891 24 26018 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/244407ee0d32b49657c5d2a146950468.jpg 60ecff4ebdc61bfab8fd956c665f5a81 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 Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. 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 Merrill_FilmPacks_V_14_002 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1938-08-10 Title A name given to the resource Solomon Prentice stone Cambridge Cemetery Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of the gravestone of Solomon Prentice which reads, "Here Lyes Y. Body of Mr. Solomon Prentice Sen Dead July 4th 1719 In the 73rd Year of His Age." Subject The topic of the resource Cambridge (Mass.) Gravestones Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. 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Lemmen Library and Archives https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/7b4eca3ebbc703506d5dba4eecaab4c0.pdf ebf057e7f813d1d87af971d5c7145db4 PDF Text Text SOLON TOWNSHIP MASTER PLAN Adopted by Solon Township Board Date: ___June 13th, 2013_____________ ��TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 2 Schedule of Revisions 3 Township Members 4 Introduction 5 Visions / Goals / Objectives / Implementation 7 Future Land Use 9 Natural Resources & Agriculturally Productive Lands 10 Residential Land Use and Housing Policy 16 Economic Development 18 Commercial Land Use 20 Transportation 22 Public Facilities and Services 24 Schedule of Regulations 27 Property Owners Survey 28 Census Data 29 Maps Existing Township Land Use Future Land Use Various maps 2 30 31 - 32 33 - 40 �SCHEDULE OF REVISIONS EFFECTIVE DATE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE Create Master Plan Review entire Master Plan Add schedule of revisions Add Agricultural Preservation Section, Revised “Future Land Use Map” Add Schedule of Regulations Adopted by Solon Township Board 3 February 8, 1993 October 6, 2009 June 2, 2009 June 2, 2009 June 2, 2009 June 2, 2009 June 13, 2013 �Township of Solon Leelanau County, State of Michigan Board of Trustees Supervisor Clerk Treasurer Trustee Trustee Jim Lautner Shirley Mikowski Joan Gauthier Ron Novak George Rosinski Planning Commission Chairman Vice-Chairman Commissioner/Recording Secretary Commissioners Township Board Representative ZBA Representative Zoning Administrator 4 Al Laskey Arthur Gosling Michelle Wilkes Tom Christensen Frank Rosinski George Rosinski Jack Seaman Timothy A. Cypher �Introduction Township Planning Commission: Purpose of Plans The purpose of the plans prepared pursuant to this act shall be to promote public health, safety, and general welfare; to encourage the use of resources in accordance with their character and adaptability; to avoid the overcrowding of land by buildings or people; to lessen congestion on public roads and streets; to facilitate provisions for a system of transportation, sewage disposal, safe and adequate water supply, recreation and other public improvements; and to consider the character of each Township and its suitability for particular uses judged in terms of such factors as the trend in land and population development. Michigan Planning Enabling Act, PA 33 of 2008 We can see that the single standard of productivity has failed. Now we must learn to replace that standard by one that is more comprehensive: the standard of nature. Wendell Berry 6 �Solon Township contains roughly 29 square miles of territory and in 2010, the Census Bureau counted approximately 1,542 individuals in the Township. This population is virtually 50% male and 50% female and is predominantly middle-aged and family oriented. There are 595 households of which most own their homes and contain roughly three individuals. The Township’s population increased 22% in the last decade, versus 27.8% for Leelanau County and about 7% for Michigan overall. In the sixties, Solon Township’s population increased about 14%; in the seventies it was about 24%; in the eighties it was about 29%, and in the nineties it was about 22%. The City of Traverse City and the Townships to the East and South are growing rapidly and will affect the growth patterns in Solon Township in the future. The trend appears clear. This master plan proposes to set out guidelines for Solon Township’s future by using advice and comments from the 2007 Citizens Survey. Input of the citizens during our public meetings of the Solon Township Planning Commission have devised a vision for the Township and prepared this plan as a means to attain this vision. The plan contains four major parts: the goals, the objectives, the policy statements and the land use maps. As this is Solon Township’s revision of its plan, its range is purposely broad. It intends an outlook of at least twenty (20) years. The concepts and maps are therefore general, yet the policies aim at specific actions to implement the plan. The Master Plan is to be used by the Township Planning Commission, The Township Board, and the citizens, to direct the preparation of corollary plans and the formulation of ordinances to govern the community in the future. Because the natural resources and rural character of the Township are paramount to its well-being, these resources and geographical features constitute the very basis of the community’s strength and these elements pervade and steer the entire plan. 7 �VISION The residents of Solon Township see their community as a small, peaceful, and enjoyable rural setting in beautiful, natural, and agricultural surroundings. Most citizens want the community to grow and change to provide more jobs while preserving its natural resources and character. GOALS To maintain the rural character of the community. To protect and preserve our natural resources. To provide economic opportunities to our residents. To establish and maintain vitality in the community. To maintain a long term business environment for agriculture. OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES In the sections which follow, the means to reach the goals of the Township are given by listing the long-term objectives. These objectives define the general direction, decisions, and actions which should be taken by citing policies, which are descriptive statements identifying courses of action for implementing the objectives. LAND USE MAPS Sections of this plan include maps that depict planned land uses pertinent to the topic of the section in which they are included. The composite Future Land Use Map is located on pages 31 and 32 near the end of this plan. The maps should be used in conjunction with the policies and objectives. The policies and objectives form the analytical base used to develop the planned land uses. Land use decisions should include consideration of the objectives, policies and land use map designation. 8 �PLAN IMPLEMENTATION AND REVISION In future decisions before the Commission and the Board, the first and primary question to be asked must be: What effect will the proposed action have upon the native terrain and the rural character of the Township? If it does not add to the vitality and viability of the community, or is at least neutral, it should not be taken. The Planning Commission should continue to analyze the various segments of the community with public hearings and surveys, to evaluate the effectiveness of existing policies, and to refine and keep the Master Plan current. The Township Board should use the Master Plan to prepare a capital improvements plan and to guide the preparation of its annual budgets and its application for grants and loans or other available funding. The Planning Commission should use the Master Plan to establish a revised zoning ordinance. The Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations should join in striving to implement the Plan. 9 �Future Land Use There are four land uses designated on the Future Land Use Map. These are listed below with proposed residential densities where appropriate. 1. Agriculturally productive lands – all residential construction by permitted principle use. Lot size five (5) acres per dwelling unit. 2. Commercial areas—mixed residential/commercial use by permitted principal use only. 3. Residential areas: a. High density and mixed use areas—1/3-1 acre per dwelling unit; b. Medium density rural residential areas, 2 acres per dwelling unit; c. Low density areas, 2 to 5 acres per dwelling unit. 4. Public and quasi-public areas. Although undesignated on the map, cluster housing and Planned Unit Developments (PUD) may be allowed in all districts. The residential densities of the various designations shall provide the underlying density for any such projects. Specific standards and criteria for these projects shall be established in the zoning ordinance. The designations on the Future Land Use Map are general in nature and therefore are not intended to correspond with property boundaries. The Planning Commission shall propose, and the Township Board shall approve or disapprove rezoning of particular properties as they see fit to implement the Plan in an orderly and prudent fashion. 10 �Natural Resources & Agriculturally Productive Lands The beauty and character of Solon Township are afforded by its bountiful endowment of natural resources in a unique combination. Its soils and climate, its topography of rolling hills, its lakes and streams, and its abundant wildlife are generously combined in a way that has resulted in what the Solon Township’s residents call “rural character”. One of the main geographic features of the Township is The Solon Wetland Tract. The area is a vast drainage basin that covers much of the northern part of the Township. The wetlands draw from both Grand Traverse and Leelanau County watersheds, via numerous tributaries, but mainly the Cedar Run and Victoria Creeks, which ultimately empty into Lake Leelanau at the northeast corner of the Township. Farms, forests and open space surround this massive wetland area ( roughly one third of the Township’s land area). The soils of the Township, although varying widely, are predominantly sandy, which allows for various types of agriculture, but especially, in combination with the climate conditions created by the Great Lakes on all sides of the Leelanau Peninsula, orchards, vineyards and various traditional crops. Land outside of the swamp and its watershed that is unfarmed is largely forested with northern hardwoods or deliberate plantings of red pine. Open grassy meadow areas remain where farming has ceased, but mixed hardwood forests are starting to reclaim the land. Long Term Objectives A. B. C. D. To effect a safe, healthful and peaceful environment. To engender the wise use and prudent protection of natural resources. To preserve agriculturally productive lands for farming. To protect and preserve the environment so it remains the source of well-being for the community. E. To encourage Agricultural Preservation/Ag Tourism whenever feasible. 