26 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/87b7c729f8c43fb006b4fd65a6fb5aac.jpg 90ec5f7a7305fe5b498d50cbc9e8ee28 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_2015F-Alls-Well-That-Ends-Well_115 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Title A name given to the resource All's Well That Ends Well (theater production), 2015 Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2015 production of "All's Well That Ends Well." In this image an older man kneels and shouts angrily. His hands are bound and he is surrounded by soldiers and police officers who are laughing at him. On the left a young man in a band uniform lounges beside the two police officers. On the right soldiers in berets and pink-and-purple camouflage lean against a metal rail. The wall of the set is covered in giant colorful polka-dots. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives 2015s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/462189fce987a928110966811e90d79c.jpg 0d13fe325be13172c0c730e05bbfea0d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource GVSU Theatre Photos Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Description An account of the resource Photographs of Grand Valley theater productions from the 1980s to the 2010s. Photos include shots of performances, backstage, casts and crewmembers. Included in the collection are Shakespeare Festival productions and small acts such as Bard to Go and the Greenshow. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Copyright Grand Valley State University Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982-2017 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01) Subject The topic of the resource Theater Performances Plays Musicals College Students Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives. Allendale, MI 49401 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV058-01_2015F-Alls-Well-That-Ends-Well_175 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. Theatre Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015 Title A name given to the resource All's Well That Ends Well (theater production), 2015 Description An account of the resource Color photograph of Grand Valley's 2015 production of "All's Well That Ends Well." In this image the full cast and crewmembers pose together onstage. Subject The topic of the resource Theater College students Plays Performances Acting Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/754">Theatre Department photographs (GV058-01)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives 2015s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/643e0962b57033f4381df54d18833179.jpg 6d1f86e7c0edd39ca233414050645db2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AllandRosemary_Photo1 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Alland, Rosemary Description An account of the resource Rosemary Alland, Campus Activities Administrator Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AllandRosemary_Photo2 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Alland, Rosemary Description An account of the resource Rosemary Alland, Campus Activities Administrator Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2b1336dc064d405267d177b386127d5a.jpg 2f1ad0f760d892ba18f0d31224287606 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AllandRosemary_Photo3 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Alland, Rosemary Description An account of the resource Rosemary Alland, Campus Activities Administrator Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/f0f7b73441d8b224da31977caaa7bb69.pdf 6b5a0ebb89c501796ed72d798948e946 PDF Text Text � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Civil War and Slavery Collection Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Slavery--United States African Americans United States--Politics and government--19th century Description An account of the resource A selection of correspondence, diaries, official documents, photographs related to the American Civil War and to the institution of slavery, collected by Harvey E. Lemmen. The collection includes a selection of documents from ten states related to the ownership of slaves and abolition, correspondence and documents of soldiers who fought in the war and from family members and officials, diaries and letters of individuals, and a collection of mailing envelopes decorated with patriotic imagery. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lemmen, Harvey E. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472">Civil War and Slavery Collection (RHC-45)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/470">John Bennitt Diaries and Correspondence (RHC-43)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/471">Nathan Sargent Papers (RHC-44)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/478">Theodore Peticolas Diary (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/476">Civil War Patriotic Envelopes Collection (RHC-51)<br /></a><a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/479">Whitely Read Diary (RHC-52)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1804-1897 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg; application/pdf Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Image; Text Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1804-1897 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-45_AllegoryLincoln Title A name given to the resource Allegory of Lincoln's Death Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Meunier, Constantin, 1831-1905 Subject The topic of the resource United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Assassination Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Death and burial Pictorial works Meunier, Constantin, 1831-1905 Brussels (Belgium) Washington (D.C.) Description An account of the resource Allegory of Lincoln's Death painted by Belgian artist Constantin Meunier in 1865. Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/NoC-US/1.0/?language=en">No Copyright - United States</a> Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Civil War and slavery collection (RHC-45): http://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/472 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d5fd6c0686775ff47b4eb0df438302a6.jpg 1a511a077cf7242cbfa2c3b47a1ddec7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s-2000s Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Local Subject Subject headings specific to a particular image collection 1970s Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">University photographs, GV012-01</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01_UAPhotos_000302 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg with students at National Poetry Festival Description An account of the resource Allen Ginsberg on steps of the Campus Center with a group of students. Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University Michigan Allendale (Mich.) Universities and colleges Students Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives black and white photo https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ecaf6bdba996f03eb32f1143f514c60a.jpg 5fe092bc5a7a60f394abcedefc481cc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_E085-0002a Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-04-06 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg, Artists' protest parade, New York City Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of poet Allen Ginsberg and two other men gathered outside during the artists' protest parade in New York City, New York. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 New York (N.Y.) Artists Poets Parades Protest movements Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1d0cf374a30090d1fac8bd422ea758c5.jpg ef1c5a60d6d398aecad57d80b7b499ed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_E085-0024a Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-04-06 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg, Artists' protest parade, New York City Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of poet Allen Ginsberg walking outside and holding a candle during the artists' protest parade at night in New York City, New York. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 New York (N.Y.) Artists Poets Parades Protest movements Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/28beac6843339e47ed640b956142bad6.jpg 5e4731945e308c6f4213080b91c007dc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_E085-0033a Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-04-06 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg, Artists' protest parade, New York City Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of poet Allen Ginsberg speaking outside among the crowd during the artists' protest parade in New York City, New York. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 New York (N.Y.) Artists Poets Parades Protest movements Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/67f9f2f0d9b7740a9354c6f06ff4f336.jpg 7249c3573865856eeeebe7925b418960 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_E086-0007 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-04-06 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg, Artists' protest parade, New York City Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of poet Allen Ginsberg and an unidentified bearded man playing a wooden flute and walking among the crowd during the artists' protest parade in New York City, New York. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 New York (N.Y.) Artists Poets Parades Protest movements Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/da1f04eda579e6847e1516b9bd191680.jpg 502fdcc6f6ee2a027774d66dbec3fbfc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_H050-0014a Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1967-03-26 Title A name given to the resource Allen Ginsberg, Central Park Be-In, NYC Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of American poet, Allen Ginsberg, leading a chant among a crowd of people during the Central Park Be-In located at Sheep Meadow and held on Easter Sunday in New York, New York. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 New York (N.Y.) Central Park (New York, N.Y.) Crowds--New York (State)--New York Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AllenJamesB_Photo01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Allen, James B. Description An account of the resource James B. Allen, College Relations and Development Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. 