2. Origin and Early Development of Rogue River Hardware

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Origin and Early Development of Rogue River Hardware

Origin and Early Development of Rogue River Hardware

by Bill Speers   for History of the Pacific Northwest class of Dr. Haines

author was associated with RRHardware for 18 years, employed for five of those years, and interviewed men who worked for the firm when George R. Riddle still owned it

stories were collected from Clark Adams, senior partner emeritus; Larry Adams, manager; W.F. Speers, junior partner; Ivan Fixsen, head accountant; Jerry Lightner, industrial sales. Speers also mentions original staff: George W. Riddle and Joseph L. Scott establishing such with Goerge R. Riddle (son) operating store until 1892

includes corporation document, photos and explanations from Grants Pass Bulletin and Courier articles

Location
979.525 S64 1961
Source Reference
Library
Accession Number
LIB 2015.50.1