11 �Policies 1. Clean air and clean water are basic for a healthful life and paramount for the livelihood of Solon Township’s residents. The Township shall endeavor to maintain these conditions by joining with regional groups to abate pollution and by establishing standards in its ordinances which inhibit pollution of its land, air, and water. 2. Solon Township shall continue to investigate ways and means to eliminate potential pollution problems in Cedar, along the Lake Leelanau shore, and any other densely settled areas, including erosion control measures and control of point and non-point pollution. 3. Solon Township will cooperate with Leelanau County to establish and to enforce a county drainage plan. 4. The Township may continue to acquire, within its means, additional natural areas for recreation and preservation. 5. Soil and subsoil conditions shall be evaluated in land use decisions to avoid the erosion and the leaching of unfiltered waste water into aquifers and into lakes, streams or other surface water bodies. Zoning and other ordinances shall be established to limit population growth especially adjacent to sensitive natural areas. The Township shall also encourage region wide hydrological studies to further define critical areas and to provide information upon which to base development decisions. 6. The Township shall cooperate with Leelanau County to ensure proper disposal of solid wastes as well as promoting efficient use of resources to lessen the accumulation of solid wastes. 7. Solon Township shall consider wildlife habitats during its review of projects. 8. The Township shall work to maintain the extensive wetlands of the Township for the benefit of all the area’s residents. 9. Recognizing the vital role that forests play in the ecosystem and in the maintenance of its rural character, Solon Township shall strive to preserve its woodlands by promoting selective cutting to ensure reforestation and permanent forests, and by including trees and other vegetation in the site plan review process. 12 �10. The Township shall encourage the continuation of farming. Clustering residential development on non-productive lands as opposed to development on agriculturally productive lands will be the preferred approach. In agricultural areas, the Township shall require buffers between agricultural and residential areas. To buffer farmlands, only large-parcel, low-density residential development shall be allowed in nonproductive agricultural areas. 11. The Township shall work with the Leelanau County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation to preserve the rural and scenic character on the Township’s roads and highways. Safe access should be provided for residents and for tourists to recreational areas. 12. Solon Township shall work with land owners to develop practices to ensure that pollutants or contaminants do not reach either ground water sources or surface water resources. 13 �AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION Solon Township has a long tradition of agriculture that continues to this day. Approximately 4,150 acres (19 percent of the area of the Township) is in farms with about 2,425 acres in active agricultural use. The Township's agricultural land consists primarily of cropland and orchards with some land in pasture with approximately 10 percent of the 4,150 acres deemed fallow. Combined with about 13,000 acres undeveloped public and private open space, agricultural land accounts for a sizable share of the undeveloped land that defines the Township's scenic beauty and rural character. Residential development in the township's rural areas presents perhaps the greatest challenge to meet the future of the Township's agricultural industry. Between 1995 and 2010, the Township saw a 19 percent increase in population and about 155 permits issued for construction of new residential structures - many of these in the rural areas of the township. An analysis of land use patterns reveals that approximately 875 acres of land in Solon Township is left for agricultural use during the period from 1995 to 2010. In addition to the conversion of agricultural land to residential use, residential development in agricultural areas affects the long-term viability of agriculture and thus the future of an economically and culturally important local industry. Residential development increases land values which makes it difficult to keep land in agricultural use. It also potentially leads to conflicts between farmers and rural residential property owners over agricultural practices, increases traffic congestion on rural roads, and makes it more difficult to farm. Along with its direct impact on agriculture; unplanned rural development also affects the scenic beauty and rural character of the Township, degrading the quality of life that has long attracted people to the community as a place to live. The comprehensive plan promotes the preservation of sufficient agricultural land to retain the Township's unique agricultural resource, maintains the long-term viability of the agricultural industry, preserves the rural character and agricultural heritage that defines the township, and protects the quality of life enjoyed by township residents. 14 �Agricultural Preservation Area Lands selected for inclusion in the agricultural preservation area were those determined to be most important to the long-term viability of the agricultural industry. The Farmland Preservation Area Map on page 40 shows the lands included in the agricultural preservation area. Factors considered included the presence of working farms, large ownership with active agriculture, and the presence of prime and unique soils. Specifically, ownership of at least 10 acres or more in agricultural use were included. Agriculture is changing in Leelanau County with increasing opportunities for small land owners raising specialty crops such as grapes or engaging in high-value agriculture on relatively small parcels (e.g., community supported agriculture). Smaller parcels of 5 acres with at least 2.5 acres in agricultural use were included in the agricultural preservation area to permit retention of these agricultural operations as well. The agricultural preservation area contains approximately 2,000 acres of the 2,800 acres in agricultural use in Solon Township. Preservation of the Township's prime and unique soils is particularly important to maintaining the long-term viability of agriculture. As shown on the Farmland Preservation Area Map, the agricultural preservation area encompasses almost all of the Township's prime and unique soils. Lands selected for preservation may overlap other zoned uses. The preservation designation means that these lands should be prioritized for preservation as opportunities arise. Preservation Strategies There are a number of ways to preserve farmland. Techniques include zoning and development rights agreements. The Township also recognizes that a successful farmland preservation strategy will also require working to improve the economics of farming - particularly in a fast-growing area like Leelanau County. A plan to promote the use of zoning approaches in the agricultural preservation area will encourage clustering and conservation design strategies that will minimize the impact of any residential development on agriculture. It will also provide for buffers between agricultural and residential areas. 15 �A plan would also recognize that development rights agreements (i.e., transfers, leasing, donations, or purchases of development rights) can play an important role in farmland. As other development rights options become available, the Township should encourage their use to preserve farmland. Ownership is different from parcels. In the common case where a farmer owns a number of parcels, some of which may be smaller than 40 acres, all parcels under that ownership - with the exception of noncontiguous residential parcels - are included in the agricultural preservation area as long as the sum of all parcels under that ownership satisfies the selection criteria. As a value-added marketing opportunity, agricultural tourism is considered increasingly important to Michigan’s economic health and diversification. Agriculture and tourism are recognized as Michigan’s second and third leading industries. When they are combined, they enhance Michigan’s farm gate value-added economy, and help create economic stability in our food and agriculture industry. Opening up farms to visitors is increasingly becoming a way for Michigan growers to create a dependable source of revenue to ride out the uncertainties of weather, disease and crop prices. By offering fresh farm commodities directly to customers, the producers can trade on local flavor and freshness, which can lead to new product development, and more efficient farm and marketing practices. The farm also becomes a desired destination when the sale of fresh, locally grown products is connected to a recreational or educational opportunity. Other benefits of agricultural tourism include: keeping the family farm in the family; allowing for continued farming; keeping a farm viable; generating additional income or off-season income; capitalizing on a hobby or special interest; increasing and diversifying a market; responding to a need or opportunity in the market (specialty product), and interacting with and educating customers/visitors about farming. 