Name/Title
Patten: Chrysler Corp. WelcomeEntry/Object ID
2026.33.2Scope and Content
The image displays a letter from Chrysler Corporation’s De Soto Division dated April 17, 1944. Addressed to Clare Patten in Waseca, Minnesota, the letter welcomes Patten into the De Soto dealer organization following an approved agreement with Miller Motors in Mankato, Minnesota. It expresses confidence in a profitable association, highlights the high-quality products and fairness of policies, and notes the company's involvement in defense production. The General Sales Manager, J.B. Wagstaff.Context
Clare Patten operated the DeSoto-Plymouth Automobile Dealership and Service Station located at North State Street for a number of years.Cataloged By
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Nomenclature 4.0
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LetterNomenclature Primary Object Term
CorrespondenceNomenclature Sub-Class
Other DocumentsNomenclature Class
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsCreate Date
September 3, 2026Update Date
September 7, 2026