Reading rank 309

Life of an American Workman

Walter P. Chrysler with Boyden Sparkes, subject: Walter Chrysler's autobiography and career in railroads, Buick, General Motors, Maxwell, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, and the Chrysler Building

A first-person account that lets Walter Chrysler tell the most important parts of his life in his own voice.

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Coverage Score
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Scored evidence

About the book

Chrysler recounts his path from railroad machinist to Buick and General Motors executive, then through Maxwell, the founding of Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, and the Chrysler Building.

Why read it

Best if you want to encounter Walter Chrysler’s life story through the autobiography the host used as the primary source for a dedicated episode.

Key themes

  • A life story in its primary source
  • Direct voice across time

Evidence and original sources

This record is supported by 3 public evidence rows linked to original Founders episodes.

  • Walter Chrysler — The episode is built around Walter Chrysler's autobiography, using it as the primary source for his life story.

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