16 �RESIDENTIAL LAND USE AND HOUSING POLICY The general goal of Solon Township residential land use and housing policy is to ensure a wide range of housing options while maintaining the quality of the environment and the rural character of the community. All available data, as well as evidence on the ground, shows that both full and part-time residency is increasing within the Township. Since most of this development is rural and single family and is occurring outside village areas, the effects upon the rural character, agricultural, natural, and scenic qualities of the community, have been noticeable. Despite the increased construction of new dwellings, few lower priced dwellings are being built. This combined with the removal of older farm structures by renovation from the stock of available housing, has left firsttime home buyers and others with little opportunity for affordable housing within the community. This plan allows for areas of higher density development where less expensive homes might be constructed. Solon Township has abundant recreational facilities and the burdens upon fire and police and other services are increasing. Long Term Objectives A. To discourage residential development in environmentally sensitive areas. B. To encourage reasonable growth in the Township by controlling growth in order to prevent increased population from over burdening public services and facilities or from polluting underground or surface waters. C. To control the siting of housing to preserve views in order to maintain the rural character of the community. 17 �Policies 1. Land use permits shall be required for all new construction, change of use, construction which increases the footprint of the existing structures, or a use change within a zoning district. A site plan shall be required to obtain this permit. 2. Criteria used to evaluate rezoning requests shall include consistency, traffic impacts, increased demands on public facilities, property owner rights, and effects upon the natural environment. 3. Higher density developments shall be placed in suitable locations and will provide their own sewer and water supply. 4. In order to maintain rural character and to preserve undeveloped native terrain, low residential densities shall be maintained outside the village and outside other high density areas. Agriculturally productive areas are to be zoned for agriculture. 5. Planned developments shall be encouraged to preserve agricultural and open space lands. 6. In locating commercial areas and public facilities, efforts may be made to serve all residential areas of the Township. 7. The Township shall investigate the need for, and actively pursue the installation of individual community septic and water systems where they are deemed necessary and feasible. 18 �ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT This element of the Master Plan presents long term objectives and policies to guide Solon Township’s economic development planning. As described in the other elements of this plan, economic growth should not take precedence over the maintenance of the community itself. The plan recognizes the interdependence of people and their environment, and calls for conscious and careful measurement of economic acts against what nature not only will sustain, but, what she will aid and foster. Solon Township has numerous economic assets, among which are: 1. Abundant recreational resources 2. Agricultural conditions conducive to fruit growing and vineyards. 3. Many productive timber lots 4. A highly educated population 5. A wide diversity of crafts and trades-people 6. Abundant water resources 7. A significant flow of income into the community coming from both public and private sources, tourism and retirees. Solon Township is located in the Leelanau Peninsula. It is a destination area benefiting tourism. However, the township is a liability to most manufactures and other entrepreneurs looking for good means of transportation to large accessible markets. The Township therefore must take advantage of its natural resources and the opportunities they present while maintaining the community’s integrity. The economic development program should target economic activities which add value to locally produced commodities and encourage local service businesses. Long Term Objectives A. To encourage economic and employment opportunities for Township residents at compensation rates which will provide adequate standards of living. B. To encourage appropriate commercial activities to increase the tax base of the community. C. To make the Township and region more self –sustaining. D. To maintain a vital environment. E. To maintain the natural beauty and quality of the Victoria Creek and Cedar Run Creek watersheds. 19 �Policies 1. Township Government, with the help of the Chamber of Commerce, shall work to sustain and to promote existing businesses, and with whatever public funds are available, provide infrastructure and favorable surroundings for business activities in appropriate areas. 2. Work with different economic sectors of the community (e.g., tourism, retail & agriculture) to coordinate their various needs. 3. Pursue businesses for the area that will sustain the community character and not harm the environment. 4. Work toward the creation of a local economic development plan 5. Establish a network of information for possible new enterprises. 6. Compile and keep current a directory of community businesses. 7. Work with other Townships, Leelanau County, and any other entities in the region to discover and then promote, new economic activities, which use available resources and enhance the region’s selfsufficiency and independence. 8. Promote and support local events such as the Cedar Polka Festival and the annual Cedar Community Yard Sale that benefits the community. 20 �COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL LAND USE Commercial use anticipated by Solon Township includes a range of business operations from office to light industrial. Solon Township’s current zoning ordinance differentiates between different types of business activity, and therefore, uses more than one classification. In this plan, we denote areas where general commercial activity will best serve community interests. The plan leaves specific distinctions and details to the zoning ordinance. Solon Township’s commercial activities have historically been carried out in the village of Cedar with some business establishments in other parts of the Township. There are many residents who work out of their homes throughout the Township, but the only concentration of businesses is in Cedar. Commercial development is also occurring in designated areas along M-72. In designating the areas for commercial activity in the Township, the Planning Commission has dealt with a number of important factors. Many of the Township’s residents get their goods and services in Traverse City. From our discussions with residents and from surveys performed in the community, this is clear and logical, as the closer residents live to Traverse City, the more likely they are to go in that direction. The village of Cedar is located in the northwest corner of the Township and actually serves the commercial needs of much of the northern portion of the Township. The businesses which have survived in the village provide for the general needs of the nearby communities. The areas chosen for commercial designation generally follow historic patterns. Areas have been added to serve other parts of the Township and to cater to tourists and travelers, (i.e. the M-72 corridor and the densely settled area south of Lake Leelanau). Resorts, bed & breakfast establishments, and other businesses serving tourists should be allowed by permitted principle use in appropriate areas. Future commercial zoning designations and proposed activities are general in nature and each individual property must be analyzed for its particular suitability. An intended activity should be examined for its impact upon the environment to determine whether the project creates a positive asset. 21 �A. B. C. D. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Long Term Objectives To preserve and enhance existing commercial uses that are effectively meeting community demand. To encourage new commercial and light industrial development that will provide jobs, add to the tax base, and contribute to strengthening the community. To contain commercial areas to specific locations, and to guide site and building plans in order to retain the community’s rural character. To maintain the community’s existing infrastructure, and to help plan new facilities essential to local commerce and tourism. Policies Encourage and support the activities of the Cedar Chamber of Commerce, and other business groups to build and improve local infrastructure and services. Efforts should be made to obtain grants or low interest loans for infrastructure projects as well as building façade and streetscape improvements. Participate in county and regional planning to ensure that Solon Township’s concern regarding business development are heard and addressed: Specifically, the Leelanau County Road Commission, the Leelanau County Planning Commission, and the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments. Work with entrepreneurs wishing to locate in the Township. Commercial rezoning initiated for properties outside the commercial zones designated on the Master Plan map may require a market needs analysis, and traffic impact study. It should be measured against their compatibility with the rural character in the area and the effects the project will have on the surrounding natural terrain and habitat. The Zoning Ordinance shall establish Site Plan Review standards to maintain the rural character and natural resources of the Township. Standards shall be developed to ensure proper traffic flow, parking and landscaping for all commercial installations, including the downtown Cedar area. All means of traffic – pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, and truck – shall be addressed. Wherever necessary and appropriate, buffers and screens shall be required to protect adjacent residents and less intensive activities. The Township should encourage the development of commercial enterprise and recreational activities, which capitalize upon the tourist trade, but do not detract from the community’s ambience and integrity. 