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- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, February 1, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- February 01, 1926
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, February 1, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, December 28, 1925 - The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. This letter advised members they would discuss the expedition at their next meeting.
- December 28, 1925
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, December 28, 1925
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. This letter advised members they would discuss the expedition at their next meeting.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
- March 18, 1926
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, March 18, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society was one of the sponsors of George Hubert Wilkins's exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. In this letter, the Society urged members to increase their contribution.
- Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, January 28, 1926 - The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- January 28, 1926
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Letter to Edsel Ford from the Detroit Aviation Society regarding the Detroit Arctic Expedition, January 28, 1926
The Detroit Aviation Society solicited funds in 1926 to support George Hubert Wilkins's proposed exploration of the Arctic. Wilkins's project--named the Detroit Arctic Expedition--planned to survey the Arctic icecap and look for landmasses. It also aimed to prove the viability of airplanes in safely navigating the polar region. Edsel Ford replied to this request with a substantial donation.
- Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926 - Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
- July 22, 1926
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Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.