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- "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
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"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.
- Louie Unser and Bobby Unser at Pikes Peak Hill Climb, with "Princess Power," 1961 - Bobby Unser earned 13 wins, including 10 overall victories, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb from 1956-1986. He took the top prize in 1961 by charging up the 12.42-mile course in 12 minutes, 56.7 seconds. Unser posed on the mountaintop with an unidentified "Princess Power" and with brother Louie Unser -- who earned his own class victory that year.
- 1961
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Louie Unser and Bobby Unser at Pikes Peak Hill Climb, with "Princess Power," 1961
Bobby Unser earned 13 wins, including 10 overall victories, at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb from 1956-1986. He took the top prize in 1961 by charging up the 12.42-mile course in 12 minutes, 56.7 seconds. Unser posed on the mountaintop with an unidentified "Princess Power" and with brother Louie Unser -- who earned his own class victory that year.
- Miss Hawaii, Leina'ala Teruya, with Ford Aurora at New York World's Fair, 1964 - Ford Motor Company introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Ford stylists designed the futuristic station wagon with young families in mind. Its clamshell tailgate opened wide for easy access into the rear "children's compartment." This area could be closed off from the rest of the wagon with a soundproof glass partition.
- 1964
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Miss Hawaii, Leina'ala Teruya, with Ford Aurora at New York World's Fair, 1964
Ford Motor Company introduced the Aurora concept car at the 1964 New York World's Fair. Ford stylists designed the futuristic station wagon with young families in mind. Its clamshell tailgate opened wide for easy access into the rear "children's compartment." This area could be closed off from the rest of the wagon with a soundproof glass partition.
- Miss Smile Contest Winners Riding on the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965 - For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- 1964-1965
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Miss Smile Contest Winners Riding on the Magic Skyway Ride in the Ford Pavilion, New York World's Fair, 1964-1965
For its pavilion at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair, Ford Motor Company brought in Walt Disney to design a "unique and memorable entertainment adventure" that would outshine its competitors. This became the Magic Skyway ride, in which guests sat in Ford convertibles through a Disney-designed show. Although many other Ford convertibles were used, the Mustang was particularly popular.
- 1960 Miss America Pageant Reunion Bar Soap -
- 05 September 1960-10 September 1960
- Collections - Artifact
1960 Miss America Pageant Reunion Bar Soap
- Frank Caddy Viewing the Henry Ford Museum Showcase in the "Discover America" Exhibit, Chicago, Illinois, January 1971 - In the early 1970s, the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village participated in "Discover America," a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Discover America Travel Organization. One section of the exhibit described the museum and village, and it included select artifacts from the institution's collection. "Discover America" toured cities throughout the Midwest including Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit.
- January 06, 1971
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Frank Caddy Viewing the Henry Ford Museum Showcase in the "Discover America" Exhibit, Chicago, Illinois, January 1971
In the early 1970s, the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village participated in "Discover America," a traveling exhibit sponsored by the Discover America Travel Organization. One section of the exhibit described the museum and village, and it included select artifacts from the institution's collection. "Discover America" toured cities throughout the Midwest including Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit.