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- To Our Local Guests, October 15, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Local guests received a guidebook, badge, windshield sticker, and directions if they decided to drive to Greenfield Village.
- October 21, 1929
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To Our Local Guests, October 15, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Local guests received a guidebook, badge, windshield sticker, and directions if they decided to drive to Greenfield Village.
- "Rules Can Stifle Innovation," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008 - Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- August 20, 2008
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"Rules Can Stifle Innovation," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008
Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- Constitution and By-Laws of the State Champions Club, Ford Good Drivers League, 1941-1942 - Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- 1941-1942
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Constitution and By-Laws of the State Champions Club, Ford Good Drivers League, 1941-1942
Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. The League initially invited boys to compete in state and national championships--girls would join in 1941. Contestants wrote essays and participated in driving tests. National champions won trophies and scholarships. America's entry into World War II ended the program.
- Burroughs Farms, a Recreational Center for Burroughs Employees, "Your Pass to Pleasure," 1960 -
- 1960
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Burroughs Farms, a Recreational Center for Burroughs Employees, "Your Pass to Pleasure," 1960
- "Innovating within the System," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008 - Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- August 20, 2008
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"Innovating within the System," Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008
Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- Greenfield Village Schools Handbook, 1964-1965 -
- 1964-1965
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Greenfield Village Schools Handbook, 1964-1965
- "National Hot Rod Association Official Drag Rules," 1961 - Wally Parks formed the National Hot Rod Association in 1951 to establish formal safety and competition rules for drag racing. NHRA published annual rule books with updates to the organization's policies and procedures. This 24-page rule book from 1961 reflects a growing but still maturing racing series. More recent NHRA rule books are well over 400 pages long.
- 1961
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"National Hot Rod Association Official Drag Rules," 1961
Wally Parks formed the National Hot Rod Association in 1951 to establish formal safety and competition rules for drag racing. NHRA published annual rule books with updates to the organization's policies and procedures. This 24-page rule book from 1961 reflects a growing but still maturing racing series. More recent NHRA rule books are well over 400 pages long.
- "Indy Car Rules" Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008 - Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- August 20, 2008
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"Indy Car Rules" Clip from Interview with Dan Gurney, August 20, 2008
Dan Gurney built one of the most versatile and successful careers in racing. His 51 wins as a driver included Grand Prix, Indy car, NASCAR, and sports car events. His achievements as a designer, builder, and team owner with his All American Racers continue to influence the sport. The Henry Ford interviewed Gurney at his AAR facility in 2008.
- Massachusetts Boiler Rules, 1907-1908 -
- 1907-1908
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Massachusetts Boiler Rules, 1907-1908
- Mcity Shuttle Rules Sign, 2018 - Mcity, an advanced mobility research center at the University of Michigan, operated two driverless shuttles on its campus for 18 months in 2018-19. The research project studied public attitudes toward autonomous vehicles. This sign informed riders that they would be photographed and recorded as a part of the study. It also listed general policies for the shuttles' operation.
- 2018
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Mcity Shuttle Rules Sign, 2018
Mcity, an advanced mobility research center at the University of Michigan, operated two driverless shuttles on its campus for 18 months in 2018-19. The research project studied public attitudes toward autonomous vehicles. This sign informed riders that they would be photographed and recorded as a part of the study. It also listed general policies for the shuttles' operation.