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Diary

Collection Collector:: Robinson, Franklin A., Jr., 1959- (actor) Search this

Collection Creator:: Quinn, Terry (photographer) Search this

Container:: Box 39, Folder 11

Type:: Archival materials

Date:: 1950

Collection Restrictions:: Collection is open for research but negatives and audiovisuial materials are stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Some papers of living persons are restricted. Access to restricted portions may be arranged by request to the donor. Gloves required for unprotected photographs. Viewing film portions of the collection and listening to LP recording requires special appointment. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.

Collection Rights:: The Archives Center does not own exclusive rights to these materials. Copyright for all materials is retained by the donor, Franklin A. Robinson, Jr.; permission for commercial use and/or publication may be requested from the donor through the Archives Center. Military Records for Franklin A. Robinson (b. 1932) and correspondence from Richard I. Damalouji (1961-2014) are restricted; written permission is needed to research these files. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Collection Citation:: The Robinson and Via Family Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History

Sponsor:: Preservation of the 8mm films in this collection was made possible, in part, by a grant from the National Film Preservation Fund.

See more items in:: Robinson and Via Family Papers; Robinson and Via Family Papers / Series 2: Robinson Family / 2.6: Robinson, Franklin A. / 2.6.1: Correspondence, diaries, personal ephemera

Archival Repository:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Statement ending the United States State Department discriminatory treatement of same-sex couples, President Barack Obama

Series Collector:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History Search this

Series Donor:: Becker, John M. Search this; Gay Officers Action League. GOAL Search this; Heritage of Pride (HOP) Search this; Rohrbaugh, Richard Search this; Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA) Search this

Series Creator:: Hirsch, Leonard Search this; Guest, Barbara Search this; Barna, Joseph T. Search this; Guest, Michael E. Search this; Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019 Search this

Container:: Box 38, Folder 24

Type:: Archival materials

Date:: 2009 June 17

Series Restrictions:: The collection is open for research use.

Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.

Do not use original materials when available on reference video or audio tapes.

Series Rights:: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Series Citation:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

See more items in:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection; Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 18: Guest, Michael E.

Archival Repository:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Correspondence and envelopes of Philip St. George

Collector:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History Search this

Series Collector:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History Search this

Series Donor:: Becker, John M. Search this; Gay Officers Action League. GOAL Search this; Heritage of Pride (HOP) Search this; Rohrbaugh, Richard Search this; Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA) Search this

Series Creator:: Hirsch, Leonard Search this; Guest, Barbara Search this; Barna, Joseph T. Search this; Guest, Michael E. Search this; Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019 Search this

Extent:: 176 Items

Type:: Archival materials; Letters

Date:: 1945 to 1953

Scope and Contents:: These letters are clues to a secret life. This is a series of letters and addressed envelopes sent to Philip St. George (?-1997) of New York City who, from all indications, identified as being a closeted gay man. George's correspondents, who may have also have been gay or bisexual, tell of their experiences in the armed forces after World War II and their life after the war, 1945-1953.

Arrangement:: In Box 84, Folders 1 - 10.

Local Numbers:: AC1146-0000117-01 to AC1146-0000273 (AC Scan)

Restrictions:: Unrestricted research use on site by appointment. Photographs must be handled with cotton gloves unless protected by sleeves.

Series Rights:: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Topic:: LGBT Search this; Homosexuality Search this

Genre/Form:: Letters

Series Citation:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

See more items in:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection; Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection / Series 13: St. George, Philip / 13.1: Correspondence and envelopes

Archival Repository:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Huebner, David

Series Collector:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History Search this

Series Donor:: Becker, John M. Search this; Gay Officers Action League. GOAL Search this; Heritage of Pride (HOP) Search this; Rohrbaugh, Richard Search this; Atlantic States Gay Rodeo Association (ASGRA) Search this

Series Creator:: Hirsch, Leonard Search this; Guest, Barbara Search this; Barna, Joseph T. Search this; Guest, Michael E. Search this; Cruse, Howard, 1944-2019 Search this

Type:: Archival materials

Date:: 2009-2014

Scope and Contents:: This series contains two United States diplomatic passports for Ambassador David Huebner, Ambassadour to New Zealand and Samoa from 2009-2014, and his husband, Dr. Duane E. McWaine and four challenge coins issued by Ambassadour Huebner during his time in office. Huebner was nominated to the post by President Obama in October 2009. He was confirmed by the United States Senate in November 2009. During his confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Huebner introduced his partner of twenty years, Dr. Duane E. McWaine; the hearing was held on the couple's 20th wedding anniversary, which Huebner acknowledged in his remarks. He was the first openly gay ambassdor in the Obama administration and the third openly gay ambassador in United States history. Huebner was sworn in by Vice President Joseph Biden in December 2009. Dr. McWaine is the first same-sex spouse of an ambassador to be identified as a spouse in his passport.

