Letter from Edsel Ford to John D. Rockefeller Jr. regarding Donation to Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah National Parks, February 28, 1928
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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.
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.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Subject Date
28 February 1928
Keywords
United States, Virginia, Shenandoah Valley
United States, Virginia, Shenandoah National Park
United States, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.80
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Typewriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in
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