Charles Whitcomb clippings

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Described my Henry Till as an "influence for good" and praised by Nelson Wade.

Described my Henry Till as an "influence for good" and praised by Nelson Wade.

Name/Title

Charles Whitcomb clippings

Entry/Object ID

2021.18.26

Scope and Content

Black paper with newspaper clippings taped to both sides. Undated newspaper clipping from "The Kalama..." publication. Also a card printed with Mr. Whitcomb's photo and address in Chicago and a photo.

Context

Mr. Whitcomb, a summer resident, ran a boy's club in Saugatuck that is credited for turning around some young lads who were in danger of deliquency. The most famous "Whit's boy" was Daniel Keith Ludwig who in 1976 was proclaimed by the New York Times to be the richest man in the world. See 2016.28.01

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.18

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit, family

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

6-1/2 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Whitcomb, Charles F. 1857-1936, Ludwig, Daniel Keith, Till, Henry William 1898-1961, Wade, Nelson, Whit's Boys

Create Date

March 21, 2025

Update Date

March 21, 2025