Telegram from Will Rogers to Henry Ford, October 18, 1929
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On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. At the last minute, Will Rogers found time to get away from a film he was making to attend.
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. At the last minute, Will Rogers found time to get away from a film he was making to attend.
Artifact
Telegram
Date Made
18 October 1929
Subject Date
18 October 1929
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.52.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ink
Technique
Typewriting
Printing (Process)
Color
Black (Color)
Pink (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.5 in
Width: 8 in
Inscriptions
message: BV BEVERLYHILLS CALIF 1234P OCT 18 / HENRY FORD / DEARBORN / SURE THANK YOU FOR YOUR INVITATION JUST FOUND WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY FROM MY PICTURE AND WILL LEAVE BY PLANE IN THE MORNING HOPE HOOVER MAKES A GOOD SPEECH REGARDS / WILL ROGERS / 409P
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