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Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AllenJamesB_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Allen, James B. Description An account of the resource James B. Allen, College Relations and Development Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College administrators Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/fb5e87df9b52898e847d4edada76b704.m4v 46bb33549ac3a5912aa2071ca405ffac https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/e6ef0f65b15fcb209d1b082516308a93.pdf 54d5a17006848bf23721f5c8d37a6ddd PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veteran's History Project US Navy Paul Allen Total Time (01:23:00) Introduction (00:00:19)  Paul was born in 1926 in South Boston; his heritage includes some Irish and English (00:00:34)  His father served in WWI for the US Navy where he met his future wife in Belfast, Ireland (00:00:46)  Paul graduated from high school on February 1st, 1942; he was only 15 when he graduated as he skipped a couple of grades (00:02:19) ◦ He mentions that in middle school and high school that he was aware of what was going on in the world due to the Boston school system (00:04:15) ◦ Although he wanted to go to Harvard, Paul knew he would eventually end up in the military so he became a welder until then (00:05:42) ▪ Paul took the naval aviation exam and passed it- from there he went to Dartmouth College for mechanical engineering (00:07:00) ▪ Due to a small color blindness issue, Paul was sent to the Supply Corps by 1945; he went to school in New Jersey by the time the war was just ending (00:08:56) ▪ After he graduated from that school, he was stationed to the battleship New Jersey as the dispersing officer (00:09:07)  While he was at Dartmouth, Paul received naval and military training; in addition he took 15 hours of classes each semester (00:10:29)  Paul was the youngest officer on the New Jersey at the age of 19 (00:11:11) ◦ As a supply and dispersing officer, Paul arrived in San Diego to a pretty bad situation which he had to resolve which involved getting cash, equipment, food, and clothing for the men on board- they were headed to China for four months (00:15:08) Overseas & Beyond (00:15:08)  On the way, Paul mentions they had to refuel at Hawaii and Japan for several weeks; he mentions the trip was cold and torturous (00:16:40)  Paul said that he was almost killed while in China when it was Chiang Kai Shek's birthday but his rickshaw driver talked the men who held them up out of it (00:19:23) ◦ He didn't decide to make a career out of the Navy at that point as he mentions he was quite fed up with his captain at the time (00:22:00) ◦ Once he got back to San Diego, Paul decided to put in his papers; the Navy guaranteed he would get a masters degree out of it if he stayed on so he changed his mind; this was in 1947 (00:23:43) ▪ His next assignment was to join a destroyer based out of his hometown of Boston (00:24:05) ▪ At this time Paul held the rank of Lieutenant, which took him eight years to do (00:25:45) ▪ He was stationed on the USS Power at the time (00:26:13)  Paul trained at Guantanamo Bay for six months while he held the positions of supply �  and dispersing officer (00:26:58) He was on the USS Power for a year and a half; after Guantanamo, Paul says they did fleet exercises after that (00:28:22) In 1948 after the USS Power, Paul was asked where he would like to go next and told them he wanted to be stationed at a shipyard in Boston (00:28:49) Korean War & Beyond (00:31:06)  Paul arrived to the Eastern theater during the Korean War the day the United States invaded Inchon, South Korea on September 15th, 1950 (00:31:06)  He was primarily based out of Yokusuka, Japan at this time (00:32:05) ◦ Paul's future partner was one of a few hundred nurses that was flown over to Yokusuka; this was during the last week of November in 1950 (00:35:03) ◦ He mentions that the military was downsized considerably from World War II to the Korean War and says that there were only a few divisions from the Army and Marines as these divisions would be sent back to combat even after you were injured or received purple hearts if you were healthy enough to return to combat (00:37:52) ▪ Paul's brother joined the National Guard in Minnesota and was sent to fight in the Korean War; his brother lost seven platoon leaders in three months and became the sergeant major of the battalion at the age of 23- he passed away at the age of 59 from cancer due to the effects of contracting malaria while in South Korea (00:40:39) Back Home & Eastern Theater (00:41:35)  Paul became the deputy chief of petroleum logistics for the Navy while he worked in the Pentagon (00:41:35)  He served in the Pentagon for two years; he helped set up fueling stations throughout the rest of the world in case of another war breaking out (00:43:35)  Paul served on the USS Essex from June 1954 til 1956 as the aviation supply officer (00:44:53) ◦ After being stationed near Taiwan, Paul and the crew of the USS Essex were sent to Thailand as he mentioned it being a very touchy place; most of the missions were diplomatic and he mentions the natives of Thailand liked them being there (00:47:27) ◦ Between training and deployment, Paul says they lost 13 aircrafts and five pilots (00:49:40) ▪ After the Essex, Paul was the logistics and planning officer for the naval air force pacific fleet; he was stationed in San Diego, California (00:52:18) ▪ At this time, he made the rank of Lieutenant Commander (00:52:37)  Paul was stationed on Subic Bay in the Philippines; his wife and three of his children were there as well- he was stationed there from 1959 til 1961 (00:53:42)  He went to Monterey Bay Naval Postgraduate School; from there he went to the aviation supply office in Philadelphia- he did this from 1962 til 1964 (00:55:37) ◦ Paul mentions that when the Vietnam conflict finally came along he realized it was a big mistake (00:58:46) ◦ He made rank of captain and had a small staff of about 20; four of them were commanders and the rest were high ranking civilians (01:02:10) ◦ Even after Paul aired concerns about overspending on supplies in one event, the military went ahead and did it anyways (01:08:30) ▪ After one of Paul's flights to Da Nang, Vietnam was cancelled, a gentlemen at the hotel bar offered Paul up a seat on his flight (01:11:37) ▪ Paul's impression of Vietnam at that point was that the people were very �unhappy; people were getting killed for no reason over there (01:13:22) Back Home Again (01:13:50)  After Vietnam, Paul decided to leave the Navy and came back to the states to head the international logistics at the supply systems command as a primarily diplomatic job (01:14:18)  Paul looked for a civilian job and was hired as the head of information systems and became the chief deputy of social services for the state of Michigan (01:15:14) ◦ Paul's time in the service made him a person with integrity, honesty, and it gave him a great education (01:18:49) ◦ The service also taught him to ignore extraneous things and turn the other cheek (01:19:26) � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27_AllenP1652V Title A name given to the resource Allen, Paul (Interview outline and video), 2014 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2014-06-23 Description An account of the resource Paul Allen was born in 1926 in South Boston. His father served in World War I for the US Navy. Paul graduated high school at the age of 15 in 1942. Although he wanted to go to Harvard, Paul knew he would end up in the military he wound up being stationed to the battleship New Jersey as a dispersing officer where he would be the youngest officer on the ship at age 19. After a few years on a few different ships, Paul would arrive to the Eastern theater during the Korean War as he was primarily based out of Yokusuka Japan in late 1950. He later served assignments at the Pentagon and aboard the carrier USS Essex (1954-56), and later had assignments in the Philippines and at the naval base in Da Nang during the Vietnam War. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Allen, Paul Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American United States. Navy Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Moving Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video/x-m4v application/pdf https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ace1c97f7a623577a06847c044ec3393.mp4 e9c2f779bfa0ce4277bfe0cfec52180a https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b20c0d1194421a86635f06211496b641.pdf 337008469bf0b78652b4ffeb51cdbdf1 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans’ History Project Ronald Allen Vietnam War 24 minutes 45 seconds (00:00:01) Overview of Service and Training -In the Air Force from 1970 to 1974 -Worked with the Airborne Air Rescue Recovery Service -Better known as Air Force Pararescue -Worked as a crew chief on the Sikorsky HH53 helicopter -Started off with the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing in Ogden, Utah -Spent his first year there (00:00:36) Deployment to Vietnam -In April 1972 he was assigned to the 37th Air Rescue Recovery Squadron -Stationed at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam -Joined the squadron just after a rescue crew was lost during Bat 21 rescue attempt -Also joined prior to a major operation carried out at Quang Tri -Massive evacuation of South Vietnamese Rangers and Americans (00:02:18) Daily Life at Da Nang -Rocket and mortar strikes were a common occurrence -Lived on the north side of the base in the old Marine compound -Heavily fortified position that also had a hospital -Allowed them to get to the helicopters and to launch quickly -Had to wear body armor at all times for the most part -Ate mostly C rations even while on base -Worked in conjunction with the other maintenance teams -Insured that the helicopters and other aircraft were working properly -Formed a deep bond with each other -Worked with two Coast Guard pilots that were stationed at Da Nang -Being involved in the missions made him feel like he was playing a major part -Day to day life could be boring -Weather was always hot and humid both during the day and at night -Mosquitos were also a constant annoyance that he just had to get used to -Involved in a large number of missions (00:06:49) Involvement with the Army -Worked with the Army on occasion -Got invited to fly in a Cobra attack helicopter once -Took the opportunity to fly along the South China Sea coast and got target practice -Upon landing he was severely reprimanded by a superior officer -He was definitely not allowed to ride along in a Cobra (00:08:54) Enemy Attacks -Remembers on August 19, 1972 the base was hit by a sapper and rocket attack -Happened at night -Blew the doors off the hut where he slept �-The next morning, August 20, they were hit again -Attack happened at 6:30 in the morning -120mm Vietnamese rocket made a direct hit on the helicopter he worked on -Destroyed the helicopter -He was uninjured though (00:09:58) End of the War Pt. 1 -His unit was deactivated in December 1972 -He was flown out of Da Nang by the Utah National Guard -Remembers flying over the Ho Chi Minh trail as they left (00:10:36) Typhoons -During his time in Vietnam he was a part of two typhoon evacuations -Once to Saigon -Once to Thailand -Considered to be somewhat of an R&R period -Chance to rest for a couple days while the storm blew through (00:11:32) End of the War Pt. 2 -War was winding down when he was deployed to Vietnam -Army was being withdrawn -Firebases in the north were being overrun by Vietnamese forces (00:11:52) Involvement with Other Aircraft -Bombing missions were being flown out of Da Nang on a daily basis -He could feel the ground shake when the bombs were dropped in the distance -Search and rescue teams from his unit would follow the pilots out -Circled the area of operation in case a jet was shot down -Always a celebratory event when a pilot was recovered and returned to base successfully -Saw a B52 bomber land at Da Nang -SAM (surface to air missile) was stuck, unexploded in the wing -Vietnamese pilots would come into Da Nang and have to make crash landings -Remembers a rocket attack that destroyed several Marine F4 Phantoms -Marines suffered losses because of that (00:15:49) End of the War Pt. 3 -Towards the end of the war a large amount of soldiers were being moved to different positions -He and his unit were pulled out of Da Nang because