Frank Lloyd Wright & The Automobile
This presentation explores Frank Lloyd Wright’s deep appreciation for the automobile as both a symbol of personal freedom and an extension of innovative design. Wright saw the rise of the […]
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Hook, Line, and South Bend: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of the South Bend Bait Company
Wiekamp AuditoriumFrom a deer-hair hook sold for a dime to a million-dollar enterprise that shipped lures to 26 countries, the South Bend Bait Company became one of the most successful fishing […]
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Studebaker in St. Joseph, Missouri
During the California Gold Rush, five brothers—Henry, Clement, John Mohler, Peter Everst, and Jacob Franklin Studebaker—traveled west and built wealth, first as blacksmiths, and then by building wheelbarrows and wagons. […]
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Marking the Moment: Centennials, Bicentennials & Beyond
Wiekamp AuditoriumAs Americans mark the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026, communities across the country are reflecting on their history, identity, and future. In this presentation, Kyle Sater, Curator at the Studebaker […]
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From Studebaker to International: The Story of the Proving Ground
Take a whirlwind journey through the history of the Studebaker Proving Ground, from its origins as a critical part of Studebaker’s automotive development process to the facility’s evolution after Studebaker’s […]
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The First Indy 500
Wiekamp AuditoriumThe Indy 500 bills itself today as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” That description would’ve been just as accurate for the inaugural race on May 30, 1911, which featured 40 […]
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Hodak Motor Sales – The Story of a Local Studebaker Legacy
This highly visual presentation covers the overlapping stories of a family's migration to the United State of America, a young man's pursuit of the American Dream, and how Studebaker afforded […]