Early American Dancing Party in Honor of the 1941 State Champions of the Ford Good Drivers League

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. In 1941, the League invited state champions to compete in the national finals at Dearborn, Michigan. When not competing, participants enjoyed other events, like an "Early American Dancing Party." Henry Ford was a leading proponent of reviving old-fashioned dances.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dance card

Date Made

1941

Subject Date

23 August 1941

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.1.590

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Dimensions

Height: 6.25 in
Width: 4 in

Early American Dancing Party in Honor of the 1941 State Champions of the Ford Good Drivers League