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- "Vagabonds" Campsite at Camp Wolf Creek, Narrows, Virginia, 1918 - Between 1916 and 1924, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a series of camping trips. They called themselves the Vagabonds, but they camped in style. These Vagabonds enjoyed retreating from the fast-paced world to explore nature and the pre-industrial countryside. In 1918, the group found this site tucked in the Allegheny Mountains and named it Camp Wolf Creek.
- 1918
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"Vagabonds" Campsite at Camp Wolf Creek, Narrows, Virginia, 1918
Between 1916 and 1924, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone and naturalist John Burroughs embarked on a series of camping trips. They called themselves the Vagabonds, but they camped in style. These Vagabonds enjoyed retreating from the fast-paced world to explore nature and the pre-industrial countryside. In 1918, the group found this site tucked in the Allegheny Mountains and named it Camp Wolf Creek.
- Thomas Sato Preparing Breakfast with the "Vagabonds" Crew at Camp Witt, Tazewell, Virginia, 1918 - Calling themselves the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on several camping trips between 1916 and 1924. Numerous support staff were needed to maintain supplies, set up camp, cook, and drive. This included Ford's personal chef, Thomas Sato, pictured here (sitting) with other members of the staff.
- August 26, 1918
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Thomas Sato Preparing Breakfast with the "Vagabonds" Crew at Camp Witt, Tazewell, Virginia, 1918
Calling themselves the Vagabonds, Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Harvey Firestone, and John Burroughs embarked on several camping trips between 1916 and 1924. Numerous support staff were needed to maintain supplies, set up camp, cook, and drive. This included Ford's personal chef, Thomas Sato, pictured here (sitting) with other members of the staff.
- Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone on a "Vagabonds" Trip near Lexington, Virginia, 1918 -
- 1918
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Henry Ford and Harvey Firestone on a "Vagabonds" Trip near Lexington, Virginia, 1918
- Letters to Clara Ford from a Hampton Institute Student and Her Scholarship Department Leader, 1920-1921 -
- 20 December 1920-27 January 1921
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Letters to Clara Ford from a Hampton Institute Student and Her Scholarship Department Leader, 1920-1921
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936 - After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- July 01, 1936
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Shenandoah National Park Dedication, July 1, 1936
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928 - After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- September 26, 1932
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928
After becoming friends with philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Edsel Ford began to partner with him on numerous charitable efforts, including donating money to establish Great Smoky Mountains National Park. When Rockefeller found another way to completely cover the cost of the park, he suggested Ford transfer his donation over to Shenandoah National Park, to which Ford obliged.
- Set of Surgical Instruments, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
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Set of Surgical Instruments, circa 1860
- Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 82 - A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- September 08, 2008
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Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 82
A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 83 - A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- September 08, 2008
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Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 83
A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 84 - A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.
- September 08, 2008
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Oral History Interview with William McDonough, Sustainable Design Architect, September 2008--Photographs--Digital Images--Item 84
A leader in the field of sustainable design, William McDonough creates strategies for "environmentally intelligent" buildings. His constructions incorporate nature into design and feature daylight, fresh air, diversity, life, and creativity. In 2008, staff from The Henry Ford interviewed McDonough at his office in Charlottesville, Virginia, as part of the Collecting Innovation Today Oral History Project.