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- Press Kit for the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968 - The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- July 30, 1968
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Press Kit for the Dedication of the Henry Ford Postage Stamp in Greenfield Village, July 30, 1968
The United States Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp honoring Henry Ford on July 30, 1968 -- the 105th anniversary of Ford's birth. Speakers at the dedication ceremony, held in Greenfield Village, included Postmaster General Marvin Watson, U.S. Representative John Dingell, and Ford Motor Company Chairman and CEO (and Henry Ford's grandson) Henry Ford II.
- Unisys Press Kit, "Payment Systems," 1998 - In 1986, the Burroughs and Sperry corporations merged to create Unisys. It was one of the largest mergers in the computer and information technology industry. Both companies had a long lineage of developing cutting-edge computing technology. Burroughs started in the late 1800s producing calculating machines, and Sperry formed in the early 1900s making navigation equipment and later built UNIVAC computers.
- 1998
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Unisys Press Kit, "Payment Systems," 1998
In 1986, the Burroughs and Sperry corporations merged to create Unisys. It was one of the largest mergers in the computer and information technology industry. Both companies had a long lineage of developing cutting-edge computing technology. Burroughs started in the late 1800s producing calculating machines, and Sperry formed in the early 1900s making navigation equipment and later built UNIVAC computers.
- 1986 Ford Taurus Press Kit - Public Affairs of Ford Motor Company issued this press kit in 1986. Ford had recently introduced the new Taurus. While the Taurus is highlighted, press releases and black and white images of other Ford vehicles can also be found in the packet.
- 1986
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1986 Ford Taurus Press Kit
Public Affairs of Ford Motor Company issued this press kit in 1986. Ford had recently introduced the new Taurus. While the Taurus is highlighted, press releases and black and white images of other Ford vehicles can also be found in the packet.
- 3D Systems, Inc. Press Kit, circa 1990 -
- circa 1990
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3D Systems, Inc. Press Kit, circa 1990
- Transportation Systems Laboratory Promotional Materials, 1973 - Transportation Systems Laboratory produced this press kit in 1973. The company manufactured electric delivery vans. The vans used a battery pack of 14 six-volt batteries. Like earlier electric vehicles, these vans had a limited range -- 35 miles from a single charge. The U.S. Postal Service tested a number of these vehicles.
- 1973
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Transportation Systems Laboratory Promotional Materials, 1973
Transportation Systems Laboratory produced this press kit in 1973. The company manufactured electric delivery vans. The vans used a battery pack of 14 six-volt batteries. Like earlier electric vehicles, these vans had a limited range -- 35 miles from a single charge. The U.S. Postal Service tested a number of these vehicles.
- Holiday Inns Announces a Nationwide Electronic Reservation System, Press Information Kit, circa 1979 - In the 1960s, Holiday Inns partnered with IBM to develop a computer reservation system. "Holidex" went online in 1965 as the world's largest commercial computerized communications network. The Holidex system, which allowed customers to book rooms instantly at any Holiday Inn in the country, was an immediate success. It centralized corporate data, streamlined operations, and set a new industry standard for reservation systems.
- circa 1979
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Holiday Inns Announces a Nationwide Electronic Reservation System, Press Information Kit, circa 1979
In the 1960s, Holiday Inns partnered with IBM to develop a computer reservation system. "Holidex" went online in 1965 as the world's largest commercial computerized communications network. The Holidex system, which allowed customers to book rooms instantly at any Holiday Inn in the country, was an immediate success. It centralized corporate data, streamlined operations, and set a new industry standard for reservation systems.
- Press Packet, "Confidential...The New Ford Mustang," for Release April 13, 1964 - Ford supported the 1965 Mustang's launch with an extensive publicity campaign. Advertisements appeared in some 2,600 newspapers across the country; prime time television commercials ran on all three broadcast networks; and toys, models and promotional tie-in products introduced the Mustang to people of all ages. Press releases highlighted the car's style, technical specifications and optional equipment.
- April 13, 1964
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Press Packet, "Confidential...The New Ford Mustang," for Release April 13, 1964
Ford supported the 1965 Mustang's launch with an extensive publicity campaign. Advertisements appeared in some 2,600 newspapers across the country; prime time television commercials ran on all three broadcast networks; and toys, models and promotional tie-in products introduced the Mustang to people of all ages. Press releases highlighted the car's style, technical specifications and optional equipment.
- 3D Systems, Inc. Press Kit, 1991 -
- 1991
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3D Systems, Inc. Press Kit, 1991
- "The Presidential Continental," 1961 - This press kit contains photographs and technical information about the 1961 Presidential Continental, custom-built for the White House and used by President John F. Kennedy. It details differences between the official state car and production Lincoln Continentals -- Kennedy's limousine was 20% longer, weighed nearly 3,000 pounds more, and featured interchangeable roof sections for a variety of occasions and weather conditions.
- 1961
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"The Presidential Continental," 1961
This press kit contains photographs and technical information about the 1961 Presidential Continental, custom-built for the White House and used by President John F. Kennedy. It details differences between the official state car and production Lincoln Continentals -- Kennedy's limousine was 20% longer, weighed nearly 3,000 pounds more, and featured interchangeable roof sections for a variety of occasions and weather conditions.
- Press Packet, "Ford Mustang," for Release April 13, 1964 - Ford supported the 1965 Mustang's launch with an extensive publicity campaign. Advertisements appeared in some 2,600 newspapers across the country; prime time television commercials ran on all three broadcast networks; and toys, models and promotional tie-in products introduced the Mustang to people of all ages. Press releases highlighted the car's style, technical specifications and optional equipment.
- April 13, 1964
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Press Packet, "Ford Mustang," for Release April 13, 1964
Ford supported the 1965 Mustang's launch with an extensive publicity campaign. Advertisements appeared in some 2,600 newspapers across the country; prime time television commercials ran on all three broadcast networks; and toys, models and promotional tie-in products introduced the Mustang to people of all ages. Press releases highlighted the car's style, technical specifications and optional equipment.