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Quigley, May G.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: d. 1957

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

May G. Quigley collection of library related and family documents

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 344
Abstract

May G. Quigley was the first children's librarian of the Grand Rapids Public Library. She was Chief of the Boys and Girls Department from 1904 to 1943 and inspired several Grand Rapids writers, including Newbery Medal winner Meindert DeJong. This collection documents her professional life and also includes some family or unidentified photographs.

Dates: circa 1924-1956; Majority of material found within 1951 - 1956