Hudson Heritage Farm Memorial Dedication
Name/Title
Hudson Heritage Farm Memorial DedicationEntry/Object ID
2021.64.01Scope and Content
The recording includes: Robert C. Hudson Jr. telling a story about the monument's flagpole and dedication. A United States Marine reserve unit raising a United States flag. Robert C. Hudson Jr. thanking Tom Harrington for installing the sculpture. Phylis Sorensen presenting a Centennial Farm tribute to the Hudson farm started by James Sullivan Hudson. Robert C. Hudson Jr. speaking about Earl Sorensen's management years that turned around the 1000-acre farm and Dick Neggy's contribution to hog management. Artist Babette Block speaking about creating the four-sheets-of-3/8"-laser-cut steel sculpture of a 1860s farm couple. Remarks by Michigan state senator William Van Regenmorter. Final words by Robert C. Hudson Jr. and benediction by Reverend Marsha Elders. Video produced by Classic Videos by Brenner Inc. 616-793-4086Context
The monument stands where the original Hudson farmhouse once stood.Collection
1870 Fruit growing, farming, agriculture, Family HistoryCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.64Source or Donor
Saugatuck-Douglas District LibraryAcquisition Method
Donation, unconditionalOral History Details
Interview Date
May 26, 1996Length of Interview
47Dimensions
Dimension Description
VCR cassette boxHeight
8 inWidth
5 inDepth
1 inLocation
212 Media backup
AWS/VidArch SSD/DVD originals drawer