Ford Tri-Motor homecoming records, 1955-1958.

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Ford Tri-Motor homecoming records, 1955-1958.

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The records consist of a scrapbook of clippings, correspondence, and other material relating to the 25th anniversary on September 18, 1955, of the National Air Tours won by the Ford Tri-Motor. There is also a scrapbook of photographs relating to the event and signatures of the guests. Also included is an album compiled for a Michigan historical marker unveiling on May 8, 1958at the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, Michigan, entitled "Ford Firsts in Aviation." It contains photographs of guests, phases of the program (the historic marker dedication), mementos, correspondence, clippings and publicity.

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