Correspondence from Sir Percival Perry to Clara Ford and E.G.Liebold regarding Oughtrington Hall Finances and the "Lusitania" Sinking, May 1915
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Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. Perry corresponded regularly with Clara Ford to update her and her husband on the progress of the project.
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. Perry corresponded regularly with Clara Ford to update her and her husband on the progress of the project.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Subject Date
14 May 1915
Keywords
United Kingdom, England, Warrington, Lymm
United Kingdom, England, Cheshire
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.519
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.75 in
Width: 8.25 in
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