Automotive News, Slocum Publishing Co., Detroit
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Title: Automotive News, Slocum Publishing Co., Detroit
Dates: 1938-1942
Collection Number: GC 1385
Creator/Collector:
Extent: 3 linear feet
Repository:
Seaver Center for Western History Research, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
Los Angeles, California 90007-4057
Abstract: Issues of Automotive News, the Newspaper of the Industry. Published by Slocum Publishing Co., Detroit. It was a weekly trade
newspaper effective June 4, 1938. Prior to that date, it was published daily. Bulk is 6/11/1938 - 2/1941, with gaps. Also
9/7/1942 issue. Also annual almanac issues for 1938, 1939, 1940. Also Album of Automobiles for 1941.
Language of Material: English
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Scope and Content of Collection
Issues of Automotive News, the Newspaper of the Industry. Published by Slocum Publishing Co., Detroit. It was a weekly trade
newspaper effective June 4, 1938. Prior to that date, it was published daily. Bulk is 6/11/1938 - 2/1941, with gaps. Also
9/7/1942 issue. Also annual almanac issues for 1938, 1939, 1940. Also Album of Automobiles for 1941. Chronicling America
website has digitized issues for 1940 - 1946.