This addendum also includes four challenge coins issued during Huebner's term of office. "A challenge coin is a small coin or medallion (usually military), bearing an organization's insignia or emblem and carried by the organization's members. Traditionally, they are given to prove membership when challenged and to enhance morale. In addition, they are also collected by service members. In practice, challenge coins are normally presented by unit commanders in recognition of special achievement by a member of the unit. They are also exchanged in recognition of visits to an organization." (Wikipedia, accessed 2014 July 8.) The coins commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S. and New Zealand bilaterial relations; 175 years of U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand (picturing Jame Reddy Clendon, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Rangitiaria Dennan); Samoa decorated with the U.S., Samoan, and Rainbow flags on the reverse; and New Zealand, decorated with the U.S., New Zealand, and Rainbow flags on the reverse.

Series Restrictions:: The collection is open for research use.

Researchers must handle unprotected photographs with gloves. Researchers must use reference copies of audio-visual materials. When no reference copy exists, the Archives Center staff will produce reference copies on an "as needed" basis, as resources allow.

Do not use original materials when available on reference video or audio tapes.

Series Rights:: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Series Citation:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution

Identifier:: NMAH.AC.1146, Series 12

See more items in:: Archives Center Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Collection

Archival Repository:: Archives Center, National Museum of American History

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Andy Granatelli Collection

Creator:: Granatelli, Andy, 1923-2013 Search this; Grancor Automotive Specialists Search this; Hurricane Hot Rod Association Search this; Studebaker Corporation Search this

Donor:: Granatelli, Vincent Search this

Names:: Indianapolis Speedway Race Search this; Soldier Field (Chicago) Search this; Studebaker Corporation. STP Division Search this; Afrons, Arthur Eugene "Art", 1926-2007 Search this; Afrons, Walter Charles "Walt", 1916-2013 Search this; Agajanian, Joshua C. James , 1913-1984 Search this; Agnew, Spiro T., 1918-1996 Search this; Andretti, Mario, 1940- Search this; Banks, Henry, 1913-1994 Search this; Bishop, Joey Search this; Bridges, Lloyd Search this; Carson, Johnny, 1925-2005 Search this; Carter, Jimmy, 1924- Search this; Chapman, Anthony Colin Bruce , 1928-1982 Search this; Clark, Jim, 1936-1968 Search this; Cole, Hal, 1912-1970 Search this; Cooper, Earl, 1886-1965 Search this; Cooper, Leroy Gordan, 1927-2004 Search this; DePaolo, Peter, 1898-1980 Search this; Derr, Ernest Virgil "Ernie" , 1921- Search this; Egbert, Sherwood, 1920-1965 Search this; Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006 Search this; Foyt, A. J., 1935- Search this; Gable, Clark, 1901-1960 Search this; Garagiola, Joe Search this; Grissom, Virgil I. Search this; Guerrero, Roberto, 1958- Search this; Hartke, Vance, 1919-2003 Search this; Hill, Graham, 1929-1975 Search this; Holland, Willard, 1907-1984 Search this; Hurtubise, Jim, 1932-1989 Search this; Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009 Search this; Kladis, Danny, 1917-2009 Search this; LaMotta, Jake Search this; Lasorda, Tommy Search this; Leno, Jay (comedian) Search this; Leonard, Joe, 1932-2017 Search this; Lorenzen, Fred, 1934- Search this; Luyendyk, Arie Search this; Malone, Art, 1936-2013 Search this; Marcenac, Jean Search this; Marciano, Rocky Search this; Mays, Rex Houston, 1913-1949 Search this; McCain, John Search this; McElreath, Jimmy, 1928-2017 Search this; Miller, Chet, 1902-1953 Search this; Murphy, Paula, 1928- Search this; Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994 Search this; Palin, Sarah, 1964- Search this; Parsons, Johnnie, 1918-1984 Search this; Petty, Richard, 1937- Search this; Pickens, T. Boone (Thomas Boone) Search this; Pollard, Artle Lee, 1927-1973 Search this; Quayle, Dan, 1947- Search this; Rathman, Royal Richard "Jim", 1928-2011 Search this; Reagan, Ronald Search this; Robbins, Marty Search this; Russo, Paul, 1914-1976 Search this; Tremulis, Alex S. Search this; Unser, Bobby Search this; Weld, Greg, 1944-2008 Search this; Williams, Carl, 1930-1973 Search this

