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Trusteeship established in 1935 puts Mrs

Date4/19/1947
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Original Toronto Star caption: Trusteeship established in 1935 puts Mrs. Edsel Ford in techinical control of the huge Ford empire. Will of Henry Ford bequeathed equal shares of voting stock to son; Edsel; and four grandchildren. Edsel died in 1943 so his share will be divided equally between his children and his widow. Until William Clay Ford and his sister; Josephine; become 25 years of age. Mrs. Edsel Ford retains control of their share and thus holds 52 per cent. of the voting stock. This photo taken several years ago; shows Edsel Ford; left; his widow; Henry Ford II. Benson; Josephine and William
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047746F