VOLUME 2 | 2012 | THE EFFECT MAKING AN IMPACT THROUGH GIVING

HENRY FORD eFFeCT

p The iconic bus in which Rosa Parks famously took a seat.

TAKING A SEAT IN HISTORY: President theObama sits on the Rosa Parks Bus. PAGE 2

A Lifelong Passion Leads to a Generous Gift PAGE 3

A Passion for Glass A Shared Commitment to Improving Minds and Lives OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY PETE SOUZA PAGE 4-11 Severstal Partners with A Seat on the Bus for Everyone Financial Report and Donor Roll A LETTER FROM THE HENRY FORD PRESIDENT people to help make a better future, maybe even change the world! PAGE 12 In these pages, you’ll read about Bruce and Ann Dear Friends: Bachmann, whose lifelong devotion to The Henry Ford, One of the highlights of my career here at The coupled with their passion for studio glass, has resulted Henry Ford occurred last spring, when the president of in a unique gift that is sure to amaze, educate and inspire the United States visited us and spent a few solitary and visitors for years to come. poignant moments on the Rosa Parks Bus. It was a similar passion — for racing and a boyhood “I just sat there for a moment,” he said afterward, “and fascination with driver Jim Clark — that compelled Chris pondered the courage and tenacity that is part of our very Locke to make his donation to support Racing in America, Family Ties Lead to a recent history but is also part of that long line of folks who in honor of Clark. Lasting Legacy sometimes are nameless, oftentimes didn't make the history And then there’s the fascinating and touching story books, but who constantly insisted on their dignity, their of Jerome Lothamer, whose gift annuity is inspired by his share of the American dream.” family’s connection to Henry Ford himself and two of Those sentiments are a true reflection of what the iconic buildings in Greenfield Village — the Scotch The Henry Ford is all about — to seek out and tell the Settlement School and Chapman House. DID YOU KNOW? great American stories of innovation, ingenuity and Speaking of Henry Ford, one of his very first and most The Henry Ford is resourcefulness, so many of which begin with a simple important decisions was to build iron-making facilities sparking imaginations idea and are bolstered by inspirational examples of tenacity, on the banks of the Rouge River, just down the road in nationwide with will and the stark power of belief and the human spirit. Dearborn. The furnaces and towers of the Severstal plant All those qualities come to the fore in the story of Rosa have been a vital part of the city landscape ever since, and INNOVATION 101, an Parks, whose stoic dignity and steely courage in refusing I am delighted to announce in this issue that The Henry educational collaboration to move to the back of the bus on that December day in Ford and Severstal are now very proud community and with our country’s 1955 launched the revolution in American race relations sponsorship partners. greatest innovators, that ultimately made possible the election of an African Finally, thanks to a generous grant from the Ford American as president in 2008. Foundation ArtsAccess Program, a wonderful, unrestricted including Bill Gates, So that iconic bus is not only a symbol of the sacred donation over a two-year period will be invaluable in Dean Kamen and Steve concept of freedom and democracy in our country, the ongoing operation and delivery of our mission to the Wozniak. Learn more @ but it also represents the essence of our mission at The 1.5 million people who walk through our doors on an Henry Ford: You don’t have to be the president of the annual basis. We are so honored to be recognized by this ONINNOVATION.COM. United States to sit on the Rosa Parks Bus. We offer that organization, which has been on the forefront of social immersive opportunity to anyone who walks through our change and focused on the betterment of humanity for u doors. And because we’re a collecting institution as well more than 75 years. as a destination and an attraction for American history, Which brings me back to my initial thoughts about we rely on the support and devotion of our generous that special lady and her historic bus. donors and members to provide the funds that allow us to Ours is truly a place for everyone — from the continue to collect the artifacts, like that bus, which make president of the United States to the most generous donors The Henry Ford such a unique and special place. — and we are so grateful to all those whose thoughtful It is with a tremendous amount of gratitude that I take and heartfelt contributions really do reflect what we are all this opportunity to acknowledge those who comprise our about: Anyone can walk through our doors and immerse Donor Roll, which we’ve included in this edition of The themselves in all that is here. Chances are they’ll take away Henry Ford Effect. All of our donors are so precious to us an experience that will stay with them forever. and so valuable to this institution, and we simply wouldn’t exist in our current state if not for all of you. Because here at The Henry Ford there really is a seat on We work very hard not only to show our thanks at all the bus for everyone. times but to demonstrate that we are good and responsible stewards of our donors’ investments, and that every last penny of it is utilized in our unrelenting effort to inspire

