Letter from Josephine Clay Kanzler to Edsel Ford, February 26, 1924

Early 20th-century reformers created the Playground and Recreation Association of America to establish clean, safe, supervised play spaces for children living in crowded cities. Reformers hoped these playgrounds would promote a sense of physical, social, and moral well-being among America's children and youth. Josephine Clay Kanzler, sister-in-law of Edsel Ford, urged local business leaders to support this worthwhile cause.