Program for Ford Good Drivers League National Finals in Dearborn, Michigan, August 21-25, 1941

Summary

Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. In 1941, the League invited the state champions to compete in the national finals in Dearborn, Michigan. This program lists the schedule planned for the participants: driving tests, luncheons, tours, a Detroit Tigers baseball game, and an awards ceremony.

Ford Motor Company created the Good Drivers League in 1940. Headed by Edsel Ford, the League promoted safe driving habits among high school students. In 1941, the League invited the state champions to compete in the national finals in Dearborn, Michigan. This program lists the schedule planned for the participants: driving tests, luncheons, tours, a Detroit Tigers baseball game, and an awards ceremony.

Artifact

Program (Document)

Date Made

1941

Subject Date

21 August 1941-25 August 1941

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

64.167.46.11

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.125 in

Width: 7.125 in

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