Film night showcases history of The Andersons, spotlights exhibit
March 26th, 2018 by Christine BillauThe University of Toledo Carlson Library, the Canaday Center for Special Collections and The Andersons will host a film night 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 in Carlson Library Room 1005.
The free, public event, which is in celebration of the Canaday Center’s current exhibition, “Preserving Yesterday for Tomorrow: The Best of the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections,” features a showing of “Grain: The Harold Anderson Story.”
The documentary was made using resources from the archives of the Canaday Center and tells the story of The Andersons Inc.’s growth from a single grain elevator to a large agribusiness.
The event begins with a display of historical artifacts and documents from The Andersons’ collection. “Grain” will be shown at 6:30 p.m. after an introduction by Kay Anderson, documentary producer.
“Preserving Yesterday for Tomorrow: The Best of the Ward M. Canaday Center for Special Collections” features unique historical treasures like the original 1837 charter for the city of Toledo, an early Rocky the Rocket mascot costume, and artifacts from Toledo businesses, including Libbey-Owens-Ford and The Andersons.
The free, public exhibit is on display Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through July 27.
The Canaday Center for Special Collections preserves the history of the University and the greater Toledo area. The collections are open to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Christine Billau is
UT's Media Relations Specialist. Contact her at 419.530.2077 or christine.billau@utoledo.edu.
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