Edsel Ford with the Track Team of Detroit University School, circa 1909

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Artifact Overview

Edsel Ford (right) attended the private Detroit University School from fifth through twelfth grades. In his last years there, he was a sprinter on the school's track team. In 1912, the impressive DUS team earned chances to compete in interscholastic meets, and Edsel finished third in the 300-yard dash at one of these competitions.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1909

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

P.O.524.A

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in