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Series I. Historical Notes and Oral History

 Series

Scope and Contents

Describes the history of the Widdicomb family and their furniture business. In addition, there is a tape cassette of an oral interview done by Gordon Olson (city historian of Grand Rapids) with John Widdicomb. This interview contains information pertaining to the history of the family business, and the reasons why the John Widdicomb Co. wasn't successful in the later years. Arranged chronologically.

Note: No cassette tape has been found with this collection. There is an oral history with John Widdicomb in Coll. 164-10-38, done in 1981. This may be the same referred to above, or a separate interview.

Dates

  • 1854-1951

Extent

From the Collection: 27 Linear Feet (42 boxes.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497