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- "My Comrade," Fall 2004 - <em>My Comrade</em> was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." <em>My Comrade</em> focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained <em>Sister!</em>--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- 2004
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"My Comrade," Fall 2004
My Comrade was an underground "zine" launched in 1987 by drag queen Linda Simpson. The magazine was an irreverent platform for LGBTQ+ culture and politics in NYC's East Village, advertising itself as "the court jester of the queer press." My Comrade focused on drag queens, and the flip side of each issue also contained Sister!--a zine celebrating lesbian community.
- "Model i," Clip for Interview with Jessica Robinson, August 28, 2020 - Jessica Robinson, co-founder of Detroit Mobility Lab, Michigan Mobility Institute, and Assembly Ventures, was the Spring 2020 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During her interview, Robinson describes how her organizations -- and her residency projects -- encourage technological education in the midst of dramatic new transportation technologies.
- August 28, 2020
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"Model i," Clip for Interview with Jessica Robinson, August 28, 2020
Jessica Robinson, co-founder of Detroit Mobility Lab, Michigan Mobility Institute, and Assembly Ventures, was the Spring 2020 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During her interview, Robinson describes how her organizations -- and her residency projects -- encourage technological education in the midst of dramatic new transportation technologies.
- Letter from Ford Motor Company to Wayne Davis regarding a Boy's Interest in Automotive Design, October 1965 - Young people seeking careers in the automotive industry might write to car companies for advice. This letter, a reply from Ford Motor Company to someone mentoring a young man in Virginia, offers advice on schooling and financial aid. Interestingly, one of the aid programs mentioned is the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild -- an initiative of Ford's crosstown rival General Motors.
- October 18, 1965
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Letter from Ford Motor Company to Wayne Davis regarding a Boy's Interest in Automotive Design, October 1965
Young people seeking careers in the automotive industry might write to car companies for advice. This letter, a reply from Ford Motor Company to someone mentoring a young man in Virginia, offers advice on schooling and financial aid. Interestingly, one of the aid programs mentioned is the Fisher Body Craftsman's Guild -- an initiative of Ford's crosstown rival General Motors.
- "Assuming Financial Risk," Clip from Interview with Melvin Parson, April 5, 2019 - Melvin Parson, founder of We The People Growers Association, was the Spring 2019 Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Parson explains his journey and mission towards securing equality and social justice through urban farming, comparing it to taking a seat at the table as a full member of society.
- April 05, 2019
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"Assuming Financial Risk," Clip from Interview with Melvin Parson, April 5, 2019
Melvin Parson, founder of We The People Growers Association, was the Spring 2019 Entrepreneur-In-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During his interview, Parson explains his journey and mission towards securing equality and social justice through urban farming, comparing it to taking a seat at the table as a full member of society.
- Youth's Automobile Design Drawings Forwarded by Wayne Davis to Ford Motor Company, September 1965 - Young people interested in automotive industry careers, or others working on their behalf, might write to car companies for advice. This letter to Ford Motor Company from a radio/television station in Norfolk, Virginia, concerned a young man who had dropped out of school but showed talent in automotive design. The letter's author asked about possible programs to nurture this talent.
- September 21, 1965
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Youth's Automobile Design Drawings Forwarded by Wayne Davis to Ford Motor Company, September 1965
Young people interested in automotive industry careers, or others working on their behalf, might write to car companies for advice. This letter to Ford Motor Company from a radio/television station in Norfolk, Virginia, concerned a young man who had dropped out of school but showed talent in automotive design. The letter's author asked about possible programs to nurture this talent.
- Ford Good Drivers League Brochure, "Headquarters for Youth in Your Community," 1940 - 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.
- 1940
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Ford Good Drivers League Brochure, "Headquarters for Youth in Your Community," 1940
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.
- "School of Unity & Liberation Newsletter," 1999 -
- 1999
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"School of Unity & Liberation Newsletter," 1999
- Movie Poster, "Hot Rods to Hell," 1967 - Dana Andrews starred as an innkeeper tangling with teenage hot rodders in the 1967 movie <em>Hot Rods to Hell</em>, directed by John Brahm. Fast cars and fast living have proved an irresistible story combination to filmmakers over the years.
- 1967
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Movie Poster, "Hot Rods to Hell," 1967
Dana Andrews starred as an innkeeper tangling with teenage hot rodders in the 1967 movie Hot Rods to Hell, directed by John Brahm. Fast cars and fast living have proved an irresistible story combination to filmmakers over the years.
- "Residency Projects," Clip for Interview with Jessica Robinson, August 28, 2020 - Jessica Robinson, co-founder of Detroit Mobility Lab, Michigan Mobility Institute, and Assembly Ventures, was the Spring 2020 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During her interview, Robinson describes how her organizations -- and her residency projects -- encourage technological education in the midst of dramatic new transportation technologies.
- August 28, 2020
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"Residency Projects," Clip for Interview with Jessica Robinson, August 28, 2020
Jessica Robinson, co-founder of Detroit Mobility Lab, Michigan Mobility Institute, and Assembly Ventures, was the Spring 2020 Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The Henry Ford, funded by the William Davidson Foundation Initiative for Entrepreneurship. During her interview, Robinson describes how her organizations -- and her residency projects -- encourage technological education in the midst of dramatic new transportation technologies.