Clarage, Harry R. (Harry Randall)
Person
Biography
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30753750/harry-randall-clarage Harry Randall Clarage was born 24 March 1889 to Charles Clarage (1860-1942) and Ella M. Southworth Clarage (1860-1903). According to "Men of Progress" page 229, his father, Charles, was the manager of Clarage and Son (later Clarage Fan Company) until his death, two which Harry succeeded. Later, Harry married Olive Clarage (1886-1976). They had two dauthers. Harry died 26 December 1959 and was buried at the Mountain Home Cemetery in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Harry Clarage
File — Box 5, Folder: 5
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The items contained within this collection date from the era of Charles Clarage’s son, Harry Clarage. During the time of Harry Clarage, the company experienced an expansion in scope, and a subsequent need for facility expansion. In 1957, Clarage Fan Company upgraded from their previous plant of 200,000 sq. ft. to one of 340,000 sq. ft. From there, the company continued to thrive, was seen as a lucrative opportunity to outside investors, and was purchased by Twin City Fan Companies Ltd. in...
Dates:
1922-1961
Harry Clarage
File — Box 5, Folder: 7
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The items contained within this collection date from the era of Charles Clarage’s son, Harry Clarage. During the time of Harry Clarage, the company experienced an expansion in scope, and a subsequent need for facility expansion. In 1957, Clarage Fan Company upgraded from their previous plant of 200,000 sq. ft. to one of 340,000 sq. ft. From there, the company continued to thrive, was seen as a lucrative opportunity to outside investors, and was purchased by Twin City Fan Companies Ltd. in...
Dates:
1922-1961
Harry Clarage and Charlie Schultz working a machine
File — Box 4, Folder: 62
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The items contained within this collection date from the era of Charles Clarage’s son, Harry Clarage. During the time of Harry Clarage, the company experienced an expansion in scope, and a subsequent need for facility expansion. In 1957, Clarage Fan Company upgraded from their previous plant of 200,000 sq. ft. to one of 340,000 sq. ft. From there, the company continued to thrive, was seen as a lucrative opportunity to outside investors, and was purchased by Twin City Fan Companies Ltd. in...
Dates:
1922-1961