Richard P. Scharchburg was instrumental in the establishment of The Kettering/GMI Alumni Foundation
Collection of Industrial History in 1974. Upon his death in 2000, the collection was renamed in his honor. Scharchburg dedicated his life's work to automotive history.
In recognition of General Motor's 100th Anniversary this year the Scharchurg Archives has published the previously unpublished and unedited manuscripts of William C. Durant, founder of General Motors from our collection. These writings cover Durant's experiences in the vehicle industry starting with the Flint Road Cart Company in 1886 and includes photos from the Durant Collection. The book may be obtained at the Archives with a donation of $20.00 during normal business hours. It may be obtained through the mail by sending a check for $22.00 which includes shipping and handling ( payable to Kettering University ) to: Kettering University Archives, 1700 W. Third Ave, Flint, MI 48504. Find more information on Flint's GM100th Celebration activities.
Collection services include on the premises photo printing by a commercial photographic service
and other duplication methods. Hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. research by
appointment only. E-mail inquiries to: David White
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