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Photographs

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The collection contains two scrapbooks from the West Michigan chapter of the Navy Mothers’ Club: one which contains the minutes from meetings and social events from 1940 to 1961, the other contains photos, newspaper clippings, programs and pamphlets from 1937 to 1959.

Other forms of literature in the collection include correspondences from 1947-1963, Navy Mothers’ News (1950-1953), minutes and programs to state conventions (1955-1965), certificates honoring their outstanding welfare work (1946-1964), a Twentieth Anniversary Historical Review (1930-1950) with supplements in 1956 and 1958, a History of the West Michigan club (1937-1940), newspaper clippings from the late 1950s to early 1960s, and miscellaneous papers, programs, and cards.

The collection also includes photographs of people from conventions and socials, as well as a photo of the founder, Mrs. Emma Jones.

Dates

  • 1930-1965

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 1.8 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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