22 �TRANSPORTATION Nothing makes the increase in residential population and tourist trade more obvious than the increase in motorized and bicycle traffic on Township roadways. The survey of Solon Township residents provided ample evidence of the importance that people place upon the problem of increasing traffic. In our rural community, where housing and other structures may be hidden from view, motorized vehicles are present in ever increasing numbers. To adequately deal with both Township residents’ needs, and to accommodate the tourists who travel in the Township, the roads should be properly maintained. The condition of some roads has become patently unsafe, especially where increased bicycle traffic shares the travel way on shoulderless roads. Therefore, the overall transportation goal of this plan is to have the existing roadways improved to provide safe and efficient travel ways. “Improved” shall mean repaved or resurfaced, shoulders paved, reconstituted, bicycle paths provided where necessary and appropriate, and adequate striping and signage provided. Dangerous intersections should be eliminated. It shall not mean widening the travel way or the right-of-way where unnecessary or inappropriate, nor the clearing of trees and other herbage which would detract from the rural character of the roadways. Long Term Objectives A. To properly maintain rural country roads within the Township. Only M-72 (E. Traverse Hwy.) and Co. Rd. 616 (Alpine & Hoxie Rd.), 643 (S. Lakeshore Dr.), 645 (S. Schomberg Rd.) , and 651 (S. Cedar Rd.) should be arterials in Solon Township. B. To improve the quality of all roads without destroying their character. Also to set a standard for existing and future private road maintenance. C. To provide safe avenues for all modes of transportation, including automobiles, motorcycles, pedestrians, bicyclists, snowmobiles, and ATVs. 23 �Policies 1. A delegate from the Township or the Township’s Supervisor shall meet with the Leelanau County Road Commission annually to present a plan, and to convey the Township’s views of roadway improvements it considers necessary. 2. Representatives should be assigned by the Township to attend regular Leelanau County Road Commission meetings, and the regional Northwest Michigan Council of Government meetings. The Township will work closely with these agencies to further Township aims, to cooperate and coordinate with area wide plans, and to ensure that the Township is aware of all funding possibilities for its transportation needs. 3. Possible off-street pathways should be identified and incorporated into long-range recreation, transportation, and capital improvement plans. 4. Land use decisions, including rezoning and site plan reviews, should always include transportation and traffic considerations. 5. Higher density developments shall be concentrated in areas where facilities are available to lessen the need for automobile trips. 6. Problem traffic areas should be identified, analyzed, and solutions prepared for incorporation into communications to the Leelanau County Road Commission. 7. The Township should cooperate with the Bay Area Transportation Authority to ensure good service by the authority in providing transportation for local residents or those who choose not to drive. 8. Adequate off street parking should be required on all new Commercial construction. 9. Provisions for public parking in the village and any other congested areas should be addressed. 10. Adequate provisions for snow removal from roadways and pedestrian pathways should be ensured by the Township. 11. A buffer zone of undisturbed vegetation and/or new landscaping should be established as a requirement of all new projects along roadways. 24 �PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES Solon Township is a small rural community. Its municipal government provides limited services and possesses few facilities. The Township has excellent recreation facilities. The Solon-Centerville Township Fire Department is located in the village of Cedar. The Township cares for a cemetery, three parks, and maintains the Township Hall. The Township also owns the old Solon Schoolhouse, which is currently leased to a local Township group. In accordance with Michigan’s Solid Waste Management Act, the county has instituted a solid waste-recycling program. Cedar has one of the eight collection sites in the county. Un-recycled waste is handled privately. Population growth in the Township has placed greater demands upon both local and county services. The fire department has expanded to meet the current needs of the Township. The Glen Lake School District and the Traverse City Area School District divide Solon Township. There are also three private schools in the county from which residents may choose. Due to the enormous and stalwart efforts of the Cedar Chamber of Commerce, the Township has been endowed with excellent recreation facilities and an annual cultural festival – the Cedar Polka Fest. Since the 1950’s, the Chamber of Commerce has played an active role in designing, creating, and maintaining The Victoria Creek Park. Improvements and additions to the park have been done annually making it one of the finest multipurpose parks in the county. A separate recreation plan is on file with the Township Clerk. Among the possible projects and programs being considered for the plan are an all purpose community building, installation of nature trails, paving of parking areas, rebuilding of the tennis courts, and enhancing the Cedar River marina area. The Solon Township Board and Planning Commission have surveyed Township households to determine recreation needs and desires. The data gleaned from these surveys, together with information provided by the Recreation Committee of the Township, shall serve as the basis for the recreation plan. The Chamber of Commerce and the Township are continuing to work on ways to enhance the Cedar streetscape, to make other improvements in the village area, and to organize other events for the Township. 25 �Long Term Objectives A. To provide and maintain basic facilities and services deemed for the health, safety, and welfare of Solon Township residents. B. To maintain the existing public facilities located throughout the Township. C. To plan for continued expansion and improvement of facilities necessitated by increasing population and tourism. D. To work with surrounding Townships, Leelanau County, and Northwest Michigan Council of Governments to coordinate plans for facilities and services in the entire region. E. To utilize effectively existing funding sources, and to investigate new sources of funding for the provision of facilities and services. Policies 1. Continue to work with the Cedar Chamber of Commerce to provide exceptional recreation facilities and programs for the Township residents and residents of the entire area. 2. Continue and establish new cooperative programs with adjoining communities to provide service to people who might otherwise be overlooked or be unable to participate. 3. Seek help and guidance from Leelanau County agencies such as the Leelanau Senior Services to ensure successful programs to aid needy groups and individuals, such as the elderly or handicapped. 4. Continue to investigate the need for, and feasibility of, installing public water and sewer systems in Cedar. 5. Institute capital improvement programs to ensure planning for maintenance, rehabilitation, and construction of needed facilities. Among these facilities may be a Township office where this plan, the Zoning Ordinance, as well as other maps and information might be displayed and dispensed. 6. Prepare the annual budget in conformance with the policies and objectives of the Master Plan. 7. Review and revise transportation and recreation plans on an annual basis or as needed. 8. Promote the need of a representative of the Township to attend meetings of Leelanau County and the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments. 26 �9. Communicate as deemed necessary with the surrounding school districts for the good of the Township 10. Aid and encourage efforts of the Cedar Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations in their streetscape and building renovations, and institute new social and cultural activities to rejuvenate the Cedar area. 27 �SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS The requirements in the following table entitled "Schedule of Regulations" apply to all principal land uses and buildings permitted by right within each zoning district, except as otherwise specified in the schedule or established in this Ordinance. This schedule summarizes basic site development standards. The specific district regulations and other regulations should be consulted to identify additional standards and regulations, and clarifications of the schedule, and all other applicable site development provisions. