Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926
THF700647 / Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926
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Artifact Overview
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
22 July 1926
Subject Date
22 July 1926
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.6.281
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 6 in
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SetPolar Exploration
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In the first four decades of the 20th century, polar explorers set off to discover what lay in the vast cold regions surrounding the North and South Poles. Their expeditions navigated a long-sought-for passage, crossed frozen oceans, charted a continent, and conquered the Earth's poles.