Ford Times, June 1915

THF720392 / Ford Times, June 1915 / front
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Artifact Overview

Ford Times was a monthly publication from Ford Motor Company. This issue covers a variety of topics, including Ford's efforts to assimilate and Americanize immigrant employees. To this end, Ford established an English school. The article "Assimilation through Education" explains why Ford saw it necessary for employees to learn English.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Magazine (Periodical)

Date Made

1915

Subject Date

June 1915

Creator Notes

Published by Ford Motor Company

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.0.10.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.875 in
Width: 5.875 in

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