Interview devoted to the following topics: Italian immigrant parents in Saginaw at the turn of the century; life as a boy in the second decade of the 20th century; what Saginaw was like during the 1920's and 1930's; prohibition and its repeal.
Interview devoted to the Dow Chemical Company, of which Dr. Doan was the president from 1962 to 1971. Topics discussed include his views on the Dow Chemical Company, ecology, Vietnam, manufacturing of napalm, responsibility of business to the…
Alden B. Dow was an architect from Midland, Michigan. In 1983, he was named the architect laureate of Michigan. He was the son of Herbert and Grace Dow.
John Ducham was a retired firefighter from the Saginaw Fire Department. The interview includes his recollections of early work conditions of firefighters as well as various fire incidents that occurred in Saginaw.
Interview devoted to the development along West Genesee Ave., Mr. Arthur Eddy's involvement in the development of the city of Saginaw, Mr. Eddy's different interests in the city, and the other people responsible for the city of Saginaw.
Daniel M. FitzGerald was chairman of the board of the Wickes Corporation. Topics discussed include the history of the Wickes Corporation, Mr. Fitzgerald's joining of Wickes, Harvey Randall Wickes, and the move of corporate offices to San Diego.
Interview devoted to the following topics: What influenced him to go sailing; responsibilities of being captain; life and living conditions of a sailor; shipping during the great depression; the Great Storm of 1913; changes in shipping during his…