Emily R. Benoit
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Detroit, MI: Home of the World’s Best Stoves

If you thought Detroit was just the Automotive Capital of the World, think again.
Emily R. Benoit

The Unique Creation of Vaseline Glass: What Do You Mean, “Radioactive”?

Ever heard of Vaseline glass? The Lodge House has some for you to check out!
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Elms of Honor: Replanting the PPG’s Historic Treeline (Part 2)

Returning the PPG boulevard to its original arboreal status took a little research - and a lot of heavy lifting!
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Elms of Honor: Replanting the PPG’s Historic Treeline (Part 1)

Packard's commitment to historic preservation extends to its remarkable trees.

Doggone it! An Instance of Historical Hearsay

No bones about it: Sometimes historic details can be tricky!
Emily R. Benoit
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Looking Sharp: Presenting One of the PPG’s Most Exciting Artifacts

Preparations are underway to preserve one of the PPG's most unique and personal artifacts.
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: The Finding Aid—Our Grand Finale

Maximize your collection’s research potential by creating a finding aid.
Earle C. Anthony Packard Building in Oakland, CAthe Packard Motor Car Foundation
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The Persian Palace of Packard

When this photo in the PPG Vault collection caught my eye, it triggered a childhood memory.  I’m sure I had seen this wondrous building, or something like it, many decades ago in one of my illustrated children’s books called One Thousand…
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For (Rehousing!)

Time to tuck in your archival collections for a long, safe rest! Explore the rehousing process with some simple tips.