Metropolitan District correspondence, 1925.
Scope and Contents
Consists of the files on the organization of the Citizens League, and the major committees and boards that were responsible for its operation. Included are the minutes and correspondence of the Executive Board, the primary policy setting body. The minutes and correspondence of the Finance Committee are also included in the series. The personal correspondence of Robert Griffin, executive secretary of the League, 1922-6, is included as is correspondence of the Municipal Measures Committee, Publicity Committee, Membership Committee, Social Betterment Committee, and the Advisory Council. This series is especially revealing in the formation and internal conflicts and compromises that was the Citizens League. Arranged chronologically.
Dates
- Creation: 1916-1926
Creator
- From the Collection: Grand Rapids Citizens League (1918-1926) (Organization)
Full Extent
From the Collection: 25.8 Linear Feet (24 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
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