of eroding security in the area -Also part of the political maneuvering that occurred -He was transferred to the 40th Air Rescue Recovery Squadron in Thailand -Worked with them for a few months -Remembers a large number of B52s flying out for bombing runs -Remembers one that crash landed upon its return -The crew ejected safely -In February 1972 he was pulled off the base in Thailand -Given twelve hours to pack and get ready to leave -Part of the Paris Peace Accords of 1972 -Flew out of Bangkok, Thailand back to the United States -Returned to the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing in Ogden, Utah �(00:18:52) Enlisting in the Air Force -Enlisted in the Air Force to avoid getting drafted into the Army -He had a low lottery number which meant he had a high chance of getting drafted -He had a fascination with aircraft and the Air Force since a young age -This also played a major part in influencing him to join the Air Force -Had to travel from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Indianapolis, Indiana for his induction (00:19:49) Mascots of the 37th Air Rescue Recovery Squadron -The pararescue unit’s mascot was a boa constrictor named “Stretch” -It was a real boa constrictor that had been taken out of the jungle -Fifteen feet long -His maintenance crew’s mascot was a dog named “Dash” -He got hurt by shrapnel from a Vietnamese rocket attack once -Pararescue soldiers gave him stitches and brought him back to health -Dash received the Purple Heart for his wounds at an on base bar -They lost track of him during the evacuation of Da Nang -Never knew what happened to him -Stretch was taken with the unit to Thailand and released back into the wild (00:22:52) Reflections on Service -He felt that the war was an important part of shaping himself and his generation -It was difficult being a soldier or a veteran during the war -Despite the negative aspects of service he is glad that he was a part of the war -Feels that it was worth it because he was able to help save some lives � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1914- Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright</a> Subject The topic of the resource Afghan War, 2001--Personal narratives, American Iran Hostage Crisis, 1979-1981--Personal narratives, American Korean War, 1950-1953--Personal narratives, American Michigan--History, Military Oral history Persian Gulf War, 1991--Personal narratives, American United States--History, Military United States. Air Force United States. Army United States. Navy Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Allen, Ronald (Interview outline and video), 2013 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Allen, Ronald Description An account of the resource Ronald Allen served in the Air Force from 1970 to 1974. He enlisted in the Air Force to avoid getting drafted into the Army and had a deeper interest in serving with the Air Force and working with aircraft. After travelling from Kalamazoo, Michigan to Indianapolis, Indiana he was inducted into the Air Force and was sent to basic training. He was deployed to Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam in April 1972 where he served with the 37th Air Rescue Recovery Squadron after he trained with the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing in Ogden, Utah. During his time in Vietnam he was involved in a large number of rescue missions and had multiple incidents involving enemy artillery fire. In December 1972 his unit was deactivated and he was flown out of Da Nang by the Utah National Guard and attached to the 40th Air Rescue Recovery Squadron stationed in Thailand. In February 1972 he returned home and continued to work with the 1550th Combat Crew Training Wing in Ogden, Utah. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Cullison, Jennifer (Interviewer) Caledonia High School (Caledonia, Mich.) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Michigan--History, Military Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American United States. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/cc08243e645e1dc3dc7ac127e05d53c1.jpg 3500383a5c384c78f8ded1ac58852e79 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s-2000s Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Local Subject Subject headings specific to a particular image collection 1960s Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">University photographs, GV012-01</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01_UAPhotos_000503 Title A name given to the resource Allendale campus before construction Description An account of the resource Allendale campus before construction. Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University Michigan Allendale (Mich.) 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Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s-2000s Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Local Subject Subject headings specific to a particular image collection 1960s Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">University photographs, GV012-01</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01_UAPhotos_000504 Title A name given to the resource Allendale campus before construction Description An account of the resource Allendale campus before construction. Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University Michigan Allendale (Mich.) 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Title A name given to the resource Grand Valley State University Photographs Subject The topic of the resource Aerial photographs Universities and colleges Michigan Grand Rapids (Mich.) Allendale (Mich.) Building Facilities Dormitories Students Events 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s Description An account of the resource People, places, and events of Grand Valley State University from its founding in 1960 as a 4-year college in western Michigan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource News & Information Services. University Communications Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">News &amp; Information Services. University Photographs. (GV012-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2017-03-03 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s-2000s Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Local Subject Subject headings specific to a particular image collection 1960s Source <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/41">University photographs, GV012-01</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-01_UAPhotos_000385 Title A name given to the resource Allendale campus construction begins Description An account of the resource Allendale campus construction begins Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University Michigan Allendale (Mich.) Universities and colleges Facilities Language A language of the resource eng Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-NC/1.0/?language=en">In Copyright - Non-Commercial Use Permitted</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives black and white photo https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9d676e4ea6f55cfebfe029ddc07cae42.jpg 2b9e86cee05367ef1ba36313624e1c53 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_A022-0431 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-06-01 Title A name given to the resource Allendale Farm Supply Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of Allendale Farm Supply, taken in Allendale, Michigan on June 1, 1960. Boxes of store supplies are piled outside the storefront, along with a store vehicle parked oustide. Photograph by Douglas R. Gilbert. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Allendale (Mich.) Storefronts Farm supply industries Black-and-white photography Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/65e47deab9bbf1d2fad045d08afb22f2.jpg 7b853ad083eec18a36aa35231b208913 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Douglas R. Gilbert Photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R., 1942-2023 Description An account of the resource Photographs scanned from negatives and transparencies from the Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183). Douglas R. Gilbert (b. 1942) is an American photographer from Michigan. He was born in Holland, Michigan and is the son of Russell W. and Carmen (Andree) Gilbert. Gilbert earned a B.A. in social sciences and art at Michigan State University in 1964, an M.S. in photography from the Institute of Design at Illinois Institute of Technology in 1972, and a M.S.W. from Salem State College in 1993. He is married to Barbara (McDonald) Gilbert, and has three daughters, Robyn, Rachel, and Anne. Gilbert took a serious interest in photography at the age of fourteen. In 1963 he joined the staff of Look magazine in New York as the second youngest photojournalist in the magazine's history. As a Look photographer from 1964 to 1966, he photographed folk musician Bob Dylan, the Newport Folk Festival, Simon and Garfunkel, the New York City Financial District, the children and facilities at the Manhattan School for Seriously Disturbed Children. From 1967 to 1969, Gilbert did several shoots, including that of folk singer Janis Ian for Life magazine. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1969 to attend the Illinois Institute of Technology, Gilbert conducted notable photo shoots of business and political figure Lenore Romney, and pursued more personal and artistic photography, focusing on urban and rural landscapes in Illinois and Michigan. He then joined the faculty of Wheaton College, where he taught from 1972 to 1982. In 1993, Gilbert graduated from Salem State College, Massachusetts, with a Masters in Social Work, and later pursued a second career as a psychotherapist. Douglas Gilbert died in June 2023. Throughout his photography career, he pursued both freelance commercial work as well as artistic work. His art photography is characterized by its classic black-and-white format, and features people, places and objects shot great attention and sensitivity. Gilbert's works are held in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, and the Grand Valley State University Art Galleries, as well as in numerous private and institutional collections. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960-2011 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="%E2%80%9Dhttps%3A//gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783%E2%80%9D">Douglas R. Gilbert Papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Subject The topic of the resource Photographs Photography -- United States Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections and University Archives. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Image Type The nature or genre of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-183_E241-0003 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Gilbert, Douglas R. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1964-11-21 Title A name given to the resource Alleyway in Boston, Massachusetts Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of an alleyway in Boston, Massachusetts, with multiple clotheslines strewn across full of drying clothes and linens. Scanned from the negative. Subject The topic of the resource Boston (Mass.) Alleys Clotheslines Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/783">Douglas R. Gilbert papers (RHC-183)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant 1960s Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4fc442e7a309c92508462e4ae64b236d.jpg 5d13f58abdfe151c37a982691d66494a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faces of Grand Valley Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Communications Description An account of the resource A non-comprehensive collection of photographs of Grand Valley faculty, staff, administrators, board members, friends, and alumni. Photos collected by University Communications for use in promotion and information sharing about Grand Valley with the wider community. