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May G. Quigley collection of library related and family documents

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 344

Abstract

May G. Quigley was the first children's librarian of the Grand Rapids Public Library. She was Chief of the Boys and Girls Department from 1904 to 1943 and inspired several Grand Rapids writers, including Newbery Medal winner Meindert DeJong. This collection documents her professional life and also includes some family or unidentified photographs.

Dates

  • circa 1924-1956
  • Majority of material found within 1951 - 1956

Creator

Biographical / Historical

Donor Frank J. Schulte was the nephew of May G. Quigley, and son-in-law of Quigley’s sister Musetta. Other known family members including Quigley’s other sister Mrs. Herbert L. Benjamin, a nephew Glenn H. Benjamin, and a niece, Ilona Schulte.

Mr. Schulte is said to have been a Personnel Director who established the Civil Service System in Grand Rapids. He is said to have also donated materials regarding the Civil Service to Grand Valley State College.

Extent

0.88 Linear Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Frank J. Schulte, nephew of Miss Quigley, accession number 1985.021.

Related Materials

Coll. 109, Grand Rapids Public Library Administrative Archives, also include images and documents related to Quigley.

The May G. Quigley Collection of Children's Literature was transferred to the Mardigian Library at the University of Michigan-Dearborn.

Title
Finding aid for the May G. Quigley collection of library related and family documents
Status
Completed
Date
October 2004
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