Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936
THF255222 / Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936
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Artifact Overview
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Subject Date
01 July 1936
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer of the National Park Service.
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.84
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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