These letters from April-May 1915 concern Edison's possible appearance at a dinner in his honor at Carnegie Hall, sponsored by the Civic Forum. Included is discussion of Edison's reluctance to attend, Ford's willingness to participate only if Edison were present, and Mina Miller Edison's insistence that her husband accept the invitation. The letters are by Robert Ely, director of the Civic Forum; Ernest G. Liebold, Ford's personal secretary; and William H. Meadowcroft, Edison's personal assistant. Also included is a printed preliminary program listing the speakers at the event.
[X001E07A], Letter from Robert Erskine Ely to Henry Ford, April 9th, 1915 1915-04-09
[X001E07B], Letter from William Henry Meadowcroft to Ernest Gustav Liebold, April 14th, 1915 1915-04-14
[X001E07C], Letter from Ernest Gustav Liebold to William Henry Meadowcroft, April 19th, 1915 1915-04-19
[X001E07D], Letter from Robert Erskine Ely to Henry Ford, April 23rd, 1915 1915-04-23
[X001E07E], Letter from Robert Erskine Ely to Henry Ford, May 1st, 1915 1915-05-01