L. J. McGrady collection

Collection

Identifier: MMS-1224

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

Newsclippings, printed material, photographs, film ("Auto-Lite on Parade") and filmstrips, and phonographic records relating to the Electric Auto-Lite Company and the Prestolite Company, as well as a subject file on the Willys Light Plant. Collection was compiled by Louis J. McGrady (1911-1994), who joined the Electric AutoLite Company as a sales manager in 1950 and was later promoted to director of advertising and public relations at the Prestolite Division of Eltra Corp., retiring in 1976.

Dates

Creation: 1920-1991

Extent

5 Folders

9 Items (9 filmstrip reel canisters contained in 3 cartridge cases)

0.19 Cubic Feet (1 phase box containing 11 phonograph records)

Creator

McGrady, L. J. (Louis J.), 1911- (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The Center for Archival Collections does not have appropriate playback equipment for the motion picture film or the phonograph records. Accessing these materials will require digital reformatting, for which the CAC will have to send the materials to a third party service provider. Please contact the CAC to inquire.

Conditions Governing Use

Researchers using this collection assume full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright, and are responsible for securing permissions necessary for publication or reproduction.