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- Graduating Students and Teachers at George Washington Carver School, Richmond Hill, Georgia, 1945 - Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. After acquiring the property, Ford became interested in the economic and civic improvement of the area. He built schools, churches, and community centers. In 1939, Ford founded the George Washington Carver School. This image shows the 1945 graduating class and their teachers.
- June 01, 1945
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Graduating Students and Teachers at George Washington Carver School, Richmond Hill, Georgia, 1945
Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. After acquiring the property, Ford became interested in the economic and civic improvement of the area. He built schools, churches, and community centers. In 1939, Ford founded the George Washington Carver School. This image shows the 1945 graduating class and their teachers.
- Cherry Hill Plantation Service Building, circa 1940 - Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. In 1925, Henry Ford purchased the Cherry Hill plantation. Henry and Clara stayed in the plantation house before the completion of their nearby winter residence. Ford renovated the adjacent service building putting in an office and living spaces for his personal secretary and the chauffeurs.
- circa 1940
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Cherry Hill Plantation Service Building, circa 1940
Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. In 1925, Henry Ford purchased the Cherry Hill plantation. Henry and Clara stayed in the plantation house before the completion of their nearby winter residence. Ford renovated the adjacent service building putting in an office and living spaces for his personal secretary and the chauffeurs.
- "Family Meditation," Fan Advertising Williams & Williams Funeral Home, Savannah, Georgia, circa 1960 - Worshipers in the mid-1900s used inexpensive, handheld fans to keep cool in churches without air conditioning--especially in the American South. Local funeral homes often supplied congregations with these fans. One side usually depicted biblical scenes, devotional settings, or even famous individuals. On the other side, the businesses listed vital services and contact information.
- circa 1960
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"Family Meditation," Fan Advertising Williams & Williams Funeral Home, Savannah, Georgia, circa 1960
Worshipers in the mid-1900s used inexpensive, handheld fans to keep cool in churches without air conditioning--especially in the American South. Local funeral homes often supplied congregations with these fans. One side usually depicted biblical scenes, devotional settings, or even famous individuals. On the other side, the businesses listed vital services and contact information.
- "Sore Loserman" Mouse Pad, 2000 - The presidential election of 2000 between George W. Bush and Al Gore was one of the most contentious in U.S. history. The election hinged on the highly controversial election results in Florida that gave Bush a narrow victory. When Gore contested, Bush supporters produced campaign material mocking Gore and vice presidential candidate, Senator Joseph Lieberman.
- 2000
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"Sore Loserman" Mouse Pad, 2000
The presidential election of 2000 between George W. Bush and Al Gore was one of the most contentious in U.S. history. The election hinged on the highly controversial election results in Florida that gave Bush a narrow victory. When Gore contested, Bush supporters produced campaign material mocking Gore and vice presidential candidate, Senator Joseph Lieberman.
- Cherry Hill Plantation House, circa 1940 - The Cherry Hill plantation house, located in present-day Bryan County, Georgia, was built in 1874 after the original building was burned during the Civil War. In the mid-1920s, Henry Ford began purchasing vast amounts of land in the area; he acquired Cherry Hill in 1925. Henry and Clara stayed in this house before the completion of their nearby winter residence, Richmond Hill.
- circa 1940
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Cherry Hill Plantation House, circa 1940
The Cherry Hill plantation house, located in present-day Bryan County, Georgia, was built in 1874 after the original building was burned during the Civil War. In the mid-1920s, Henry Ford began purchasing vast amounts of land in the area; he acquired Cherry Hill in 1925. Henry and Clara stayed in this house before the completion of their nearby winter residence, Richmond Hill.
- First Floor Plan, Residence for Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ford, Richmond Plantation, Bryan County, Georgia, July 1, 1936 - Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. Here, Ford dabbled in agricultural experimentation. He also became interested in the civic improvement of the area -- building schools, churches and community centers. In the late 1930s, Henry and Clara built a large home as a winter residence.
- July 01, 1936
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First Floor Plan, Residence for Mr. & Mrs. Henry Ford, Richmond Plantation, Bryan County, Georgia, July 1, 1936
Henry Ford purchased vast amounts of land around present-day Richmond Hill, Georgia, beginning in the 1920s. Here, Ford dabbled in agricultural experimentation. He also became interested in the civic improvement of the area -- building schools, churches and community centers. In the late 1930s, Henry and Clara built a large home as a winter residence.
- Painting on Turtle Shell, Presented to Henry Ford, 1933 - Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. According to the creator of this unique gift, he was inspired by the ". . . warm spot I have in my heart for Ford's product. I am a satisfied Ford user."
- 1933
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Painting on Turtle Shell, Presented to Henry Ford, 1933
Acknowledging Henry Ford's innovative spirit, individuals employing their own original and imaginative efforts bestowed hundreds of handmade gifts upon him. According to the creator of this unique gift, he was inspired by the ". . . warm spot I have in my heart for Ford's product. I am a satisfied Ford user."
- Savannah Morning News for February 12, 1933 -
- February 12, 1933
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Savannah Morning News for February 12, 1933
- "Mansion at Hermitage Plantation," 1881-1894 -
- 1881-1894
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"Mansion at Hermitage Plantation," 1881-1894
- Seated Man and Standing Boy, 1871-1872 -
- 1871-1872
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Seated Man and Standing Boy, 1871-1872