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- Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947 - The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- June 24, 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947
The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947 - The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- June 24, 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947
The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- Advertising Poster, "Scotch Oats for Brain and Brawn," 1899 -
- 1899
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Advertising Poster, "Scotch Oats for Brain and Brawn," 1899
- Henry Ford, Charles Sorensen, and Sir Harry Lauder with Bagpipers in the Highland Park Plant Powerhouse, 1914 - Henry Ford and production manager Charles Sorensen welcomed Sir Harry Lauder and his bagpipers to Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant in 1914. At the time, the Scottish singer and comedian was among the most popular entertainers in the world. Lauder's hits included songs like "Roamin' in the Gloamin'" and "I Love a Lassie."
- 1914
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Henry Ford, Charles Sorensen, and Sir Harry Lauder with Bagpipers in the Highland Park Plant Powerhouse, 1914
Henry Ford and production manager Charles Sorensen welcomed Sir Harry Lauder and his bagpipers to Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant in 1914. At the time, the Scottish singer and comedian was among the most popular entertainers in the world. Lauder's hits included songs like "Roamin' in the Gloamin'" and "I Love a Lassie."
- Henry Ford with Pipe Major Edith Turnbull, Dagenham Girl Pipers at the New York World's Fair, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.
- June 16, 1939
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Henry Ford with Pipe Major Edith Turnbull, Dagenham Girl Pipers at the New York World's Fair, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.
- Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947 - The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- June 24, 1947
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Pipe Band, June 24, 1947
The Ford Motor Company sponsored a number of employee bands. In 1932, workers formed the Ford Pipe Band. This group of accomplished pipers and drummers competed throughout the US and Canada winning numerous awards. They disbanded during the Second World War, but reorganized in the late 1940s with several former members. The Ford Motor Pipe Band, seen here, continued to perform at parades, events and competitions.
- Henry Ford with Pipe Major Edith Turnbull, Dagenham Girl Pipers at the New York World's Fair, 1939 - The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.
- June 16, 1939
- Collections - Artifact
Henry Ford with Pipe Major Edith Turnbull, Dagenham Girl Pipers at the New York World's Fair, 1939
The 1939-40 New York World's Fair provided an opportunity for companies across the country to advertise to millions of people. Henry Ford was in attendance on June 16, 1939 for Ford Day, a celebration of Ford Motor Company, a major exhibitor at the exposition. Among the performers was London's renowned female bagpipe marching band, the Dagenham Girl Pipers.