Notebook Used by Edsel Ford, 1911
THF255170 / Notebook Used by Edsel Ford, 1911 / front cover
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford and his family spent the beginning of January 1911 visiting the Grand Canyon. Edsel noted in his diary that on New Year's Day he joined his parents on a hike in the canyon. Other activities included visiting with Clara's sister Eva and her husband, watching Native American dances in the Hopi House, and photographing the canyon.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Notebook
Date Made
1911
Subject Date
1911
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.114
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Dimensions
Height: 4.125 in
Width: 2.625 in
Depth: 0.313 in
Inscriptions
on front cover:
Excelsior Diary
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