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Edward Comstock Corwin furniture research notes

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 014

Scope and Contents

Research dates of 1948-1953, which document history dates, ca. 1880-1950.

Dates

  • 1880-1953

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (One folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This is a small collection, containing photocopies of Edward Comstock Corwin’s handwritten research notes on the history of the furniture industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These notes include data points for Widdicomb Furniture Company, John Widdicomb Company, and the Widdicomb Mantel Company history. The source of the information is unknown.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Accession Number: 1986.040; Donor: Edward C. Corwin

Title
Finding aid for the Edward Comstock Corwin furniture research notes
Status
Completed
Author
Bruce Lee Siebers
Date
November 1986
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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