Letter from George Martin at Fresh Air Camp to Eleanor Clay Ford, August 2, 1926
THF130587 / Letter from George Martin at Fresh Air Camp to Eleanor Clay Ford, August 2, 1926
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Artifact Overview
The Fresh Air Camp was founded in 1921 to provide a place for underprivileged boys to run, jump, swim, hike, and play outdoors. Members of the University of Michigan Student Christian Association established the camp with the support of generous benefactors, like Eleanor and Edsel Ford. Campers wrote letters to Mrs. Ford that recounted their experiences and showed their appreciation for her support.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
02 August 1926
Subject Date
02 August 1926
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.107
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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