Graduating Students and Teachers at George Washington Carver School, Richmond Hill, Georgia, 1945
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Artifact Overview
Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. After acquiring the property, Ford became interested in the economic and civic improvement of the area. He built schools, churches, and community centers. In 1939, Ford founded the George Washington Carver School. This image shows the 1945 graduating class and their teachers.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
June 1945
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
P.O.19948
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 in
Width: 10 in
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