Gulf+Western article

Publication

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Gulf+Western article

Entry/Object ID

2021.18.94

Description

Eight-page Grand Rapids manufacturing and banking newsletter with three-page article about the Gulf + Western Industries, Inc. The cover features a photo of a woman inspecting a newly manufactured headlamp bezel.

Context

The last paragraph on page 4 lists Gulf+Western subsidiary "Chase Manufacturing Division of Douglas, Michigan, molds and electroplates a variety of plastic appliance components." This sprawling corporation was responsible for groundwater contamination in Douglas.

Collection

Nature, ecology, the landscape, Industry and manufacturing

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.18

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit, family

Publication Details

Publication Type

Magazine

Volume/Number/Issue

Vol. 87, No. 7.

Place Published

Location

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Date Published

Jul 1970

Dimensions

Height

14 in

Width

10-1/4 in

Location

Box

025 Saugatuck Douglas Commercial History

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Haworth site/Haworth Plant/Chase Manufacturing

Create Date

May 10, 2025

Update Date

May 10, 2025