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Vol. 86 July 18, 2026 No. 19

Clayton A. Grinnell

co-founder first vice-president association president
  • Grinnell Brothers

Biography

Clayton A. Grinnell joined his brother Ira L. Grinnell in founding the firm of Grinnell Brothers in Detroit in 1882, and served as first vice-president when the firm was incorporated in 1912. Described as the best known member of the corporation to the outside world, he was active in promoting the interests of the fraternity of piano dealers and was elected president of the National Association of Piano Dealers of America.

Highlights

  • Co-founded Grinnell Brothers with his brother Ira L. Grinnell in 1882 and served as first vice-president
  • Elected president of the National Association of Piano Dealers of America

Source

Alfred Dolge, Pianos and Their Makers, Vol. II (1913), pp. 100, 101.

Public domain.

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