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of the written text of the Ordinance and the content of the Schedule of Regulations, the provisions of the text shall apply. Owners of nonconforming lots of record should refer to Article XVII as well. Variances may be granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals only upon a showing of practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship, related to a unique characteristic of the land and not to self create hardships of the owner. Schedule of Regulations for “Uses Permitted by Right” Zoning District AC: Agricultural Conservation Low density RA: Residential Agricultural Low 5 Medium 2 density R-1 Residential : Single family Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Width & Frontage (in feet) Maximum Building Height Feet Grade/peak Minimum Yard Setback ROW / Property line /Easement Front Yard Side Yard Rear Yard Maximum Lot Coverage (%) 5 acres 330 35 a 60 50 100 25 5 acres 2 acres 200 f 100 f 35 60 40 40 20 60 30 25 15,000 sq. ft. 100 50 in Cedar 35 40 10 40 30 30,000 sq. ft. 100 35 40 10 40 25 1 acre 150 35 40 10 GOV: Governmental 20,000 sq. ft. 100 35 40 10 10 RR: Resort Recreation 20,000 sq. ft 75 35 40 10 / 15 40 50 B-1: 20,000 sq. ft. 100 50 in Cedar 35 75 15 Cedar 15 5 Cedar 25 8,000 15,000 1 acre 150 35 65 10 50 Res. 10 50 Res. 50 High Density R-2 Residential: Two family High Density Multi- family High Density Business B-2: Business Light Manufacturing 25 See following page for explanation of footnotes : Residential sq. ft. minimum is 400. Ag Buildings are exempt from height restrictions Note: The Township’s Planning Commission is in the process of modifying the setbacks in the village of Cedar. 28 25 �Property Owner Survey Results A survey of the opinions of Solon Township property owners was mailed with the winter tax bill in July of 2007. Seven hundred and twenty-five (725) surveys were mailed out and 483 were returned. A study of the results shows what property owners in Solon Township envision for their Township. The following is an abbreviated summary of the important finding of the survey as it relates to land planning: A. Growth Management The majority of responders prefer limited and planned growth, 68%, encourage growth 4%, NO growth 4%, and NO planned growth 25%. B. Housing The majority of respondents feel that there is not adequate affordable housing in the Township 82%,. The survey also showed that accessory apartments should not be allowed, 63%. C. Land Use Allow cluster developments on waterfront property…… No 81% Allow cluster development on non-waterfront property…… Yes 69% How do you define “open space” ? 1. Forest area, 2. Wetlands, 3. Pasture and fields Should Solon Township preserve open space? Yes 64%, Should the Township buy undeveloped land? No, 76%, Only if the purchase is for public use……. Yes, 84%. Would you contribute money to buy open space properties? No 69% Why should Solon Township preserve farmland? 1. To preserve family farms. 2. To preserve the scenic beauty and rural character of the Township. Are you willing to contribute financially to preserve farmland? No 78% D. Economy Where do you work? Leelanau County or Solon Township? 30%, Outside the County, 37%. Not working or retired 33%. G. Demographics How long have you lived in Solon Township? Less than 20 years…. 59%, More than 20 years…. 34% How long have you owned property in Solon Township? Less than 20 years…..54% More than 20 years….37% Summary The survey results show conclusively that land owners and residents of Solon Township chose this area because of the rural character and abundance of open space. They do not want to live in a subdivision with 1-4 homes an acre or a site condo complex with 8-16 homes an acre. 29 �U.S. Census Data - 2010 General Characteristics Total population Male Female Median age (years) Under 5 years 18 years and over 65 years and over Number 1,542 753 789 39.4 85 1,133 193 Percent U.S. 48.8 51.2 (X) 5.5 73.5 12.5 49.1% 50.9% 35.3 6.8% 74.3% 12.4% 1,530 1,499 2 13 11 0 5 99.2 97.2 0.1 0.8 0.7 0.0 0.3 97.6% 75.1% 12.3% 0.9% 3.6% 0.1% 5.5% 12 0.8 2.4% 7 0.5 12.5% 1,542 0 100.0 0.0 97.2% 2.8% Average household size Average family size 2.59 2.95 (X) (X) 2.59 3.14 Total housing units Occupied housing units Owner-occupied housing units Renter-occupied housing units Vacant housing units 738 595 529 66 143 80.6 88.9 11.1 19.4 91.0% 66.2% 33.8% 9.0% One race White Black or African American American Indian and Alaska Native Asian Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander Some other race Two or more races Hispanic or Latino (of any race) Household population Group quarters population Social Characteristics Population 25 years and over High school graduate or higher Bachelor's degree or higher Civilian veterans (civilian population 18 years and over) Disability status (population 5 years and over) Foreign born Male, Now married, except separated (population 15 years and over) Female, Now married, except separated (population 15 years and over) Speak a language other than English at home (population 5 years and over) Number 1,036 907 235 164 188 7 Percent U.S. 87.5 22.7 14.8 13.2 0.5 80.4% 24.4% 12.7% 19.3% 11.1% 419 69.5 56.7% 396 66.3 52.1% 50 3.5 17.9% Economic Characteristics In labor force (population 16 years and over) Mean travel time to work in minutes (workers 16 years and over) Median household income in 1999 (dollars) Median family income in 1999 (dollars) Per capita income in 1999 (dollars) Families below poverty level Individuals below poverty level Number 815 22.7 47,448 53,571 22,987 10 54 Percent 70.3 (X) (X) (X) (X) 2.2 3.6 U.S. 63.9% 25.5 41,994 50,046 21,587 9.2% 12.4% Housing Characteristics Number Single-family owner-occupied homes 298 Median value (dollars) 126,600 Median of selected monthly owner costs (X) With a mortgage (dollars) 902 Not mortgaged (dollars) 208 (X) Not applicable. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Summary File 1 (SF 1) and Summary File 3 (SF 3) Percent U.S. (X) (X) (X) (X) 119,600 30 1,088 295 �N RO XJE RO - Solon Township Zoning Map Prepared by LeelMau County Planni n g & Comm unity Devel op ment Oetober 2009 0 0.5 2t.1iles 30 31 + N MAP FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY Data irom Solon Township Agricultural Conservation 1111 Business 1 ~ 8usiness 2 - G overnmental - Residential 1 Residential 2 . . Resort/Recreational R esidential Agricultural 2 1111 Residential Agricuttural 5 - water �N RO XJE RO } ~~ Solon Township Future Land Use Map MAP FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY Data irom Solon Township Prepared by LeelMau County Planni n g & Comm unity Devel opment October 2009 0 0.5 2M[les 31 32 + - Agricultural Conservation 1111 Business 1 8usiness 2 Governmental N - Residential 1 Residential 2 - Resort/Recreational Residential Agricultural 2 1111 Residential Agricuttural 5 llll;l water �33 �TRANSPORTATION MAP .. a~ Beach Dr ~ Dr T ree Ln --::::; olon Par~ Rd ----~ c.... g. ~ 0 :, ;: 0 B B,rch Pomt ---jj I ~ E. ~ I D S Rd --------Po a ... __.___ SOLO 1- I~ le, 15 Gallivan Rd ,, .I ii ) ) Al 1ne Rd 1q a:: ~olun r- H llside Dr Ramblewood Dr Lincoln Rd ,, .. a:: C) 0, (l) .. (l) ~ 0. (I) )l) )('\ f- 2(, 2~ ~ ;ll 0. 0"' ~ ,, a:: C: Roman Rd .. Partridge Ct )) 0 0 ,, .. a:: H C: :'ll ..J G) 2 33 34 Gallagher Rd Harrys Rd Q) :, Deer Trali Dr ,)") Robinson Rd , All a1er Rd Le �TOPOGRAPHY MAP Po a l'.t dJ 850 to 950 ft I c!_' lli.J.o l 000 ft 100 I to 1049 ft 1050 to 1099 ft c-1' 1100 to 1150 ft d 11s1 to 1200 ft ~ 1201 to 34 35 1300 ft �COMPOSITE WETLANDS ~I N I .__. 1.5 Miles Composite, Wetlands ~ Rivers-La~:es " County Border 0 Municipal lllame L. Municipal 1gorder .1 Public Roads ~ Private Roads 35 36 �LAND USE DATA (2000) SOLON"l"WP. I - ..,J P a c, 1.5 Miles Agriculture, XMas Tree Barren Land Commercial (Urban) 36 37 Residential �PUBLIC LANDS I_ ;0 G SOLONlllVP. Jo a d L +~r A"""""""11..,-,...,.. \I _J l / ~ ,. ~---~ ~ 1.5Miles Federal Lands _J State Lands 1(-,sl.'f..?,.~ \ * _j .!_J County Lands Township Lands l Ha r Municipal Lands Ii -~ ..JE'""""'"'""'" - 37 38 ~ - Public Lands (j:,' Rivers-Lakes �SURFACE DEVELOPMENT SOLON TWP. * 1.5Miles NA _J less than 2 % f 2 to 15 % 1 151035% Ha I 35to65% 65 % or more :C, Rivers-Lakes , 38 39 County Border �LAND USE CHANGE BY TYPE GAINED 1990-2000 SOLON TWP. Hat LAND USE CHANGE BY TYPE GAINED FROM 1990 TO 2000 This map shows areas of the county where land use changed between 1990 and 2000. See the table below for general information about the changes. La11d Use Change 1990.2000 W)) 15Miles ■ Urban Agriculture,XMas Tree ml) .. ..., □ Lost II Gained 800) "' i .<: u 60IXl !!l ti 400) < ■ Forest Wetlands LJ earren 200) 0 □Loot 11Gained 40 Non-Forested, Fields NA/ No Change Wetland Bllrr,n 11 '57 2S ~ Rivers-Lakes County Border �Map I. Solon Township Agricultural Preservation Area Overlay Map Legend ~ Agi-icultural preservation area 1111 Public land 1111 Prime and tulique soils 1111 Residential pare.els 41 The map is only approximate. It is only as accurate as the GIS data on which it based The map is based on digital parcel maps obtained from the Leelanau County Department of Planning and Conummity Development. � 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. 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Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. 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Event Advent I Scripture Text Revelation 22:4 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI 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 KII-01_RA-0-19881127 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1988-11-27 Title A name given to the resource Someday, With Unveiled Face, We Shall Behold Him Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem 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 Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. 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Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. 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Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on May 31, 1992 entitled "Someone To Watch Over You", as part of the series "From Proclaimer To the One Proclaimed", on the occasion of EastertideVII, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Romans 8:31-34. 