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Description
The truck model was used overseas during the First World War. Made of metal, wood, leather, textile, and other materials, the truck is in fair condition with a few missing components. The truck is mass-produced by the Dodge Brothers Factory in Detroit, Michigan, and contains hand-made components by the participant. Participant ID_00026, Object ID_00062
Keywords
Official, Military, Non-combatant
Collection Site
Salt Lake City
Copyright
CC-BY-NC
Collection Date
5-14-2022
War Era
WWI
Recommended Citation
Bringing War Home, "1918 Dodge Brothers Touring Vehicle" (2022). Bringing War Home Collection. 20.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/bwh_collection/20
Object Story
Over the last 15 years, the participant, alongside their family, has dedicated themselves to the restoration of a WWI 1918 original Dodge Brothers truck that was discovered in Colorado in 1997. Currently, the participant is diligently restoring this historical vehicle in Salt Lake City, Utah, viewing it as a collective commitment that stands as a testament to the family's pride and stewardship of America's military history.