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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Emily R. Benoit
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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
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Collection Processing: An Ode to the Inventory List

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