[FS: Complete Set of Automobile Quarterly + Duplicates]

The library is selling a complete set of Automobile Quarterly + several duplicates.

The set is listed on Ebay & can be found here.

[From the library's box of unidentified photographs]

The library has a box of photos that we haven't (yet) had time to identify. If you know what any of these are help us out!

[Giant Stude at Proving Grounds]

While researching something completely different this morning I came across an article about the Stude (and its torching) in Special Interest Autos from May/Jun 1971. I tried to upload a PDF of the 2-page article but it was too large.

-Chris

[Gibson Auto Co.]

Came across this photo while researching early Glidden Tours. Writing on back reads "Gibson Auto Co., Louisville, KY. Early 1900s"

[Check the steering wheel!]

That is probably Steve at the wheel.

[What make, model and year car is this?]

Layden, is that a snake under the car in the picture you posted or a pen marking on the photo? I don't know why that jumped out at me!

[request form ?]

Yes, please give me a call 717-534-2082 and we will figure out what happened. It is Thursday the 30th & we are here until 4pm. The library will be closed tomorrow the 31st.

Chris

[Friends of the AACA Library & Research Center]

Your choice Dynaflash8. If the library already has the books in our collection we will sell them in our ongoing booksale or our literature auction in October.

Thanks,

Chris

[Friends of the AACA Library & Research Center]

Mr. Griswold -- I sent you a PM, thanks!

[Chevrolet Dealership]

We've started to catalog the VCCA literature and this is in their 1932 file. Looks like a busy place!

[Possible AACA Museum Funding Idea ?]

If you are looking for sales literature, printed material, etc., the AACA Library holds a literature auction every other year. Our next auction will take place in 2011 on the Monday of Hershey Week.

[request form ?]

Rattiac (and other curious readers),

The process to request information form the library is really quite painless. Once you submit the form, I do the research and will send you an order list that you can use to request copies.

A typical request would be something like "What information do you have on a 1932 Pontiac?" I would reply with a list containing things like sales catalogs, wiring diagrams, paint chips, misc. pictures, and magazine articles. Copies are $0.30/page for B&W, and $0.50/page for color. We also offer digital scans for $1.00/page.

As Peter mentioned, AACA members receive 1.5 hours of free research every year. Non-members pay $30/hr. Everyone pays the $10 processing fee. If you are able to visit us in Hershey all on-site research is free, you just pay for the copies or scans.

While I can appreciate your nervousness about internet transactions, I can assure you that we are a very professional & efficient organization.

The address for the library is 501 West Governor Rd., Hershey, PA 17033. Visit our website at AACA Library.

Let me know if you have any more questions.

-Chris

[Any ideas?]

Thanks for the help!

[Any ideas?]

This mystery car was sent into the library this morning. Only hint was that it was taken in 1924 in Hollywood, CA.

[Early 1920s Innes]

The car display at the fair explains itself on the lower left corner, the other picture with the interesting background doesn't have any details at all.

[Antique Auto Film Recommendations Needed]

We need it to be non-marque specific so that it appeals to the general "non-car-guy" public & the kiddies too. I will look into that DVD though.

[Antique Auto Film Recommendations Needed]

Hi folks,

The AACA has over 100 films & videos on early motoring, touring, etc. Can anyone recommend a good film that is: a)available on DVD, entertaining and educational, and c) Length between 40 - 60 minutes.

A top film that fits this criteria and is already in our collection is "Merrily We Roll Along" with Groucho Marx.

Thanks for the help!

-Chris

[Walt Meyer Auto Museum?]

Nancy, we have a postcard & a simple information brochure but it does not list the collection or mention your vehicle. If you want copies let me know.

-Chris

[Early Chevrolet Show Room, Hagerstown, MD]

Early Chevrolet Show Room, Hagerstown, MD

[1920s Dagmar]

1920s Dagmar, produced in Hagerstown, MD.

[AACA library]

1930,

The link that Matt posted is a complete listing of our periodicals. Our online catalog which lists many (but not all) of our holdings can be found at AACA Library Online - www.aacalibrary.org

It appears though that we do not have the book you are looking for.

-Chris

[Now I a little ticked....]

Dave,

I do not know who your friend spoke with, no one here remembers that request. Rest easy knowing that the material you speak of is indeed safe here. See the pictures.

Your friend can give me a call at the library 717-534-2082, by email critter@aacalibrary.org or by simply filling out our Research Request Form. AACA Library

As always Dave, feel free to contact me directly at any time.

Thanks,

-Chris

[Brooks-Ostruck Custom Bodied Packard]

Wow, I didn't notice the roof handles before -- great eye!

[A Book that got away]

John,

The library's book was published by Fawcett in 1953.

[A Book that got away]

Hi John,

The library has a copy of the book you describe. There is a 5-page write-up on the Doble & the pictures are "sepia-ish". If it is indeed the same book, visit www.abebooks.com and you will see that there are plenty available as cheap as $7.50.

-Chris