Subject: Automobile industry and trade--Delaware--Newark--History--20th century - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

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Extent:: 1.29 gigabyte (11 interviews in mp4 format)
Abstract:: This collection consists of digital audio interviews with twelve former employees of the Chrysler Assembly Plant in Newark, Delaware. These interviews were conducted by University of Delaware students in HIST 667: Oral History, taught by Professor Roger Horowitz, in the Spring semester of 2011.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Extent:: 4.3 linear foot (5 boxes)
Abstract:: This collection contains audiovisual material, publications, photographs, and other material from the Chrysler Corporation Newark Assembly Plant publicity office, donated after the closure of the plant in December 2008. Much of the material documents the working life of Chrysler employees in the Newark plant, human resources and employee training, and the processes required to build automobiles at the plant. The collection also documents many of the programs instituted by the United Auto Workers.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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