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