Bassett, J. D. (John David), 1866-1965
Biographical Note
John David "J.D." Bassett (1866-1965) was a co-founder and president of the Bassett Furniture Company (later Bassett Furniture Industries), which was founded in Bassett, Virginia, in 1902.
Sources:
"John David 'JD' Bassett Sr.", Findagrave.com, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/70331118/john-david-bassett, accessed September 2022.
"044-5169 John D. Bassett High School", Nomination Form PDF, Virginia Department of Historic Resources, https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/044-5169_Bassett_School_2006_Nomination_final.pdf, accessed September 2022.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Bassett Furniture Company Letters to Richardson Electric Co.
This collection includes two letters from the Bassett Furniture Company to Richardson Electric Co. in 1922. The first letter from J. D. Bassett, President, is in regards to a burned out motor, and the second letter from J. C. Hooker, Secretary and Treasurer, is in regards to the installation of a hot air furnace.