Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
H. J. Karn Collection
c.00184
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Karn, H. J.
- Creator - Interviewer
- Taylor, Howard William
- Title
- H. J. Karn collection
- ID
- c.00184
- Date [inclusive]
- 1910-1964
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 folder
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Scope and Contents note
This collection contains notes made by Bill Taylor from a 1964 interview with H. J. Karn, in which Karn discusses his working experience in the Lansing plant of the REO Motor Car Company during the years 1906-1916. Also included is a REO Company brochure describing a 1910 record-breaking transcontinental trip from New York to San Francisco in a REO car. The collection includes a photograph of the REO bus that traveled across the country in 1920.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections June 1964
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
March 2000 August 2013 March 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of H. J. Karn, 1964-06-24. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Related Materials
Separated Materials note
Acc# 02611 Photograph Collection-1 gelatin silver print
Controlled Access Headings
Corporate Name(s)
- Reo Motor Car Company.
Genre(s)
- Brochures
- Photographs
Geographic Name(s)
- Lansing (Mich.)
Personal Name(s)
- Karn, H. J.
Subject(s)
- Automobiles -- Design and construction
- Transportation
Collection Inventory
| Folder | ||||
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Papers 1910, 1964 |
1 | |||
| Box | ||||
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Photograph of Reo Bus after cross country trip. 1920 |
SC Photo 1 | |||