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Title: |
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Records, 1898-1993 |
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Repository: |
Archives and Special Collections, University Libraries, The University of Akron
Phone: 330-972-7670 http://www.uakron.edu/libraries/archives |
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Creator: |
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company |
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Dates: |
1898-1993 |
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Quantity: |
1,000 cubic feet |
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Abstract: |
Founded by Frank A. Seiberling on August 29, 1898, the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company has been located in the Akron area for over 100 years. With its unique wingfoot trademark and floating blimps, Goodyear's presence is not just in Northeast Ohio, but throughout the world. Through constant expansions in rubber manufacturing and diversification in fields such as aeronautics, energy and racing, Goodyear has become a leading tire producer worldwide. With 3,000 jobs at its headquarters in the Akron area, Goodyear is the largest manufacturing employer in Summit County, and supports the Akron community with contributions to local schools and various social groups. However, Goodyear has also experienced its share of adversity over the years. The constant competition from other tire companies, occasional labor disputes, and a surprise takeover attempt in the mid 1980s have put pressure on the company, causing it to suffer losses by way of jobs and subsidiaries. Materials in this collection include correspondence, annual reports, financial reports, news releases and publicity, advertising, materials relating to company history, materials relating to Charles Goodyear, audio-visual materials, photographs, scrapbooks, publications, aviation materials, materials relating to labor relations, employee activities, product files, materials relating to plants, plantations, realty and property, public relations, racing, scrapbooks, photograph albums, and news clippings. |
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Identification: |
99/106 |
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Location: |
Archival Services |
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Language: |
The records are in English |
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Sample Image: |
Goodyear Logo 1929 |