Patricia E. Mooradian ©RICK FRIEDMAN/CORBIS Chris Locke sits on his car at the 2 THE HENRY FORD eFFeCT 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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Generous Chris Locke truly can’t recall a moment in his life when he “because of my interest in that particular area of racing, both wasn’t passionate about all aspects of motor sports — from Formula One and Indianapolis. It resonates with me very Gift the design and construction of the cars to the demeanor and strongly, so I’m just happy to support that cause.” styles of the drivers. It’s certainly one Locke knows intimately: From the slot “The genesis is not entirely clear, but it seems I’ve had cars and go-karts of his youth, he moved on to a variety of this passion for motor sports since birth,” he says. sports cars as a teenager and young adult, funded by summer The opportunity Locke followed Formula One, Indy, Le Mans, Can jobs with a contractor who was also a racing enthusiast. Am and sports car racing but was especially inspired by “Those cars included a ’62 T-Bird, a ’61 Corvette and to help support Team Lotus owner and designer Colin Chapman and his a ’70 Lotus Europa,” Locke says, “all of which were well the Racing in Scottish driver Jim Clark. used and often unreliable, generally requiring more of my “I remember Jim Clark as being incredibly skillful and time repairing than driving them, but that was part of the America exhibition successful, but also very humble,” Locke recalls, “and that education and the fun.” was impressive to me as a boy. He was kind of a role model As Locke pursued his passion for motor sports, his at The Henry Ford for me, and combined with Colin Chapman’s innovative career began to take shape, initially with his role as a genius, they were unbeatable.” staff member for Connecticut Congressman Christopher and recognize Dodd, whose eventual appointment to the House Select the incredible Committee on Assassinations allowed Locke to take an active role in the inquiries into the death of Dr. Martin achievements of Jim Luther King, Jr. “The investigation was fascinating,” Locke says, “and Clark, Ford and Lotus, working with prosecutors and other attorneys confirmed my interest in law school and was the genesis of my quest embodied in the to become a federal prosecutor.” As the committee’s work Indianapolis-winning neared its conclusion, Locke was accepted by the University of California School of Law, Berkeley. Lotus 38, is a fitting After law school, Locke was accepted by the Attorney General’s Honor Law Graduate Program, spent two years tribute." as a federal prosecutor at the Justice Department and then CHRIS LOCKE returned to San Francisco as an assistant U.S. attorney. After several years prosecuting federal crimes, he had an opportunity to join a firm that specialized in environmental law. “I always had a keen interest in environmental issues,” Locke says, “and this was a unique opportunity to combine my trial experience with an important developing area Jim Clark after he became the first non-American of law.” winner of the Indianapolis 500 since 1916. It proved to be the right decision, as today Chris Locke is regarded as one of the top attorneys in his area of expertise In 1965, Clark became the first non- and is a frequent lecturer and author on a variety of subjects, American winner of the Indianapolis 500 since from developments in environmental law and litigation 1916, and Locke’s interest in both the driver and to trial strategy and evidence. And, of course, he’s also the Lotus marque was piqued during a visit with continued to indulge his passion for motor sports. his parents to the New York World’s Fair in 1965 “I’ve become the steward of several historic race cars,” when he was just 12 years old. he says, “including a 1976 Lotus 77 Formula One car “We went to the Ford Pavilion,” he says, originally driven by . I’ve also been entrusted “and I saw the Lotus 38 that Jim Clark had to drive the Lotus 32B that Jim Clark drove to win the driven to victory in the Indianapolis 500. I’d 1965 Tasman Championship. It is so gratifying to be able to never seen a single-seat, open-wheel display and demonstrate these cars for a new generation of race car up close and in person until I enthusiasts and to have them come up, ask questions and tell saw that exhibition, and I had never their children and grandchildren, ‘I remember seeing Mario imagined a race car to be so sleek and drive this car when I was your age.’ ” compact and purposeful as that design. Ask Locke to single out his favorite car of all time, and It was really beyond belief to me, and the first one he mentions is his 1967 Lotus Elan, which he the exhibition left a very significant and bought over 20 years ago and completely restored. lasting impression.” “The Elan is a 50-year-old design,” Locke says, “and That experience as well as his yet the handling and performance is up to today’s standards lifelong admiration for Clark — who in a lot of ways. A few years back I came to the very died tragically in a crash in 1968 — were unfortunate conclusion I had too many cars, so I sold it to a significant factors that led Locke to make friend of mine. But I made him promise to sell it back to me a donation in honor of Clark to support if he ever decided to part with it, and he did, and I now have Racing in America. Clark's Lotus 38 is it again. So I bought it twice.” part of the permanent exhibition at But the Elan is not Locke’s favorite car. The Henry Ford. “That would be my 1963 Lotus 27 Formula Junior,” he “The Lotus and Ford connection has says. “You feel like Jim Clark when you’re driving it. You’re been so important over the years,” Locke says, just constantly in an oversteer, understeer mode, when at the limit in turns, but the handling is so delicate and balanced. It’s just a pleasure to drive.” Anyone interested in It’s all come full circle for Chris Locke: a little boy’s honoring Jim Clark’s inspiration, a lifetime of admiration for an iconic driver and historic victory at now this generous donation in Clark's honor. “This gift is certainly a return to the roots of my Indianapolis in 1965 with passion,” Locke says. “For me, the opportunity to help a donation of $25,000 support the Racing in America exhibition at The Henry or greater will be Ford and recognize the incredible achievements of Jim Clark, Ford and Lotus, embodied in the Indianapolis- recognized with one of 82 winning Lotus 38, is a fitting tribute. I’m sure that commemorative one-ounce enthusiasts who share this passion will enjoy the exhibition vials of original motor oil and that it will contribute to the enthusiasm of others for from Clark’s victorious many generations to come.” • Lotus 38. THE HENRY FORD eFFeCT 3 A Passion for Glass and The Henry Ford

