Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926
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Artifact Overview
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's 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. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
18 March 1926
Subject Date
18 March 1926
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.6.288
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.625 in
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