Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Archival Collection 26 Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Archival Collection 26 Miles Collier Collections Page 1 of 203 Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Archival Collection 26 Title: Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Creator: Ludvigsen, Karl E. Call Number: Archival Collection 26 Quantity: 931 cubic feet (514 flat archival boxes, 98 clamshell boxes, 29 filing cabinets, 18 record center cartons, 15 glass plate boxes, 8 oversize boxes). Abstract: The Karl E. Ludvigsen papers 1905-2011 contain his extensive research files, photographs, and prints on a wide variety of automotive topics. The papers reflect the complexity and breadth of Ludvigsen’s work as an author, researcher, and consultant. Approximately 70,000 of his photographic negatives have been digitized and are available on the Revs Digital Library. Thousands of undigitized prints in several series are also available but the copyright of the prints is unclear for many of the images. Ludvigsen’s research files are divided into two series: Subjects and Marques, each focusing on technical aspects, and were clipped or copied from newspapers, trade publications, and manufacturer’s literature, but there are occasional blueprints and photographs. Some of the files include Ludvigsen’s consulting research and the records of his Ludvigsen Library. Scope and Content Note: The Karl E. Ludvigsen papers are organized into eight series. The series largely reflects Ludvigsen’s original filing structure for paper and photographic materials. Series 1. Subject Files [11 filing cabinets and 18 record center cartons] The Subject Files contain documents compiled by Ludvigsen on a wide variety of automotive topics, and are in general alphabetical order. The files, which focus on technical aspects, were clipped or copied from newspapers, trade publications, and manufacturer’s literature. There are occasional copies of blueprints and photographs. The Subject Files are kept in 11 filing cabinets. Cabinets 1-7 focus on automotive technology; 8-9 on industry and markets; and 10-11 concern automotive racing. Boxes 1-18 cover a wide variety of topics, many overlapping the contents of the filing cabinets. There is some overlap with Series 2 (Marque Files). For ease of access, the series is sorted by the folder contents. Series 2. Marque Files [18 filing cabinets] The Marque Files contain documents compiled by Ludvigsen on a wide variety of automotive manufacturers, and are in general alphabetical order. The files, which focus on technical aspects and marketing, were clipped or copied from newspapers, trade publications, and manufacturer’s literature. There are occasional copies of blueprints and photographs. Series 3. Photographs. [65 linear feet (98 clamshell boxes and 15 glass plate boxes)] The Photographs contain 69,995 total images, which includes 6,714 color transparencies, 60,832 black-and-white negatives, 1,537 color negatives, and 871 glass negatives. Included in this collection are images of NASCAR, Indy Car, Formula 1, sports car races, and various car shows. Images of notable people include Dan Gurney, Stirling Moss, Denny Hulme, Bruce McLaren, Mario Andretti, Graham Hill, Phil Hill, Jack Brabham, Jackie Stewart, A.J. Foyt, Roger Penske, Juan Manuel Fangio, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Miles Collier Collections Page 2 of 203 Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Archival Collection 26 and Jacky Ickx. Well known events are: Indianapolis 500, United States Grand Prix, 12 Hours of Sebring, 24 Hours of Daytona, Daytona 500, Monaco Grand Prix, Canadian Grand Prix, British Grand Prix, Paris Motor Show, Geneva Motor Show, and Brussels Motor Show. Also included are venues such as Bridgehampton, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Daytona International Speedway, Sebring International Raceway, Silverstone Circuit, Circuit de la Sarthe, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Laguna Seca, and Mosport Park. Along with Ludvigsen, numerous photographers such as Stanley Rosenthall, Edward Eves, Rodolfo Mailander, Peter Keen, Max LeGrand, Ove Nielsen, and several others are included in this collection. The transparencies and negatives were digitized and are available on the Revs Digital Library (https://bit.ly/2N6spkX). Series 4. Photographic Prints of Manufacturers. [508 linear feet (434 flat boxes)] The Photographic Prints of Manufacturers document various automobile manufacturers, engineers, and designers. Marques within the series include but are not limited to: Alfa Romeo, Aston Martin, Austin, Bentley, Bugatti, Cunningham, Daimler, Ferrari, Ford, Lancia, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. These images have not been digitized. Series 5. Photographic Prints of People. [28 linear feet (20 flat