Reading rank 346
Life of an American Workman
, subject: Walter Chrysler's autobiography and career in railroads, Buick, General Motors, Maxwell, Chrysler Corporation, Dodge, and the Chrysler Building, 1937
Walter Chrysler's autobiography lets him speak directly across 80 years, telling the most important parts of his life in his own words.
56
Coverage Score
2
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 Walter Chrysler's own firsthand account of his life rather than a retelling by someone else.
Key themes
- The firsthand source
- A voice across 80 years
Evidence and original sources
Source: official Founders episode — #130
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.