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September 2024
William A. Simonds is Born
This day in 1887 William A. Simonds the first manager of the Edison Institute is born at Central City, Nebraska.
Find out more »Henry Ford Resigns
Henry Ford Resigns as President of the Ford Motor Company – is replaced by Henry Ford II
Find out more »Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Co.
This day in 1891 Henry Ford starts work at the Edison Illuminating Company for $40 per month.
Find out more »Clara Ford Dies
This day in 1950 Clara Jane Bryant Ford dies at the Henry Ford Hospital. Today in 1928 Thomas A. Edison signs “cornerstone” of the Edison Institute…
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