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1960s - 1990s Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived GV012-03. University Communications. Vita Files Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copryight Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University College administrators College teachers Colleges and universities -- Faculty Michigan Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context GV012-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Language A language of the resource eng Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context AlottaRobert Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1982 Title A name given to the resource Alotta, Robert Description An account of the resource Robert Alotta, Advertising and Public Relations Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University – History College teachers Universities and colleges – Faculty Michigan Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived University Communications. Vita Files, 1968-2016 (GV012-03) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. Special Collections and University Archives Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Language A language of the resource eng 1982s https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/559409fbdcae572b091f850aa40e8023.pdf f720762bd525c69c12378aa1a762bf50 PDF Text Text FROM THE LIBRARY O.FJ · Pl ann\ng & 7..onin:s Center, In~. ALPENA TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN \ a pla nned working community �A L P E N A T OWNS H I P C OMP RE HE N S I V E P L A N January 1979 This project is a joint effort of the Alpena Township Planning and Zoning Commission and the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments with financial assistance provided through a grant from the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-583) administered by the Office of Coastal Zone Management (OCZM), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Department of Connnerce (USDOC) via the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Land Resource Programs Division and, in part, from the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments and the Township of Alpena, Alpena County. �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ALPENA TOWNSHIP Alpena Township Board D.H. Riley, Supervisor Christine Dubey, Clerk Gerald Nowak, Trustee Stan Mischley, Trustee Genie Diemond, Treasurer Gerald Fussey, Trustee Bill Desormeau, Trustee Alpena Twp. Zoning Bd. Alpena Twp. Plan. Comm. Clarence Carr Jack Wilkenson Charles Reagle, Jr. Maurice VanAcker Pierce Moore Walter Wolf Don Cross D.H. Riley Pierce Moore Tom Hendricks Herman Saretsky Richard Burgeson Alpena Twp. Zoning Bd. of Appeals Clarence Carr Donald Bartosh Patricia Pettenger Gerald Now".k Jack Wilkenson Alpena Twp. Planning & Zoning Commission Effective September 19, 1977 Clarence Carr, Chairman Walter Wolf, Vice-Chairman Don Cross, Sec. D.H. Riley Tom Hendricks Herman Saretsky Maurice VanAcker Charles Reagle, Jr. Zephere Dault - Zoni ng Administrator Technical assistance for plan development Northeast Michigan Council of Governments 131 Shipp St. Gaylord, Michigan 49735 �I I I I I I I I I I I A RESOLUTION 1t.e.ga.1tding THE FORMAL ADOPTION OF THE ALPENA TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN BY THE ALPENA TOWNSHIP PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEREAS, The Alpena Township Planning and Zoning Commission is a duly organized board of Alpena Township, and; WHEREAS, The Alpena Township Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with the responsibility of developing a community comprehensive plan, and; WHEREAS, This document represents those efforts toward the development of such a plan, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Alpena Township Planning and Zoning Commission does hereby adopt this document as the Alpena Township Comprehensive Plan. Move.d btj Don Cross , 6uppoM:e.d by Roger Linseman to adopt the. above. 1t.v.ioluilon a;t_ the. January 8th, 1979 meeting 06 the. Alpena. ToWrtf.ihip Pla.nn,i,ng a.nd Zon,i,ng CommiMion by a. vote. 06= 6 Na.yv.i Abf.ie.nt 0 1 ----- Cha.,i.Juna.n, Alpena. TowMhip Pla.nn,i,ng a.nd Zon,i,ng Comm,<.f.,f.iion Se.CJte:ta.Jt.tj, Alpena. TowMhip Pla.nn,i,ng and Zon,i,ng CommiMion �I I I I I I A P.ESOLUTION regarding THE FORMAL AOOPrION OF THE ALPENA TOWNSHIP COHPREHENS IVE PIAN BY THE ALPENA TOWNSHIP IDARD OF TRUSTEES WHEREAS, The Alpena Tovmship Board is a duly oreanized board of Alpena Township, and; WHEREAS, The Alpena Township Planning and Zoning Commission is charged with the responsibility of developing a community comprehensive plan by authority of the Township Board and; WHEREAS, This document represents tho::;e efforts toward the development of such a plan, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, The Alpena Township Board does hereby endorse this document as the Alpena Township Co~prehensive Plan. Moved by ____ M_is_c_hl_e_y.__ _ _ _ , supported by _ _r_To_\_ -,ak _______ to adopt the above resooution at a Special Meeting held on Tuesday _J_a_n_u_a_ry_2_.3.._ 1 _1_9_7_9____ by the Alpena Township Board of Trustees by a vote of: AJes _ _5"------ -----Absent ------Abstained: Dubey Nayes 0 0 Dia.nond attested by CU- M/2.b( Christine M. Dubey, C l e N �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION •••••••••••.•••.••••••••••.•••••••••••••••..•....••• 1 PEOPLE ......••.•••.•....•.•.•.•.•••••.........•................. Population Characteristics •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Population Projections •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Education ••••••.••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.••.••••••..••• Socio-Economic Characteristics ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.. 10 ACTIVITIES ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• .••••• Residential •••••••••••••• ·••.••.••••••••••••.••••••••.••.••.. Commercial ••••••••••••••.••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Industrial ................................................. . Agriculture ••••••••••••••••••••••.••••••••••••••.••••••..••• Recreation ................................................. . SERVICES •••••••••••••••.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.•••• CoID.munica t ions . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . • • . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Energy ..................................................... . Water Supply ••••••••••••••...••••••••.•••••.•••••••.•••••••• Sewage Disposal •••••••••••..••.•••••••••••••.••••••••••••••• Solid Waste ••••••••••••••••••••.••• • •••••••••••••..•••••.•.• Fire Protection •••••••••••.••••..•••.••••••••••••••••••..•.. Police Protection ••••••.•••••••••.••.•••.•••••••.••••••••••• Education •••••••••••••••.••.••.•••••.••••••••••••••..••.•••• Transportation •••••••••••••••.•.••••••••..•.•.••••••••.••••. Health & Welfare •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••.••.•••.••..• Government ................................................. . 10 15 19 20 26 26 29 32 33 35 38 38 39 40 41 41 44 45 45 46 55 56 58 58 60 ENVIRONMENT Climate General Physical Features ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Geology .................................................... . Topography & Surface Water Drainage .••••.•••••.•••••••••.••• Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vegetation ........................... . ..................... . Wildlife ••.•••••••••••.•••••.•••••• ••• •••••.•••••••••••••••. Coastal Management •.••••••••••••••• • •••••••.•••••••••••••••• 84 GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ••••••••...•..•••••••••.••••••.••• 103 GOALS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . • • • • • • • • • 104 OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES ••••••.•••••••••••••• • •••••.••..••••••••. 105 FUTURE LAND USE • • • . • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • . . • . • • • . • . • • • . • • • 109 IMPLEMENTATION ll5 APPENDIX A 62 64 69 78 80 �I I I I I I LIST OF MAPS MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 I I I I I I I I I I I 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TITLE Regional Setting Enumeration Districts Generalized Land Use Patterns Water System Sewer System Road System Average Daily Traffic Volumns Annual Mean Temperature Annual Mean Precipitation General Physical Features Sub-Surface Geology Topography Watersheds Long Lake Watershed Soils Limitations for Development - Forestry Limitations for Development - Agriculture Limitations for Development - Residential Limitations for Development - Recreation Major Forest Species Unique Wildlife Areas Sport Fishing in Lake Huron Coastal Boundary (CZM) Present Coastal Land Uses Coastal APC'S (north portion) Coastal APC'S (southern portion) Coastal APC's (east central portion) High Risk Erosion Areas Special Flood Hazard Areas Future Land Use Plan Partridge Point Recreation Area PAGE 6 30 37 42 43 48 50 59 59 61 63 68 70 71 73 75 75 77 77 79 81 83 87 89 94 95 96 98 101 110 114 �r- I I I I I I I I I I I I I LIST OF CHARTS CHARTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 TITLE Population Trends - 1900-1970 Relative Densities - 1970 Age Group Comparisons - 1970 Age/Sex Pyramid - 1970 Family Size - 1970 Persons By 1965 Residence Population Projections - 1975-2000 Persons 25+ By Years of School Completed Family Income Persons By Poverty Status And Age - 1970 Poverty Levels In 1969 By Size Of Family And Sex Of Head Economic Comparison Employed Persons 14+ Years By Occupation Employed Persons 14+ Years By Industry Employment And Unemployment Statistics Subdivision Platting Sequence Residential Development (permits issued) Housing Units By Year Built Enumeration Districts - Housing And Population Commercial Activity By Area Industries in Alpena Township Agriculture Geology PAGE 8 11 12 13 14 14 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 28 29 31 32 34 65 �I NT R OD UCT I ON �• • • INTRODUCTION Purpose of the Plan Every individual or group plans their future to some extent, some more extensively than others. Individuals plan their budgets, their insurance program, their educational goals, their retirement program, and their daily activities. Families plan their vacations, or whether to add a room to the house. Businesses plan inventory levels, advertizing, campaigns, and capital investment. Municipalities must plan their futures, too. Planning is necessary to determine the wisest use of the connnunities' resources, both physical and human, in order to reach established goals and objectives. Comprehensive planning is a process which considers a broad range of community characteristics in establishing a strategy for future development. One of the basic objectives of this Plan is the attainment of a desirable, efficient, and satisfying living environment for the residents of Alpena Township. To be efficient and effective, the Township needs a guide for growth and development. development. It