Program for the Ford Good Drivers League National Finals, New York City, August 26-30, 1940
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Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. More than 60,000 boys competed for 48 university scholarships - ranging from $100 to $5,000 - during the program's first year. Top participants met at the 1940 New York World's Fair for final testing and an award ceremony.
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. More than 60,000 boys competed for 48 university scholarships - ranging from $100 to $5,000 - during the program's first year. Top participants met at the 1940 New York World's Fair for final testing and an award ceremony.
Artifact
Program (Document)
Date Made
1940
Subject Date
26 August 1940-30 August 1940
Creators
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.56.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 7 in
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