Actor:: Anderson, Eddie "Rochester", 1905-1977 Search this; DeVito, Danny Search this; Douglas, Kirk, 1916-2020 Search this; Goulet, Robert, 1933-2007 Search this

Extent:: 66 Cubic feet (108 boxes, 16 map-folders)

Type:: Collection descriptions; Archival materials; Advertisements; Business records; Clippings; Correspondence; Design drawings; Drawings; Financial records; Legal records; Minutes; Photographs; Scrapbooks; Speeches

Date:: 1932-2008

Scope and Contents:: The collection documents Granatelli's lifelong involvement with automobiles, from his youth through his career as an auto industry executive, and as a racing car owner, designer and promoter. The collection consists primarily of files, photographs, scrapbooks, and drawings. Some of the earliest files relate to Grancor, a company founded by Granatelli and his two brothers in 1945, which customized cars for clients. Other things contained in the files include meeting minutes, articles of association, business and financial records, legal records and profit and loss statements. Also included are papers relating to an organization he started called the Hurricane Hot Rod Association.

A large portion of the files relate to Granatelli's term as President of STP, a division of the Studebaker Corporation, from 1961-1974. These files detail the internal workings of the company during this period, and include papers relating to such things as strategic planning, sales, marketing, advertising and competitors' products. Additionally, this portion contains STP's Board of Directors' minutes, documents on policies and procedures, papers documenting advertising campaigns, comparative sales figures, sales manuals, and Granatelli's business correspondence. The largest part of the files relate to the Indianapolis 500 race. There are detailed files on the drivers and race teams he assembled for the annual race, but these files also include design drawings, specifications, test data, lap logs, performance statistics, and reports documenting the implementation of design changes. The scrapbooks in the collection contain clippings, biographical materials, and other documents relating to auto racing in America and especially the Indianapolis 500. Finally, the collection contains a large number of photographs covering all aspects of Granatelli's career.

Arrangement:: Collection is arranged into nine series.

Series 1: Biographical Materials, 1946-2006

Series 2: Granatelli Corporation, 1943-1975

Series 3: Studebaker Corporation, 1935-1991

Series 4: United States Auto Club (USAC)

Series 5: Novi Engine, 1949-1971

Series 6: Product Literature, 1949-1972

Series 7: Racing Programs, Publications, and Ephermera, 1940s-2007

Series 8: Photographs, 1932-2008

Series 9: Audiovisual Materials, 1960-2001

Biographical / Historical:: Andy Granatelli (1923-2013) was an automobile racing promoter, a race car engine designer and an automotive innovator. Two of his cars, a 1967 turbine engine race car and the 1969 Indianapolis 500 winner, are in National Museum of American History's Division of Work & Industry collection. More than any other racing figure, Granatelli bridged the realms of garage tinkerers and professional motorsports, and he stimulated public interest in auto racing on a national level. His STP Corporation became a high-profile sponsor of Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR race cars, with Granatelli appearing in ads and commercials. His larger-than-life personality and flair for the dramatic made him an American cultural phenomenon. His career is well summed up in the profile written for his 2003 induction into the Automotive Hall of Fame.

Racer, entrepreneur, engineer, promoter, business executive. This is how one begins to describe the career of Andy Granatelli. But the title Mister 500 is the one that befits him most, for it describes a lifelong dream to conquer the famous 500-mile race in Indianapolis.

It was a preposterous dream for the scrappy kid growing up in the slums of Chicago, whose mother had died when he was twelve, and two years later, at the age of fourteen, dropped out of school to help his father feed the family. Andy Granatelli began his quest for Indy 500 fame at the age of 20 in 1943, when he and his brother pooled their meager, hard-earned money and purchased a Texaco gas station on the north side of Chicago, which he called Andy's Super Service. Andy, always the promoter, needed a gimmick to set himself apart from other service stations. His gimmick? Granatelli initiated the first pit stop service station, utilizing four or five mechanics to work on a car at one time.

