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Blandford, Sue. Interview #2, October 30, 1989

 Sub-Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council oral history collection is open-ended, and interviews will be added periodically. Those interviewed include: a woman who helped Latvian citizens immigrate to Grand Rapids in the 1950s, a founder of Planned Parenthood and board member of Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, a school teacher, prominent members of social organizations and a descendant of early settlement families. Interview synopses are available for some of the interviews.

Dates

  • October 30, 1989

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Topics

TopicsYouth in Grand Rapids during the 1930s, hunting and fishing, education, treasurer and office manager of Blanford Appraisal Company, volunteerism, United Way, the Grand Rapids Foundation, American Red Cross.

General

Interviewed by Jane Idema (tapes 1-2)

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497