John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past. Part 18
In his monthly radio program Memories of the Past, Doug Tjapkes interviews Grand Haven resident John VanSchelven about his early memories of the area. During this program, John tells a very detailed story of the devastating fire at his grandfather's livery barn in 1906. During World War II, John was a member of the local fire department and can recall the different fire bells used in the city. He also remembers early telephone service in Grand Haven. When US-31 was constructed through town, John assisted with the appraisals of various houses that were relocated.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 1974
- Interviewers
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Tjapkes, Douglas J., 1932-
- Speakers
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VanSchelven, John, 1899-1981
- Broadcasters
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WGHN (Radio station : Grand Haven, Mich.)
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 00:29:00
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 14115
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6206380
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