John VanSchelven remembers Grand Haven's past. Part 15.

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 talks about sledding on city streets, "icing" the hill on Second Street for sledding, and riding in horse-drawn cutters du...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: WGHN (Radio station : Grand Haven, Mich.)
Other Authors: VanSchelven, John, 1899-1981
Tjapkes, Douglas J., 1932- (Interviewer)
Language:English
Published: Grand Haven : WGHN, [between 1970 and 1979?]
Series:Memories of the past
Subjects:
Radio programs.
VanSchelven, John, > 1899-1981 > Interviews.
Grand Haven (Mich.) > History.
Oral histories (literary works)
Genre:
Interviews.
Radio programs.
Oral histories (literary works)
Online Access:
Listen to sound recording - All users (Michigan State University Libraries)
Physical Description:1 electronic audio file (30 min.) : digital, WAV, MP3 files.
Format: Electronic CD Audio
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Summary:
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 talks about sledding on city streets, "icing" the hill on Second Street for sledding, and riding in horse-drawn cutters during the winter. He also remembers early grocery stores, ice-boxes, and home grocery delivery. He also reminisces about working a local bakery as a young man.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 14134
System Details:Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Participant or Performer:
Interviewer, Douglas J. Tjapkes.