boxes)]. The Photographic Prints of People contain 1,860 photographic prints of various people. People represented in this series include but are not limited to: George Abecassis, Mario Andretti, Walter Percy Chrysler, Briggs Cunningham, Gottlieb Daimler, Enzo Ferrari, Juan-Miguel Fangio, and Bruce McLaren. These images have not been digitized. Series 6. Photographic prints, Miscellaneous. [65 cubic feet (60 flat boxes)] The Photographic Prints, Miscellaneous contains a variety of photographic prints, newspaper articles, illustrations, postcards, and maps. Ludvigsen collected prints by photographers such as Edward Eves, Rodolfo Mailander, Ove Nielsen, Richard Pelatowski, John Dugdale, Max LeGrand, and Stanley Rosenthall, as well as prints from many public relations offices, and companies. Topics within this collection include but are not limited to: photos of starting grids, midget racing, Indy cars, Indianapolis 500, Formula 1 races and drivers, as well as photos of individual marques. In addition, some notable persons within this collection are: Mario Andretti, Henry Ford, Enzo Ferrari, Ferdinand Porsche, and Carroll Shelby. These images have not been digitized. Series 7. Photographic Prints, Oversize. [8 cubic feet (3 oversize boxes)] The Photographic Prints, Oversize contains oversize photographic prints of marques, people, and events. The prints were previously removed from other series of photos within the collection due to their size, and original order has been lost. These images have not been digitized. Series 8. Photographic Prints, News Clippings, and Advertising. [7 cubic feet (1 oversize and 3 large flat boxes)]. The Photographic Prints, News Clippings, and Advertising contains mostly prints but also advertisements and news clippings about early motorcycles, automobiles, and racing. The items were previously removed from other series within the collection, and original order has been lost. These images have not been digitized. Miles Collier Collections Page 3 of 203 Karl E. Ludvigsen papers, 1905-2011. Archival Collection 26 Series 9. Media. [9 cubic feet (6 record center cartons)]. The Media series contains mostly VHS tapes on late 1980s Grand Prix races, Press information CDs, and related cassette tapes, floppy disks, and DVDs. The VHS and cassette tapes have not been digitized. Processing Note: The Karl E. Ludvigsen papers underwent several phases of processing since 2011. Different series may have dissimilar numbering or methods of content description. Series 1 (Subject Files) was kept in Ludvigsen’s original filing cabinets. In 2017, a miscellaneous mix of reports and other documentation in no comprehensive original order were intellectually merged into the series and were placed in record center cartons. Several photographic collections that Ludvigsen had obtained were transferred from Series 3 (Photographs) and original order and provenance were largely lost. They are now available as separate collections on the Revs Digital Library. ▪ Edward Eves photographs, 1953-1988 (Revscat 123257) ▪ John Dugdale photographs, 1937-1957 (Revscat 123259) ▪ Max LeGrand photographs, 1958-1994 (Revscat 123258) ▪ Ove Nielsen photographs, 1970-1988 (Revscat 123255) ▪ Peter Keen photographs, 1950s (Revscat 117727) ▪ Richard Pelatowski photographs, 1959 (Revscat 117959) ▪ Rodolfo Mailander photographs, 1950-1955 (Revscat 123256) ▪ Stanley Rosenthall photographs, 1952-1970 (Revscat 123261) ▪ Marcus Chambers photographs, 1988-1996 (Revscat 117801) Between 2011-2015, many undigitized photographic prints were partially reorganized, combining prints not just from Ludvigsen, but also the Bruce R. Craig collection, Albert Bochroch collection, and the Collier collection. Original order and provenance were largely lost. These items were left as Series 6 (Photographic Prints, Miscellaneous). Ludvigsen’s book and magazine collection was processed separately, and each title is available in the Revs Library catalog. Language: Materials are mostly in English. Biography: Karl E. Ludvigsen (1934-) was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and has been an active author and historian for over 50 years. He began his career in automotive editing and writing at MIT’s Tech Engineering News in 1953. Ludvigsen also served as the technical editor for Sports Cars Illustrated (1956-1957), editor of Car and Driver (1960-1962), and the east coast editor of Motor Trend (1970s). In 1978, Ludvigsen joined Fiat Motors of North America as Executive Vice President, and later, in 1980 was hired by Ford of Europe in England as a Vice President. Ludvigsen left Ford in 1983 to establish Ludvigsen Associates Limited in London. In 2001, the Society of Automotive Historians awarded Ludvigsen with the Nicholas-Joseph Cugnot Award, for the third time, and in 2002, with the Friend of Automotive History Award. Ludvigsen has been a member of the