Bruce Bachmann distinctly remembers when he artist could work by himself with his own small and his wife, Ann, first fell in love — with a piece kiln and studio.” of glass. It wasn’t long before the Bachmanns had one “We have dear friends who are art collectors, of the world’s preeminent private collections. and part of their collection was devoted to glass,” “Our thought process was to buy one piece at he says. “And one day my friend said there’s an a time,” Bachmann says, “only one of each artist international exhibition in Detroit. Tag along.” and only American artists.” The couple, who live in Glencoe, Illinois, did The Bachmanns achieved that goal with their just that and were immediately smitten by a work collection — and then some. by the renowned artist Dale Chihuly, a red plate “It’s staggering, frightening,” Bachmann says cut into a geometric pattern. But they didn’t put a with a hearty laugh. “There are 325 pieces. We hold on it. have a small home in Florida, with about 50 pieces there, and the rest are in Glencoe.” Ann and Bruce Bachmann But the entire collection will one day reside at The Henry Ford, which the Bachmanns chose part of their collection will be on display in a over an array of competitors to be the recipient special Glass Gallery in the McDonald’s Sons of the treasures they have lovingly amassed ever Machine Shop, also known as the Guild Beer since that sparkling red Chihuly plate caught Hall, in the Liberty Craftworks area of Greenfield Bruce’s eye. Village. Why The Henry Ford? Well, for starters, “Our dedication to this is interpreting the Bachmann and his family have had a love affair collection as art, design and innovation,” says with the place since he and Ann began visiting Christian Øverland, executive vice president years ago, when their four grown children were for The Henry Ford. “The whole studio glass very young. movement is innovation in the glass world, and “It was a ritual,” Bachmann recalls fondly. that’s a great story for us to tell.” “We’d drive in from Chicago and spend a few A story that will be told in a way that’s only days at Greenfield Village. It wasn’t just a visit for possible at The Henry Ford. us, it was an education. And the people, the staff, “The hot glass shop is going to be right next everyone there, were just wonderful.” door to the collection,” says Øverland. “So when Fast-forward through decades to the process the Bruce and Ann Bachmann Glass Collection of considering the presentations from all the is installed, if someone was inspired from seeing institutions who were vying for the Bachmann the collection and wanted to try and make a glass collection, and once again it was the people at The flower or anything else, they can actually go Henry Ford who won the day for Bruce and Ann. right into the hot glass shop and work with our “A half hour later, we went back to buy the “They were very understanding,” Bachmann glassblowers on the spot.” piece,” Bachmann recalls with a rueful smile, says, “and they didn’t mind me taking longer than “That’s what really sold us,” Bachmann says. “and there was a red dot already on it. It was our I should have, because it was a major decision.” “Our wish is this gift to The Henry Ford will traveling companions, and they still have it in And in the end, what made that decision a promote everything about the glass world — the their house!” relatively simple one for the Bachmanns was not collectors, galleries, museums and the artists — so That was 25 years ago. Since then, it’s safe only the people they were dealing with but the they will appreciate it, visit here and see what can to say Bruce and Ann Bachmann haven’t missed plan proposed for their collection. be done.” out on too many pieces for their collection of “There’s no museum — and we talked to And in the rich tradition of The Henry Ford, what is known as studio glass, the byproduct of a half dozen of them,” says Bachmann, “that perhaps inspire a young visitor to step into the hot a movement that was launched at the University offered everything that was here — first of all, glass shop and take that first critical and creative of Wisconsin in 1962 and revolutionized art glass the attendance and the amount of people coming step toward becoming the world’s next great production in the United States. through in a given year. And none of them studio glass artist. “Most of the glass you see prior to 1962 was were able to provide the space offered by The done in facilities with huge ovens, like Corning Henry Ford.” Note: For additional information about how to support the future and Tiffany and others,” Bachmann says, “but the And there was one more incentive for the Glass Gallery, please contact Spence Medford at 313.982.6016 studio glass movement meant that an individual Bachmanns: Once the necessary funds are raised, or via email: [email protected].

