Ford Good Drivers League Contest Entry Blank, April 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
Form (Document)
Date Made
April 1940
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.1.593
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Blue
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.625 in
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