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- Letter of Thanks to Edsel Ford regarding Helen Keller's Visit to Greenfield Village, October 1930 - Helen Keller (1880-1968) visited the Henry Ford's newly opened museum and Greenfield Village in 1930. Keller lost both her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months due to illness. This remarkable woman, with the help of dedicated teachers and companions, overcame these setbacks and became an advocate for others with similar disabilities.
- October 28, 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Letter of Thanks to Edsel Ford regarding Helen Keller's Visit to Greenfield Village, October 1930
Helen Keller (1880-1968) visited the Henry Ford's newly opened museum and Greenfield Village in 1930. Keller lost both her sight and hearing at the age of 19 months due to illness. This remarkable woman, with the help of dedicated teachers and companions, overcame these setbacks and became an advocate for others with similar disabilities.
- OXO Good Grips Weighted Teaspoon, 1990-1999 -
- 1990-1999
- Collections - Artifact
OXO Good Grips Weighted Teaspoon, 1990-1999
- Wheelchair, 1915-1930 -
- 1915-1930
- Collections - Artifact
Wheelchair, 1915-1930
- OXO Good Grips Weighted Fork, 1990-1999 -
- 1990-1999
- Collections - Artifact
OXO Good Grips Weighted Fork, 1990-1999
- Disabled Veterans Inspecting Automobile Engine, July 1945 - More than 670,000 American soldiers were wounded in World War II. Many of them returned home with lasting injuries. Ford Motor Company adapted this car with special controls that could be operated by drivers with disabilities.
- July 03, 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Disabled Veterans Inspecting Automobile Engine, July 1945
More than 670,000 American soldiers were wounded in World War II. Many of them returned home with lasting injuries. Ford Motor Company adapted this car with special controls that could be operated by drivers with disabilities.
- Ford Motor Company Employee with Disabled Hands Working at Desk, October 1942 -
- October 22, 1942
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Company Employee with Disabled Hands Working at Desk, October 1942