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Ford Good Drivers League Membership Card, 1940

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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. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Membership card

Subject Date

1940

Creators

Collection Title

Fair Lane Papers Subgroup

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.1.591

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 2.625 in
Width: 4 in

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Ford Good Drivers League Membership Card, 1940