will provide the framework for a guide for growth and It will provide the framework for numerous daily decisions on zoning, public services and human needs. This master land use, or development plan is designed to promote the public health, safety, morals and general welfare in Alpena Township. Its further purposes are: - To encourage the use of lands in accordance with their characteristics and adaptability, to limit the improper use of land, and to avoid the overcrowding of population; - To provide adequate light and air; - To lessen congestion on the public roads and streets; - To reduce hazards to life and property; I 1 I �- To facilitate adequate provisions for a system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water water supply, education, recreation, and other public requirements; - To conserve the expenditure of funds for public improvements and services to conform with the most advantageous uses of land, resources and properties; - To conserve property values and natural resources; - To insure a desirable trend and character of land, building, and population development. Planning - In General All communities change over time. They grow and decline. people who make their homes in a community change, The type of The services they desire change. Many times these changes occur all at once. The population increases, home are built, and suddenly, the school system is overcrowded with too many students for the available classrooms. are strained. Primary services such as fire and police protectio Water supplies may become contaminated by an increasing number of septic tanks. The community's government is suddenly faced with huge bills, over-extended taxes and possibly unable to cope with the demands. A comprehensive plan can help a community cope with the changes. First of all, a plan can point out trends that often precede a growth spurt so a community can be aware of its potentials for growth. that growth. It can prepare financially for The plan can help the township avoid inefficiency and waste. The plan can also help the community government control growth and promote order and thus insure a continued high quality physical and social environment. The goals, objectives and policies can help guide everyday governmental decision1 thus insuring a desirable living environment. portant function. Herein lies the plans most im- A comprehensive plan can be the basis of a rational and on- going decision making process. With an accurate and complete information basis, 2 �the community can guide itself into its own most desirable growth pattern. Herein lies also the major problem with a comprehensive plan. It is often difficult to realize that this document is but the beginning of a never ending development process. The plan cannot be an end unto itself. Its worth lies not in its phrases, maps, and predictions, but rather how successfully its information and suggestions can be translated into the living community. A plan is worth no more than the paper it's printed on unless it is used. However, no plan will forever continue to accurately present the facts without continuous review and updating. information is accurate. A plan can only be as useful as its As a community changes, so must its plan change, to reflect the evolving social and physical patterns. Planning In Alpena Township Actual planning is relatively new to the Alpena Township area. methods used in the past often proved ineffectual. Indirect Zoning has been in effect since 1970, but has not until recently, had the benefit of working in association with documented planning proposals. I In September of 1977, the Alpena Township Board took steps to officially establish a Township Planning/Zoning Connnission. The vehicle of Public Act 168 of 1959 was used and as authorized by Section 11 of the Act, the authority to I l zone was transferred from the existing Township Zoning Board to the newly formed Commission. Initial meetings that were held convinced the newly formed Planning Commission that if their prime objective "to Plan" was to be met, outside professional help would be necessary. In the later part of 1977, the North- east Michigan Council of Governments was contacted and contractual arrangements were secured. Additional financial assistance was provided to NEMCOG under the Coastal Management Program, administered by the Land Resource Programs Division of 3 �the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The report that is herein con- tained is the end product of the cooperative efforts of the State, Region and Alpena Township. Although outside assistance was provided for the Plan's development, the Plan itself is a product of the Alpena Township Planning Commission. The key to the Plan is the Goals, Objectives and Policies that evolved from insight into the assets and liabilities of the township. The "key" is a direct pro- duct of the Commission itself. The Planning Approach The Alpena Township Comprehensive Plan, if it is to be used effectively, must be as accurate and as thorough as possible. comprehensive organization. It must have a logical and To this end, the Planning Commission has used the PASE planning approach, developed by the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments. The PASE system catagorizes inventoried materials, basic to the plan, into four main areas; R_eople, _Activities, fervices, and ~nvironment. Each facet of Alpena Township was thus classified for study purposes. People Services History Population Characteristics Population Projections Economy Communitications Energy Water Supply Solid Waste Education Transportation Police and Fire Protection Health and Welfare Activities Environment Residential Commercial Industry Agriculture Recreation Surface and Sub-Surface Geology Soils Surface Water Vegetation and Wildlife Physical Development Potential As these various facets were evaluated, their inter-relationships were explored and explained. These interrelationships pinpointed the issues and 4 �potentials that are a part of the Goals and Objectives that the township has set for the future of the area. The future land use plan for Alpena Township is a graphic portrayal of the goals and obje~tives that have been established. It ts a concept map that depicts the Township as it may appear twenty years from now. Again, it is important to remember that while the future land use pattern is a goal for the township to str~ve for, it is very general. The actual land use pattern that evolves will be the result of the decisions every township resident makes every day, both privately and in public meetings and elections. flan is meant as a guide for those everyday decisions. 5 The Alpena Township �LAKE HU MAPLE RIDGP. 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SC ALE 6 �Regional Setting and Historical Perspective Alpena Township is the largest township in Alpena County, Michigan. The township is approximately 118 square miles in area, with a 1977 population estimate of 9,510 personij. The town$hip is bounded on the north of Presque Isle County, the west by the Townships of Maple Ridge and Wilson, the south by Sanborn Township and on the east by Lake Huron. centrally located in the township on Lake Huron. The City of Alpena is Alpena Township is one of eight townships and ten political units (counting the county) that make up Alpena County, Michigan. townships. The Township encompasses in area, 3.28 geographic Major transportation routes bisect the township - north-south by US-23 and east-west by M-32. Alpena Township's past, like that of all Northeast Michigan, intertwines with that of the white pine lumber industry that flourished from about 1850 to 1910. At the turn of the century, the Townships had a population of 1173 persons. As the lumbering industry declined, people left the area to find jobs elsewh~re. of 40.2%. By 1920, the population had decreased to 701 persons, or a decrease By 1930, the Townships started to again attract people and a slight gain was achieved. After 1930 to the present, steady increases were achieved and during most periods increases were higher than the county, region, or state. Refer to Popu.R..a,;,U,on T~en.d.6 chart on next page. Alpena Township's growth has always been firmly intertwined with the City of Alpena. The City provided the necessary commercial and industrial activities, while the Township, until recently, served as a "bedroom" community for persons employed in the city. Current trends indicate that Alpena Township is becoming more and more indepen4ent of the City as commercial and industrial growth increases. 7 �CHART 1 POPULATION TRENDS 1900 - 1970 1900 %Chg. 1910 % Chg. 1920 %Chg. 1930 %Chg. 1940 %Chg. N.E. Michigan Region 62102 +14 .4% 71057 ·7.3% 65867 . .,,,, 59588 +14.3"' 68098 • Alpena County 18254 +9.4% 19965 ·10.5% 17869 +3.9,r. 18574 +11.1%. 20766 40 .9'1(, 928 •24.5% 701 +16.0" 813 +106.0'MI +ll.111fi, 758 +9 .0% 826 47.611, 598 +33.1 .. 796 -6.9 .. 749 +l.l'tt 811 1950 %Chg. 1960 % Chg. 1970 S.2'Wt 71617 +is.a, 82962 +lJA,r. 94106 +6.9'1(, 22189 +21.7'1(, 28556 +7.5% 30708 To wnships: Alpena 1173 Green 670 1675 +75 .0'1(, 2932 +125.6 .. 6616 •31.0" +6.4,I, ...,,, 9001 863 Lo:ig Rapids • 1243 +5 .6% • 1312 -31.2% 903 -12.a-. 787 +ll.2'tt 875 •7.3% 811 +9.21'> 886 M_a ple Ridge 783 4.8 .. 761 •15,4'1(, 644 • .3% 646 +16.3"' 7S1 -41.0 .. 706 +21.5'1(, 907 +20.3"Mt 1091 Os<ineke 587 +70.4% 1000 +9.2% 1092 +2 .1"' 1122 1232 ... 5 .. 111S 1188 +13.91', 1353 Sanborn 542 +56.3% 847 -u.a-. 1413 +14 .9'A 1424 Wellington 730 .,.... 376 ·2 .7% +9.IYt 772 +10.4 .. 8S2 +l.1,r. 878 • 366 +14.2 .. 418 -11.2-. 371 .7.3 .. 1454 +13.7"' 1653 -t.s-. 11802 +7.7"- • Includes Wtllington Township Source: U.S. Census Bureau 12706 •12.6.. 344 -12 .1'1(, 1304 +4.2,. 13S9 ...... 1492 +14.S'Wt 1709 11101 .,.,. 12166 +5.3.. 12808 •z.,,,, 1313S +11.IYt 14682 Cities: Alpena City 60.9 .. 1496 (X) Wilson ~6.5 .. 41.a-. .,.,. -41.0.. 878 269 1824 13805 �History has indicated the desirability of Alpena Township as a place to live. This comprehensive plan will help to insure that it will remain desirable in the future. With careful attention to the factors that make Alpena Township attractive and a strong effort to preserve them, Alpena Township will continue to be a place where people will want to live, work and play. 9 �I NVE NT O RY �P E OP L E �l l ~ l l PEOPLE Population Alpena Township was created to serve the people that live within its boundaries. it must first of all, attempt to better understand the general character of the people that make up the Township. This section of the plan should pro- vide the insight and the understanding that is necessary. ~ l l l l l l If the township is to meet the needs and desires of its people The following information is primarily based on data provided by the 1970 "Fifth Count" census. The "Fifth Count" census was taken in conjunction with the 1970 U.S. Census and was based on a sampling technique. It was not a 100 percent count, but was rather a 20 percent sample of responses, weighted mathematically to approximate a 100 percent count. It is important to remember that these are only approximate and as such can only serve as a general description. Despite this inaccuracy, the statistics are valuable as a means to describe the unique character of the people of the Township. census was taken during 1976-77. A mid-decennial Data is available and was used as a check, and in some cases, as an update on pertinent data used in this study. The Fifth Count for Alpena Township indicates that the 1970 population of the Township was 9001 persons. With an area of 118 square miles, the average density of the Township is76.3 persons per square mile. The average density of Alpena City is 1866 persons per square mile and is 52.0 for Alpena County. indicated in Chart 2, the Township is the second most densely populated area of the county. It is also the largest, population wise, of all 83 Townships in the eight county Northeast Michigan Region. In addition, the Township's population is greater than four of the Region's eight counties, larger than six of the Region's seven cities and larger than any of the Region's seven villages. 