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
Creators
Collection Title
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
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