparts.” “The main tower.” “The narrowed street of St. Augustine.” “The Spanish were great explorers...San Miguel Church, the oldest church in the United States.” “This old adobe house was built by Pueblo Indians long before the Spaniards came. It is the oldest dwelling in America.” “Four hundred years ago Santa Fe was made the capital of the kingdom of New Mexico. This building was reconstructed from an old Indian building and was the palace of the governors.” Large one-story adobe building - monument - (‘Samuel Champlain with two companions and sixty Indians entered this lake in canoes in 1609. Lake bears his name’ written on film). “Columbus is given the credit for the discovery of the New World, but some evidences seem to indicate Leif Ericson touched the shore of America in 1000 A.D.” Monument. “The Old Stone Mill on Round Tower in Newport. Its origin is unknown but it was probably built by the Norsemen.” “The early Spanish settlements shown on a map of Florida.” “Ponce de Leon landed here.” “He thought this was the ‘Fountain of Youth.’” Tourist dips water from spring enclosed by building. “The sword he buried.” “In 1565 Pedro Menedez de Avitas touched these shores and landed where St. Augustine now stands. He established the first permanent settlement.” Panorama of St. Augustine. “Beyond these gates is St. Augustine. In the early days there were no other entrances.” Automobiles driven through gate. “While this may not actually be the ‘oldest house in the United States,’ it is a curious, old structure erected in 1590.” Sign in window, ‘The Oldest House in the United States, Containing $75,000 Collection of Antiques’ - the house - statue in garden. “An old Spanish building built in 1591. It was the Spanish governor’s palace but is now the United States post office.” [1918] c. “The carding machine combs and straightens the cotton fibers.” “Heaping cotton and wool in layers preparatory to mixing.” “A couple of good mixers mix things up for the final carding.” Old man with arms full of mixture. “Carding combs and straightens the fibers. What’s left is called ‘roving,’ the basis of yarn.” [1918] d. “A bountiful supply of good things to eat may be obtained throughout the year. Tropical fruits, such as the banana, thrive in certain altitudes about Guadalajara.” Street, tropical trees. “Rest assured that when there is an American colony there also will be found a Country Club.” “Although there are few important rivers and lakes in Mexico many good places to bathe may be found just the same.” Pools. “Independence monument.” “The Hospicio, instead of being used as a hospital, is an asylum for the poor of all ages.” Building, traffic, automobile and pedestrian - horseback riders in rocky desert canyon. “Natures Echo -- One Last Look.” “Produced by Ford Motor Co.” Man beside tent looks out over lake; cloud shrouded mountain. [1918] e. Little Bo Peep “Little Bo Peep she lost her sheep --” Worker shears sheep. “This river supplies about sixty-five percent of the motive power for running these woolen mills.” River, mill. “Unpacking a bale of Marino wool which is imported from Australia.” “Wool is sorted into grades according to textures.” “It is then fed into a washing machine containing strong solution of scouring chemicals.” “A fifty percent shrinkage results from scouring received.” Machinery in operation. “Raw cotton is placed in dusters to loosen fibers and eliminate dirt.” “The lapping machine partially straightens the fibers and removes other impurities.” Worker places fibers in hopper of a machine, they come out as batting. [1918]

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. “Even the music is furnished by their own band.” Band rehearsal on lawn. “Must be playing a Russian Rhapsody.” Boy doing Cossack dance, stands on his head. “Then comes the time when thoughts of ‘dear old mother’ weigh heavily on the heart.” Boys mending their clothes - views of dormitory. “And on the Sabbath day.” Boys enter church, sit down. [1920] b. “Juarez Garrison officials and band.” “Custom House.” Group poses on steps. “Juarez Agricultural College.” ‘Escuela de Agricultura’ over building entrance. “City Hall and Police Department.” Police and officials pose outside building marked ‘Coraandanola de Policia’, ‘Oficialia de Partes’ - church - square, pedestrian traffic. “A love window.” Man standing beside window with iron grille over it. “The ‘Peace Grove.’ It was here that Diaz surrendered Mexico to Madero.” Group of children poses near ruins - monument enclosed by iron fence - tourists and Mexicans pose by monument. “Back toward the U.S. once more. ‘The Pass to the North.’” [1920]