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- Letter to Edsel Ford from John D. Rockefeller Jr. Urging Support For the Hampton-Tuskegee Endowment, August 18, 1925 -
- August 18, 1925
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Letter to Edsel Ford from John D. Rockefeller Jr. Urging Support For the Hampton-Tuskegee Endowment, August 18, 1925
- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928 - 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.
- September 26, 1932
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, September 26, 1928
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.
- 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.
- John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd Shaking Hands before the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926 - When Richard E. Byrd proposed a flight over the North Pole in 1926, he turned to Edsel Ford for financial support. Not only did Ford provide considerable funding himself, he encouraged John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to contribute as well. Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole on May 9, 1926, though controversy remains.
- 1926
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd Shaking Hands before the Byrd Arctic Expedition, 1926
When Richard E. Byrd proposed a flight over the North Pole in 1926, he turned to Edsel Ford for financial support. Not only did Ford provide considerable funding himself, he encouraged John D. Rockefeller, Jr., to contribute as well. Byrd is generally credited with reaching the pole on May 9, 1926, though controversy remains.
- Letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Thanking Henry Ford for the Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, November 4, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., had planned to stay with Edsel Ford, but when Edsel's son was taken ill, Henry and Clara Ford invited Rockefeller to stay with them. In this letter, Rockefeller thanked the Fords for their "great kindness and delightful hospitality."
- October 21, 1929
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Letter from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Thanking Henry Ford for the Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, November 4, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., had planned to stay with Edsel Ford, but when Edsel's son was taken ill, Henry and Clara Ford invited Rockefeller to stay with them. In this letter, Rockefeller thanked the Fords for their "great kindness and delightful hospitality."
- Telegram from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 4, 1929 - John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was at first unable to accept Henry and Edsel Ford's invitation to their Light's Golden Jubilee event, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. Edsel and his wife offered to have Rockefeller stay with them as their guest, if he could rearrange his schedule. Rockefeller could and was delighted to accept their hospitality.
- October 21, 1929
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Telegram from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 4, 1929
John D. Rockefeller, Jr., was at first unable to accept Henry and Edsel Ford's invitation to their Light's Golden Jubilee event, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. Edsel and his wife offered to have Rockefeller stay with them as their guest, if he could rearrange his schedule. Rockefeller could and was delighted to accept their hospitality.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 15, 1932 - 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.
- February 15, 1932
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Letter from Edsel Ford to Arno Cammerer regarding Donation to Shenandoah National Park, February 15, 1932
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 John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 2, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., unfortunately had other plans, but he sent Edsel Ford this telegram saying he would try to rearrange his schedule.
- October 21, 1929
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Telegram from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Edsel Ford regarding Invitation to Light's Golden Jubilee, October 2, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an event, Light's Golden Jubilee, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of Thomas Edison's invention of the incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., unfortunately had other plans, but he sent Edsel Ford this telegram saying he would try to rearrange his schedule.
- Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 21, 1927 - 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.
- November 21, 1927
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Letter from Arno Cammerer to Edsel Ford regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, November 21, 1927
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.
- Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Property at Seal Harbor, Maine, January 5, 1923 - In 1922, Edsel Ford purchased property in Seal Harbor, Maine, and began building his family's summer home. Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a fellow resident of the area, wrote congratulating Edsel on his selection -- the property offered the Fords splendid scenic views of the Maine coast. The letter initiated a friendship between the two that led to partnerships on various charitable causes.
- January 05, 1923
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Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Property at Seal Harbor, Maine, January 5, 1923
In 1922, Edsel Ford purchased property in Seal Harbor, Maine, and began building his family's summer home. Philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., a fellow resident of the area, wrote congratulating Edsel on his selection -- the property offered the Fords splendid scenic views of the Maine coast. The letter initiated a friendship between the two that led to partnerships on various charitable causes.