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- Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 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 a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
- October 21, 1929
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Your Guide to the Celebration in Honor of Thomas Alva Edison, October 21, 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 a practical incandescent lamp. The event also served as the official dedication of The Edison Institute, Ford's museum complex named in honor of his friend. This detailed guide provided guests with instructions on logistics and a description of the events to be enjoyed during the day-long celebration.
- Martindale House Inn, Greenfield Township, Michigan, circa 1915 -
- circa 1915
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Martindale House Inn, Greenfield Township, Michigan, circa 1915
- Replica Dance Card for the 1885 New Year's Ball at Martindale House Inn - Young people living in the vicinity of the Martindale House, a hotel run by George Martindale in rural Greenfield Township, Wayne County, Michigan, gathered in the hotel's large ballroom to enjoy dancing to quadrilles, reels, and schottisches. Albert Race played the dulcimer, as he called off the dance steps. This dance card is from the night Henry Ford met his wife, Clara Bryant.
- January 01, 1885
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Replica Dance Card for the 1885 New Year's Ball at Martindale House Inn
Young people living in the vicinity of the Martindale House, a hotel run by George Martindale in rural Greenfield Township, Wayne County, Michigan, gathered in the hotel's large ballroom to enjoy dancing to quadrilles, reels, and schottisches. Albert Race played the dulcimer, as he called off the dance steps. This dance card is from the night Henry Ford met his wife, Clara Bryant.
- Receipt for Property Taxes Paid by William Ford (Henry Ford's Father) in 1871 - When William Ford, Henry Ford's father, emigrated from Ireland in 1847 at the age of twenty he had little wealth. William settled near family in southeast Michigan and eventually purchased a tract of land. By the late 19th century, William was a prosperous farmer. In 1871, the date of this receipt, he owned over two hundred acres of farmland in Wayne County.
- 1871
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Receipt for Property Taxes Paid by William Ford (Henry Ford's Father) in 1871
When William Ford, Henry Ford's father, emigrated from Ireland in 1847 at the age of twenty he had little wealth. William settled near family in southeast Michigan and eventually purchased a tract of land. By the late 19th century, William was a prosperous farmer. In 1871, the date of this receipt, he owned over two hundred acres of farmland in Wayne County.
- Drawing and Written Reminiscence by Henry Ford, 1913 -
- October 28, 1913
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Drawing and Written Reminiscence by Henry Ford, 1913
- 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.
- Admit One to Dedication of Edison Institute of Technology Dinner, October 21, 1929 - On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Nearly 500 distinguished guests--inventors, celebrities, business leaders, and Edison family and friends--were seated during the anniversary's lavish dinner.
- October 21, 1929
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Admit One to Dedication of Edison Institute of Technology Dinner, October 21, 1929
On October 21, 1929, Henry Ford hosted an elaborate celebration in Dearborn, Michigan, to honor his friend Thomas A. Edison. Known as Light's Golden Jubilee, the event marked the 50th anniversary of Edison's invention of a practical incandescent lamp. Nearly 500 distinguished guests--inventors, celebrities, business leaders, and Edison family and friends--were seated during the anniversary's lavish dinner.
- Marriage Certificate for Henry Ford and Clara Bryant, April 11, 1888 - Henry Ford courted Clara Bryant from 1885-1888 before Clara's mother granted her daughter permission to marry. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Samuel W. Frisbie, for a $10 fee. Henry wore a blue suit and Clara a dress she made for the occasion. They were wed in the old-fashioned bay window in the home of Clara's parents, Melvin and Martha Bryant.
- April 11, 1888
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Marriage Certificate for Henry Ford and Clara Bryant, April 11, 1888
Henry Ford courted Clara Bryant from 1885-1888 before Clara's mother granted her daughter permission to marry. The ceremony was conducted by the Reverend Samuel W. Frisbie, for a $10 fee. Henry wore a blue suit and Clara a dress she made for the occasion. They were wed in the old-fashioned bay window in the home of Clara's parents, Melvin and Martha Bryant.