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21Title:  James Humberstone papers, 1916-1952 (bulk 1928-1936) 
 Accession:  900 
 Creator:  Humberstone, James, 1909- 
 Abstract:  James Humberstone worked for the Edison Institute and is among a select group who once lived in Greenfield Village. His papers include records from the Edison Institute, Ford Motor Company Apprentice School and the Henry Ford Trade School as well as Edison memorabilia and miscellaneous photographs. 
 Subjects:  Humberstone, James, 1909- | Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 | Rooney, Mickey | Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917 | Henry Ford (Organization). Henry Ford Museum. | Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village. | Henry Ford Trade School | Ford Apprentice Schools | Sir John Bennett Jewelry Store | Sir John Bennett Sweet Shop | Dearborn Engineering Laboratory (Dearborn, Mich.) | Engine and Electrical Engineering Building (Dearborn, Mich.) | Ford Motor Company--Statistics | Industry and education | Schools--Michigan | Trade schools--Michigan | Vocational education--Michigan | Automobile industry and trade | Agricultural implements | Photographs 
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...the Edison Institute, graduating from its high school in...
...Edison Institute material in storage in 1933-1934; Henry Ford Trade School...
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22Title:  Edsel B. Ford office papers, 1903-1945 (bulk 1920-1940) 
 Accession:  6 
 Creator:  Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. 
 Abstract:  Edsel B. Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Bryant Ford was secretary of the Ford Motor Company from 1915 to 1917 and president of the company from 1919 until his death in 1943. The papers are primarily comprised of correspondence, subject files, and financial records. The bulk of the records relate to company business in the 1920s, 1930s, and early 1940s. 
 Subjects:  Automobile industry and trade | Industrial designers. | Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. | Ford Motor Company -- Management. | Ford Motor Company -- Presidents. 
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...incorporation of Edison Institute schools; Charles Edison,...
...Detroit University School, the Edison Institute, Henry Ford...
...University School, 1930 Edison Institute Celebration, 1930...
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23Title:  William John Cameron Records Subgroup, 1896-1951 (bulk 1935-1945) 
 Accession:  44 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company 
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...AND OTHER WRITINGS Edison Institute Schools Commencement...
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24Title:  Research Center Archive Vertical File, circa 1929-2018 
 Accession:  RC.2 
 Creator:  Henry Ford (Organization). Benson Ford Research Center 
 Abstract:  The Archives Vertical File is an assembled collection containing mainly printed material on a wide variety of subjects related to Henry Ford, Ford Motor Company, and the automobile industry. 
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...Organization)) Edison Institute Schools General High School...
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25Title:  Research Center Museum Vertical File, circa 1750-2019 
 Accession:  RC.30 
 Creator:  Henry Ford (Organization) 
 Abstract:  The Research Center Museum Vertical File is an assembled collection containing newspaper clippings, pamphlets, photographic prints, booklets, and other materials that provide background information and historical context relating to items in the collection of and the collecting themes of The Henry Ford. Extent: 72.3 cubic ft. (76 boxes). The collection is open for research. 
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...1892, and Edison Institute High School, 1941 Harvard, Warren...
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26Title:  Thomas A. Edison collection, 1860-1980 (bulk 1860-1950) 
 Accession:  1630 
 Creator:  Benson Ford Research Center. 
 Abstract:  Thomas A. Edison was a great American inventor, applying for 1,093 patents during his lifetime. The collection includes correspondence, drawings, notes, financial records, artifacts, photographs and negatives concerning his work, family, associates and relationship with Henry Ford. 
 Subjects:  Edison, Thomas A. (Thomas Alva), 1847-1931 | Edison family | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 | Jehl, Francis, 1860-1941 | Latimer, Lewis Howard, 1848-1928 | Edison Pioneers | Henry Ford (Organization) | Menlo Park Laboratory | Light’s Golden Jubilee (1929) | Electric engineers | Historic buildings | Inventors--United States | Inventions | Incandescent lamps | Sound recording industry | Correspondence | Financial records | Maps | Negatives | Patents | Photographs | Photograph albums | Scrapbooks | Sketches | Technical drawings 
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...and O.15389) LGJ.151, Edison Institute school children on...
...porch LGJ.151, Edison Institute school children on Clinton...
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27Title:  Herald Index, Volumes 1-18, 1934-1951 
 Accession:  PI_01 
 Creator:  Benson Ford Research Center 
 Abstract:  Partial index to Herald articles that appeared in Volumes 1-18, 1934-1951. 
 Subjects:  Edison Institute | Periodical indexes 
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...4 9 14 Schools The Edison Institute 4 6 12 Schools Lessons...
