2019 Second Thursday Talks: Billy Durant
Billy Durant. Thurs., Oct. 10. The colorful genius who created General Motors. Presented by automotive historian William N. Cathey, Ph.D. William N. Cathey retired in 2012 as Vice Provost and physics professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. His career at UNR began in 1967.
Jackie Frady, Museum President and Executive Director, is retiring after 38 Years
Jackie Frady, president and executive director is retiring and her 38-year career with Harrah’s Automobile Collection and the National Automobile Museum, and 27 years as Executive Director, will conclude on November 7, 2019. I have been blessed with a remarkable career, both highly rewarding and challenging, which made for a
Precious Metal Volume 36 No.2 July 2019
This year is quickly passing. We completed our midyear assessment of staff development plans and 2019 goals, as well as outcomes that have had a significant, positive impact on the Museum. That prompted a series of thank you letters to businesses and organizations that have supported our efforts with important
Second Thursday Talk – Automobile Oddities
The National Automobile Museum's topic for this Second Thursday Talk will feature a presentation on Automobile Oddities. A lighthearted look at automobile and accessory oddities.
2019 Second Thursday Talks: The Lincoln Highway
The Lincoln Highway. Thurs., Aug. 8, The road trip that created the Interstate Highways. Presented by historian Jim Bonar. Jim Bonar is a former high school teacher, who finished his career as a math teacher at Sparks High School. His retirement interests include the preservation of historical trails, roads, American
2019 Second Thursday Talks: 1923 “Copper-Cooled” Chevrolet
1923 “Copper-Cooled” Chevrolet World’s rarest Chevrolet and the genius behind it. Presented by Museum Docent John Sell John Sell is a docent at the National Automobile Museum and retired tech executive. He was the founder/CEO of Network Computing Services, the Minnesota Supercomputer Center Inc., and Research Equipment Inc., all companies that
Precious Metal: Volume 36, No. 1
What an exciting year – we will be celebrating the Museum’s 30th Anniversary on November 7, 2019, with our members and supporters. To read what was happening with construction of the new museum, as well as with business and operations in early 1989, see the article, Thirty Years Ago, on
E.L. Cord
National Automobile Museum Announces Historical Thursday Talk on E.L. Cord, industry pioneer who created empires in transportation.The National Automobile Museum has announced its next topic for the Second Thursday Talks will feature a discussion on E.L. Cord an industry pioneer who created empires in transportation. Errett Lobban "E.L." Cord was
2019 Second Thursday Talks: Virgil Exner
Virgil Exner Visionary designer and corporate savior. Presented by Museum Docent Norm MillerNorman L. Miller has been a docent at the National Automobile Museum for 15 years. He is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians and the Automobile License Plate Collectors Association and has judged for the Museum