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Map Showing the "Edsel Ford Mountains," Given by Richard E. Byrd to Clara and Henry Ford, 1943

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Map Showing the "Edsel Ford Mountains," Given by Richard E. Byrd to Clara and Henry Ford, 1943

Summary

Richard E. Byrd led an expedition to Antarctica in 1928-1930. His effort was partly financed by a $100,000 contribution from Edsel Ford. Byrd honored his patron by naming a 150-mile Antarctic mountain range the Edsel Ford Mountains. Byrd presented this map to Ford's parents, Clara and Henry Ford, in 1943 -- the year Edsel Ford passed away.

Artifact

Map (Document)

Date Made

1943

Subject Date

1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

51.34.178

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Wood (Plant Material)
Glass (Material)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 23 in (frame)

Width: 44 in (frame)

Inscriptions

additional typewritten sheet, attached to lower center of map: Dear Friends-- Here are the Edsel Ford Mountains on the map of the world. This great chain of mountain ranges will forever bear the name of your son-- the finest man I ever knew. These mountains are indeed honored to bear the name of so beloved and great an American. The naming of these ranges was an humble effort to show that which I can never adequately express-- my gratitude and devotion to my friend, who far more than anyone else is responsible for what success I have had. With this map I send my affection to all those near and dear to him. [signed] Dick Byrd label of framer on back, on brown paper cover: Cohen's Popular Price Picture Store Washington, DC