Series I: Art Award, 1971-2004
Scope and Contents
Contains nomination letters (including people who were not selected), text of award speeches, program invitations, blueprints/schematics and instructions for award itself and for portraits. The material is valuable in providing information on a number of local artists and patrons of the arts. Many of the nomination letters provide a significant amount of detail about people's careers and their impact on the local arts community.
Dates
- 1971-2004
Creator
- From the Collection: Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids (Organization)
Extent
From the Collection: 29 Linear Feet (46 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Art Award recipients
Albert P. Smith, 1971
Mabel Perkins, 1972
Gerald Elliot, 1973
Dan Kovats, 1974
Paul Dreher, 1975
Jan Blaich, 1976
Nancy Mulnix, 1977
Rich and Helen DeVos, 1978
Paul Collins, 1979
Sally Seven, 1980
John and Edith Blodgett, 1981
Buck Matthews, 1982
Mike and Mary Ann Keeler, 1983
Burke Porter, 1984
Norma Brink, 1985
Chuck and Stella Royce, 1986
Cedric Ward, 1987
Vance and Karin Orr, 1988
Alene Brittain, 1989
Gordon and Laura Goodrich, 1990
Eloise Johnson, 1991
Roland and Alyce Robey, 1992
David LaClaire, 1993
David Nicolette, 1994
Jay and Betty VanAndel, 1995
Joan Gillett, 1996
Kate Pew Wolters, 1997
Tina and Sam Afendoulis, 1998
Lena and Fred Meijer, 1999
Fred Sebulske, 2000
Casey and Vi Wondergem, 2001
Norma VanKuiken, 2002
Duane Davis, 2003
Peter Wege, 2004
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org