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- Auto Campers with Ford Model T Touring Car and Tent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, circa 1919 - During the late teens and 1920s, hordes of middle-class motorists were answering the call of the open road. But overnight lodgings were hard to find, so many people packed a tent, cots, and food, and enjoyed the freedom of autocamping. Setting up camp for the night provided the opportunity to make much-needed repairs before heading out the next day.
- circa 1919
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Auto Campers with Ford Model T Touring Car and Tent, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, circa 1919
During the late teens and 1920s, hordes of middle-class motorists were answering the call of the open road. But overnight lodgings were hard to find, so many people packed a tent, cots, and food, and enjoyed the freedom of autocamping. Setting up camp for the night provided the opportunity to make much-needed repairs before heading out the next day.
- Photomechanical Print, "October 3, 1862--Lincoln and McClellan after Antietam--McClellan's Last Battle" - President Lincoln put his hopes for Union victory in General George McClellan. But chance after chance, McClellan moved too slowly and cautiously to decisively win battles. Lincoln met with McClellan after the Battle of Antietam, urging him to pursue Robert E. Lee in battle. The meeting did not go well and about a month later, Lincoln relieved McClellan of command.
- October 03, 1862
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Photomechanical Print, "October 3, 1862--Lincoln and McClellan after Antietam--McClellan's Last Battle"
President Lincoln put his hopes for Union victory in General George McClellan. But chance after chance, McClellan moved too slowly and cautiously to decisively win battles. Lincoln met with McClellan after the Battle of Antietam, urging him to pursue Robert E. Lee in battle. The meeting did not go well and about a month later, Lincoln relieved McClellan of command.
- Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938 - Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- April 11, 1938
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Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938
Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- Freedom Marchers on the First Night of the Journey from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, March 21, 1965 -
- March 21, 1965
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Freedom Marchers on the First Night of the Journey from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, March 21, 1965
- Catalog for "The Topper" Camping Tent, circa 1957 -
- circa 1957
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Catalog for "The Topper" Camping Tent, circa 1957
- Hallmark "Pup-Tenting" Christmas Ornament, 1996 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1996
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Hallmark "Pup-Tenting" Christmas Ornament, 1996
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- A Wylie Single Tent Interior, Yellowstone Park, circa 1910 - Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. During the first decade of the 1900s, tourists could take the park's Grand Tour by horse-drawn carriage, which involved stopping at a fancy hotel every night. Those who couldn't afford this option might choose the less expensive "Wylie Way," which involved lodging in canvas tents overnight.
- circa 1910
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A Wylie Single Tent Interior, Yellowstone Park, circa 1910
Yellowstone National Park, established 1872, was America's first national park. During the first decade of the 1900s, tourists could take the park's Grand Tour by horse-drawn carriage, which involved stopping at a fancy hotel every night. Those who couldn't afford this option might choose the less expensive "Wylie Way," which involved lodging in canvas tents overnight.
- Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938 - Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- April 11, 1938
- Collections - Artifact
Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938
Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- Children at University of Michigan Fresh Air Camp, 1926 - The Fresh Air Camp was founded in 1921 to provide outdoor experiences for underprivileged boys. Campers could run, jump, swim, hike, and play outdoors. Established by members of the University of Michigan Student Christian Association, the camp found a permanent lakeside home in Livingston County, Michigan, in 1923. University students served as counselors and gained practical skills in education, social work, psychology and related fields.
- 1926
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Children at University of Michigan Fresh Air Camp, 1926
The Fresh Air Camp was founded in 1921 to provide outdoor experiences for underprivileged boys. Campers could run, jump, swim, hike, and play outdoors. Established by members of the University of Michigan Student Christian Association, the camp found a permanent lakeside home in Livingston County, Michigan, in 1923. University students served as counselors and gained practical skills in education, social work, psychology and related fields.
- Family Camping with Volkswagen Bus, circa 1975 - Volkswagen introduced the first van campers in the 1950s. By the mid-1970s, Americans had embraced the ingeniously compact, versatile vehicles. This family demonstrates the functionality of the Volkswagen Westfalia Camper, which included amenities such as an icebox and foldout seat arrangements for sleeping. This model is shown with optional pop up top, side tent, and awning.
- circa 1975
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Family Camping with Volkswagen Bus, circa 1975
Volkswagen introduced the first van campers in the 1950s. By the mid-1970s, Americans had embraced the ingeniously compact, versatile vehicles. This family demonstrates the functionality of the Volkswagen Westfalia Camper, which included amenities such as an icebox and foldout seat arrangements for sleeping. This model is shown with optional pop up top, side tent, and awning.