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- Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918 - Suffragists in the early 20th century joined local suffrage leagues and associations to advocate for women's right to vote. In July 1918, the Dearborn (Michigan) chapter of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County met to learn about organizing efforts and elect officials. Michigan suffragists worked tirelessly over the next few months to pass a state suffrage amendment.
- July 11, 1918
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Meeting Minutes from the Dearborn Township Branch of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County, July 11, 1918
Suffragists in the early 20th century joined local suffrage leagues and associations to advocate for women's right to vote. In July 1918, the Dearborn (Michigan) chapter of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County met to learn about organizing efforts and elect officials. Michigan suffragists worked tirelessly over the next few months to pass a state suffrage amendment.
- United States Senate Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks, December 19, 2012 (Page 2 of 3) -
- February 04, 2013
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United States Senate Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks, December 19, 2012 (Page 2 of 3)
- Minute Book from Meetings of the Henry Ford Trade School Trustees, 1916-1929 -
- 1916-1929
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Minute Book from Meetings of the Henry Ford Trade School Trustees, 1916-1929
- Letter from George B. Porter to Robert Lucas, March 15, 1834 -
- March 15, 1834
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Letter from George B. Porter to Robert Lucas, March 15, 1834
- "Neighborhood Conditions of Employees, According to Nationality, as of January 12th, 1917" - This document is from the publication "Educational Statistics Home Plant, as of January 12th, 1917." It was produced by the Ford Motor Company Sociological (or Educational) Department, and it rates employees' neighborhoods, organized by nationality. The department was created to ensure that employees used their $5 per day wages wisely -- for instance, to escape cheap, ramshackle tenement houses crowded with boarders.
- January 12, 1917
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"Neighborhood Conditions of Employees, According to Nationality, as of January 12th, 1917"
This document is from the publication "Educational Statistics Home Plant, as of January 12th, 1917." It was produced by the Ford Motor Company Sociological (or Educational) Department, and it rates employees' neighborhoods, organized by nationality. The department was created to ensure that employees used their $5 per day wages wisely -- for instance, to escape cheap, ramshackle tenement houses crowded with boarders.
- Resolution Signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, July 20, 1776 - Americans repulsed British naval and armed forces at Sullivan's Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776. The battle proved a decisive victory for the patriots in the early years of the war. The Continental Congress issued a resolution thanking the officers and soldiers for their valor in defending Charleston after news of the victory reached Philadelphia in mid-July.
- July 20, 1776
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Resolution Signed by John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, July 20, 1776
Americans repulsed British naval and armed forces at Sullivan's Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776. The battle proved a decisive victory for the patriots in the early years of the war. The Continental Congress issued a resolution thanking the officers and soldiers for their valor in defending Charleston after news of the victory reached Philadelphia in mid-July.
- Constitution and By-Laws of the State Champions Club, Ford Good Drivers League, 1941-1942 - 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.
- 1941-1942
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Constitution and By-Laws of the State Champions Club, Ford Good Drivers League, 1941-1942
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.
- Balance Sheet for the Account of R. J. Arnold's Heirs, 1880 -
- 1877-1880
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Balance Sheet for the Account of R. J. Arnold's Heirs, 1880
- United States Senate Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks, December 19, 2012 (Page 1 of 3) -
- February 04, 2013
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United States Senate Resolution Recognizing the 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Rosa Parks, December 19, 2012 (Page 1 of 3)
- Language and Citizenship of Ford Motor Company Employees, According to Nationality, as of January 12th, 1917 - This document is from the publication "Educational Statistics Home Plant, as of January 12th, 1917." It classifies employees by nationality as English speakers and American citizens. The document was produced by the Ford Sociological (or Educational) Department, which ensured that employees were responsible with their pay. Ford required workers to learn English in order to earn the $5 per day wage.
- January 12, 1917
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Language and Citizenship of Ford Motor Company Employees, According to Nationality, as of January 12th, 1917
This document is from the publication "Educational Statistics Home Plant, as of January 12th, 1917." It classifies employees by nationality as English speakers and American citizens. The document was produced by the Ford Sociological (or Educational) Department, which ensured that employees were responsible with their pay. Ford required workers to learn English in order to earn the $5 per day wage.