10 As �CHART 2 Relative Densities - 1970 Rank Political Unit 1 City of Alpena 2 Land Area (Sg,. Miles2 1970 PoEulation Densiti 8.2 13,805 1683.5 Alpena Township 118.0 9,001 76.3 3 Sanborn Township 43.5 1,624 37.3 4. Wilson Township 77.3 1,824 23.6 5 Maple Ridge Township 53.0 1,091 20.6 6 Long Rapids Township 54.2 878 16.2 7 Ossineke Township 104.9 1,353 12.9 8 Green Township 77 .8 863 11.1 9 Wellington Township 53.1 269 5.1 County of Alpena 590.0 30,708 52.0 County of Alpena (Excluding City of Alpena) 581.8 16,903 29 .1 TOTAL Source: 5th Count Ce.n6£L6 11 �Chart 3 , Age. Gll..oup Compa!U60n-6, compares the number of people in the various life stages for the Township, County, and the Northeast Michigan Region. CHART 3 Age Group Comparisons 1970 Life Stage Alpena Twp. Retirement 65+ Mature Family 45-64 Family Forming 20-44 Secondary School 15-19 Elementary School 5-14 Pre-School 0-4 477 1352 2835 864 2552 921 % 5.3 15.0 31.5 9.6 28.4 10.2 Alpena Co. 2608 5773 8599 3379 7729 2610 . % 8.5 18.8 28.0 11.0 25.2 8.5 Northeast Region 10,352 19,763 19,763 14,116 21,644 8,469 % 11.0 21.0 21.0 15.0 23.0 9.0 5th Count Ce.n-6U6 Source: Alpena Township has a relatively high percentage of people in the Family Forming group (20-44). This is a healthy situation as this group, along with the Mature Family group (45-64) represent the groups that are gainfully employed, pay the most taxes, and in general, support the other age groups. When these two age groups constitute a majority of the population, the community will generally be stable, both economically and socially. Alpena Township has a similar percentage of children under 19 years of age (38%), when compared (32%). to Alpena County (34%) or the Northeast Michigan Region This is further substantiated by the relatively small family size in Alpena Township, with 2.94 persons per family, as compared to the City of Alpena, with 3.07 per family and the Region with 3.32. 12 �CHART 4 ALPENA TOWNSHIP AGE/SEX PYRAMID 1970 AGE MALE FEMALE 65+ 234 45-64 ,..... w 0-4 5.3 639 15.0 1368 1467 I 15-19 5-14 243 713 20-44 I % of Total 461 403 J 1320 456 4552 MALES I 465 4449 FEMALES The Age/Sex Pyramid for Alpena Township breaks the population (1970) into age groups by sex for comparison. The percentages for each age group at right combine male and female totals. Source: 31.5 9.6 1232 I I U.S. Census (.interpreted and designed by Northeast Michigan Council of Governments) 28.4 10.2 �I I I I I I I I I I I CHART 5 Family Size Alpena Township (1970) Unrelated Individuals (14+) 2 Person families 3 Person Families 4 Person Families 5 Person Families 6+ Person Families Total Source: Alpena Township has 955 or 37.6% families that have two or less members . Over 51% (1316 families) have three or less members. The average family size, as pointed out earlier, is 2.94 persons (does not include Unrelated Individuals). The birth rate in Alpena Township is slightly lower than the County as a whole; 3.43 as opposed to 3.56. This fact points out that growth in Alpena Township is due to a greater extent, to people moving into the township rathe r than by births. Chart 6 gives some indication as to where the people are moving from. CHART 6 Persons by 1965 Residence I I 2535 5th Count Ce.nJ.iM l I I I I 369 586 361 449 363 407 Same House Different House, Same County Different House, Same State Different State Abroad 1965 Address Not Given Source: Number Percentage 4456 1886 926 534 102 173 55.2 23.3 11. 5 6.6 1. 3 2.1 5th Count Ce.nJ.iU-6 As shown above, almost one quarter of the households or families had moved to Alpena Towns hip from somewhere within Alpena County itself. Almost as many more moved to the Township from another county in Michigan, a dif ferent state or from abroad. 14 �Population Projections Population projections are always dangerous to make. No area ever grows at a constant rate and many factors can effect the actual numbers. However, it is necessary to try to predict future population so that facilities and services can be planned to meet the needs of the future. In an attempt to be as acct·,rate as possible, a staff report entitled Regional. Population P4ojemon1.>, prepared by the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments was utilized to determine the future population for Alpena Township. Due to the broader base utilized in the report, a greater degree of accuracy evolved. The following information is taken directly from the report and describes how the projections were arrived at. The resultant projections for Alpena Township as well as the other political units in Alpena County are found in Chart 7 on page 17. Method The Federal OBERS Series E population projections were felt to be unrealistic and were not used since they do not adequately take into account local information. The population projections prepared by the Planning and Policy Analysis Division, Department of Management and Budget, State of Michigan, were utilized as a base projection. a township level. The State's projections are on a county level and not Qn The State model used to project the county populations is in the broad category referred to as Cohort/Survival technique, or Cohort Component method. This model starts with age cohorts as of the base year, 1970, and then alters the beginning population by adding births, subtracting deaths, and adjusting for migration during the projection period. As would be expected, the resulting projections are dependent on the assumptions made about fertility and death rates, and the component hardest to predict, migration. 15 The State office �I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I of Management and Budget works with the U.S. Bureau of the Census in the Federal-State Cooperative Program. A straight-line trend projection was also calculated for the region as a whole and for the individual counties. In analyzing the two forecasts, it was felt that generally the State projections were rather high and conversely, the straight-line forecasts were too low. Therefore a third forecast was calculated representing a combination and resolution of the data derived from these other two sources and taking into account localized information such as growth trends and future growth potentials. These final projections also included adjustments and modifications reflecting the perceived future developments and constraints which will affect population change. Assumptions for the three calculations are as follows: - Unrestrained growth Increased in-migration of retired persons Lessening out-migration of young people In-migration of major new industry/firms Substantial improvement of system transportation and community infrastructure Medium - Continued in-migration of retired persons - Medium increase of economic development and industry - Slow to medium improvement of transportation system and community infrastructure Low - Stagnent or declining growth General economic stagnation/no major economic development - Increasing high energy cost (i.e. gas, etc.) - Continuing out-migration of young people - No significant improvements to the system transportation The "medium" projections are felt to be most accurate and are presented for Alpena County in Chart 7. 16 �CHART 7 Northeast Michigan Council of Governments Population Projections 1975 - 2000 Alpena County POLITICAL UNIT 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 2000 CITIES Alpena WWFP* 13,805 13,936 14,640 15,045 15,654 18,096 14,300* 15,400* 16,200* 17,100* 19,400* TWPS. Alpena Wv!FP* 9,001 10,203 12,462 9,400* 10, 100* 13,611 15,400 17,803 10,600* 11,400* 12,600* Green 863 896 952 982 1,015 1,174 Long Rapids 878 862 878 903 888 1,027 Maple Ridge 1,091 1,161 1,280 1,395 1,480 1,712 Ossineke 1,353 1,493 1,793 1,925 2,030 2,348 Sanborn 1,624 1,759 2,159 2,789 3,089 3,570 269 248 274 275 296 342 1,824 1,958 2,159 2,357 2,453 2,837 30,703 32,516 36,597 39,282 42,305 48,909 Wellington Wilson COUNTY Total WWFP* * 32,000* 34,200* 36,100* 38,200* 43,129* Wastewater Facilities Plan, Alpena Township, 1976, Scott Engineering 17 �• I I I I I All demographic projections are based, at least in part, on past trends with respect to migration, fertility and survival. Consequently, there is always room for a wide margin of error, especially when the data is disaggregated to smaller areas. In light of this, the base projections, particularly at the county and township levels, were adjusted to reflect past, current and future plans and developments. This process was undertaken by reviewing past development accomplishments and planning documents, seeking input from the individual county planning connnissions, and taking into account other localized information. In undertaking the described adjustment process, even though it is a somewhat subjective procedure, it allows the projections to reflect the •· past and future developments which complements the strictly objective methodology. I that will alter and effect the demographic projections. It is understood that changes and new development's will take place in the future To reflect any changes, a process of refinement and updating will be accomplished on a periodic basis by the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments. I I 18 �Education The educational attainment in Alpena Township will affect the services and facilities demanded by the residents. In general, the more education a connn~- nity has, the more cultural opportunities its people will desire. This is particularly true when large numbers of residents have attended some college. These people have in general, lived in a more urban atmosphere and may desire the amenities they found in larger, more urban communities. Chart 8, below, illustrates the education levels of those persons 25 years or older in Alpena Township. Those persons younger than 25 were not included s many of them had not completed their education. In Alpena County, 49% of the population has at least a high school diploms Alpena Township is slightly higher than the County with 56.7%, with the highest percentage occurring in the 25 to 44 .age group. CHART 8 Persons 25+ By Years of School Completed 25-44 Age Group No School Elementary 1-7 Yrs. 50 8 Yrs. 221 High School 1-3 Yrs. 432 4 Yrs. 1236 College 1-3 Yrs. 253 4+ Yrs. 233 Percent with High School Diploma or more 71% 45-54 Age Group No School Elementary 1-7 Yrs. 55 8 Yrs. 211 High School 126 1-3 Yrs. 4 Yrs. 265 College 1-3 Yrs. 94 4+ Yrs. 85 Percent with High School Diploma or more 55+ Age Group No School Elementary 1-7 Yrs. 8 Yrs. High School 1-3 Yrs. 4 Yrs. College 1-3 Yrs. 4+ Yrs. Percent with High School Diploma or more Source: 5t .h Cou.n.:t Ce.n..w ~ 19 53% 206 338 197 166 32 45 25% �• • Socio-Economic Characteristics A study of the socio-economic characteristics and changes is an essential - step in evaluating any community. When local governments assume the task of planning for the future, they are automatically dealing with the needs of a changing population. Failure to look closely at the social and economic trends can and has resulted in economic and social loss to many Michigan communities. This section of the inventory will describe some of the essential social and economically related aspects of Alpena Township. By knowing how the resi- dents make their living and how the Township, as a whole, compares to its neighbors, certain needs and desires can be recognized. Family Income - Chart 9, shows how many families have incomes in each $2,000.00 income bracket. Unrelated individuals are not included. CHART 9 Family Income Alpena Township - 1970 Number of Families Income • Under $2,000 $4,000 $6,000 $8,000 $10,Q00 $15,000 $25,000 Source: $2,000 - $3,999 - $5,999 - $7,999 - $9,999 - $14,999 - $24,999 and over 94 142 192 310 487 649 272 20 5~h Cou.n:t Cen-6(.L.,6 The median family income in the Township is $8,420.00; half of the families make more than , $8,420.00, half make less. A median is a type of average that is not affected by extremely high or low incomes, and is therefore more meaningful than the mean average. Alpena Township's median income is above that of the Region ($7,470.00) and below that of the County ($8,765.00). • • This is expected as Alpena County is the most economically stable county in the region, while the region itself ranks low in the State. 