Letter from the Friends of Our Native Landscape to Edsel B. Ford, May 15, 1924
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Artifact Overview
Famed landscape architect Jens Jensen and a group of influential Illinois citizens formed The Friends of Our Native Landscape in 1913. The environmental organization advocated for the preservation of sites of scenic beauty. Jensen used his connections with wealthy and like-minded individuals, such as Edsel Ford, to expand the organization and further its mission throughout the Midwest.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
15 May 1924
Subject Date
15 May 1924
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.259
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
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