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Lot #250
Henry Ford

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Description

Booklet for the Annual Meeting Federation of McGuffey Societies and Dedication of the Ackley Covered Bridge, held at the Edison Institute in Greenfield Village, Dearborn, Michigan, on July 2-3, 1938, twenty-nine pages, 4.25 x 6.5, signed on the first free end page in pencil by Ford. Collector's ink notations below signature read: "Dearborn Inn, July 2nd 1938, His own signature written in the Stephen Foster Home in Greenfield Village during our stay in Dearborn. Mrs. Wright and I were in this house enjoying the old fashioned furniture and Mr. Ford came into the room. He was very pleasant and gave us his autograph with a kindly smile and a joke. We thought we were very fortunate to secure it and to meet him so unexpectedly. Written by Grace Miller, July 12-1938." Reverse side of free end page bears additional notations related to the dedication. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #512 - Ended November 08, 2017





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