20 �Another socio-economic factor worthy of evaluation is the poverty status of its people. Chart 10, which follows, tabulates the number of persons abo and below the poverty level by their ages. CHART 10 Persons by Poverty Status and Age Alpena Township - 1970 Number Percentage 270 3% 89% Above Poverty Level 65 and over Under 65 80ll Belo~ Poverty Level 65 and over Under 65 Source: 180 540 2% 6% 5th Count Cen.6ll6 The dividing line of 65 years of age was chosen as this is the age most people retire and must rely on Social. Security and pensions for their income. Eight percent of the Township's total population have incomes below the designated poverty level. poverty level. Of the persons 65 years or older, 40% are below the It is important to remember that no precise dollar amount can be given as a "poverty line". Poverty levels are determined according to family size, income, head of family, and whether the family lives on a farm. This "line", therefore, varies from family to family. Chart 11, Poverty Levels in 1969, illustrates only how the poverty levels given in Chart 10 were determined. 21 �CHART '11 I II Poverty Levels in 1969 by Size of Family and Sex of Head Size of Family All Unrelated Individuals I I -- FARM Female Head Total Male Female Head Head $1834 $1840 $1923 $1792 $1569 1607 1512 Under 65 years 1888 1893 1974 1826 1641 1678 1552 65 years and over 1749 1757 1773 1751 1498 1508 1487 All Families 3388 3410 3451 3082 2954 2965 2757 2 persons 2364 2383 2394 2320 2012 2017 1931 Head under 65 yrs. 2441 2458 2473 ,2373 2093 2100 1984 Head 65 & over 2194 2215 2217 2202 1882 1883 1861 3 persons 2905 2924 2937 2830 2480 2485 2395 4 persons 3721 3743 3745 3725 3195 3197 3159 5 persons 4386 4415 4418 4377 3769 3770 3i61 6 persons 4921 4958 4962 4917 4244 4245 4205 7 or more persons 6034 6101 6116 5952 5182 5185 5129 Source: I I I I I I Total NONFARM Male Total Head Ve.pall.tment 06 Comme,r.c.e., BWLeau. 06 the. Ce.n6u.6, Urr.lte.d Sta.te..6 faU.S.c.hlga.n, Popui.ation: 1910, Ge.ne/Lal Soc.la..l a.nd Ec.onom.lc. ChaJta.c;te.,r.,UUc.6, PC I 1) - C24, IAppe.ndZx. B, pp. 29-31). CWUh 22 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wyckoff Planning and Zoning Collection Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Planning & Zoning Center (Lansing, Mich.) (Organization) Wyckoff, Mark A. Description An account of the resource Municipal master plans and zoning ordinances from across the state of Michigan, spanning from the 1960s to the early 2020s. The bulk of the collection was compiled by urban planner Mark Wyckoff over the course of his career as the founder and principal planner of the Planning and Zoning Center in Lansing, Michigan. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/4b9c0673624e7551151b2582120bfcd7.m4v ab9f70b804b73ea01d411e40b5db451a https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0eb17cea2f38fd5949739fb3be6929cf.pdf 319b31f43aed03c593c87b36fea8c510 PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans' History Project Don Alsbro Cold War, Vietnam War, Peacetime (00:00:11) Early Life -Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 20, 1940 -Moved to Plymouth, Michigan in 1944 -Grew up there -Father was a travelling claims adjuster for the Pere Marquette Railway -Went to the scene of train wrecks for insurance purposes -Family was allowed to travel with him -Got to see New York City and San Francisco -Father died suddenly in 1949 -Traumatic experience for Don -Fortunately, the railroad had a retirement fund set up -Father had also purchased a small apartment complex in Detroit to rent out -Fund and income from rent made it so his mother didn't have to work -Spent summers at the family cottage on Whitmore Lake -Graduated from high school in 1958 (00:02:55) ROTC at Western Michigan University -Went to Western Michigan University -Encouraged by his machine shop teacher/track coach to do something he loved doing -Inspired him to go into teaching -Had been accepted by the University of Michigan and Michigan State University -Chose Western because it had the best teaching program in the state -There was a two year requirement of phyiscal education or Reserve Officer Training Corps -There were 1500 ROTC cadets at Western -Decided to be in the ROTC -Only had to wear his uniform once a week for drill -Had to apply, and be accepted, for two extra years of ROTC -Encouraged to sign up for the extra two years -Told he would only have to do six months active duty -Also told he would be commissioned as an officer in the Army -Due to the Cuban Missile Crisis the six months of active duty was extended to two years -Took a semester off to deliver a car to Phoenix, Arizona -Allowed to return to Western and continue with the ROTC -Received orders to go to West Germany for three years at the end of ROTC training -Drove to Phoenix in spring 1961 -Commissioned and graduated in January 1963 (00:11:33) Teaching and Infantry Basic Training -Went to Infantry Basic Training from June through August 1963 before going to �Germany -Did some substitute teaching in Kalamazoo, Michigan before Infantry Basic Training -Trained for 10 weeks at Fort Benning, Georgia -Learned how to be an infantry officer -Summer was bad in Georgia -Wound up at Martin Army Hospital due to heat exhaustion -Had gotten married in May 1963 -If he took an extra year of service he could bring his wife and stepdaughter to Germany -In December 1965 he got an invitation to teach at Comstock Park, Michigan -Requested release from the Army -Could only leave early if he served a tour in Vietnam (00:15:42) Stationed in West Germany Pt. 1 -Served at Larson Barracks in Kitzingen, Germany with the 3rd Infantry Division -Became the athletics and recreation (A&R) officer for the 3rd Infantry Division -Coached the 3rd Infantry Division baseball team -Coached the brigade basketball team -Assistant coach for the brigade football team -Played against teams from all over Europe -Army wanted soldiers to play sports to avoid getting into trouble -Offered a chance to stay in the Army and work as a coach (00:18:06) Deployment to Vietnam Pt. 1 -Received orders for Vietnam in February 1966 -Once he was done he could leave the Army -Didn't know much about Vietnam (00:19:10) Stationed in West Germany Pt. 2 -Germany was a good place for American servicemen and their families -Not always enjoyable, but good for the most part -Baseball team played a championship game in Nuremberg -Same stadium where Jesse Owens ran in the 1936 Summer Olympics -Note: Most likely played in Berlin, not Nuremberg, or was at Nuremberg stadium used for famous Nazi rally in film Triumph of the Will -Basketball team played the Air Force teams (00:20:19) Deployment to Vietnam Pt. 2 -For 90 days he was attached to the 15th Infantry Regiment for infantry training -Allowed to return to the U.S. in July 1966 -Assigned to be the Civil Affairs Officer in the 11th Aviation Group in the 1st Cavalry Division -More helicopters in the 1st Cavalry Division than trucks or jeeps -Sent a welcome letter by the 1st Cavalry Division (00:22:32) Arrival in Vietnam Pt. 1 -Spent two days in Saigon being processed -Took a helicopter to An Khe -Would spend a year in An Khe working as the Civil Affairs Officer (00:23:17) Deployment to Vietnam Pt. 3 -Spent 30 days of leave in the U.S. -Received 15 days of Jungle Training at Fort Sherman in the Panama Canal Zone �-Taught how to rappel and cross rivers -Tremendous experience -Spent one week in the barracks and one week in the field -Taught how to build shelters and identify poisonous snakes -Returned to Charleston, South Carolina -Had to get to California on his own -Returned to Michigan to spend a few days with his wife and stepdaughter -Went to Chicago O'Hare International Airport -Boarded an Air National Guard C-130 at O'Hare Air Reserve Station -Took him five or six days to get to California -Landed in California and was processed in Oakland -Flew out of Travis Air Force Base -Flew between Travis AFB and Vietnam aboard a C-130 six times -24 hour trip one way -Stopped at Clark Air Base, Philippines to refuel -Went to Vietnam as an individual soldier, not as part of a unit (00:29:54) Arrival in Vietnam Pt. 2 -Landed at Tan Son Nhut Air Base near Saigon -Received three days of orientation in Saigon -Not a lot of training for officers -Learned about the country -Culture and geography -Traveled in a school bus with grates on the windows to stop grenades (00:31:26) Stationed in An Khe with 1st Cavalry Division -Flew to An Khe -Near Highway 19, in II Corps, and inland -Arrived in June 1966 along with soldiers from South Korea -Stationed at Camp Radcliff and took a bus to his unit -Didn't get to meet the officer he was replacing -Had a sergeant serving under him that had been shot down seven times -There were 400 helicopters in the 1st Cavalry Division -Had a South Vietnamese interpreter -Spoke excellent English and was college educated -He was part of a Civic Action Team -Medic, sergeant, interpreter, and himself -Worked from 9 AM to 10 or 11 PM in the village inside Camp Radcliff -Villagers were moved one mile away to a place near a river -Each villager was paid $300 to move -Enough money to build a permanent house with bricks -Moved off base for security reasons -Had a medic in his Civic Action Team who treated civilians six days a week -Very primitive area -No running water, no electricity, and no sewers -Had a hospital in An Khe that they could use (00:41:57) Interactions with Vietnamese Civilians -Worked with the village chief, the two hamlet chiefs, and the local police chief �-Set up a shower system to deal with the rampant impetigo in the area -Built a basketball court, volleyball court, softball diamond, and playground with engineers -Played games with the villagers -On Friday night showed movies to the villagers -Showed them footage from space -On Monday nights had English classes for the children -20 to 50 children came on average -On Wednesday nights they provided math classes to the children -On Christmas they brought gifts to each household in the village -Got so comfortable with the villagers that he didn't carry a rifle -Never had a problem in the entire year that he was there -Brought