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[HAPPY DAYS. HENRY FORD CAMPING PARTY] Part 1

Description

The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: Happy Days. Henry Ford Camping Party, Part Two. “And this man to give spiritual advice.” Bishop Anderson and other campers. “The following scenes will result.” “Pectonville, Md. Almost unheard of until July 22, 1921.” Small town. “An ideal camping ground -- tall trees, grassy land and a clear mountain stream.” Camp site, woods, campers. “Friday, July 22, the camping outfit arrived.” Workers setting up camp. “Mr. Ford directed its installation.” “Mr. Edison pitched his near the stream.” Thomas Edison pitching tent. “Rest and relaxation were easy in such an atmosphere.” Camp site, campers in lawn chairs. “Mrs. Henry Ford and Mrs. Harvey Firestone look the camp kitchen over.” “The cooks were busy on the first meal.” [1921]

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Collection

Ford Motor Company Collection

Series

Motion Picture Films Relating to the Ford Motor Company, the Henry Ford Family, Noted Personalities, Industry, and Numerous Americana and Other Subjects

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1921-01-01
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