May G. Quigley collection of library related and family documents
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
- Quigley, May G. (Person)
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.
- 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
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org