For over 80 years, The Henry movement, from our political history, and aspirations in building a common Ford has been dedicated to education, and showcases our achievements understanding of our heritage and A Shared the can-do spirit of generations of in industry and technology. It is a future.” Americans, and open, hands-on monument to visionaries of all kinds, It’s a noble and stirring objective, Commitment access to virtually all its collections of science, of technology and of one that echoes the spirit of the man and exhibits. innovation. Fundamentally, it’s about behind both the foundation and the to Improving The result is a $500,000 grant real people and real places.” institution. to The Henry Ford by the Ford And thanks to this generous “The museum is all about Foundation through its ArtsAccess gift, The Henry Ford will now be innovation and resourcefulness,” says Minds and Program. even more accessible than it already Uno, “inspired by one of the true “The foundation has long is for all who want to visit and take visionaries of the 20th century, Henry Lives believed that art and culture have an advantage of all that it offers. In Ford. We are committed to driving enormous role to play in the health fact, in recognition of this generous change, to addressing some of the It truly appears to be a match made in and well-being of communities,” says grant from the , on world’s most intractable problems and heaven: Roberta Uno, senior program officer November 3 admission to any of The to improving lives. And to do that For over 75 years, the Ford for freedom of expression, at the Henry Ford's venues will be $5 for we need vision, we need innovation, Foundation has been one of the most Ford Foundation. “Art and culture the entire day. we need the kind of pioneering and influential organizations in the bring communities together, give “The Henry Ford is one of undaunted spirit that is reflected in world, focusing on Third World voice and expression, encourage civic Detroit’s stellar institutions,” Uno the museum, and we want everyone development, education and the arts. participation, and inspire innovation says, “and the foundation’s ArtsAccess in the community to have the and creativity.” Program is designed to give everyone opportunity to see, experience and One of the long-standing pillars in the community, particularly be inspired by all that this wonderful of the mission of the Ford Foundation low-income families who may not museum has to offer.” • is its ongoing effort to advance yet be familiar with the world- human knowledge, creativity and class collections assembled nearby, achievement — a goal that resonates the chance to share the richness of in every way with the mission of The Detroit’s, indeed America’s, artistic In recognition of this Henry Ford. and cultural life. Giving families generous grant from the Ford “The Henry Ford Museum is from underserved neighborhoods the Foundation, on November 3 truly unique,” says Uno, chance to experience this unparalleled “a monument to innovation, inclusion collection can open up opportunities, admission to any of The Henry and the ingenuity of America. It expand potential and inspire change. Ford's venues will be $5 for Students participating in the Model T assembly line in Henry Ford Museum. brings together, under one roof, It is an important step in reinforcing the entire day." iconic moments from the civil rights a commitment to our common goals 4 THE HENRY FORD eFFeCT

