personal papers
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
Richard F. Vander Veen papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 336
Abstract
Richard F. Vander Veen (1922-2006) was a Grand Rapids, Michigan lawyer and politician. He served as the Democractic Congressman from the 5th District of Michigan from 1974 to 1977. Beyond his political activities, Vander Veen was devoted to his family, headed a law firm, was a rare bookman, loved sailing and headed an alternative energy company later in life. He was particularly important to the Grand Rapids Public Library, having been primarily responsible for developing the Ryerson Library...
Dates:
circa 1922-2006