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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Loraine Pratt Immen collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 187
Abstract Loraine Pratt Immen (1840-1927) was a philanthropist and was active in women's clubs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection contains photographs, various news clippings, dedication programs and other documents that marked memorable moments in her life. Immen founded the Shakespeariana Club in April 1887, was active in the Ladies Literary Club and donated stained glass windows to the club and to her church, First Park Congregational. She also gave various statuary items to the city, which...
Dates: 1840-1927

Shakespeariana Club of Grand Rapids collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 331
Abstract

The Shakespeariana Club of Grand Rapids, Michigan is an organization devoted to the study of Shakespeare. Founded in April 1887 by Loraine Pratt Immen, it was originally a subgroup of the Ladies Literary Club. This collections contains records from circa 1893-1987, including minutes, programs, yearbooks, original writings of members, reference materials and printed plates.

Dates: 1887- circa 1980