Customers appreciated the true super service experience and would often wait in line for this unique treatment. With this unique service and Andy's P.T. Barnum style it was no wonder that the station was prosperous, and just two years later, in 1945, he formed the Granatelli Corporation, known as Grancor Automotive Specialists. As the head of Grancor, Andy Granatelli pioneered the concept of mass merchandising performance products and power and speed equipment to a generation of Americans who were discovering the joys of hot rodding.

Andy quickly learned that if you give the customer what he needs, you can make a living; give him what he wants, and you can make a fortune! Granatelli's racing career began in 1946, when he built the first rocket-powered car to race on an oval track. That same year, he took his first car to the Indianapolis 500--a pre-war Harry Miller--designed Ford.

When Andy Granatelli wasn't burning up tracks, he was tearing up the business world. In 1958, Andy and his brother Joe purchased Paxton Products, a failing engineering firm that made superchargers. With Andy at the helm, Paxton Products became profitable in seven months. In 1961, Andy sold Paxton Products to Studebaker Corporation and stayed on as Paxton's CEO. Two years later, Studebaker management wanted Granatelli to work his magic on an under-performing division called Chemical Compounds Corporation. Chemical Compounds had only one, little known product . . . STP Oil Treatment. With virtually no advertising budget, Andy created a four-pronged approach to turn the company around: a recognizable corporate logo (the STP oval), a product (oil treatment), a product spokesman (himself) and a reason for existence (racing). The STP logo became one of the best recognized in history. STP could be found in virtually every venue of speed: on land, on the water or in the air. Andy Granatelli once said that in the 1960s, virtually every kid in America had an STP sticker on his bedroom door, his notebook or his lunchbox, and he was probably right!

Back at Indianapolis, Granatelli entered a revolutionary race car of his own design - one with a turbine engine in 1967 and 1968. Even though the car failed to finish both years due to mechanical failure, the cars demonstrated superior speed and performance. At the end of the 1968 season, the U.S. Auto Club revised engine specifications, effectively outlawing Granatelli's turbine car. Undeterred, Granatelli returned to Indy the following year with a conventional car and proceeded to win his first Indianapolis 500 with Mario Andretti at the wheel. Four years later, in 1973, Andy won his second and last Indy 500 with a car driven by Gordon Johncock. Andy Granatelli's childhood dream of conquering Indy was fulfilled, not once, but twice.

Source

Andy Granatelli Biography, Automotive Hall of Fame (last accessed January 29, 2020 https://www.automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/andy-granatelli/)

Related Materials:: Materials in the Archives Center

Warshaw Collection of Business American, Series: Automobile Industry (NMAH.AC.0060)

Winton-Anderson Scrapbook Collection (NMAH.AC.0122)

Sam DeVincent Collection of Illustrated American Sheet Music, Series 1: Transportation (NMAH.AC.0300)

Evan Rangeloff Collection of Punchboards and Liggett & Myers Tobacco Sales Materials (NMAH.AC.0716)

Materials at the National Museum of American History, Division of Work and Industry

The Divison holds artifacts related to STP and the STP-Paxton Turbo Car. Included are key chains, trophies, STP stickers, TuneUp Masters stickers, belt buckle, and patch. See accession 2017.3043.

STP-Paxton Turbocar, 1967. See accession 1978.0418.

Materials at the National Museum of American History, Division of Cultural and Community Life

Division holds artifacts related to Andy Grantelli's racing career such as helmets, goggles, trophies, and coveralls and vests with the STP logo. See accession 2017.0092.

Provenance:: Collection donated by Vincent J. Granatelli, 2017.

Restrictions:: Collection is open for research. Viewing film and audio portion of collection requires special appointment. See repository for details.

Rights:: Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.

Topic:: Automobile driving Search this; Automobile industry and trade Search this; Automobile industry executives Search this; Automobiles Search this; Automobiles -- Design and construction Search this; Automobiles, Racing Search this; Engines, automobile Search this; Hot rods Search this; Publications Search this; Slides Search this

Genre/Form:: Advertisements -- 20th century; Business records -- 20th century; Clippings -- 20th century; Correspondence -- 20th century; Design drawings -- 20th century; Drawings; Financial records -- 20th century; Legal records -- 20th century; Minutes -- 20th century; Photographs -- 20th century; Scrapbooks; Speeches