]> franklin_25 Franklin Automobile Company Collection An inventory of the collection at Syracuse University MRC &su_name; &su_address; 25 Jun 2008 Michele Combs 25 Jun 2008 English 25 Sep 2015 - additions, name changed (MRC) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Franklin Automobile Company. Franklin Automobile Company Collection 1906-1932 2 folders (SC) Material relating to the H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company in Syracuse, New York. 2619870 English Biographical History

The H. H. Franklin Manufacturing Company, located in Syracuse, New York, was a a maker of automobiles between 1902 and 1934. The company was founded by Herbert H. Franklin with the assistance of engineer John Wilkinson. Franklin automobiles offered the first six-cylinders (by 1905), the first automatic spark advance (1907), and were the leading air-cooled automobiles on the market (most other autos were water-cooled, which was problematic for cold-weather buyers such as those in Syracuse). Franklin also manufactured air-cooled engines for light aircraft and early American helicopters.

The company produced automobiles as The Franklin Automobile Company. The company went bankrupt in 1934, but a group of former Franklin employees formed Air-Cooled Motors of Syracuse, bought Franklin's name and assets, and continued production of Franklin air-cooled engines for several years. The company eventually passed through several corporate hands including Republic (aircraft),Tucker Industries (Tucker automobile), and Aero Industries; the latter renamed it Franklin Engine Company. In 1975 the company was purchased by the government of Poland and relocated to Rzeszów.

 Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Franklin Automobile Company Collection (formerly titled Franklin Automobile 25th Anniversary Broadside) contains material relating to the Syracuse, New York manufacturer of automobiles. The collection includes an illustrated broadside advertisement for "The 25th Anniversary Franklin," at a price of $2490 for the coupe and $2790 for the sedan.

 Arrangement of the Collection

By type.

 Related Material

&scrc_name; has made a concerted effort over the years to ensure that its manuscript and rare books holdings complement each other. As a result, many of our manuscript collections are supported by books, pamphlets, serials and other items which are cataloged in the Rare Books Collection. Please be sure to search &summitref; for these related materials.

In particular, see Menno Duerksen's history of the great american classics, and the H.H. Franklin Club's The city of Syracuse & Franklin cars.

 Subject and Genre Headings New York StateBusiness and Industry Franklin Automobile Company.H.H. Franklin Manufacturing Company -- History. Automobile industry and trade -- New York (State) -- Syracuse.Automobiles -- History.Franklin automobile. Syracuse (N.Y.) -- History. Advertisements.Broadsides (notices)Checks (bank checks) Access Restrictions

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

 Use Restrictions

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

 Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Franklin Automobile Company Collection, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Purchase, 2008, 2015.

 Inventory Business papers Miscellaneous check, printed envelope1906, 1932 223 Printed material Franklin Automobile 25th Anniversary Broadside 1927 223