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- Ada Dewey Autograph Album, 1874-1875 - In 1874, Ada Dewey of Kalamazoo, Michigan, wrote to famous individuals of the day asking for their autographs. She contacted writers, artists, politicians, military officers, and advocates for social movements such as abolition, temperance, and women's and civil rights, among others. Dewey compiled their replies, some of which include carte de visite photographs, in the pages of this album.
- 1874-1875
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Ada Dewey Autograph Album, 1874-1875
In 1874, Ada Dewey of Kalamazoo, Michigan, wrote to famous individuals of the day asking for their autographs. She contacted writers, artists, politicians, military officers, and advocates for social movements such as abolition, temperance, and women's and civil rights, among others. Dewey compiled their replies, some of which include carte de visite photographs, in the pages of this album.
- Martha W. Martin Autograph Album, 1837-1858 -
- 1837-1858
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Martha W. Martin Autograph Album, 1837-1858
- Victorian Hairwork Albums - At The Henry Ford, we often think of the countless stories of innovation that our institution can tell through archival materials—from the automotive parts drawings to the Bill Stumpf and Robert Propst design collections.
- October 29, 2025
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Victorian Hairwork Albums
At The Henry Ford, we often think of the countless stories of innovation that our institution can tell through archival materials—from the automotive parts drawings to the Bill Stumpf and Robert Propst design collections.
- Autographed Photo of "Our Gang" Actors, 1928 - Jack L. Maddux, owner of a Lincoln dealership in Los Angeles, sent autographed pictures of the <em>Our Gang</em> actors to Edsel Ford in 1929. Maddux thought that Ford's children might appreciate photos of the young stars posed on a Ford Tri-Motor airplane. More than 200 <em>Our Gang</em> film shorts were produced from 1922 to 1944.
- 1928
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Autographed Photo of "Our Gang" Actors, 1928
Jack L. Maddux, owner of a Lincoln dealership in Los Angeles, sent autographed pictures of the Our Gang actors to Edsel Ford in 1929. Maddux thought that Ford's children might appreciate photos of the young stars posed on a Ford Tri-Motor airplane. More than 200 Our Gang film shorts were produced from 1922 to 1944.
- Record Album, "March on Washington: The Official Album," 1963 - More than 250,000 civil rights advocates -- both African American and white -- showed up at this peaceful march on August 28, 1963, to support unity, jobs, and a new Civil Rights bill being proposed by President Kennedy. This LP record includes speeches by ten Civil Rights leaders heard at the Lincoln Memorial that day.
- August 28, 1963
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Record Album, "March on Washington: The Official Album," 1963
More than 250,000 civil rights advocates -- both African American and white -- showed up at this peaceful march on August 28, 1963, to support unity, jobs, and a new Civil Rights bill being proposed by President Kennedy. This LP record includes speeches by ten Civil Rights leaders heard at the Lincoln Memorial that day.
- Record Album, "John Fitzgerald Kennedy. A Memorial Album," circa 1963 - Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced books, magazines, and other products following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This memorial record album was produced by radio station WMCA in New York City and was based upon a live program broadcast from this station on November 22, 1963. It included highlights of Kennedy's most famous speeches.
- 1961-1963
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Record Album, "John Fitzgerald Kennedy. A Memorial Album," circa 1963
Stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced books, magazines, and other products following the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963. This memorial record album was produced by radio station WMCA in New York City and was based upon a live program broadcast from this station on November 22, 1963. It included highlights of Kennedy's most famous speeches.
- Album Quilt, circa 1850 - By the middle of the 19th century, the design vocabulary of the Pennsylvania German immigrants spread well beyond their community, encompassing the entire region. For example, we know that this "album" quilt that utilizes the Pennsylvania German aesthetic was used by Anne Dawson Morrison (1798-1866), a prosperous Philadelphia Quaker.
- circa 1850
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Album Quilt, circa 1850
By the middle of the 19th century, the design vocabulary of the Pennsylvania German immigrants spread well beyond their community, encompassing the entire region. For example, we know that this "album" quilt that utilizes the Pennsylvania German aesthetic was used by Anne Dawson Morrison (1798-1866), a prosperous Philadelphia Quaker.
- Record Album, "Borderline," 1984 -
- 1984
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Record Album, "Borderline," 1984
- Autographed Portrait of Carroll Shelby, circa 1965 - Carroll Shelby had his competitive-driving career cut short by a heart condition, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of America's most influential race car designers and entrepreneurs. Shelby played a vital role in Ford's campaign against Ferrari at Le Mans. He also collaborated with Ford and Chrysler on numerous special vehicles.
- circa 1965
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Autographed Portrait of Carroll Shelby, circa 1965
Carroll Shelby had his competitive-driving career cut short by a heart condition, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of America's most influential race car designers and entrepreneurs. Shelby played a vital role in Ford's campaign against Ferrari at Le Mans. He also collaborated with Ford and Chrysler on numerous special vehicles.
- Record Album, "Santana," 1969 -
- 1969
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Record Album, "Santana," 1969