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- "The Greenfield Villager," September 1969 - <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.
- September 01, 1969
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"The Greenfield Villager," September 1969
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.
- 1925 Ford Model T Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1961 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- September 16, 1961
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1925 Ford Model T Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1961
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- Benson Ford Speaking at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Benson Ford presented the grand "Champion of Champions" prize in 1963.
- September 15, 1963
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Benson Ford Speaking at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Benson Ford presented the grand "Champion of Champions" prize in 1963.
- Presentation of "Champion of Champions" Award at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Benson Ford presented the grand "Champion of Champions" prize in 1963.
- September 15, 1963
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Presentation of "Champion of Champions" Award at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the show, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Benson Ford presented the grand "Champion of Champions" prize in 1963.
- 1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- 12 September 1964 - 13 September 1964
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1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- 1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- 12 September 1964 - 13 September 1964
- Collections - Artifact
1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- 1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- 12 September 1964 - 13 September 1964
- Collections - Artifact
1924 Packard Sedan Receiving Prize at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1964
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. Awards are a longstanding tradition at the event, where eligible cars are judged on their authenticity and the quality of their restoration work. Executive director Donald A. Shelley presented several awards during his tenure from 1954-1976.
- Presentation of 1914 Buick Roadster to Henry Ford Museum at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1962 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles. At times, automobiles were presented to the museum's collection during the event. In 1962, executive director Donald A. Shelley accepted a 1914 Buick Model B-24. Priced at $950 when new, it was one of the first mid-priced cars with an electric starter.
- September 16, 1962
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Presentation of 1914 Buick Roadster to Henry Ford Museum at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1962
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles. At times, automobiles were presented to the museum's collection during the event. In 1962, executive director Donald A. Shelley accepted a 1914 Buick Model B-24. Priced at $950 when new, it was one of the first mid-priced cars with an electric starter.
- Presentation of 1924 Seagrave Fire Engine at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963 - Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. At times, it provided an opportunity for ceremonial presentations of new vehicles to the museum's collection. In 1963, executive director Donald A. Shelley accepted a 1924 Seagrave pumper fire engine on the institution's behalf.
- September 15, 1963
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Presentation of 1924 Seagrave Fire Engine at Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village, September 1963
Held annually since 1951, The Henry Ford's Old Car Festival brings together hundreds of vintage motor vehicles and thousands of spectators each year. At times, it provided an opportunity for ceremonial presentations of new vehicles to the museum's collection. In 1963, executive director Donald A. Shelley accepted a 1924 Seagrave pumper fire engine on the institution's behalf.
- Steam Calliope Used at Old Car Festival, Greenfield Village, 1951 - Greenfield Village hosted its first annual Old Car Festival on September 8, 1951, when 88 vintage automobiles gathered for a three-hour show. That inaugural event included familiar elements like drivers and passengers in period clothing, a pass-in-review program, and high-wheel bicycles mixed in with the cars. Today, Old Car Festival remains the longest-running antique auto show in the United States.
- 1951
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Steam Calliope Used at Old Car Festival, Greenfield Village, 1951
Greenfield Village hosted its first annual Old Car Festival on September 8, 1951, when 88 vintage automobiles gathered for a three-hour show. That inaugural event included familiar elements like drivers and passengers in period clothing, a pass-in-review program, and high-wheel bicycles mixed in with the cars. Today, Old Car Festival remains the longest-running antique auto show in the United States.