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Now that I have your attention, I want to let you know, or remind you if you've forgotten, that beginning in January 2008, all paid AACA members are eligible to receive 1 1/2 hours of free research from the AACA Library.  This applies to research done for you by the staff.  The $10 processing fee is still required and you are asked to use a Research Request form to make your inquiry.  And, as always, when visiting the AACA Library, there is no charge other than any photocopies you may need.  Give us a call prior to your visit and we'll have the material ready for you. 

 

PIERCE-ARROW SOCIETY MATERIAL

ARRIVES AT THE AACA LIBRARY

On May 8th, Ralph McKittrick, President of the Pierce-Arrow Society and Henry May, PAS Publication & Library Chairman, delivered the library of the Pierce-Arrow Society to the AACA Library.  This represents the 8th organizational library that the AACA Library stores and administers.  Consisting of sales brochures, photographs, parts books and manuals, the PAS Archives are a great storehouse of information on the Pierce-Arrow cars and trucks.  We are very pleased to be able to provide this service for the PAS.

In the photo on the left, Ralph McKittrick, Henry May and Steve Moskowitz, AACA Ex. Director begin unloading the trailer.  The photo on the right shows the Pierce-Arrow material stacked on tables in the lower level of the library.

                                   

Ralph McKittrick, PAS President, Kim Miller, AACA Librarian and Henry May, Publications & Library Chairman, PAS display some of the literature in the PAS Archives.

 

LIBRARY SEMINAR AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

The AACA Library & Research Center presented a seminar in Philadelphia at the 2008 Annual Meeting on Friday, February 8.  Entitled YOUR VEHICLE - AACA LIBRARY AND AACA JUDGING, this seminar discussed how research will help with the restoration process and judging.  Opening with an explanation of the merger with the AACA and the benefits for the Library and AACA members, the audience learned how the Library is bringing automotive history and people together.  Panel members included Sally Barnett, 2007 President of the AACA Library and a librarian, Jeff Lesher, a Past President of the AACA Library, Eric Marsh, a senior master judge and member of the National Awards Committee and Kim Miller, AACA Librarian.  Fran Shore, 2007 Vice-President of the Library served as moderator.   We enjoyed talking to everyone who stopped by the booth at the Trade Show.

The Library Committee appreciates all who continue to provide development and support to the AACA Library as the Library builds for the future.  We are setting the standard in collecting, preserving and sharing automotive history.

                    

                 

NEW LIBRARY POSTER

A highlight of the Library's seminar at Philadelphia was the unveiling of a new "READ" poster.  The poster, featuring AACA Executive Director Steve Moskowitz and his granddaughter Marah, was presented to Steve during the seminar.  Multiple copies were made and one hung in the Library's Trade Show booth during the Annual Meeting.  That one now hangs in the Library in Hershey.  Several were also used as door prizes at the conclusion of the seminar.  The picture below shows 2007 Library President Sally Barnett presenting Steve with his poster.

 

TRADE SHOW BOOTH AT THE ANNUAL MEETING

Shown below are two views of the AACA Library's Trade Show booth at the AACA Annual Meeting in February.  In one view, new library committee member, Jim Claire, speaks with a visitor to the booth.

Some of the members of the Library Committee pose at the Library's Trade Show booth.  Left to right:  Marilyn Hunkins, Margaret Vitale, Jenny Gauld, Jim Claire, Kim Miller, Librarian, Fran Shore, Steve Heald and Bruce Wheeler.

$100,000 MATCHING CHALLENGE GRANT

Collectors Foundation launches $100,000 matching challenge Grant program to AACA Library & Research Center: Funding will help establish worldwide online research capabilities.

For more information on this exciting press release, click here!

 

           

2006 AACA L&RC President Don Barlup (left) and 2007 L&RC President Sally Barnett (right) accept a check for $20,000 from the Collectors Foundation Executive Director Bob Knechel (center), the third installment of a five-year $100,000 matching grant. 

Library board members (L to R) Fran Shore (Vice-President), Peter Heizmann, Sally Barnett (President) and Jeff Lesher pose behind the joint information booth during the 2007 Southeastern Division National Meet in New Bern, NC.

 

                                    The AACA L&RC Display Cases

 The showcases in the AACA L&RC include a display of early brass lamps and accessories and a collection of commercial vehicle literature and models , among other items.  If you have an interesting collection that you would like to share, please contact the library. Here are some photos of the displays.

                

                            

                 
           

                                         

                         

                                                                                                                           

                                                              

                                       1925 Overland       

The Library’s Overland has returned to the front porch of the AACA headquarters and AACA Library and Research building in Hershey, PA. A thank you to Ernie Screen and his crew of dedicated volunteers from Sugarloaf Mountain AACA Region who did the preparation for returning the car to a recognizable state.