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Weber, Sister Mary Aquinas. Interview #32, September 24, 1996

 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

  • September 24, 1996

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 4.7 Linear Feet (13 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Topics

TopicsYouth in rural Michigan near Traverse City, work in Detroit, enter Dominican order, teaching in various catholic schools in the Detroit area, work at Aquinas College, Eastown-Aquinas Project, YMCA, West Michigan Gleaners, Emeritus College, Grand Rapids Housing Authority. Interviewed by Jane Idema (tape 28).

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