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- 1870 Schoolroom, Part of Schoolroom Progress, USA Traveling Exhibition, 1955-1956 - The Henry Ford produced <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em>, a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em> included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- 1955-1956
- Collections - Artifact
1870 Schoolroom, Part of Schoolroom Progress, USA Traveling Exhibition, 1955-1956
The Henry Ford produced Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A. included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- Ford and Fordson Power Exposition Caravan and Radio Truck, Seaside, Oregon, 1922 -
- August 1922 - October 1922
- Collections - Artifact
Ford and Fordson Power Exposition Caravan and Radio Truck, Seaside, Oregon, 1922
- Schoolroom Progress U.S.A. Traveling Exhibit, circa 1955 - The Henry Ford produced <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em>, a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em> included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- circa 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Schoolroom Progress U.S.A. Traveling Exhibit, circa 1955
The Henry Ford produced Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A. included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- Edison Institute Staff Installing the "Schoolroom Progress U.S.A." Traveling Exhibition, August 26, 1955 - The Henry Ford produced <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em>, a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. <em>Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A.</em> included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- August 26, 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Edison Institute Staff Installing the "Schoolroom Progress U.S.A." Traveling Exhibition, August 26, 1955
The Henry Ford produced Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars, in 1955-1956. The exhibit featured re-creations of American classrooms from different periods in history to that point. Schoolroom Progress, U.S.A. included artifacts from The Henry Ford's holdings, and it increased national recognition of the museum and its collections.
- "The Greenfield Villager," January 1971 - <em>The Greenfield Villager</em> was a regular publication of the Edison Institute created for its employees. First published in 1951, the newspaper kept employees abreast of institutional special events and acquisitions and provided information about employee recreational and educational opportunities, work benefits, and personal milestones. The last issue of <em>The Greenfield Villager</em> came out in 1981.
- January 01, 1971
- Collections - Artifact
"The Greenfield Villager," January 1971
The Greenfield Villager was a regular publication of the Edison Institute created for its employees. First published in 1951, the newspaper kept employees abreast of institutional special events and acquisitions and provided information about employee recreational and educational opportunities, work benefits, and personal milestones. The last issue of The Greenfield Villager came out in 1981.
- American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- 1975-1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Freedom Train Banner, "Heritage Spirit of 76 Week", 1975-1976
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- Railroad Cars Housing the "Main Street U.S.A." Traveling Exhibit, April 1960 - The Henry Ford produced <em>Main Street, U.S.A.</em>, a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars. The exhibit featured re-creations of 16 different shops typical to late 19th-century American towns. <em>Main Street, U.S.A.</em> visited 200 cities in the summer of 1960 before returning for an engagement at Greenfield Village.
- April 23, 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Railroad Cars Housing the "Main Street U.S.A." Traveling Exhibit, April 1960
The Henry Ford produced Main Street, U.S.A., a traveling exhibition housed in two railroad cars. The exhibit featured re-creations of 16 different shops typical to late 19th-century American towns. Main Street, U.S.A. visited 200 cities in the summer of 1960 before returning for an engagement at Greenfield Village.
- American Freedom Train Commemorative Program, 1975-1976 - The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- 1975-1976
- Collections - Artifact
American Freedom Train Commemorative Program, 1975-1976
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- Hallmark "LIONEL Freedom Train Observation Car" Christmas Ornament, 2007 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 2007
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "LIONEL Freedom Train Observation Car" Christmas Ornament, 2007
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- The American Freedom Train is Coming!, June 21-July 6, 1975 - The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.
- 21 June 1975-06 July 1975
- Collections - Artifact
The American Freedom Train is Coming!, June 21-July 6, 1975
The 1976 Bicentennial heightened Americans' interest in their history. As part of the celebration, President Gerald Ford dedicated the American Freedom Train in December 1974. Over the next two years, the train visited all 48 contiguous states. More than 7 million people toured its display cars, which presented 200 years of American history through a variety of historical artifacts.