Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Truck |
Source |
Yesterday's Memories & Truck Museum |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2019.004.001 |
Description |
Hawkeye trucks were built between 1916-1933 in Sioux City, IA. Models of these trucks range from one ton to three and a half tons. Pictured above is the Model K which is the one and a half ton version of the truck. The companies advertising for the trucks was "Manufacturers of Good Trucks Sold at a Fair Price." Unable to afford to keep up production with the hit of the stock crash and the Great Depression, the company stopped production in 1933. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
The owner of Hawkeye Trucks was a man named Ralph Bennett. Around 65 people were employed and worked for Hawkeye Trucks. These trucks were known for being very durable which made them great for agricultural jobs. (siouxcityjournal.com) For Summary Resource and Article on Hawkeye Trucks: Click Here This book connects with the following standards: Standard SS.4.24 Technological Change: A lesson could be created about Hawkeye Trucks and how they helped Iowans with their jobs. Standard SS-Gov.9-12.28 Iowa Issues and Policy: A lesson could be created about how the Great Depression played out in Iowa. This lesson could include the story of Hawkeye Trucks and how it went out of business due to the Great Depression. |
Primary/Secondary Source |
Significant - Local |
County Tag |
O'Brien |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Agriculture Agricultural equipment Automobiles Automobile industry Business & Industry Business people Depressions Industry Inventors People |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Yesterday's Memories & Truck Museum and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