Bruce L. Black, the vice president and general making by blast furnaces on the same site more manager of Severstal Dearborn. “Severstal’s rich than 90-plus years later is incredible. history, values and innovative spirit go hand “I have employees who are working here whose The Henry Ford in hand with the philosophy of the museum, grandfathers used to work on this site,” Black and having our company name promoted and continues, “and I also have employees who talk recognized in the community is an added bonus. about wanting their grandchildren to work here & Severstal: “And we’re talking about other things we can as well, so I think there’s a lot of folks here who do with The Henry Ford,” Black continues. “We feel that linkage between manufacturing in its Both a Piece of definitely want to be a part of the community. early days, Ford, steel-making and the fact that This is where we work and live, and we value our it’s helping to revive an area. And I think they are connection with The Henry Ford, where we can really excited about that. Dearborn History remember where we came from, how we got “For all of them, Severstal isn’t just a place to here and how everything is linked. I think it’s a work, and it isn’t just another steel company. It’s fabulous facility and a great place to learn.” truly a piece of history. So we look forward to In 1915, Henry Ford stood on the banks of the As The Henry Ford preserves the history of continuing our relationship with The Henry Ford Rouge River in Dearborn and declared he had manufacturing, it also celebrates Severstal’s history and the Dearborn community for many years found the perfect spot to build an iron-making with the Ford vehicles that were made of the to come.” facility that would be an integral part of his company’s steel. moving assembly line. “It’s really incredible when you think about Five years later, in May of 1920, the first blast it,” Black says, “because this was one of the steel furnace at the Rouge came to life when Ford’s companies that Henry Ford used for cars and also toddler grandson struck a match to ignite its first for the time during World War II when they made coke charge. In the more than 90 years since ships and planes. So our two companies really young Henry Ford II performed that task, the were vertically integrated, all the way from the Ford Rouge River complex, automobiles and steel raw materials to the finished product.” have been inextricably linked. And the fact that Dearborn is a link both And the furnaces and towers of the Severstal companies shared since the dawn of modern plant have been an integral part of the Dearborn manufacturing in America made the relationship landscape for generations. even more special — and unusual. Now Severstal is joining forces with another “If you went around the country and looked Dearborn institution, The Henry Ford, by initially for steel-making operations that have been in the offering its sponsorship support to the 2012 Salute same location since the first blast furnace started, to America event this past Fourth of July. you wouldn’t find a lot,” Black says. “So I think In front seat: Sergei Kuznetsov, chief executive officer of Severstal North “We are really pleased to be able to offer our the fact that first match was lit here in a blast America. On the left in backseat: Alexey Mordashov, chief executive sponsorship support to The Henry Ford,” says furnace and there’s still iron-making and steel- officer of Severstal. Financial Report and Donor Roll

Operating Revenue (in thousands) 2011 2010 2011 Operating Support & Revenue Admissions $10,969 $11,164 Development & Membership 4,484 4,481 Membership 5.4% Restaurants & Catering 10,802 9,819 Administrative 11.3% Retail 1,248 1,129 Other Earned Income 4,920 4,961 Gifts & Contributions 3,335 3,663 Investment Income 13,821 14,142 Other 1,447 1,444 $50,803 $51,026 Program 83.3% Operating Expenses Program $41,694 $42,053 2011 Operating Expenditures Administrative 5,644 5,578 Development & Membership 2,690 2,627 Other 12.5 % Program $50,028 $50,258 Revenue 30.3%

Capital Investments $697 $478 $301 $67 Investment Surplus (Deficit) ** Income 27.1%

Fund-raising expenses as a percentage of total revenue: 5.15% Gifts & Retail & Fund-raising & administration expenses as a percentage of total revenue: 16.10% Contributions 6.5% Food Sales 23.6%

**Note: Excludes depreciation.

In 2011 the economic challenges that to a much wider audience. On the pages that follow, we are delighted and have been a global trend continued to But we also believe, in challenging times like privileged to thank and acknowledge those whose impact all of us in southeast , ours, cultural institutions like The Henry Ford are generous contributions in 2011 supported our particularly in the arts and culture sector. vital in providing families the opportunity to immerse programs, activities and everyday operations, and But through it all, The Henry Ford has attained a themselves in our many inspirational stories of allowed us to continue to honor the mission we hold so level of interest and participation that is nothing short American innovation, ingenuity and resourcefulness. dear — to inspire every visitor who walks through our of remarkable: Attendance increased nearly 50,000 Behind every one of those stories is a celebration of doors and help make a better and brighter future for from 2010 and remained above 1.5 million for all of belief, determination and, ultimately, survival. All are all of us. the organization’s venues. Part of the reason for this characteristics that are singularly American and which may well be our aggressive promotion of tourism assure us we have all we need to weather the current Thank you so much for your in Michigan and participation in the Pure Michigan storm and emerge from it as we always have — better, patronage and your partnership. television ads, which allowed us to deliver our message stronger and wiser. DONOR ROLL // THE HENRY FORD eFFeCT 5

