Elliott, Gerald (1907-1994)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1907 - 1994
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Celebration on the Grand Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 450
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1980-1982; 1980 - 2015
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Gerald Elliott Michigan authors collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 304
Abstract
Gerald Elliott (1907-1994) was an editorial writer for the Grand Rapids Press in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection consists primarily of published work by Michigan associated authors. Also included are items published in Michigan, those having information about Michigan or some other Michigan association. All items in the collection are believed to have been collected by Elliott, or received by him as part of the book review process, for reviews he primarily prepared for the Grand...
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Gerald Elliott papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 529
Abstract
Gerald Elliott (1907-1994) was born in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Junior College, and Davenport Business College. He worked as a professional musician (1924-1941), social worker for federal and state emergency relief (1933-1941), caseworker and administrator for the Bureau for Homeless and Unattached Men, soldier in the Second World War, and finally as editor for The Grand Rapids Press from 1941 to 1972. After his retirement,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1935 - 1991
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center