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28 de feb. de 2019 · In an early example of photobombing a proud Clara Ford sits beside her industrialist husband. On the eve of Women’s History Month, we take a look at the unsung hero of the Ford story, the woman Henry Ford described as his “great believer,” Clara Jane Bryant, A.K.A. Mrs Ford. In 1938, Henry Ford was quoted as saying: “The greatest day of ...
Clara Bryant Ford was born in Wayne County, Michigan, on April 11, 1866, to Melvin S. Bryant and Martha Bench. In 1888, she married the automotive pioneer, Henry Ford. They had one child, Edsel. Her father was a farmer and also a state senator in the 1870's. She grew up in the Detroit area and attended Greenfield Township District No. 3 School.
Harriet Park Thomas to Clara Jane Bryant Ford, December 24, 1915. Harriet Park Thomas to Clara Jane Bryant Ford, December 1, 1916. Clara Jane Bryant Ford to Jane Addams, November 22, 1915. Raymond Carl Dahlinger to Harriet P. Thomas, January 13, 1916. A digital edition of Jane Addams' correspondence and writings from 1901-1935.
Fair Lane was the beloved home of Clara and Henry Ford from 1915 until their deaths in 1950 and 1947, respectively. The 56-room mansion and five-story powerhouse served as their sanctuary and as their laboratory. Built on 1,300 acres of farmland, just miles from Clara and Henry's birthplaces, most of the estate's original structures stand today ...
Clara Jane Bryant Birth 11 Apr 1866. Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA Death 29 Sep 1950 (aged 84) ... On December 25, 1915, Clara Ford moved into their 15th and final home with her son Edsel, called Fair Lane, while Mr. Ford didn't arrive until January 1916, due to coming back from his Peace Ship Excursion from Europe.
Clara Jane Bryant Ford; Clara Bryant; Mrs. Henry Ford; edit. Language Label Description Also known as; English: Clara Bryant Ford. wife of Henry Ford (1866–1950) Clara Jane Bryant; Clara Jane Bryant Ford; Clara Bryant; Mrs. Henry Ford; Statements. instance of. human. 0 references. image. Mrs. Henry Ford, 11-24-15 LCCN2014700344.jpg
Through her philanthropic endeavors and own self-determination, Clara Bryant Ford (1866-1950) made it her life’s mission to improve the life and welfare of women and those in poverty-stricken areas across the country. Clara Ford and her husband, Henry, created and funded numerous programs that focused on women’s rights and self-sufficiency, education, healthcare, and environmentalism ...
