Librarian Ken Metcalf and Son Mark Viewing an 1828 Webster Dictionary on Exhibit during National Library Week, April 8, 1959
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Artifact Overview
Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Negative (Photograph)
Date Made
08 April 1959
Subject Date
08 April 1959
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.1929.N.B.21765
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 5 in
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