Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, February 1, 1926
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Artifact Overview
The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
01 February 1926
Subject Date
01 February 1926
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.6.287
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
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