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- Medical Exam for Ford Employee Sylvester Rypkowski with His Service Dog, "Blackie," October 1942 - Henry Ford believed in providing equal employment opportunities to people with disabilities -- a practice he began in the early years of his company. During World War II, Ford employed thousands of workers with disabilities. In October 1942, Ford Motor Company photographed Sylvester Rypkowski and his service dog, Blackie, as they became members of the Rouge plant's workforce.
- October 05, 1942
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Medical Exam for Ford Employee Sylvester Rypkowski with His Service Dog, "Blackie," October 1942
Henry Ford believed in providing equal employment opportunities to people with disabilities -- a practice he began in the early years of his company. During World War II, Ford employed thousands of workers with disabilities. In October 1942, Ford Motor Company photographed Sylvester Rypkowski and his service dog, Blackie, as they became members of the Rouge plant's workforce.
- "UAW Ford Agreement," October 2023 - In fall 2023, United Auto Workers staged successful strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- the union's first simultaneous actions against the Detroit Three. Workers struck for better pay and protection from job losses in the shift to electric vehicles. This booklet explained the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford, reached on October 25.
- October 01, 2023
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"UAW Ford Agreement," October 2023
In fall 2023, United Auto Workers staged successful strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- the union's first simultaneous actions against the Detroit Three. Workers struck for better pay and protection from job losses in the shift to electric vehicles. This booklet explained the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford, reached on October 25.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep on Mountain Road near Hospital, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- 1945
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Frontier Nursing Service Jeep on Mountain Road near Hospital, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- Poster, "Super Nurse," 2020 -
- 2020
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Poster, "Super Nurse," 2020
- Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- circa 1946
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Mary Breckinridge and Nurse in Frontier Nursing Service Jeep, Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945 - The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Frontier Nursing Service Jeep Entering Wendover, Kentucky, 1945
The Frontier Nursing Service, established by Mary Breckinridge in 1925, brought qualified nurse-midwives and modern, life-saving healthcare to parts of eastern Kentucky that were accessible only by horse. In the early 1940s, a jeep could navigate the mountainous terrain and Breckinridge asked her patrons for help. Clara Ford, a longtime benefactor, secured one. Breckinridge named the jeep "Jane," Mrs. Ford's middle name.
- "Abortion Access is Under Attack," 2022 - In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was not a constitutionally protected right, overturning the court's previous decisions in <em>Roe v. Wade</em> (1973) and <em>Planned Parenthood v. Casey</em> (1992). Several states then moved to protect abortion rights, while others reinstated or introduced abortion restrictions. This Planned Parenthood flier solicited support to continue providing women's healthcare, including abortions.
- 2022
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"Abortion Access is Under Attack," 2022
In June 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that abortion was not a constitutionally protected right, overturning the court's previous decisions in Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). Several states then moved to protect abortion rights, while others reinstated or introduced abortion restrictions. This Planned Parenthood flier solicited support to continue providing women's healthcare, including abortions.
- Medical Exam for Ford Employee Sylvester Rypkowski with His Service Dog, "Blackie," October 1942 - Henry Ford believed in providing equal employment opportunities to people with disabilities -- a practice he began in the early years of his company. During World War II, Ford employed thousands of workers with disabilities. In October 1942, Ford Motor Company photographed Sylvester Rypkowski and his service dog, Blackie, as they became members of the Rouge plant's workforce.
- October 05, 1942
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Medical Exam for Ford Employee Sylvester Rypkowski with His Service Dog, "Blackie," October 1942
Henry Ford believed in providing equal employment opportunities to people with disabilities -- a practice he began in the early years of his company. During World War II, Ford employed thousands of workers with disabilities. In October 1942, Ford Motor Company photographed Sylvester Rypkowski and his service dog, Blackie, as they became members of the Rouge plant's workforce.
- Automobile Club of Michigan "Trip-Pak" Travel Kit, 1948-1955 - The Automobile Club of Michigan provided this travel kit for its members. The "trip-pak" contained essentials for travelers, shaving lotion and razors, hair and eye care material, stomach pain relief medicines, and No Doz to keep drivers awake. All were neatly boxed for easy packing.
- 1948-1955
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Automobile Club of Michigan "Trip-Pak" Travel Kit, 1948-1955
The Automobile Club of Michigan provided this travel kit for its members. The "trip-pak" contained essentials for travelers, shaving lotion and razors, hair and eye care material, stomach pain relief medicines, and No Doz to keep drivers awake. All were neatly boxed for easy packing.
- Poster, "National Hero Service, Change in the Face of Adversity," 2020 -
- 2020
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Poster, "National Hero Service, Change in the Face of Adversity," 2020