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- Newspaper Article, "Old-Fashioned Dance to Stay in Dearborn...Dearborn Backs Up School Dance," 1926 - As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.
- December 17, 1926
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Newspaper Article, "Old-Fashioned Dance to Stay in Dearborn...Dearborn Backs Up School Dance," 1926
As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.
- Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926 - Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.
- January 16, 1926
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Letter from Highland Park High School Principal to Benjamin Lovett, January 16, 1926
Like the collections of antique vehicles, farm equipment and cooking implements Ford began to amass with vigor during the 1920s--music was part of Ford's larger vision for preserving the American past. By this time, much of America had left traditional music behind. But Ford never forgot it. And, through Benjamin Lovett's instruction, Ford wanted to share it with new generations.
- Newspaper Article, "OK Given Ford Old Dances...Youthful Trippers Show Ford Dances Are Not Immoral," 1926 - As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.
- December 17, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Newspaper Article, "OK Given Ford Old Dances...Youthful Trippers Show Ford Dances Are Not Immoral," 1926
As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.
- Newspaper Article, "Ford Steps Win O.K. in Test...Ford's Old-Time Dances Win Approval of Parents...," 1926 - As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.
- December 17, 1926
- Collections - Artifact
Newspaper Article, "Ford Steps Win O.K. in Test...Ford's Old-Time Dances Win Approval of Parents...," 1926
As Henry Ford extended his traditional American dance classes to local Dearborn schoolchildren, some parents grew alarmed--they weren't sure they approved of boys and girls dancing together. A dance demonstration by the children soon set most of the parents' minds at ease. They quickly realized the benefit of having their children learn these old-time dances--and the good manners that went along with them.