Memorandum from Ernest Kanzler to Henry Ford regarding Replacing the Model T, 1926
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Artifact Overview
In January 1926, Ernest Kanzler wrote this eight-page memorandum to Henry Ford. In it Kanzler detailed his reasoning for replacing the aging Model T. While many other executives, including Ford's son, Edsel, secretly agreed, Henry resisted. Kanzler was forced out -- although the following year the last Model T rolled off the assembly line and was replaced with the new, modern Model A.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Memorandum
Date Made
26 January 1926
Subject Date
26 January 1926
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.1.93
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.5 in
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