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Poppen, Lois and Crosby, Betty Jean; January 16, 1992

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 9

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

General

Poppen served on the board of Opera Grand Rapids, Women's Symphony Committee, Grand Rapids Ballet Company and was co-chair of Festival in 1974. Crosby served as co-chair of Festival in 1970 and is active in the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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