Letter from James H. Bear to Edsel Ford Praising Henry Ford and the Model T, 1938
THF68267 / Letter from James H. Bear to Edsel Ford Praising Henry Ford and the Model T, 1938 / page 1
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Artifact Overview
In his letter to Edsel Ford, James H. Bear praised Henry Ford and wrote of the freedom that the Model T provided, especially to rural families. Bear, like many people, saw Henry Ford as a visionary and leader with ideal characteristics needed to be successful in future generations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
26 August 1938
Subject Date
26 August 1938
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.1.392
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10.563 in
Width: 7.375 in
Inscriptions
Handwritten in pencil on side edge, page 1: Thank him / I will sign
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