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Hoyle, Margaret Porter. Interview #17, June 13, 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

  • June 13, 1990

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Topics

TopicsFamily coming to Grand Rapids area in 1840's, development of area south of Grand Rapids, Great Depression, South Grand Rapids Savings Bank, growth of Wyoming and their role in settling present-day Wyoming, education at Central High School and Northwestern University, raising a family, teaching at Grand Rapids Community College, treatment for a brain tumor, handicapper issues. Interviewed by B. Margaret Voss (tape 8)

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