Ford English School Diploma, circa 1920

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company established its Ford English School in 1914. The school taught the English language to newly arrived immigrant employees. It also included instruction in United States naturalization requirements, helping students on the path to U.S. citizenship. Ford's mass production techniques depended on clear communication between workers and supervisors on the assembly line.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Diploma

Date Made

circa 1920

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Made in America

Object ID

64.167.23.4

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Handwriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 9.25 in
Width: 12.938 in