Women -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 167
Abstract
The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council was formed in 1988 by both local historians and business persons, for the purpose of preserving the historical contributions that women and women's organizations have made to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The GGRWHC Oral History Collection is one of the organization's projects in fulfillment of their mission. Included here are interviews conducted by the organization's members, which preserve a spoken record of their personal histories,...
Dates:
1988-present
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 480
Abstract
The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council (GGRWHC) is a non-profit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan that advocates for women's history. The GGRWHC is dedicated to educating the community and celebrating the legacies of local women, preserving knowledge of their past and inspiring visions for their future. This collection contains a wide variety of documents relating to women’s historical programming and research as well as materials concerning the day to day operations of the...
Dates:
1973 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2018
Kent Garden Club records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 469
Abstract
In 1913 the Kent Garden Club was founded by a group of women from the city of Grand Rapids, Mich. Their mission was to promote gardening, educate their members and the community on different aspects of gardening, and to conserve the wildlife and environment of Michigan. The Kent Garden club was vigorously engaged in the community. The club donated to the Red Cross, The Ronald McDonald House, and various hospitals and organizations. The Kent Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden...
Dates:
Existence: 1913-2000
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Kent Garden Club records
Ladies Literary Club records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 275
Abstract
The Ladies Literary Club was a women's club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The group, organized in the 1860s, sought to promote literary and scientific pursuits. When the organization closed in 2005 they donated their records to the library. The club held regular meetings with educational talks and hosted a number of local and national speakers. Many prominent, local women were involved with the club and this collection may be a good source for photographs or other documents relating...
Dates:
1872-1987
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
Making a Difference: Outstanding Women in Grand Rapids History exhibit
Collection
Identifier: Collection 264
Abstract
The Making a Difference Collection contains the panels from an exhibit called “Making a Difference: Outstanding Women in Grand Rapids History.” It was originally displayed in the Ryerson Gallery at the Grand Rapids Public Library in 1997, in conjunction with the Legacy 1997 celebration. Subsequently, five(5) additional panels were added by the Women’s History Council, for a total of some 40 individual women or organizations represented. A list of all the women/panels in this collection is...
Dates:
no date
Marie Cady papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 215
Abstract
Marie Cady (1904-1996) was a journalist, worked in public relations and was the director of the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan. Her husband, H. Carleton Cady (1900-1963) was also a journalist. The couple lived in Grand Rapids, Michigan for much of their lives. The papers consist of correspondence, diaries, scrapbooks, photographs, slides and memorabilia from the Cady's personal lives. The papers reflect Marie's life in advertising and public relations as well as her...
Dates:
1881-1996
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Marie Cady papers
Mary Alice Williams papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 456
Abstract
Mary Alice Williams, a Grand Rapids, Mich. political activist and community organizer, created this collection while conducting research on Grand Rapids area history and women's history in Western Michigan. The materials consists of press clippings, articles, pamphlets, and Grand Rapids publications. Also included are various materials regarding home disaster preparedness during the cold war, photographs, press clippings, certificates of achievement, and other assorted materials.
Dates:
1959 - 1993
Michigan women and the whooping cough vaccine
Collection
Identifier: Collection 328
Abstract
Dr. Pearl Kendrick (1890-1980) and Dr. Grace Eldering (1901-1988) are credited with the development of a vaccine for whooping cough. This work was done while both were employed at the Michigan Department of Health, working in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a devised collection which includes several accessions of materials related to their research. The collection includes biographical information, articles, photographs and some research documents. A photograph album compiled by...
Dates:
1854-2007; Majority of material found within 1925 - 1969
Wilson and Seydel Family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 497
Abstract
The Wilson and Seydel family papers contain material related to William Wallace Wilson (1899-1997) and Frances Louise Seydel Wilson (1901-1995) and their families. William’s father, S.H. Wilson, is well known for platting and developing Wyoming Park, Michigan. These papers include plat maps of the areas he developed, real estate advertisements, business records, correspondence, ephemera, and photographs. William Wilson graduated from Grand Rapids Central High School in 1916. A portion of the...
Dates:
1850 - 1991