the village 18 piglets to bolster their economy -By June 1967 the village had 150 pigs -Gave the girls dolls for Christmas and boys sports gears -One soldier dressed up like Santa Claus (00:49:21) Working with South Korean Soldiers -South Korean soldiers put on a tae kwon do show for the villagers -Chopped bricks in half with their bare hands -For a few weeks after they treated a lot of children with broken hands -They had tried to emulate the South Korean soldiers -Showed the Vietnamese that the Koreans were formidable soldiers -By extension, it also meant the Americans were formidable as well -Prior to June 1966 a lot of American soldiers were killed on Highway 19 -He routinely traveled between An Khe and Qui Nhon to get supplies -Never had a problem thanks to the South Korean soldiers (00:53:06) Reenlisting in the Army -Initially planned on getting out of the Army after his tour in Vietnam -In October 1966 he decided to stay in the Army -Wife supported the decision -Requested transfer to the Adjutant General Corps -He was accepted and would be sent to the Adjutant General School after June 1967 (00:55:50) Travel -Went to Saigon a couple times for paperwork -Went to Qui Nhon -Went to Hawaii for R&R in February 1967 and got to see his wife -Went to Tokyo near the end of his tour in 1967 (00:57:05) Getting Shot Down -Experienced getting shot down while on a Caribou transport -Went to a leprosarium (leper colony) run by the Catholic Church to deliver presents -Incredibly clean -Ate dinner with the priests and nuns -Boarded the Caribou with his interpreter and sat down in a seat near a window -Heard a voice from nowhere say, "Don't sit there" �-Moved to a different seat and the plane took off -Shortly after take off he heard a "ping" -Gunshot had gone through the plane and hit the plane's hydraulic line -Looked out a window and saw the ground coming up fast -Saw his life flash before his eyes -Able to land back on the runway, but it was a rough landing -Learned that a .51 caliber round had gone through his original seat and hit the hydraulic line -Spent a night in the field -Didn't sleep well that night, but they didn't get attacked -The next day a plane came in and they were able to leave (01:04:17) Building a High School -The 1st Cavalry Division donated $9000 to build a high school for the villagers in An Khe -Villagers could only get a 6th grade education before the high school was built -High school had 12 rooms and two stories -Supposed to get two cement mixers to build the school -Only received one -Went to Da Nang to ask about the other mixer -Learned that the mixer had been moved to the Monkey Mountain Facility -Note: Located at the peak of Son Tra Mountain -Went to the Marine signal unit stationed there to ask about the mixer -Found it and was able to move it down the mountain -A week later they got the mixer to An Khe and proceeded with construction (01:09:38) Adjutant General Corps -Returned to the U.S. and was sent to Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana -Took the Adjutant General Career Course -Seven month course -Adjutant General Corps was in charge of paperwork in the Army -Mail, personnel action reports, punchcard processing, and court martial processing -Sent to Fort Sheridan, Illinois for Adjutant General duty -Headquarters for the 5th Army -Took care of 50 colleges in that area with ROTC -Processed commissions and ROTC paperwork for one year at Fort Sheridan -Had a lot of say in whether or not someone was qualified -Didn't run into a lot of anti-war problems -Lived in Zion, Illinois -Near Great Lakes Naval Station -Almost in Wisconsin -Enjoyable time living in Illinois -His second year at Fort Sheridan he ran a printing plant -Had 40 civilians and 10 or 15 soldiers working for him -Had presses and cameras �-Responsible for book binding -When former president Eisenhower died they dealt with press for his funeral (01:17:15) Redeployment to Vietnam -Didn't anticipate having to return to Vietnam -Told he had to do a tour as a member of the Adjutant General Corps in Vietnam -Returned to Vietnam in August 1970 (01:18:10) Stationed in An Khe with the 4th Infantry Division -Assigned to the 4th Infantry Division in An Khe -When he returned to An Khe in 1970 he was not allowed to leave the base without protection -This was as opposed to being able to go into the village without a rifle -Didn't return to the village of An Khe -Wasn't allowed to and didn't want to see what had become of it anyway -Processed paperwork as the 4th Infantry Division prepared to return to the U.S. -Processed paperwork sent to senators and representatives from soldiers -Issues and complaints -Every issue from the trivial to the serious -Usually took a month for an issue to be addressed and dealt with -Processed paperwork concerning men that went on leave and didn't return for duty -Men that went on leave in the U.S. and decided not to return for service (01:24:55) Stationed in Chu Lai with the 23rd Infantry (Americal) Division -Sent to the Americal Division/23rd Infantry Division in Chu Lai -Unit strength: 22,000 men -Worked with them for eight months -Worked as the Special Actions Officer -Cut orders for men going home on emergency leave or on R&R -Processed special orders -On one occasion he received a top secret message that had 150 copies -149 were accounted for, but one had gone missing in Da Nang -He went to Da Nang to the South Vietnamese headquarters there -Successfully found it and had it signed for -Responsible for producing the daily bulletin for the division (01:29:52) Morale & Drug Use -Morale changed during his second tour -Didn't see any evidence of drug use on his first tour in Vietnam -On his second tour he saw evidence of drug use -Soldiers still did their jobs without resistance on his second tour (01:31:39) End of the War -Remembers sitting in the chapel on Easter Sunday 1971 -Heard that Firebase Mary Ann had been overrun by the Viet Cong -Marines were pulled out in spring 1971 -Didn't think too much about what would happen to South Vietnam after the U.S. left (01:33:11) Interactions with Army of the Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) -Had positive encounters with soldiers from South Vietnam -Felt that South Vietnam had been left to be conquered at the end of the war -Didn't have proper funding from the U.S. to defend itself after U.S. troops left �-Friends with a South Vietnamese colonel -Had fought alongside the French forces in the First Indochina War -Able to get out of South Vietnam via Saigon in April 1975 -Left on the last helicopter out of Saigon with his family -Resettled in Corpus Christi, Texas -All 10 of his children made it out South Vietnam before it fell (01:38:42) End of Active Duty -At the end of his second tour in Vietnam he was ready to go home -Had orders for Fort Bliss, Texas -Drove to Texas with his family -Spent seven or eight months in Texas -In February 1972 he received a letter saying Army was reducing in size -Meant that his active duty was coming to an end -Active duty ended in April 1972 (01:39:53) Army Reserve -Drilled with an Army Reserve unit in Kalamazoo starting in May 1972 -Spent five years with the hospital unit there -Worked as an executive officer for seven years at Fort Sheridan -Part of the 149th Medical Detachment -Went on active duty in the summers -Did four summers at Camp Ripley, Minnesota -Did four summers at Camp Grayling, Michigan -Got promoted to the rank of colonel -Spent 31 years in the Army (active duty and reserve) (01:41:22) Civilian Work -Had teaching jobs while he was in the Army Reserve -Owned a horse farm in Niles, Michigan -Raised horses and went to shows -Got his doctorate in teaching -Coached a track team at Lake Michigan College and worked as their athletics director -Developed "Dump Your Plump," an international weight loss program -Team based, goal oriented, competitive program (01:43:38) Lest We Forget -Part of Lest We Forget -Patriotic organization -Collects the stories of veterans -Have collected the stories of 300 to 350 veterans -Educates people about American military engagements -Conducts war reenactments for World War Two, Korean War, and Vietnam War � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Veterans History Project Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. History Department Description An account of the resource The Library of Congress established the Veterans History Project in 2001 to collect memories, accounts, and documents of U.S. war veterans from World War II and the Korean War, Vietnam War, and conflicts in the Middle East and elsewhere, and to preserve these stories for future generations. The GVSU History Department interviews are part of this work-in-progress, and may contain videos and audio recordings, transcripts and interview outlines, and related documents and photographs. 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Special Collections & University Archives Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James Boring, Frank Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27 Language A language of the resource eng Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project interviews (RHC-27)</a> Oral History A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-27_AlsbroD1899V Title A name given to the resource Alsbro, Donald E (Interview outline and video), 2015 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2015-11-17 Description An account of the resource Don Alsbro was born on May 20, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan. In 1958 he attended Western Michigan University and enrolled in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, received his commission in January 1963 and graduated in June 1963. He received Infantry Basic Training at Fort Benning, Georgia and was stationed at Larson Barracks in Kitzingen, Germany from 1963 to 1966 working as the athletics and recreation officer of the 3rd Infantry Division. In February 1966 he received orders for Vietnam and in summer 1966 he deployed to Vietnam. He served as the Civil Affairs Officer in the 11th Aviation Group of the 1st Cavalry Division at An Khe promoting the welfare of the Vietnamese civilians in the area. He left Vietnam in June 1967 and received Adjutant General training at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana and served at Fort Sheridan, Illinois for two years. In August 1970 he returned to Vietnam for a second tour where he served with the 4th Infantry Division at An Khe and the Americal Division at Chu Lai. He returned to the U.S. and served at Fort Bliss, Texas until his active duty ended in April 1972. He continued to serve in the Army Reserve in Kalamazoo, Michigan Fort Sheridan, Illinois Camp Ripley, Minnesota and Camp Grayling, Michigan. Don served for 30 years and attained the rank of colonel. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Alsbro, Donald E. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Smither, James (Interviewer) Subject The topic of the resource Oral history Veterans History Project (U.S.) United States--History, Military Veterans Video recordings Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American United States. Army Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Moving Image Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/455">Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/">In Copyright</a> Relation A related resource Veterans History Project (U.S.) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource video/x-m4v application/pdf