Henry Ford, Harry Bennett and Malcolm Bingay at Camp Legion, Dearborn, Michigan, 1938
THF96991 / Henry Ford, Harry Bennett and Malcolm Bingay at Camp Legion, Dearborn, Michigan, 1938
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Artifact Overview
In 1938, Henry Ford opened Camp Legion for the sons of World War I veterans. Groups of young men lived and worked here from April until November, sleeping in tents and earning $2 for each eight-hour workday. The camp was designed to provide income to otherwise unemployed teenagers while teaching vocational skills, instilling a strong work ethic, and fostering good health.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
02 June 1938
Subject Date
02 June 1938
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.188.23412
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
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