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}Clara Bryant Ford Society Estate of Pearl Norine Neussendorfer Roger S. Penske Pierre and Margaret Heftler Dick and Helen Rehyl Mr. and Mrs. A. Alfred Taubman Foundation Membership in the Clara Bryant Ford Estate of Robert E. Reinecke Team Detroit (JWT/Y&R/ Honigman Miller Schwartz and Society is reserved for those generous Estate of Mary Louise Remick Wunderman/Ogilvy/Group M) Cohn LLP donors who have made planned or Patrice and William Robertie Ambassador and Hudson-Webber Foundation legacy gift commitments to The Henry Estate of Carl J. Rudolph, Jr. Mrs. Ronald N. Weiser (t) A. F. LaBarge (v) Ford. Estates of Carleton and Dr. Raymond Landes and Eleanor Safford $25,000-$99,999 Dr. Melissa McBrien Richard E. Allen Estate of Panagonla Mary Schistos Mr. and Mrs. Paul D. Alandt (t) M/B Foundation Carl R. Allison Estate of William Warren Shelden The Fred and Margaret Brusher Mr. and Mrs. Martin R. Mayhew (t) Wendell W. Anderson, Jr. Bruce Simpson Family Collection Mr. and Mrs. Stanford R. Ovshinsky Lowell and Ann Apeseche Estate of Edwina Surdyk-Mitz Mr. Michael J. Choffnes (v) Ms. Lisa Payne (t) Olton T. and Irene Apeseche Ambassador Ronald N. Weiser Community Foundation for The Karen and Drew Peslar Estate of William Lamont Austin Estate of Arthur A. Wiese Southeast Michigan Foundation Estate of Billy Hiram Estate of Reamer W. Wigle Delphi Foundation Mr. Chris J. Rufer Thomas Barnett Estate of Carl Alois Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Steven K. Hamp Alessandro and Kimm Uzielli (t) Daniel Baumhardt Estate of Dorothy O. Zink Mr. and Mrs. James D. Karen Wilson-Smithbauer Estate of Frederick W. Estate of John Zyntarski, Jr. Farley, Jr. (t) Bonacker, Jr. $2,500-$4,999 Estate of Benjamin }Donors in 2011 Cynthia and B. Ford II (t) Thomas Bootle, Jr. Kaltz Excavating Co. Inc. Ms. Diane Bancroft Estates of Carleton and We sincerely thank all of our members and Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Kontulis Donald R. and Rosemary Brasie (v) Hazel Brown donors whose contributions enable The Fund (t) Mr. and Mrs. George Bucher (e) Estate of Ford Bryan Henry Ford to continue to grow and build Richard and Linda Kughn (t) Mr. and Mrs. Gregory A. Clark Cass Roberts Buscher on its heritage of celebrating innovation, Richard and Jane Manoogian Mr. and Mrs. Gorman Culver Raymond and resourcefulness and ingenuity. Your Foundation (t) John and Debbie Erb The Elizabeth, Allan and Margaret Campbell continued support and dedication in these Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Gerson (t) Warren Shelden Fund Estates of Henry Austin and challenging economic times is especially The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund The Clarence and Jack Waleta Clark noted and appreciated. $10,000-$24,999 Estate of Shirley E. Cook Himmel Foundation Estate of Margaret Cooper James and Lynelle Holden Fund The following pages recognize gifts from Anonymous Estate of Kenneth J. Coran Anonymous Huntington National Bank Estate of Marion Ara Cusimano individuals, companies and foundations Mr. and Mrs. Gerard M. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald N. Kudra Paul R. Dimond received between January 1, 2011, and Anderson (t) Ms. Bernadette L. Lane Estate of Carmen Dunn December 31, 2011. If we have omitted The Brinker Group Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lewand Estate of Charles V. Elder a name or otherwise erred, please accept DALNET Mr. Jerome C. McManus Estates of Henry and Clara Ford our apology and contact Institutional Deloitte Mr. and Mrs. J. Spencer Medford (e) William Clay Ford Advancement at 313.982.6180. William Clay Ford, Jr. and Lisa V. Ford Patricia E. Mooradian (t) (e) Barbara Fritz Dean and Aviva Friedman/ Jim and Carol Moore Lawrence T. Gilbert $100,000-$900,000 Real Integrated Richard E. and Patricia L. Robertson Estate of Mary Isabelle Gilbert Donald and Mary Kosch Foundation Dr. and Mrs. Krishna K. Sawhney Estates of Charles V. and DTE Energy Foundation Edward C. Levy Co. Mr. Carl A. Schiele Katherine Hagler The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Michigan Council for Arts and The Schwab Fund For Estate of Henry C. Hansen Family Foundation Cultural Affairs Charitable Giving Dr. and Mrs. Reginald Harnett explore.org, a direct charitable Mr. and Mrs. Peter C. Morse Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Snyder Jon D. Hartman activity of the Annenberg Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation Mrs. Richard C. Van Dusen Estate of Sidney G. Hughes Foundation Mr. and Mrs. James J. Padilla Charles and Mildred Webster (v) Estate of J. Jordan Humberstone Harvey Firestone, Jr. Foundation Tim and Suzi Pfening $1,000-$2,499 Richard and Christine Jeryan Lynn and Paul Alandt, and R. H. Bluestein and Co. Estates of J. Alford Jones Benson Ford, Jr., on behalf USDA Forest Service Anonymous Beverly J. Joyce of the Benson and Gerard and Luanne Waldecker Anonymous Estate of William Kelly Edith Ford Fund Wayne State University Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Adamczyk Amy LaBarge and Ron Beeber Mr. and Mrs. William Mr. and Mrs. S. Evan Weiner (t) Mr. and Mrs. James S. Adamo Gretchen Renee Lawrie Clay Ford (t) Mr. Terence E. Adderley Carrol Lewis Fund $5,000-$9,999 Dave and Katie Andrea Estate of Barbara Ann Maher The Kresge Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William W. Cathy and Bob Anthony Estate of Louise S. Marshall Masco Corporation Foundation Boeschenstein James and Barbara Armiak W. Clark Miller National Endowment for Colina Foundation Dr. John Arnold and the Humanities Dr. Wendy Soubel 6 THE HENRY FORD eFFeCT // DONOR ROLL

