Henry Ford with Harry Bennett and John Corlisle at Camp Legion, 1939
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Artifact Overview
In 1938, Henry Ford opened Camp Legion for the sons of World War I veterans. Groups of young men lived and worked here from April until November, sleeping in tents and earning $2 for each eight-hour workday. The camp was designed to provide income to otherwise unemployed teenagers while teaching vocational skills, instilling a strong work ethic, and fostering good health.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1939
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.833.71965
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.875 in
Width: 11 in
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