Collecting pieces of Minnesota's past for the future
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The Minnesota Historical Society preserves and makes available a wide range of materials chronicling Minnesota's history and culture. The goals of the Collections Department are to collect and preserve; provide access and interpretation; and engage in education and outreach. This blog is a tool to share these stories and let people know what is happening in the department.
1955 Ford Sedan: Vehicle for Family History
By: admin
| Podcasts and Slideshows
| May 4, 2009
Collections Curator Matt Anderson presents the story of a 1955 Ford Sedan MHS acquired for the Minnesota's Greatest Generation exhibit. The car was purchased new, and then driven by three generations of the Bergan-Carr family before arriving in our collection. Oral history, family photos, and film of the St. Paul Ford plant add to the story.
Read more about the car's technical specifications in a separate post under "Our Favorite Things."
Read more about the car's technical specifications in a separate post under "Our Favorite Things."