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Segregation in education -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

David G. Winter papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 455
Abstract

The David G. Winter papers contain material on racial imbalance in schools in mid-century Grand Rapids, Michigan. Researchers of Civil Rights, segregation in education, neighborhoods, and the history of public schools in Grand Rapids would find this collection helpful. for Included are official reports, a dissertation, a photograph, maps, and articles by other researchers and the donor.

Dates: 1949-2015; Majority of material found within 1966

Rogers family papers

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 410
Abstract Charles (1909-1998) and Eniz (c. 1911-1986) Rogers lived in the Buchanan Elementary school neighborhood in Grand Rapids, Mich. and were active in local civic affairs. This collection contains papers and newspaper clippings kept by them during the 1950s-1960s. Eniz and Charles were both active in the PTA at Buchanan school. Newspaper clippings and some papers document safety concerns due to the condition of the building, the hiring of the first school crossing guard in Grand...
Dates: 1949-1967