Abstract Arthur F. Shaw was born to Solomon Benjamin Shaw and Etta Salder Shaw in 1884. His papers cover almost a sixty year span of his life, from letters he wrote as a boy and young adult to notes he made as a city commissioner and a superior court judge. Shaw served in both world wars and was a member of the American Legion and the Grand Encampment I.O.O.F. of Michigan. Proceedings from both of these organizations can be found in this collection. Shaw’s mother, Etta Sadler Shaw, was a national...

Abstract The Cultural Services Consolidation Committee was organized in 1984 by the Grand Rapids City Commission to plan the consolidation of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, John Ball Zoo and area libraries. The effort ended on May 13, 1986, when Kent County residents voted against the proposed $2.1 million millage necessary to implement the consolidation. The collection contains reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, and plans of the Cultural Services Consolidation Committee....

Abstract Frank Lee DuMond (1898-1989) was the curator of education (1923-1932) and director (1932-1964) for the Grand Rapids Public Museum. This collection includes correspondence, published papers and notes and photographs reflecting his wide interests in conservation, as well as his professional activities. Additionally, he was a research historian and active in numerous Grand Rapids, Kent County and Michigan organizations, including serving on the boards of directors of the Historical Society of...

Abstract Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray was a public educator in Grand Rapids, Michigan, best known for her role in the inception of the Blandford Nature Center (BNC), which was owned and operated by the Grand Rapids Public Museum until 2003, when the BNC became an independent enterprise. This collection contains materials relating to her work at the BNC, her personal life, and the various organizations she was involved in such as the National Audubon Society. Researchers interested in the natural history...

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Cookbooks are arranged alphabetically by title.As with calendars, the cookbooks most desired are those which have unique Grand Rapids information. This may be favorite recipes suggested by a named individual, or valuable historical information on the organization providing the cookbook, or because unique local illustrations were used in the publication.