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Spencer, Leona. Interview #30, June 8, 1995

 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 8, 1995

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Topics

TopicsYouth in grand Rapids, Great Depression; Methodist Community House, Volunteerism, NAACP, VISTA, Department of Social Services, First Community AME Church, tutoring, General Motors Corporation, redlining, discrimination based on race. Interviewed by B. Margaret Voss (tape 35)

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