State of Michigan Certificate Reappointing Edsel Ford to the Isle Royale National Park Commission, June 22, 1939
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Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
Congress authorized the creation of Isle Royale National Park in 1931. In order to establish the park, the Governor of Michigan appointed the Isle Royale National Park Commission, which included Edsel Ford, to handle land acquisition. By 1940, the Commission had acquired a majority of the island for the state who then transferred it over to the National Park Service.
Artifact
Certificate
Date Made
22 June 1939
Creators
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Isle Royale National Park
United States, Michigan, Isle Royale
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.6.211
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Ribbon (Material)
Metal
Technique
Printing (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 17 in
Width: 11 in
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