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- School for Belgian Refugee Children, Oughtrington Hall, 1914-1918 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate ninety men, women, and children. In addition to food, shelter, and clothing, the Fords supplied refugee children with a teacher, schoolroom, and playground equipment.
- 1915
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School for Belgian Refugee Children, Oughtrington Hall, 1914-1918
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate ninety men, women, and children. In addition to food, shelter, and clothing, the Fords supplied refugee children with a teacher, schoolroom, and playground equipment.
- Belgian Refugees on Washing Day, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Belgian Refugees on Washing Day, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- School for Belgian Refugee Children, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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School for Belgian Refugee Children, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Grounds at Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Grounds at Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Kitchen, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Kitchen, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Harper's Weekly, Volume 12, 1868 - <em>Harper's Weekly</em> began publishing in 1857. Published by Harper & Brothers, issues contained news articles, literary works, essays, and illustrations depicting life in America and around the world. <em> Harper's Weekly</em> ceased publication in 1916.
- January 1868-December 1868
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Harper's Weekly, Volume 12, 1868
Harper's Weekly began publishing in 1857. Published by Harper & Brothers, issues contained news articles, literary works, essays, and illustrations depicting life in America and around the world. Harper's Weekly ceased publication in 1916.
- Upstairs Hall, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Upstairs Hall, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Staircase, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Staircase, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Belgian Shoemaker, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Belgian Shoemaker, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- Dining Room, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915 - Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.
- 1915
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Dining Room, Oughtrington Hall, circa 1915
Percival Perry, chairman of Ford Motor Company Limited (Ford of Britain) during World War I, relayed the plight of Belgian refugees to Henry and Clara Ford. With their authority, Perry leased Oughtrington Hall to accommodate a select group of Belgian refugees. The renovated mansion on the 30-acre estate became a temporary respite where the displaced found food, shelter, education, and work.