The history and potential future of the automobile is a subject of study that fits easily within various sub-disciplines of engineering, science, humanities, social sciences, and general historiography. The materials of The Revs Institute support each of these fields. In practice, most contemporary work on the subject of automotive history liberally cuts across these traditional disciplinary divides. The organization and structure of The Revs Institute and its files is particularly inclined to foster dialogue across the spectrum of inquiry.
“Racing is a great mania to which one must sacrifice everything, without reticence, without hesitation.” Enzo Ferrari
Exploring The Collier Collection
The Revs Institute is honored to house the prestigious Collier Collection. This revered archive of original papers, registers and corporate records correspond with many of the automobiles featured in the museum. Included are a venerable trove of original letters, diaries, scrapbooks, photo albums, engineering drawings and corporate documents amassed from individuals and organizations that have left their track marks in automotive history and the pageant of motor sport. Books, art, posters, artifacts, posters, video are more can be found in the Revscat, the online catalog. Over 500,000 images are available in the Revs Digital Library. Revs even has online exhibits.
Racing aficionados and scholars alike will appreciate the collection’s unique window into the world of motor racing spanning from the 1930’s to the 1950’s. Documents and photographs procured at Le Mans, Grand Prix Racing at Watkins Glen and other courses provide an uncommon historical record of the evolution of motor sports.
This collection of rare documents and memorabilia was generously provided by The Collier Family Collection on behalf of Collier brothers C. Miles, Sam and Barron in partnership with Briggs Cunningham.