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/59a8433ad416f5b1a044f96a682eb0b1.pdf 117a89f6376d709ae80ef17bff5259a3 PDF Text Text Something’s Happening Text: Esther 4:14, Mark 9:40 Richard A. Rhem Christ Community Church Spring Lake, Michigan July 18, 1993 Transcription of the spoken sermon Who knows whether it is not for such a time as this that you have come to royal estate? Esther 4:14 “Whoever is not against us is for us.” Mark 9:40 The story of Esther is a wonderful story. It might most appropriately be called an historical novel. It probably has a certain historical core around which has grown this marvelous story, full of drama. It has a great plot. I am waiting for Arnold Schwarzenegger to get hold of this story. I think he could really do something with it. I was thinking about the casting as I was preparing this sermon: for Mordecai I would choose Clint Eastwood - kind of grumpy and clever, not showing any emotion, just sort of sitting in the background. You know, kind of organizing all of this stuff. For Esther, how about Whitney Houston? She could tell the king, “I will always love you.” Well, anyway it is a wonderful story. I pull it out about every five years or so. Usually I pull it out when I am dealing with God and providence, and history and some of those themes. I have to admit that when I really got serious yesterday, I thought to myself: “Why in the world did I choose that scripture? What was I thinking about?” I do that in advance, you know. It is kind of like the birthing process, I think. I go through great labor pains and then suddenly there’s illumination, and I am all excited, and I write it down quickly. But at this age those things don’t stay with me as long. So I get down to the real thing and I say: “What in the world was in my mind?” I thought and thought and thought about it, and finally it began to come back again. It’s because “Something’s Happening” in our world. Now something is always happening in the world. But sometimes there’s more happening than other times. What I like about the story of Esther is that it is such a wonderful, dramatic story of the faith of the people of God who believe that God is engaged in the things that happen in our world. It’s that kind of involvement, that kind of engagement of God that you can’t put your finger on. I say God is involved, or God is engaged, and that’s rather ambiguous. I do that intentionally. © Grand Valley State University   �Something’s Happening Richard A. Rhem Page 2   I don’t know how to spell that out. But the biblical people of God have always believed that what is happening in the world has another dimension, and there is more to it than meets the eye. “Something’s Happening,” and God is involved. It’s true in our world today. So many things are happening. There is so much ferment. It’s a very exciting time in which to be alive. Then for some it’s a very frightening time. It’s kind of scary. For some it’s threatening, but for others it’s challenging. But for all of us we live in a spectacular period of the human drama. What I want to say to us as the people of God, as the Church, is that “Something’s Happening.” Will we or will we not be a part of the purposes and programs of God as the agents of reconciliation that are trying to move the world toward community and Shalom? You see, that’s so clearly in the story of Esther - something was happening. The people of God to whom God had pledged God’s faithfulness are threatened. An edict has proclaimed all Jews must die. When Mordecai learns of it, Mordecai says to Esther, “Do something about it.” Something was happening and Mordecai believed that what was happening on the historical plane was not apart from the involvement of the eternal God who had pledged God’s faithfulness to his people. Mordecai also believed that what was happening would eventuate in the effecting of God’s purposes. Mordecai was one of those Jews that believed that God’s purposes would prevail. He wasn’t biting his fingernails. He wasn’t overly anxious. He simply believed that God’s purposes would prevail. He also was one of those people that believed that God’s purposes might be effected through a particular person or a particular movement. He said to Esther, “Who knows but what you have come to the Kingdom for such a time as this?” She had naturally said, “I am scared. I can’t just go in to the king until he calls for me. I risk my life if I do. I am in peril.” Mordecai says, “Esther, just maybe you are where you are for just such a moment.” Thus there is this too in the story: it takes commitment at great risk to be an agent for the effecting of the purposes of God. All of those things are so beautifully narrated in this story. The reason, I think, back sometime in the misty past, when I was thinking about that story and this message is that it is a word to us at Christ Community. It is a word to us who believe that in this exciting, scary day in which we live God is engaged. We live in the aftermath of Pentecost. The Spirit of God moves across the face of the earth. And what is happening in our day is not apart from the engagement of the eternal God. And, more than that, as we think about that at Christ Community, do we really believe that God’s purposes will prevail? So Mordecai’s question comes to us here, in our context: might God have brought us together for such a time as this? Is there something about this strange community called Christ Community that we characterize as an “Alternative to Church as Usual” that might simply be at the right place, at the right time, to be an agent for the effecting of the purposes of God and the power © Grand Valley State University �Something’s Happening Richard A. Rhem Page 3   of the Spirit? And, if that might be the case, would we be willing to take the risk and to commit ourselves to such a common mission? Well, no one would deny that “Something’s Happening” in our world. My goodness, it boggles the mind. I picked up a book from a dear friend this week. (Just what I need is one more book.) Really she gave it for the church library, and it will get there eventually, but I opened it up and I began to skim through it. It was full of interesting data. It is called Racing Toward 2001. Do you know that we are less than 90 months away from the 21st century? Now as God counts years, I don’t imagine that the move of a century or the shift of a millennium is any great shakes, but psychologically it’s going to impact us. It’s already beginning to impact us. That’s a significant time shift. We are on the threshold of century 21. This book begins to lay out some of the characteristics of this fantastic world of which we are a part, the discoveries of which, and the technological breakthroughs of which are only beginning to be felt, but will be impacting us and will transform the face of the earth. It blows my mind! Let me just give you an instance. One chapter speaks about century 21 as the “information society.” I read there that the old copper wire that transmits our telephone conversations, an old copper wire can transmit 24 conversations simultaneously. That’s not bad for copper. But we are in the world of fiber optics: filaments of glass that have a super ability to conduct: transforming the energy into image, moving light at lightning speed, so that a single fiber optic can transmit not 24 conversations simultaneously, but 16,000! Isn’t that amazing? And I, who am addicted to books, I learned that on a 3½-inch disk can be recorded 1000 volumes. I looked at my 3,000 plus volume library and thought, “Well, I guess nobody’s going to be able to sell this for anything when I’m gone!” Such a disk - about $10 - a thousand volumes. You could have a hundred thousand-volume library in your desk drawer. On one disk they can record the entire Bible, plus the Encyclopedia Britannica. Now that’s a lot of stuff to be transmitted around the earth in two seconds! Can you even imagine that? Well, that’s just one aspect of this age of which we are a part, the implications of which will continue to increase exponentially and impact our human society. For example, the stuff that we live with every day: the reality of the world religions, the whole situation of pluralism. I mention it every once in a while. Sometimes I think maybe you say, “Well, we’ve heard that.” You’ve heard it, but we have not begun to reckon with it. The globe, as I said last week, has become a grapefruit, and the world’s peoples have become a family. We simply cannot any longer live in indifference to what is going on half a world away. We are fully cognizant of much more than we ever wanted to know. But it’s not a choice. It is a reality. It is a fact. And in a world where the great religions of the world are in an adversarial posture, where the respective fundamentalisms of the world religions are at each other, we have a volatile situation in which it will be incumbent upon people of good will and the faith communities to engage in dialogue and conversation in order that we might share a common goal and dream for building © Grand Valley State University �Something’s Happening Richard A. Rhem Page 4   community rather than living in the awful threat of terrorism and some of the horrible things that have happened in the all too recent past. Multiculturalism. For some on the left, kind of a new “in” word. For some on the right, a term that brings out animosity. But for all of us, simply a reality. The United States of America has always been driven by immigration, as a United Methodist report mentions. But formerly it was from Europe and Africa. Now it’s from Latin America and Asia. There is a rising tide of multiculturalism, which is the reality of the human drama in the society of these United States of America of ours, as well as around the world. There is not a major ethnic group anywhere in the world that is not now being represented here in more and more significant numbers. Multiculturalism is a reality. The old “melting pot” is being challenged by some who are saying we are a “salad bowl.” The uniqueness of all needs to have its own integrity. However that is solved, the point is multiculturalism is simply the state of affairs of the nations, and the world has become