Martha-Mary Chapel the Day of Thomas Edison's Memorial Service, Greenfield Village, October 21, 1931

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Artifact Overview

On October 21, 1931, school children from Greenfield Village and members of Henry Ford's staff gathered at the Martha-Mary Chapel for a memorial service remembering Thomas Edison. Edison had passed away three days earlier. The simple service included several of Edison's favorite hymns. An impromptu song service was held afterwards--conducted by radio personality Seth Parker who happened to be visiting at the time.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

21 October 1931

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

EI.1929.2493

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.438 in
Width: 10.813 in