Morton, Herbert Frederick, 1890-1966.

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Herbert Morton collected heavily for Henry Ford in the creation of the Edison Institute (now The Henry Ford). Morton, an Englishman, acquired an extensive array of early steam engines and various other artifacts, including the Cotswold buildings now in Greenfield Village.

From the description of Herbert Morton papers, 1929-1951. (The Henry Ford). WorldCat record id: 713683042

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referencedIn Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. Henry and Clara Ford Financial records series, 1912-1946 (bulk 1919-1942) The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center
referencedIn Mechanical & electrical power collection, 1785-1940. The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center
creatorOf Morton, Herbert Frederick, 1890-1966. Herbert Morton papers, 1929-1951. The Henry Ford, Benson Ford Research Center
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associatedWith Ford, Henry, 1863-1947. person
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Collectors and collecting
Steam engines
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Birth 1890

Death 1966

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