Early American Dancing Party in Honor of the 1941 State Champions of the Ford Good Drivers League
THF703057 / Early American Dancing Party in Honor of the 1941 State Champions of the Ford Good Drivers League
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Artifact Overview
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. In 1941, the League invited state champions to compete in the national finals at Dearborn, Michigan. When not competing, participants enjoyed other events, like an "Early American Dancing Party." Henry Ford was a leading proponent of reviving old-fashioned dances.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dance card
Date Made
1941
Subject Date
23 August 1941
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.1.590
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 4 in
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SetFord Good Drivers League
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Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students through state and national championships. Though America's entry into World War II ended the program, the League impacted the driving habits of more than 200,000 teens. Inspired by the League's success, other community and safety organizations would institute driver safety contests after the war.