Estervina Jiménez Velez video interview and biography
Young Lords (Organization)
Puerto Ricans--United States
Civil Rights--United States--History
Lincoln Park (Chicago, Ill.)
Spanish language--Personal narratives
Social justice
Community activists--Illinois--Chicago
Although Estervina Jiménez has never lived in Chicago herself, her life has been deeply connected to the city. Born and raised in Barrio San Salvador of Caguas, Puerto Rico, Ms. Jiménez’s husband, Cordero, traveled back and forth to Chicago’s La Clark for work in the early 1950s. Many of her other family members did the same, starting and sustaining the social clubs, congregations, businesses, and other organizations that were at the core of Chicago’s Puerto Rican community. Ms. Jiménez also had several uncles migrate to Detroit during that same period in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Through her memories, it is clear that social clubs like the Hachas Viejas and other were a fundamental source of support for separated families in a strange land. These organizations also provided a way to cope with language and cultural challenges, segregated streets, and housing discrimination. Today, Ms. Jiménez volunteers in her church in San Salvador, the Catholic capilla. She delivers communion to the sick and visits and prays with them. She spends much time sitting on her porch with her husband, who is now in poor health, talking with the travelers who walk down the small path in front of her home. When someone dies in San Salvador, she makes herself available to assist in the traditional novena and helps to lead and to pray the rosary for the nine days. If there is an event or program she also helps out. In fact, she helps the priest whenever called upon and volunteers to daily to clean the church. Ms. Jiménez is a resource for the residents of San Salvador, especially in the Morena and Lao Frío sections of Caguas. Ask anyone from San Salvador and they will also tell you that she is like the unofficial mayor.
Velez, Estervina
Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
In Copyright
Michigan
Saugatuck (Mich.)
Allegan County (Mich.)
Families
Children
Photograph of Esther Paton Eddy with her daughter Susie a picnic table in a park. In the background there are many trees and a pond.
Brigham, D.
Digital file contributed by D. Brigham as part of the Stories of Summer project.
Copyright Undetermined
Esther Eddy dancing with her girls on the beach
Beaches
Outdoor recreation
Esther Eddy dances with her children on the beach. Verso: inscription reads "L-R Esther, Joan, Joyce (with back to camera-) Mary, Jane Cuthbert." Circa 1930
Women
Esther Paton Eddy and another lady are standing in front of her cottage on Lake Michigan. Circa 1960s
Eternal Life: Reincarnation or Resurrection?
Clergy--Michigan
Reformed Church in America
Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.)
Sermons
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on April 8, 1987 entitled "Eternal Life: Reincarnation or Resurrection?", as part of the series "Christian Hope in Life and Death", on the occasion of Midweek Lenten Service, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Philippians 3:21.
Richard A. Rhem
Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/
Eucharist: A Means of Grace, A Sign of Presence
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 28, 1992 entitled "Eucharist: A Means of Grace, A Sign of Presence", as part of the series "The Sacramental Character of the Church", on the occasion of Pentecost III, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Exodus 13:8, Mark 14:23-24.
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on June 26, 1994 entitled "Eucharist: Memory, Presence, Hope", on the occasion of Pentecost V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy 16:1, I Corinthians 11:24, Mark 14:22, 24.
Eugenia Rodríguez video interview and biography, interview 1
Puerto Ricans--Personal narratives
Puerto Ricans--Illinois--Chicago--Social life and customs
Urban renewal--Illinois--Chicago
Eugenia Rodríguez is the mother of José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez. She is the youngest of 13 children and was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to Juan Rodríguez and Victoria Flores. They then moved to the Morena section of the barrio of San Salvador, Caguas, Puerto Rico. When she was just a child her mother became sick and so Ms. Rodríguez was sent to be raised by her older sister, Toribia. But Toribia also had her own family to raise, so Ms. Rodríguez’s father decided to send her to live in a Catholic orphanage until she was 15-years-old. She never attended formal school but did learn how to read and write. When Ms. Rodríguez left the orphanage, she returned to live with Toribia. There she met Antonio Jiménez, the younger brother of Toribia’s husband, who would become her husband. In 1949, Ms. Rodríguez traveled to New York and then to Boston. In early 1951 the family moved to La Clark in Chicago.
Rodríguez, Eugenia
Eugenia Rodríguez video interview and biography, interview 2
Eugenia Rodríguez video interview and biography, interview 3
Eugenia Rodríguez video interview and biography, interview 4
Eugenia Rodríguez is the mother of José “Cha-Cha” Jiménez. She is the youngest of 13 children and was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to Juan Rodríguez and Victoria Flores. They then moved to the Morena section of the barrio of San Salvador, Caguas, Puerto Rico. When she was just a child her mother became sick and so Ms. Rodríguez was sent to be raised by her older sister, Toribia. But Toribia also had her own family to raise, so her father decided to send her to live in a Catholic orphanage until she was 15-years-old. She never attended formal school but did learn how to read and write. When Ms. Rodríguez left the orphanage, she returned to live with Toribia. There she met Antonio Jiménez, the younger brother of Toribia’s husband, who would become her husband. In 1949, Ms. Rodríguez traveled to New York and then to Boston. In early 1951 the family moved to La Clark in Chicago.
