Letter from James H. Bear to Edsel Ford Praising Henry Ford and the Model T, 1938
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In his letter to Edsel Ford, James H. Bear praised Henry Ford and wrote of the freedom that the Model T provided, especially to rural families. Bear, like many people, saw Henry Ford as a visionary and leader with ideal characteristics needed to be successful in future generations.
In his letter to Edsel Ford, James H. Bear praised Henry Ford and wrote of the freedom that the Model T provided, especially to rural families. Bear, like many people, saw Henry Ford as a visionary and leader with ideal characteristics needed to be successful in future generations.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
26 August 1938
Subject Date
26 August 1938
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.392
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.563 in
Width: 7.375 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on side edge, page 1: Thank him / I will sign
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