Al Kieft : handy-man extraordinaire
Al Kieft recalls memories about Grand Haven, Michigan. Along with his family life, he discusses many of the industries and businesses in the City of Grand Haven, including Challenge Refrigerator, Grand Haven Basket Factory, VanZyland Lumber, Natural Ice and Coal, Peerless Glove Factory, and Story and Clark. After high school he worked for Casemier's Grocery Store. Al also talks fondly of his job delivering newspapers. In 1941, he entered the service and served as a warrant officer in the Tenth Armored Division. In addition, Mr. Kieft served on the board of the Christian School and retired from Challenge Stamping and Porcelain and Beverly Enterprises. Described as a handyman who could fix anything, Al's hobbies included woodworking, boat-building, and car-restoration.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 1989
- Interviewers
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Depres, Jennifer
- Speakers
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Kieft, Alvin F., 1919-2005
- Contributors
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Tri-Cities Historical Museum (Grand Haven, Mich.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:97:00
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 13974
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6206278
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