Ford News, June 1940

THF142042 / Ford News, June 1940
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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company published Ford News from 1920 to 1942. The magazine kept employees and dealers informed on the automaker's products and activities. Each issue contained general-interest stories as well. The June 1940 edition included a story on the making of MGM's film Edison, the Man starring Spencer Tracy as Thomas Edison.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Serial (Publication)

Date Made

June 1940

Subject Date

June 1940

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

64.167.972.17

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 12 in
Width: 9 in

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Ford News, June 1940