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- Edison Institute Staff Installing the "Schoolroom Progress U.S.A." Traveling Exhibition, August 26, 1955 - The Henry Ford produced <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em>, a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em> included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- August 26, 1955
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Edison Institute Staff Installing the "Schoolroom Progress U.S.A." Traveling Exhibition, August 26, 1955
The Henry Ford produced Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A. included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- Edison Institute Librarian Kenneth Metcalf, April 21, 1958 - Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- April 21, 1958
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Edison Institute Librarian Kenneth Metcalf, April 21, 1958
Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- Ed Rintala and Ken Metcalf with New Edison Institute Library Acquisitions, January 20, 1958 -
- January 20, 1958
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Ed Rintala and Ken Metcalf with New Edison Institute Library Acquisitions, January 20, 1958
- Edison Institute Employee Softball Team, June 23, 1955 -
- June 23, 1955
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Edison Institute Employee Softball Team, June 23, 1955
- Librarian Ken Metcalf Training Greenfield Village Guides, February 20, 1960 - Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- February 20, 1960
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Librarian Ken Metcalf Training Greenfield Village Guides, February 20, 1960
Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- Maurice Chevalier and Companions Touring Henry Ford Museum with Ken Metcalf, February 27, 1963 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Actor, singer and dancer Maurice Chevalier got a tour in 1963.
- February 27, 1963
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Maurice Chevalier and Companions Touring Henry Ford Museum with Ken Metcalf, February 27, 1963
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Actor, singer and dancer Maurice Chevalier got a tour in 1963.
- Librarian Ken Metcalf and Son Mark Viewing an 1828 Webster Dictionary on Exhibit during National Library Week, April 8, 1959 - Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- April 08, 1959
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Librarian Ken Metcalf and Son Mark Viewing an 1828 Webster Dictionary on Exhibit during National Library Week, April 8, 1959
Detroit native Ken Metcalf earned degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Michigan. He joined the Edison Institute -- today's The Henry Ford -- as librarian in 1954. He later became deputy archivist as well. Metcalf expanded the library's holdings, contributed to museum exhibits, wrote multiple books, and frequently presented at professional and civic organizations.
- Gerald Gibson, Margaret Crump and Ken Metcalf View Maps in Edison Institute Library for Possible Exhibit Use, May 1, 1956 -
- May 01, 1956
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Gerald Gibson, Margaret Crump and Ken Metcalf View Maps in Edison Institute Library for Possible Exhibit Use, May 1, 1956
- Edison Institute Staff Bowling Activity, January 21, 1957 - Staff members from the Edison Institute, today's The Henry Ford, gathered for a game of bowling in January 1957. After-work sports teams and leagues provided employees with opportunities for recreation and socializing. They also helped build camaraderie among co-workers. These bowlers included, from left to right, Ivy Axford, Kenneth Metcalf, Kenneth Schwartz, Robert Cheyne, David Glick, and Ronald Kanack.
- January 21, 1957
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Edison Institute Staff Bowling Activity, January 21, 1957
Staff members from the Edison Institute, today's The Henry Ford, gathered for a game of bowling in January 1957. After-work sports teams and leagues provided employees with opportunities for recreation and socializing. They also helped build camaraderie among co-workers. These bowlers included, from left to right, Ivy Axford, Kenneth Metcalf, Kenneth Schwartz, Robert Cheyne, David Glick, and Ronald Kanack.
- Maurice Chevalier Visiting Henry Ford Museum, February 27, 1963 - Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Actor, singer and dancer Maurice Chevalier got a tour in 1963.
- February 27, 1963
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Maurice Chevalier Visiting Henry Ford Museum, February 27, 1963
Many famous individuals have visited Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum over the years. Actors, authors, and artists have passed through the entrance gates; business leaders, royalty, politicians, and a host of others have toured the exhibits. Photographs by the institution's photographer were taken if the celebrity allowed it. Actor, singer and dancer Maurice Chevalier got a tour in 1963.