a grapefruit, become family. Gays in the military, the present point of discussion for the whole question of sexuality. It’s on the news, on the TV day after day after day. What will we do in the Church about this issue, which has the potential for being so explosive and divisive in our society? We talk about it every other place perhaps, but not in church because it is explosive and divisive. But, I wonder, I wonder if that whole issue would make us say not, “Gee, if they would just go back in the closet,” but might rather call us to acknowledge the diversity of the human situation so that we come to deal with that diversity. It doesn’t happen through argumentation. We only really change through concrete experience. While there are all kinds of shades to that discussion, I know that the impact in my life has come through concrete encounter with people who never had a choice given their orientation. So what does that say to me as a Christian person that would build community and tear down barriers, and remove the acids that eat away at the human family? Pressing ethical questions. Abortion. There are decent civil Christian people on both sides of that question. So, what are we going to do in order that we might not have bombings and threats, and all of the animosity that is so characteristic of the groups that are militant on one side or the other? How can we bring the posture of Jesus Christ and the sense of what true community is to that burning issue of our day? Euthanasia. Dr. Kevorkian. Very difficult issues. Tremendous implications needing to be handled with care. But I have talked with enough of you one-to-one to know that while those broader social issues have to be handled with great care and with great thoughtfulness, I have yet to find someone that does not wish to die with dignity. To recognize that it is really an issue that we must face up to and come to terms with. Maybe the Spirit of God is pushing us, saying to us, “There is a certain measure of responsibility that you must take for your human existence.” © Grand Valley State University �Something’s Happening Richard A. Rhem Page 5   I use these things as illustrations, not to claim that I or anyone else has a simple answer. But these are the kinds of issues that can divide, that can be a catalyst for violence, and that break down human communication, and undercut human community. “Something’s Happening” in our world. It’s not whether or not we want to choose to deal with it. It is there at our doorstep. We will deal with it one way or the other. We will be agents of reconciliation to deal with it or we will be those who will build the wall high in order to stem the floodtide that is as inevitable to break the levy as the old Mississippi. I was reading an excellent thoughtful scholar who says what is needed today is for a people to create a colloquy. Well, I thought I knew what the word meant. I think I’ve been in one or two, but I looked it up. It simply comes from two Latin words meaning to speak with, to have conversation, to have dialogue. This person suggested, I think, a wonderful image. He said, rather than us being in face-toface confrontation, what we need is to be side-by-side confronting the question and the issues. I really like that. So often we are face-to-face in confrontation. How much better to stand with each other confronting the issues. That’s the gift of real deep community. Scott Peck in his book A Different Drummer says that most congregations are “pseudo communities.” I want to deal with that in a couple of weeks. “Pseudo communities.” It means that we act just like my mother taught me to act. ‘Don’t say anything to anyone that’s not nice. And if anybody says anything to you that’s not nice, don’t let them know it. Be polite at all costs, even at the cost of your integrity.’ (She didn’t say the last thing.) But Scott Peck said that’s “pseudo community,” and it really is. What happens to us all too often is that we seek out our own kind so that we can be confirmed in the position with which we started before we even thought about it. Then we get communities of like-minded people over here and communities of like-minded people over there. And the community over here and the community over there face each other in confrontation and mutual excommunication rather than staying side-by-side, honestly facing the issues, raising the tough questions, honoring diversity, granting respect and dignity to each other, and with grace seeking to move the whole thing toward community, toward Shalom. This is a wild time to be alive. “Something’s Happening.” And I think that the thing we have to offer is that marvelous model of Jesus. The gospels were written to specific communities in concrete situations, and the things that are dealt with in the respective gospels are the things that needed to be dealt with in those particular communities, and in this case John comes to Jesus and he says, “Hey, Jesus, there’s this guy down the street casting out demons in your name. And he’s not following us.” Jesus says, “Don’t stop him, John, just because he doesn’t belong to our group. The one who isn’t against us is for us. And in fact, even a cup of water in my name doesn’t go unnoticed.” “Something’s Happening.” The Spirit of God will effect the purposes of God. I wonder if we might be who we are, where we are, when we are for just such a time as this? It is not without risk. But it just may be that God has something © Grand Valley State University �Something’s Happening Richard A. Rhem Page 6   significant for us together, and incidentally, just maybe, just maybe for one of you. © Grand Valley State University � https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/52230c1593f4b8fb0922b730861b810d.mp3 b9ea2382693be6f04fe025b3b502cde8 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/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Richard A. Rhem Collection Description An account of the resource Text and sound recordings of the sermons, prayers, services, and articles of Richard Rhem, pastor emeritus of Christ Community Church in Spring Lake, Michigan, where he served for 37 years. Starting in the mid 1980's, Rhem began to question some of the traditional Christian dogma that he had been espousing from the pulpit. That questioning was a first step in a long and interesting spiritual journey, one that he openly shared with his congregation. His journey is important, in part because it is reflective of the questioning, the yearnings, and the gradual revision of beliefs that many persons in this part of the century have experienced and continue to experience. It is important also because of the affirming and inclusive way his questioning was done and his thinking evolved. His sermons and other written and spoken materials together document the steps in his journey as it took a turn in 1985, yet continued to revolve around the framework and liturgies of the Christian calendar. Subject The topic of the resource Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Religion Interfaith worship Sermons Sound Recordings Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Rhem, Richard A. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://gvsu.lyrasistechnology.org/repositories/2/resources/514">Richard A. Rhem papers (KII-01)</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives. 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Event Midweek Lent Series The Experience of God Scripture Text Psalm 88, Matthew 27:32-50 Location The location of the interview Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI 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 KII-01_RA-0-19960327 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1996-03-27 Title A name given to the resource Sometimes No Light Breaks Through Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Richard A. Rhem Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University 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 Clergy--Michigan Reformed Church in America Christ Community Church (Spring Lake, Mich.) Sermons Relation A related resource Richard A. Rhem - An Archive of Sermons, Prayers, Talks and Stories: http://richardrhem.org/ Language A language of the resource eng Type The nature or genre of the resource Sound Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource audio/mp3 Description An account of the resource A sermon given by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 27, 1996 entitled "Sometimes No Light Breaks Through", as part of the series "The Experience of God", on the occasion of Midweek Lent, at Christ Community Church, Spring Lake, MI. Scripture references: Psalm 88, Matthew 27:32-50. https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/750bc5626b3c78e16d5b804ab481a6e9.mp4 ca2f3c15595dd0b78b0dad8a9ccbd43f https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/2e7ded924a41819f985e40576dd26ba9.pdf e2fc4abcdc461658565e1c7058734c74 PDF Text Text Grand Valley Sate University Veterans History Project Dominic Patrick Sondy (01:28:00) Introduction (00:13) Family and Friends (00:26) • Born and raised in Detroit in 1922. He mentions that his parents were originally from Italy and Sicily before they immigrated to the U.S. His dad painted roads before joining the army. • He gives a detailed description of his dad’s experiences in the 32nd Division, 126th Inf. Regiment during World War I. • Sondy mentions an encounter of his dad shooting down a 3-winged German plane from the trenches with a Springfield. rifle. (02:47) Also mentions an encounter in which his father and a friend about being pinned down by a German machine gun and getting 16 burn marks to his back. Further mentions an encounter in which a German 75-millimeter shell bounces off his father’s helmet and takes a piece of his hair off. (05:57) • Briefly mentions that his dad used the GI Bill [not passed yet?