Short Biography of Ford Motor Company Employee Byron Moore, circa 1943

THF68288 / Short Biography of Ford Motor Company Employee Byron Moore, circa 1943 / page 1
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Artifact Overview

Byron Moore grew up on a farm in rural Utica, Michigan, and came to work for Ford Motor Company. This biography describes his positions at the Piquette Plant, the Grand Boulevard and Woodward sales branch office, the Highland Park Plant, and the Rouge Plant. Moore also remarks on Henry Ford's theories about agriculture and advancements in safety on the farm.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Biography (Document)

Date Made

circa 1943

Subject Date

1883-1943

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.616.2

Credit

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

Material

Ink
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Typewriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

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