Claude describes in detail commercial fishing in the Great Lakes during the early part of the twentieth century and the industry's demise. Verduin also discusses his political career in detail. He was involved in lobbying for the Saint Lawrence Seaway, served as Director of the Great Lakes Fisheries Development Fund, Mayor of Grand Haven, President of the Michigan Municipal League, and Director of the American Municipal Association. In addition, Verduin managed the Grand Haven Chamber of Commerce for fifteen years and was instrumental in starting fish product research to utilize non-edible fish.
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