[Vernon Cook discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.].

Vernon Cook recalls working at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, Mi, between 1944 and 1948. Cook says that much of his family worked at REO, including his future wife and that company culture dominated their lives. He describes factory working conditions, the REO Clubhouse,...

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Corporate Author: REO Memories (Project)
Other Authors: Cook, Vernon (Interviewee)
Fine, Lisa M. (Interviewer)
Bradley, Shirley J. (Interviewer)
Language:English
Published: [1992]
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Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (78 min., 5 sec.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Audio Software

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