Ford English School Diploma, 1914-1915
THF95978 / Ford English School Diploma, 1914-1915
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Artifact Overview
In 1914, Ford Motor was hiring workers in droves. Many were immigrants who could not read or write English and were unable to carry out instructions. Henry Ford organized classes in English. These lessons also included instruction in United States naturalization requirements which led over 6,000 Ford employees to obtain diplomas accepted by U.S. emigration officials resulting in eventual citizenship.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Diploma
Date Made
1914-1915
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.23.13
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: 12.375 in
Inscriptions
Ford English School
This is to certify that ____ having completed the Course of Study prescribed by the Ford English School is entitled to receive this DIPLOMA
[signed]
Henry Ford
Edsel Ford
S.S. Marquis
C.C. DeWitt
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