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Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Scrapbook, Furniture Salesmen's Club
Identifier:
190020Description:
A scrapbook collection that contains approximately 200 items, newspaper clippings, expenditures, correspondances, and other ephemera relevant to Grand Rapids' furniture industry. Many items specifically pertain to the entertainment and grandeur accomodations that were made for visitors during the Furniture Market.Date:
1935 – 1943Current Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Old CollectionRelated Entity:
Grand Rapids Furniture Salesmen's Association (creator)Alternate names: The Salesmens Club of Grand Rapids Furniture Exposition
After a successful first Field Day in June 1917, the Grand Rapids Furniture Salesmen's Association continued hosting a banquet and entertaining activities for visiting furniture salesmen during the semi-annual Grand Rapids Furniture Market. The Field Day started at the Highland Country Club where a sleu of activities took place such as golf, wood sawing and tug-o'-war games, race competitions, new vehicle raffles, performance acts, and food catering. As the Market grew and with more furniture buyers attending from out of state, the Grand Rapids Furniture Salesmen's Association continued to host a large banquet for salesmen with entertainment and more performances were added to various venues throughout Grand Rapids.