Corridors--planning
Wyandotte (Mich.)
Wayne County (Mich.)
The Eureka Corridor Study for the City of Wyandotte was prepared by Vilican-Leman & Associates, Inc. in May 1991.
Vilican-Leman & Associates, Inc.
Planning and Zoning Center Collection (RHC-240)
No Copyright - United States
Portraits
Black and white photograph of Eva James and baby in Amsterdam, New York.
Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955
Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222)
Dutch
Netherlands
World War, 1939-1945 -- Netherlands
Netherlands--History--German occupation, 1940-1945
Detailed instructions in the case of an evacuation for the town of Broek op Langendijk, North Holland, Netherlands, circa 1940. In Dutch.
Broek op Langendijk (Neth.)
Adriana B. and Peter N. Termaat collection (RHC-144)
Evans, Jane (Interview transcript and video), 2007
Oral history
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
United States--History, Military
Michigan--History, Military
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Military spouses
Veterans
Other veterans & civilians--Personal narratives, American
Video recordings
Jane Evans is the widow of two WW II Veterans. Her first husband, whom she met in school before the War, died in a plane accident during a training mission in Michigan. Her second husband, whom she also met in school, was an engineer during the war. They married after he came home from his service building bridges throughout Europe and staying a year after the war was over, allocating heating fuel to homes in Germany.
Evans, Jane
Veterans History Project Collection, (RHC-27)
Community centers
Lectures and lecturing
Plays
Poster for the benefit performance with information and prices.
Women's Center
Everitt, Lawrence Jerry (Interview outline and video), 2016
United States. Navy
Jerry Everitt was born in Big Rapids, Michigan on April 5, 1927. He enlisted in the Navy on March 20, 1945 and received his basic training at Great Lakes Naval Station, Illinois. He served aboard the USS LST-457 in the Philippines, Japan and the Admiralty Islands then transferred to the USS San Clemente (AG-79) around the Philippines and in Shanghai, China. They returned to the U.S. on the San Clemente and was discharged in Chicago on June 5, 1946. He reenlisted in the Navy on August 22, 1947 and went to Electrician School in San Diego. He served on the USS Molala (ATF-106) in the Philippines and in Hong Kong. After towing a dry dock back to the United States from Guam he was discharged from the Navy for his second, and final time on March 23, 1950 at Long Beach, California.
Everitt, Lawrence Jerry
Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)
Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 10, 1998 entitled "Every Family Has a Story", as part of the series "Christian Faith: Interpreting an Experience", on the occasion of Mother's Day, Eastertide V, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 20, Mark 3:19b, Acts 1:14.
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on August 13, 1989 entitled "Everyone Needs a Priest", as part of the series "Human Transformation: The Gospel & AA", on the occasion of Pentecost XIII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 32:1, I John 1:9, 2:1-2.
Ewing, Wallace (Interview transcript and video), 2017
United States. Naval Reserve
Wallace Ewing was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on September 11, 1932. He recalled listening to news reports on the radio about the attack on Pearl Harbor, but remained unworried about the global events of the Second World War. After graduating high school in 1950, Ewing pursued the NROTC program at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He participated in three overseas cruises and training exercises, but was forced to abandon his training when he was told he could not be married and become a Midshipman. Ewing and his wife started a family in East Lansing, he finished his degree at Michigan State University, and he became a university English teacher and later Dean at a small college.
Ewing, Wallace K.
Veterans History Project collection, RHC-27
Grand Valley State University Libraries, Special Collections & University Archives, 1 Campus Drive, Allendale, MI, 49401.
Ewing, William (Interview outline and video), 2007
United States. Air Force
William Ewing enlisted in the Air Force Reserves before the beginning of WW II and remained in the Reserves until 1984. During WW II he flew the A-20 Avenger out of New Guinea and later the Philippines before returning home after completing his tour. In this interview Ewing discusses basic training and flight training, combat experiences and procedures in the A-20, and being shot down and rescued. Mr. Ewing also discusses hearing about the end of the war and his feelings about the bombing of Japan, and what he did after the war.
Ewing, William
A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 4, 1986 entitled "Exaltation and Exultation", at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 118:24, 28, Revelations 19:6-7.
Lantern slides
Steamboats
Boats
Black and white lantern slide of the S.S. Excalibur docked in Genoa, Italy.
Excavating at Abri des Merveilles, Sergiac
Archaeology
Excavation
Black and white lantern slide of archaeologists working at an excavation site with two Mousterian levels at Abre des Merveilles, Sergiac.