Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis
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Small-Scale 20th Century Design: The Singer Sewing Machine

A different kind of 20th Century engineering! Exploring the Singer sewing machine.
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Check It Out: Continuing the PPG Library Project

Our holdings include a diverse array of print publications, newsletters, magazines, and Packard-original documents that we plan to preserve and protect for the long term.
MODI
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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!
Packard Proving Grounds aerial viewMODI
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
1987 Lincoln Patty AnneBruce Blevins
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Patty Anne – Part 9 (and Final Entry) of Why People Name Their Cars After Women

Patty Anne is a 1987 Lincoln I inherited from my mother in 2017.  She is a qualified land yacht and rides like one.  Totally original and in fantastic shape, I enjoyed driving around in her, but I never had any real attachment to…
Emily R. Benoit
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Collection Processing: Getting Ready for Moving Day

Good news: You won't have to do all the heavy lifting by yourself! Check out these companies who can help make things easier.