Object Details
Collection Donor
Nelson, Scott
Collection Creator
Bobcat Company
Collection Citation
Bobcat Company Records, 1940s-2009, Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Scope and Contents note
16 mm composite optical track print, 525 feet, 15 minutes
Explains the operation and controls of the Bobcat and its patented clutch drive system, in addition to demonstrating its many uses and attachments. Cyril Keller operates the Bobcat throughout the film. Footage shows the Bobcat spreading dirt, driving over rough terrain, maneuvering in tight spaces, loading trucks and trailers, working in box cars, moving snow and gravel, performing roof work, and being lifted to and working on a barge. The attachments shown include the backhoe, for trench digging, and scarifier, for sidewalk construction.
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Sponsor
Processing of this collection was made possible, in part, by a gift from the Bobcat Company of North America.
Archival Repository
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
Type
Archival materials
Collection Rights
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions. The Archives Center does not own rights to these photographs. All requests for permission to use these photographs for non-museum purposes must be addressed directly to the Bobcat Company. Potential users must receive written permission from appropriate rights holders prior to obtaining high quality copies.
Collection Restrictions
Collection is open for research but is stored off-site and special arrangements must be made to work with it. Viewing the film portion of the collection without reference copies requires special appointment, please inquire. Do not use original materials when available on reference video, DVD, or audio tapes. Contact the Archives Center for information at archivescenter@si.edu or 202-633-3270.
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Record ID
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