Vintage, early 20th century Singer sewing machine on display in the Lodge House at the Packard Proving Ground.Hilary Davis

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.
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.
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.
Emily R. Benoit

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.
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: Birds of a Feather, Ducks in a Row

Creating a sensible arrangement for your archival collections is simpler than you think!
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: An Ode to the Inventory List

Let's see . . . what could be in these boxes? Better keep a detailed record!
Emily R. Benoit

Collection Processing: What Should I Do With This Thing?

Need some general guidelines for working with archival materials? Here are some helpful how-tos for those starting the preservation process.
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Albert Kahn, Architect of the Packard Proving Grounds

At the time that Henry Joy picked Albert Kahn to design the Packard factory buildings in Detroit, the German-born Kahn was a young but brilliant architect. He built a reputation for tackling large projects with the construction of Army…
Emily R. Benoit

Intro to Collection Processing: Why Historical Preservation is Important

Exploring archival administration and historic preservation efforts at the Packard Proving Grounds.