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Claytor, Helen. Interview #10, March 2, 1990

 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

  • March 2, 1990

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Legal Status

No release form.

Topics

TopicsChildhood in Minnesota and South Dakota, University of Minnesota, YWCA in many locations, racial segregation, marriage to Robert Claytor, YWCA in Grand Rapids, African American experience in Grand Rapids since WWII, national YWCA. Interviewed by Mary Meade Fuger (tape 5)

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