Mulnix, Nancy and Orr, Karin; January 14, 1992

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

These interviews for the Oral History Project of the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids were conducted by Buck Matthews. Those interviewed are among the many who played significant roles in the life, activities and accomplishments of the Council and other local arts organizations.

Interviewees include: Tom Heywood, who served as executive director of the Council for 15 years; Ann Mulder, who served as president of the Council; and Joan White Gillette, the first secretary for the Council. Interviewees from outside the Council Include: Ken and Marty Childs, both of whom served on the Mayor's Cultural Committee, formed in 1962, which was a genesis for the Arts Council; and Nancy Mulnix who helped gain Federal recognition of various arts councils in West Michigan.

No signed release forms have been found for this collection.

Dates

1992

Extent

From the Collection: 1.5 Linear Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

General

Both Mulnix and Orr are recognized as volunteer leaders in the Grand Rapids arts community. Mulnix helped gain Federal recognition of the various arts councils in West Michigan and was instrumental in Grand Rapids' acquisition of the Calder. Orr served as co-chair of Festival in 1975, was a member of the Arts Council Board of Trustees and is active in the Circle and Civic Theaters.