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ashley The Moroz Boyz (e) Mr. Steven R. Vozella }Cumulative Gifts Mr. Richard A. Barston Mr. John R. Morrow and Carolyn Ward and Al Redding (e) Peter Basso Associates, Inc. Mrs. Gail C. Morrow Brian Wilson (e) $5,000,000 and Above Lt. Col. Paul R. Beck The Mosaic Foundation Mary L. Wyatt (e) Lynn and Paul Alandt, and Benson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Behr Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Mosteller Ford, Jr., on behalf of the Benson and Mrs. Carolyn Benitez and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Neilson (e) $250-$499 Edith Ford Fund Ms. Beth Reese Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Nelson, Jr. Henry and Clara Bryant Ford Lorry Bergin Mr. Gerald L. Nosotti Joseph and Patricia Ammon (v) Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford Mr. Christopher L. Betleja Maura and Christian Øverland (e) Terri and Buz Anderson (e) Mrs. Walter B. Ford II Ms. Sharon Bledsoe and Mr. John M. Patrick Peggy Baker (e) Mr. and Mrs. William Clay Ford Mr. Donald Landess Mr. Dennis E. Pedersen Mr. James K. Belding Ford Motor Company Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Boden Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Powers Ms. Nadia Boreiko Ford Motor Company Fund Mr. and Mrs. Denis L. Bork James A. Rankine (e) Mr. Paul H. Bratfish (e) The Kresge Foundation Mr. James Bujak and Ms. Susan Webb CW3 (R) Joseph and Mark Brautigan and National Endowment for the John and Pamela Busch (v) Mrs. Janet Rheaume Kathleen Aseltyne Humanities Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Butler John and Marilyn Rintamaki Mr. Todd Brewer State of Michigan Raymond and Margaret Campbell Mr. and Mrs. William Robertie Mr. Roger Burke Beverly Butler (v) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carballo Joyce Ann Rowley (e) $1,000,000-$4,999,999 Kathy Cline (e) John L. Rust Odelle Cadwell (e) CN Railroaders in the Community Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Salamon, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James K. Cameron The Anderson Fund Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cochran (e) Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Scherer Carol J. Carter (e) Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan John and Nancy Colina Ms. Nancy M. Schlichting Mr. George Cassar (e) The Booth Family Tom and Gail Costello Dr. Martha R. Seger Shannon A. Clements and Cisco Systems, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Cox (e) James C. and Denise K. Sepesi David E. Watts (e) Community Foundation for Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Cundiff Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Shuereb Ms. Rebecca Coyle Southeast Michigan Elizabeth Cushman Mr. and Mrs. William I. Sikora Mr. and Mrs. Matthew P. Cullen DTE Energy Foundation Ms. Suzanne Dalton and Edwina M. Simpson Michael A. Di Maggio (e) The Ford Foundation Mr. Clyde Foles Mr. Steven Skoros and Reggie and Deb Direzze (v) Eleanor and Fund Ms. Shirley Damps (e) Ms. Alina Walewski Christina M. Dodge (e) Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford II on behalf Mr. and Mrs. Leon F. Darga Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Smillie Ms. Margaret Dowling of the Henry Ford II Fund Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. David Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence R. Smith Ms. Jane Dykowski William Clay Ford, Jr. and Lisa V. Ford Mr. and Mrs. James G. Davies William M. 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Henry Ford. Both of them were students at the chestnut tree, the village smithie stands.’ Scotch Settlement School, and they became “Mr. Ford wanted to have a chestnut tree next Family Ties Lead friends.” to the blacksmith shop in Greenfield Village,” he Lessons at the school were taught in one room continues, “and he knew there was a chestnut tree by John Chapman, a large man who utilized on my grandfather’s farm, so he asked him if he to a Lasting his size to great advantage when it came to could have it.” intimidating disobedient students. Henry Ford Once again, Florian Taubitz readily agreed, clearly didn’t fall into that category; not only did and today the chestnut tree still stands right where Legacy he thrive in Chapman’s classroom, but he often Henry Ford transplanted it, behind the blacksmith referred