Articles of Association of The Edison Institute, December 19. 1929
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The Edison Institute--now known as The Henry Ford--was incorporated as a non-profit, educational institution in December 1929. Its Articles of Association named Henry, Clara, and Edsel Ford as officers and trustees. Ford believed the everyday objects he loved to collect reflected American progress not recorded in written histories. Ford's intent? To use the best of the ordinary and extraordinary works of America's people to teach and inspire.
The Edison Institute--now known as The Henry Ford--was incorporated as a non-profit, educational institution in December 1929. Its Articles of Association named Henry, Clara, and Edsel Ford as officers and trustees. Ford believed the everyday objects he loved to collect reflected American progress not recorded in written histories. Ford's intent? To use the best of the ordinary and extraordinary works of America's people to teach and inspire.
Artifact
Articles of incorporation
Date Made
19 December 1929
Creators
Haggerty, John S. (John Strong), 1866-1950
Creator Notes
John S. Haggerty served as Michigan's Secretary of State from 1927-1930.
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
EI.99.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Dimensions
Height: 14 in (folded)
Width: 8.5 in (folded)
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