Letter from Frank Campsall to Isaac Scott Hathaway, Acknowledging His Gift to Henry Ford, December 17, 1945

THF287198 / Letter from Frank Campsall to Isaac Scott Hathaway, Acknowledging His Gift to Henry Ford, December 17, 1945
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

17 December 1945

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

45.78.3.2

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Typewriting

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8.375 in
Width: 7.125 in

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