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Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids oral history collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 168

Scope and Contents

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

1.5 Linear Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids was a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. This collection contains ten interviews with participants instrumental in the formation and early years of the Council. These participants include: Tom Heywood, who served as executive director for 15 years; Ann Mulder, who served as president; Joan White Gillette, the first secretary; Ken and Marty Childs, both of whom served on the Mayor's Cultural Committee; and Nancy Mulnix who helped gain Federal recognition of various arts councils in West Michigan. The interviews were conducted by local media favorite Buck Matthews. No transcriptions are available yet for these interviews.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids, June 22, 1992. No accession number.

Related Materials

Coll. 001, Nancy Mulnix Collection

Title
Finding Aid for the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids oral history collection
Status
Completed
Author
Michael J. Krapp
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

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