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- Letter of Apology from the Office of Edsel Ford to Richard Trotter, April 5, 1924 -
- April 05, 1924
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Letter of Apology from the Office of Edsel Ford to Richard Trotter, April 5, 1924
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer, Visit to Isle Royale, September 25, 1931 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- September 25, 1931
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer, Visit to Isle Royale, September 25, 1931
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Érnest Coe on the Everglades National Park Project, November 21, 1932 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- November 21, 1932
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Érnest Coe on the Everglades National Park Project, November 21, 1932
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Senator Vandenberg on the Isle Royale National Park Commission, July 7, 1931 - Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- July 07, 1931
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Senator Vandenberg on the Isle Royale National Park Commission, July 7, 1931
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
- To Our Local Guests, October 15, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Local guests received a guidebook, badge, windshield sticker, and directions if they decided to drive to Greenfield Village.
- October 21, 1929
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To Our Local Guests, October 15, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. Local guests received a guidebook, badge, windshield sticker, and directions if they decided to drive to Greenfield Village.
- Drawing of a Ford Automobile by Edsel Ford, 1904-1906 - Edsel Ford created this drawing when he was a boy. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
- 1904-1906
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Drawing of a Ford Automobile by Edsel Ford, 1904-1906
Edsel Ford created this drawing when he was a boy. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
- 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.
- Telegram from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to L. G. Treadway Service Arranging Meeting to Discuss Dearborn Inn Colonial Village, March 23, 1937 - By the mid-1930s, the Dearborn Inn, a popular luxury hotel, required additional accommodations to service travelers and visitors to the Edison Institute (later renamed The Henry Ford). The L.G. Treadway Service Corporation consulted with Edsel Ford about proposed upgrades that included a swimming pool, pool house, landscaping, and a "Colonial Village" of guest houses (replicas of homes famous in American history).
- March 23, 1937
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Telegram from A. J. Lepine (for Edsel Ford) to L. G. Treadway Service Arranging Meeting to Discuss Dearborn Inn Colonial Village, March 23, 1937
By the mid-1930s, the Dearborn Inn, a popular luxury hotel, required additional accommodations to service travelers and visitors to the Edison Institute (later renamed The Henry Ford). The L.G. Treadway Service Corporation consulted with Edsel Ford about proposed upgrades that included a swimming pool, pool house, landscaping, and a "Colonial Village" of guest houses (replicas of homes famous in American history).
- Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - Edsel Ford created this paperwork design when he was a boy. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
- 1898-1903
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Artwork by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
Edsel Ford created this paperwork design when he was a boy. Like many doting parents, Henry and Clara Ford saved their only child's artwork. Clara nurtured Edsel's love of art and Henry encouraged his interest in automobiles. As Edsel grew, his creative and artistic sensibilities matured and he developed a talent for automotive design.
- Telegram from Edsel Ford to W. J. Scripps, Radio Station WWJ, regarding American Red Cross Relief Fund, May 21, 1940 -
- May 21, 1940
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Telegram from Edsel Ford to W. J. Scripps, Radio Station WWJ, regarding American Red Cross Relief Fund, May 21, 1940