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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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…
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Intro to Collection Processing: Why Historical Preservation is Important

Exploring archival administration and historic preservation efforts at the Packard Proving Grounds.
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LIFE and Times: Floating Cars and Magic Plastics

To pull off this trick, a 1954 Packard Clipper Super became a brave volunteer.
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LIFE and Times: Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine Production

The Packard Motor Car Company didn’t just make luxury automobiles—they took great engineering to the skies too.
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LIFE and Times: Packard’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

This festive collection sports double the photos for each year the PMCC was celebrating!
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LIFE and Times: Packard Party in Detroit

Remember when big parties were a thing? If you’re a Packard fan, Google Arts & Culture can help jog your memory!
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LIFE and Times with Packard Motor Car Company

Discover a treasure-trove of Packard photos, all available online.