Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Property at Seal Harbor, Maine, December 21, 1922
THF255332 / Letter from John D. Rockefeller Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Property at Seal Harbor, Maine, December 21, 1922
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Artifact Overview
In 1922, Edsel Ford purchased property in Seal Harbor, Maine, and began building his family's summer home. Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a fellow resident of the area, wrote congratulating Edsel on his selection -- the property offered the Fords splendid scenic views of the Maine coast. The letter initiated a friendship between the two that led to partnerships on various charitable causes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Subject Date
21 December 1922
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.87
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: 10.500 in
Width: 8.000 in
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