Two automotive pioneers -- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. and R.E. Olds
Dublin Core
Title
Two automotive pioneers -- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. and R.E. Olds
Subject
Fredericks, Marshall M., 1908-1998
General Motors Cancer Research Foundation
Medallions (Decorative arts)
Olds, Ransom Eli, 1864-1950
Sloan, Alfred Pritchard, 1875-1966
General Motors Cancer Research Foundation
Medallions (Decorative arts)
Olds, Ransom Eli, 1864-1950
Sloan, Alfred Pritchard, 1875-1966
Description
Reference photograph used by Marshall M. Fredericks for the "Alfred P. Sloan Medal," one of the three "General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Medals".
Caption on verso reads "TWO AUTOMOTIVE PIONEERS -- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. right, then chairman of Gm's Board of Directors, congratulates R. E. Olds, builder of the first Oldsmobile in 1897, on his 80th birthday. The year was 1947. Mr. Olds founded Oldsmobile, which in 1908 became a charter member of GM. Both men are now deceased".
The awards recognize basic and clinical scientists throughout the world who have been selected by their peers for demonstrated achievements in research directed at the discovery of the cause, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
Caption on verso reads "TWO AUTOMOTIVE PIONEERS -- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. right, then chairman of Gm's Board of Directors, congratulates R. E. Olds, builder of the first Oldsmobile in 1897, on his 80th birthday. The year was 1947. Mr. Olds founded Oldsmobile, which in 1908 became a charter member of GM. Both men are now deceased".
The awards recognize basic and clinical scientists throughout the world who have been selected by their peers for demonstrated achievements in research directed at the discovery of the cause, prevention, and treatment of cancer.
Creator
Unidentified photographer
Source
Marshall M. Fredericks Papers
Series II, Box 14, Folder 20
Series II, Box 14, Folder 20
Date
1947
Rights
Use of this image requires permission from the Marshall M. Fredericks Archives.
Relation
II-14-20
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
H-74
(X-27935-1)
(X-27935-1)
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Black and white print
Physical Dimensions
8" x 10"
Files
Collection
Citation
Unidentified photographer, “Two automotive pioneers -- Alfred P. Sloan, Jr. and R.E. Olds,” Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, accessed April 20, 2024, https://omeka.svsu.edu/items/show/8170.