...of the Edison Institute of: Tech- nology 5 7 Schools The...
...Schools and 'What '::'hey Stand For The Edison Institute '...
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28Title:  Personal for Henry Ford photographs subseries, 1918-1950 
 Accession:  188 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. Engineering Photographic Department. 
 Abstract:  INVENTORY ONLY. This is a complete scan of the photographic negative log for Accession 188 in PDF format. Note that the PDF is 21MB in size and may take some time to download. 
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...ROUGE, 13-28-41 ITHE EDISON INSTITUTE SCHOOL CirrLDREN--A~...
...THE EDISON INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL . v . •..,- . ,...
...2558-566 9-18-44 EDISON INSTITUTE HIGH SCHOOL CIITLDH..2H -...
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29Title:  Ford News Index, 1920-1942 
 Accession:  none 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. 
 Abstract:  The Ford news was inaugurated as the official publication of the Ford Motor Company in October of 1920 with the clearly stated mission of "distributing information ofcurrent interest in the Ford Industries as well as descriptive and informative articles, being what the name implies, a newspaper, holding at heart the inrerests of the Company and employee, a digest of events in the Ford world."The index consists of three basic parts: The main heading, the title or one line abstract, and a locator. Most articles have at least one subheading. Subject and name headings are listed in one alphabet.NOTE: This PDF formatted document is quite large, may take some time to open and/or download. 
 Subjects:  Ford Motor Company--Periodicals. | Ford Motor Company--Employees--Periodicals. | Automobile industry workers--Periodicals. | Automobile industry and trade--United States--Periodicals. | Fordson tractors--Periodicals. 
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...1-3 Students from Edison Institute schools celebrate, 15:2:...
...ofTechnology Edison Institute-Schools Ford Engineering...
...2 Scholarships Edison Institute High School With the Rainbow...
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30Title:  Copied Photographs and Documents Subseries, 1890-1980. "O" File of Copy Negatives. 
 Accession:  1660 
 Creator:  Benson Ford Research Center 
 Abstract:  Copied photographs and documents subseries, 1890-1980 (41.2 cubic ft.), is comprised of negatives and prints of copies of documents and photographs. The copies of documents, known as the "D" file, are photographic copies of letters, telegrams, jottings, legal papers, advertisements and other material relating to Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company as they were needed for publication or reference use. Primarily a negative file, there are some prints filed with the negatives. The copied photographs, known as the "O" file, are negatives and reproductions of historical photographs reproduced from both internal and external sources. See also Accession 1660. 
 Subjects:  Photographs | Negatives (Photographic) | Photographic prints 
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...Museum Henry Ford Museum Edison Institute School Residence-~...
...Schools Exhibitions-New York World's Fair-Edison Institute...
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31Title:  World's Fair photographs series, 1933-1964 (bulk 1933-1940) 
 Accession:  64.167.232 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. Photograpic Department. 
 Abstract:  Ford Motor Company was a leading exhibitor in world fairs and other expositions held in America between 1934 and the early 1960s. This collection, consisting of 8x10 black and white photographic prints, documents various aspects of Ford's involvement including buildings, exhibits, displays, employees, celebrities and special events. 
 Subjects:  Exhibitions--20th century. | Exhibition buildings | Exhibit booths | Rotundas | Public relations--Automobile trade | Automobile industry workers | Lincoln-Zephyr automobile. | Ford automobile | Mercury automobile | Families--United States. | Tourism | Automobile industry and trade--By-products. | Celebrities | Automobile dealers | Soybean products | Roads | Automobile driver education | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. | Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. | Disney, Walt, 1901-1966. | Ford Motor Company--Exhibitions. | Ford Motor Company--Employees. | Ford Rotunda (Dearborn, Mich.) | Henry Ford (Organization) | Henry Ford Trade School. | Ford Village Industries. | WED Enterprises, Inc. | Century of Progress International Exposition (1933-1934 : Chicago, Ill.) | Texas Centennial (1936 : Dallas, Tex.) | California Pacific International Exposition (1935-1936 : San Diego, Calif.) | New York World's Fair (1939-1940) | New York World's Fair (1964-1965) | Photographs. | Portraits. | Group portraits. | Aerial views. 
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...Edison Institute model) 250-263 (Henry Ford Hospital exhibit, Henry Ford Trade School...
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32Title:  Rouge News Index, Volumes 1-4, 1946-1949 
 Accession:  none 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. 
 Abstract:  While the Ford News, of the nineteen twenties, thirties and earlier forties, discusses the establishment and growth of the Ford Motor Company, the first four volumes of the Rouge News deal with the internal restructuring of the company. The index consists ofsubjects and names in one alphabetical order. Subheadings are listed in alphabetical order under the subjects, where they are needed. Articles are listed in chronological order under the headings. 
