Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
George W. Welsh collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 317
Abstract
This is a devised collection which brings together various accessions and found materials related to George W. Welsh, a former Mayor and City Manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Welsh served first as City Manager from 1929-1932, later returning to that position briefly in 1954-1955. He held the position as Mayor from 1938 to 1950. Some of Welsh's most significant contributions came during the Depression years. As City Manager, he instituted a scrip system of wage payment, providing work and...
Dates:
Circa 1940s-1970s
Helen Meade scrapbook
Collection
Identifier: Collection 158
Abstract
Helen Meade was a secretary to five mayors and 13 city managers of Grand Rapids, Mich. This collection contains a scrapbook kept by Meade, including correspondence, photographs, cards and newspaper articles collected during her 26 years as secretary. Included are documents of Mayor George Welsh's last days in office, and resignation.
Dates:
1945-1980
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Helen Meade scrapbook