Lori Wright (Newt & Harold's), May 7, 2014
Scope and Contents
This collection contains recorded interviews with Boise citizens. Notable topics include Boise Bench history, Greenbelt history, Foothills Levy history, Boise Fire Department history, Boise Police Department history, and personal and political histories of former mayors and councilmembers.
Dates
- May 7, 2014
Extent
85.2 Megabytes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Abstract
In an interview with Elizabeth Stadley on May 7, 2014, Lori Wright discusses her business, New and Harold’s. She describes what led her to start the business, how it got its name, her experience as a small business owner in Boise, and the skateboard designed for the Boise 150 project celebrating Boise’s sesquicentennial.
Newt and Harold’s was founded June 1, 1984 by Lori Wright and Lori Ambur. Beginning as Sports Exchange, they sold new and used equipment before shifting to become a snowboard and skateboard specialty shop and changing the business name.
Source
- Wright, Lori (Narrator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Collections Repository