Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Study (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Organization
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Benjamin Baum records on the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Study
Collection
Identifier: Collection 393
Abstract
Benjamin Baum (1913-1991) served as the chairperson of the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Study committee from 1955 through 1959. The Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Study was an independent committee formed by the Grand Rapids Community Council to study the needs and problems of public services in the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The committee was assigned to compile reports and make recommendations for the consolidation of services between the city and surrounding suburbs. The collection...
Dates:
1950-1959; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1958
Mary Meade Papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 414
Abstract
This collection, donated by Mrs. Richard H. Meade (Mary Robinson) consists of Grand Rapids Planning Comission minutes and reports from 1943-47; zoning maps and plans from 1934-60; articles of incorporation for the Metropolitan Planning Association and correspondences in regards to its founding; and copies of the "Metropolitan Planner" 1944-46.
Dates:
1934-1978; Majority of material found within 1943 - 1951
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Mary Meade Papers