John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past. Part 4
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 remembers his Grandfather's livery, which he later sold to Bill Bronsema, who created the first taxi service in town. John talks about company picnics often held on boats. He tells the history of the Naomi, along with other boats that made trips between Grand Haven and Fruitport, and recalls early automobile traffic.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 197x
- 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
- 00:28:00
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 14122
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b6206354
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