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- Notebook Used by Edsel Ford, 1911 - Henry Ford and his family spent the beginning of January 1911 visiting the Grand Canyon. Edsel noted in his diary that on New Year's Day he joined his parents on a hike in the canyon. Other activities included visiting with Clara's sister Eva and her husband, watching Native American dances in the Hopi House, and photographing the canyon.
- 1911
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Notebook Used by Edsel Ford, 1911
Henry Ford and his family spent the beginning of January 1911 visiting the Grand Canyon. Edsel noted in his diary that on New Year's Day he joined his parents on a hike in the canyon. Other activities included visiting with Clara's sister Eva and her husband, watching Native American dances in the Hopi House, and photographing the canyon.
- John Burroughs, Henry Ford, and Others on the Grounds of Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1916 - In 1916, Henry Ford invited his friend John Burroughs to Fair Lane, Ford's Dearborn, Michigan, home. Burroughs came to help lay a cornerstone for the estate's "Burroughs Grotto." This wildlife shrine would contain stones from New York (Burroughs's home state), a heated bird bath, and a statue of the famed nature writer.
- June 16, 1916
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John Burroughs, Henry Ford, and Others on the Grounds of Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1916
In 1916, Henry Ford invited his friend John Burroughs to Fair Lane, Ford's Dearborn, Michigan, home. Burroughs came to help lay a cornerstone for the estate's "Burroughs Grotto." This wildlife shrine would contain stones from New York (Burroughs's home state), a heated bird bath, and a statue of the famed nature writer.
- John Burroughs, Clara Ford, Grace and Bernice Brubaker with Eva Brubaker in Havana, Cuba, 1917 -
- 1917
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John Burroughs, Clara Ford, Grace and Bernice Brubaker with Eva Brubaker in Havana, Cuba, 1917
- Drawing, "Aunt Eva at Greenfield" by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903 - 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.
- 1898-1903
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Drawing, "Aunt Eva at Greenfield" by Edsel Ford, 1898-1903
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.
- Henry Ford with Eva and George Brubaker aboard the Yacht "Sialia," 1917 - Henry Ford purchased the yacht <EM>Sialia</EM> in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, <EM>Sialia</EM> also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included Clara's sister Eva and her husband George Brubaker.
- February 01, 1917
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Henry Ford with Eva and George Brubaker aboard the Yacht "Sialia," 1917
Henry Ford purchased the yacht Sialia in 1917. Intended as private transportation during trips to investigate possible industrial supply sources, Sialia also carried the Fords and their guests on family excursions. Less than a month after he purchased it Ford headed off to Cuba. Guests on this voyage included Clara's sister Eva and her husband George Brubaker.