Correspondence regarding Ford Motor Company's Donation of Emergency Food Vans to Great Britain, 1941-1942
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Artifact Overview
During World War II, Ford Motor Company and many of its global subsidiaries and dealers donated hundreds of emergency food vans to Great Britain. Following aerial bombings in Germany's Blitz campaign, these vans traveled to attacked areas and offered survivors the comforts of a cup of tea and a hot meal. The vans provided food for schoolchildren as well.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
27 September 1941-25 April 1942
Subject Date
27 September 1941-25 April 1942
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.285.168
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11.375 in
Width: 8.5 in
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