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...Oct 28 '49:2:1-2 Edison Institute Schools Chapel on Air (...
...Chapel on Air (For Edison Institute Schools), 3(19) May 14 '...
...See also Edison Institute Museum Edison fnstitutc Schools...
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33Title:  Frank Ernest Hill papers, 1950-1966 
 Accession:  940 
 Creator:  Hill, Frank Ernest, 1888-1969 
 Abstract:  Frank Ernest Hill collaborated with Allan Nevins in the 1950s on the first two volumes of a comprehensive history of Henry Ford and the Ford Motor Company. He coauthored a third volume. The papers are comprised of research material. 
 Subjects:  Hill, Frank Ernest 1888-1969 | Nevins, Allan, 1890-1971. | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. | Ford, Clara Bryant, 1866-1950 | Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. | Ford, Henry, 1917-1987. | Ford, William Clay, 1925- | Ford family | Ford Motor Company -- History. | Ford Motor Company -- Industrial relations. | Henry Ford (Organization). Greenfield Village. | Henry Ford (Organization). Henry Ford Museum. | Automobile industry and trade | Automobile industry workers | Automobile factories | Airlines | Ford automobile | Lincoln automobile | Industry and education | Labor -- History. | Trade unions -- Automobile industry workers. | Philanthropists | World War, 1914-1918 | World War, 1939-1945 | Detroit (Mich.) -- History | Genealogies. 
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...Edison Museum (2 folders) Institute of Agricultural Engineers Georgia Schools...
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34Title:  Public Relations Research Library Press Releases Subseries, 1942-1955 
 Accession:  536 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. Office of Public Relations. Public Relations Research Library 
 Abstract:  The subseries contains a rich collection of press releases documenting publicly released information about Ford Motor Company operations, some of which include related photographs. They are organized into three subsubseries: Cataloged Press Releases Arranged by Subject; Uncataloged Press Releases Arranged by Number; and Uncataloged Press Releases Arranged by Subjects. 
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...1953 Edison Institute Museum Guide Books Schools Edmunds,...
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35Title:  Chronological Information Files subseries, 1863-1958 
 Accession:  902 
 Creator:  Ford Motor Company. Archives. Oral History Section. 
 Abstract:  Owen W. Bombard headed the Oral History Section of the Ford Motor Company in the 1950s. The Chronological Information Files subseries contains chronological histories of Ford Motor Company and the life and interests of Henry Ford. 
 Subjects:  Bombard, Owen W., 1922- | Ford, Henry, 1863-1947 | Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943 | Ford family | Ford Motor Company. Archives. Oral History Section. | Henry Ford (Organization) | Automobile industry and trade | Automobile factories | Assembly-line methods | Automobile industry workers | Ford Motor Company--History | Ford Motor Company--Employees | Ford Motor Company--Industrial relations | Ford Motor Company--Public relations | Industry and education | Aircraft industry | Industrialists | Oral history | Pacifism | Philanthropists | Radio--History | Camping | Chronologies 
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...Edison Institute Museum Sudbury, Massachusetts Ways Station, Georgia Wayside Inn Woodchuck Lodge Educator General Trade schools...
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36Title:  William Clay Ford records, 1913-1981 (bulk 1953-1961). 
 Accession:  921 
 Creator:  Ford, William Clay, 1925- 
 Abstract:  William Clay Ford, the son of Edsel and Eleanor Ford, worked for the Ford Motor Company from 1949 to 2005. His office files consist of records pertaining to public relations projects, philanthropies, the Edison Institute (The Henry Ford), and speeches. Also included are electrical drawings and a photograph album. 
 Subjects:  Ford, William Clay, 1925- | Ford family | Henry Ford (Organization) | Ford Motor Company. Management. | Ford Motor Company. Public Relations. | Automobile industry and trade | Automobiles--Design and construction | Lincoln Continental Automobile | Design drawings | Technical drawings | Photograph albums 
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...Edison Institute. Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village 1959-1961 1954-1958 Edsel Ford High School,...
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37Title:  Overview for the Edsel B. Ford office papers, 1903-1945 (bulk 1920-1940) 
 Accession:  RG001 
 Creator:  Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. 
 Abstract:  This document presents an overview of the Edsel B. Ford Office papers record group. 
 Subjects:  Ford, Edsel, 1893-1943. | Ford Motor Company--Management. | Ford Motor Company--Presidents. 
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...Edison Institute Page 5 of 9 BIOGRAPHICAL NOTE continued: (now The Henry Ford), Henry Ford Hospital, and Henry Ford Trade School....
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