| Accession # | MC2008/01 |
| Topic | Honorary Degrees: Ford, Richard, |
| Title | Degree Ceremony for Richard E. Ford |
| Location | MC General File: Honorary, Ford |
| Citation | Degree Ceremony for Richard E. Ford, MC2008/01, Archives and Brethren Historical Collection, Funderburg Library, Manchester University, North Manchester, Indiana. |
| Access | Researchers are responsible for determining copyright status of archived materials where this is relevant to their intended use of the materials. |
| Provenance | Unknown. In Archives prior to April 2006. |
| Scope and Content | Ford, Richard E.: On September 15, 2005, Manchester College celebrated Wabash resident Richard E. Ford for his life work as a philanthropist and preserver of the humanities and fine arts. 1. One copy of news release. 2. Two copies of event program. The program details the career of James Giles, the musician who performed at the event. |
| Date of Accession | 04 February 2008 |
| Bio History Note | On September 15, 2005, Manchester College celebrated Wabash resident Richard E. Ford for his life work as a philanthropist and preserver of the humanities and fine arts. He was presented the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. The ceremony was preceded with a performance by acclaimed international pianist James Giles, a friend of Ford. Ford was presented for the degree by President Parker G. Marden. Ford was a director in the family business his grandfather Edwin Ford founded, The Ford meter Box Company, from 1978 to 2001. |
| Archivist Note | Description prepared 17 December 2007 by Jeanine M. Wine and last updated 04 February 2008 by Jeanine M. Wine. |
