Letter from Sir George H. Wilkins to Edsel Ford, July 22, 1926
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Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
Sir George Hubert Wilkins (1888-1958) is recognized for his early 20th-century exploration of Earth's polar regions. In 1926, Wilkins commanded the Detroit Arctic Expedition, exploring Alaska and the Arctic Ocean by plane. Edsel Ford supported Wilkins's efforts with a substantial donation. Wilkins sent this letter when he realized Ford's generosity.
Artifact
Letter (Correspondence)
Date Made
22 July 1926
Subject Date
22 July 1926
Keywords
Automobile industry executives
Byrd, Richard Evelyn, Jr., 1888-1957
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
64.167.6.281
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 9.5 in
Width: 6 in
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