"University Fresh Air Camp, A Project in Human Engineering," 1933

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Artifact Overview

The Fresh Air Camp was founded in 1921 to provide outdoor experiences for underprivileged boys. Campers could run, jump, swim, hike, and play outdoors. Established by members of the University of Michigan Student Christian Association, the camp found a permanent lakeside home in Livingston County, Michigan, in 1923. University students served as counselors and gained practical skills in education, social work, psychology and related fields.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1933

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.6.149

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

"University Fresh Air Camp, A Project in Human Engineering," 1933