Henry Ford and Reverend Samuel Marquis, circa 1915
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Henry Ford asked Episcopalian Reverend Samual S. Marquis, whom he is pictured with here, to head Ford Motor Company's Sociology Department. Following the announcement of the Five Dollar Day in 1914, the department oversaw social benefits for Ford employees and offered workers assistance in maintaining the lifestyles, habits, and housing that Ford deemed worthy of a full wage.
Henry Ford asked Episcopalian Reverend Samual S. Marquis, whom he is pictured with here, to head Ford Motor Company's Sociology Department. Following the announcement of the Five Dollar Day in 1914, the department oversaw social benefits for Ford employees and offered workers assistance in maintaining the lifestyles, habits, and housing that Ford deemed worthy of a full wage.
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
circa 1915
Subject Date
circa 1915
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.833.P.2849
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 11 in