to him as his favorite schoolteacher. shop. It’s a sweet and personal touchstone for In 1932, decades after Ford and Taubitz left the Jerome, who reveals there’s yet another significant Scotch Settlement School and that building had tree that connects him with his family’s legacy. been moved to Greenfield Village, Henry Ford “I can find the exact spot where the Chapman paid Taubitz a visit at his farm on Ford Road, House stood when it was on Ford Road,” he where he lived with his wife, Mary, and their explains, as he leafs through an album of old three daughters, the youngest of whom, Alma, family photographs, “because my mother told me was Jerome Lothamer’s mother. when she was a child, if she looked out her back Jerome says visits from Ford to his grandfather’s window, there was a pear tree standing there. farm weren’t at all unusual. “Well, that tree is still there after all these “My mother told me Mr. Ford would come years. The house was on Ford Road, halfway over from time to time and visit my grandfather,” between Southfield and Evergreen. And if you’re he says. “They remained friends from their days driving west on Ford Road, right after you pass together in school.” Artesian, you can spot a pear tree standing back a But the purpose of this particular visit was few feet from the road. different, because Ford’s old friend and his family were now living in what used to be the house that belonged to John Chapman during the 1870s. “When my mother was a little girl,” Jerome Ask Jerome Lothamer why he decided to designate says, “Ford Road was just a narrow gravel road. The Henry Ford for a gift annuity in his name, But in 1932, it was widened to its present size. The and his eyes light up as a wide smile peeks through spot where my grandfather’s house stood was in his bearded face. the way of where the expanded road was going “I like history,” says Jerome, who works as a to go. When Henry Ford heard about it, he came clerk at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, “and I to my grandfather and asked if he could have the just think it’s a very worthy and important thing house for Greenfield Village.” to do. History is preserved for us at both The Florian Taubitz was only too happy to Henry Ford and Greenfield Village, and I just accommodate his old classmate, particularly when think it’s a very good thing which needs to be he was told what he’d be getting in return. supported.” “My grandfather agreed to give Mr. Ford the “And as far as myself,” he continues, “the house,” Jerome says with a grin, “and in exchange gift annuity guarantees me a regular income for Mr. Ford offered my grandfather a new car.” as long as I live. So with this gift, I was able to The two old friends quickly came to an achieve two goals that are very important to me.” agreement, sealed with a handshake. And there’s another powerful family Jerome's family has quite a backstory: It is not And it turns out Chapman House isn’t the only connection in Jerome’s own downtown only an integral part of the history of one of the relic from the Taubitz family that thrives to this neighborhood: the Ford Memorial United most significant buildings in Greenfield Village very day on the grounds of Greenfield Village. Methodist Church is right down the street, but also has ties to Henry Ford himself. “There was a line from a poem Mr. Ford and it stands on the same spot where Jerome’s “My maternal grandfather, Florian Taubitz, really liked, ‘The Village Blacksmith,’ by Henry grandfather and Henry Ford learned their lessons was born in 1862,” Jerome says, “one year before Wadsworth Longfellow,” Jerome says, “and from John Chapman at the Scotch Settlement it begins with the line, ‘Under the spreading School. And Chapman is buried in the cemetery next door. So for Jerome Lothamer, a drive along Ford Road, or even a simple stroll down the street, are quite literally sentimental journeys, as is any visit to The Henry Ford and Greenfield Village. “What I feel about that place,” he says, “it’s hard to put into words.”

But easy for anyone to understand.

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Left: In a photograph taken in April 1922, Jerome Lothamer's mother, Alma, stands with her father, mother and sister in front of Chapman House at its original location on Ford Road. From right to left: Florian, Alma, Mary and Clara

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