—ed.] to get an education and make a start in the Detroit motion picture industry. • Also describes the difficulties that his family faced during the Depression while living at their farm near 6-mile North, Detroit right across the street from the University of Detroit. Pre-enlistment (10:58) • Graduated high school in 1941. Sondy mentions the reservations that he had about joining the armed services because his father was against even though many of his friends had already joined in 1942. • Before joining the armed forces, Sondy mentions working in a variety of capacities in machine shops, drafting, and photography. Enlistment and Training (12:33) • Upon getting drafted in April, 1943, Sondy mentions having an interview with a man from the draft board in some detail. Describes how he was sent to Camp Roberts, CA for field artillery training. �• While there, Sondy mentions that he learned a great deal about fire direction and the importance of math and trigonometry in field artillery. • Also mentions in some detail his time with the Army Specialist Training Program (ASTP). While doing this, he and another named Andrew Tomo were chosen out of a group of 52 men to study at Stanford for three months in AREA study. This was preparation for the invasion of Sicily and Italy but instead was used as preparation for the invasion of France which was on July 6th, 1944. (00:17:34) Shares some of his personal thoughts on the train ride from San Francisco to Seattle on Christmas Eve. (00:18:00) • Upon arrival in Seattle, WA he boarded a truck which took him to Fort Lewis, a camp of 50,000 people. While there, he trained with an 8-inch howitzer outfit firing 8-inch guns. • Mentions that while at Camp Roberts they also received desert training because it was believed that they would go to Africa, but instead went to Wales. • Sondy describes in some detail a 2 ½ correspondence with a girl named Jenny who he met at that camp while going to a film shop. He mentions that he continued his correspondence with her during his time in France and Germany. Later on he found out that his mother had withheld a few of Jenny’s letters from him. (00:22:31) Combat Experiences in Europe • Sondy mentions an encounter in which a buddy of his brought in White Russian prisoners-of-war from a province between Russia and China who had originally worked in a factory. Further describes how a little girl gave him a 100-year old ring. Later on, when these people were journeying home they threw a celebration and were all killed after drinking wood alcohol. (01:14:44) • Briefly mentions the conditions of the Nazi Army at the end of the war. • Sondy discusses in some detail how General Patton pushed his division dog ragged for 20 to 25 miles a day. He mentions that within 93 km of Berlin FDR halted their advance and redirected down the Autobahn so that the Russians could get to Berlin before the Americans. They were sent to Bavaria along the autobahn to Linz, Austria. Briefly highlights Russian brutality of the German people. Further mentions that that the Germans suffered 1,000,000 causalities. • Sondy describes in some detail an encounter on Palm Sunday where an allied P-47 fired on their position. He tells of how a Chicago outfit shot down this P47 with a 50 caliber machine gun and forcing the pilot to bail out. Also �mentions that while the pilot was parachuting down the unit continued firing at his parachute. Consequently, the wind took the pilot’s parachute directly down in front of this unit’s gun emplacements where he landed dead. What follows is a brief exchange of words between this unit and its liaison. (00:41:37) • Sondy also briefly mentions having various discussions with a fellow officer about his photography expertise from middle school, while serving as a truck radio operator. • Describes in some detail his service while fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Briefly mentions a story about a group of 450 men who went patrolling in the woods and were wiped out as a result. Afterwards, his company was redirected north to the Bulge. • Describes an encounter in mid-April [August?] 1944 in which he saved his regiment. He mentions that he was part of an advanced party whose job it was to scout ahead for better gun placements. About 30 feet from a German position he noticed that the air smelled of cabbage and ordered a halt because he knew Germans usually liked to cook cabbage. His superior officers: Capt. Beersdorn and Colonel Lock-it commended him for his quick thinking and recommended him for a medal. (00:51:19) Unfortunately, both of them were killed in the Bulge and were unable to file the necessary paperwork for him to get his medal. • Sondy describes his time in the German province of Bavaria in a town called Bad Ebling, 30 miles east of Munich. Spent the reminder of his service there. He mentions that about July 4th he went and paid a visit to Hitler’s fortress and King Ludwig’s Castle. While there, he grabbed a few tiles from the floor as war souvenirs. Going Home (55:45) • Sondy discusses that a week after the surrender of Germany that since he wasn’t eligible for a pass that the colonel informed him that he was going to be shipped home, even though he earnestly wanted to stay and take officer training. • Afterwards, he boarded a boxcar train to Le Havre, France, where he was to be shipped out. On the way, he mentions in some detail an encounter with an Italian family who believed him to be a native Italian deserting the army and going to America. He mentions that this took place in Mannheim. (01:00:17) • From the train station, he boarded a ship and went back to the states to be trained for the Japanese war. The Japanese war ended in August. He was sent to Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois where he stayed from Sept. 1945 to �January 1946. (1:04:32) When he got his 50 discharge points he was out on Jan. 19th. After the war (01:19:01) • Upon being discharged, Sondy mentions that he went to Wayne College for a Bachelors and Masters in teaching. He taught art and photography in public schools around Michigan for 32 years. In 1960, he took a leave of absence to work with a friend on setting up a photography lab. He quit after having disagreements with his friend and goes back to work in the school system in Warren, MI. Shares his personal thoughts about the war and how lucky he was. (01:28:03) �INDUCTION INTO ARMY During the year 1940 war was going on in Europe and in the Far East on land as well as on the seas. The United States was supportingthe Allieswith some supplies. The United States was not prepared for war as to personneland weapons. The Congressvoted to start a draft of men for a year of military training. The draft sign-up tookplace in October. Since I was in the age bracketto be drafted, I signed for the draft at Angell Schoolalong with my friends. My draft numberwas drawn so that I wouldprobably be drafted during the first year. Since Ruth and I were engagedand she wouldbe graduatingfrom Calvin Collegein June of 1941,we decided that I would volunteer to go into the anny to get in my one year of militarytraining with the group that was going to be inducted in January 1941. I was workingat Accuralite a division of SealedPower Corp. at 55centsper- hour. I got the job to play softball for them in 1941. The January group was the second group to be inductedfrom the Muskegonarea. My departure date was January21st. Ruth and I went to a hockeygame at the Mart the 17th• Our group left Muskegon by train from Western Avenuestationbound for Kalamazoo. They put US up in the Burdick Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. During the day of the 21st at the Kalamazoo Armory,we went througha completephysical from head to toe. That evening we were sworn into the U. S. Army at $ 21.00 per month. Then we were put on a train for Fort Custer. We were assignedto barracks. We got our first taste of Army mess and were issued Army clothing (some clothingwas WW I style). Friday I worked in clothingsupplyin recordinga record of clothing issuedto individuals. We also had to take a multiple­ choice test. It was an IQtest althoughwe didn't know it at the time. A fellowfrom Muskegonwanted to hitch bike home for Saturdayand Sundayand asked if I wouldgo with him. I said I would go as far as Grand Rapids (I wantedto see Ruth). At the time I didn't know how I would get back to Fort Custer. When I got to GrandRapidsI calledmy folks asked if they could take me back to Fort Custer. They said they would and Ruth went with them. WhenI got back to Fort Custer Sundaynight, I was told we were shipping out the first thing Mondaymorning by train to the State of Washington. Someof the men that were inductedat the same time were going to Upper Michigan (they ended up with the 5th Infantry Division and were sent to Iceland.). We arrived at Chicago and were met with other inducteesgoing to the Stateof Washington Our train was the Great Northerntaking the northern route to the city of Seattle. The cars were Pullmancars and I had an upper berth. On the train we had a few non-commissioned officersfrom the units to which we were going to be assigned. A very interestingride as I had never been further west than Chicago. We made a few stops in route and saw mountainsfor the first time. We went through an eight-miletunnel (snowingat east-endand raining and no snow at the west-end). At Seattlewe were put aboardferryboats for a ferry ride up Puget Sound to Fort Worden �FORT WORDEN - WASHINGTON We arrived at the pier of Fort Worden ill late January 1941. Fort Worden was the headquarters post for the defenseof the entrance to Puget Sound We left the ferryboat with our luggage andhadto walk up to the barracks. We passed a number of barracks - they were all occupied. We ended up in some old CCC barracks on the west -side of the camp. The buildings were one story, potbellystoves for beat and the streets were dirt. We had a central building for toilets and showers. We were told that the quarters were temporary for a few months. My cot was in the middle of the building near the potbellystove - so I was either too hot or too cold Our battery was "G" battery of the 14th Coast Artillery. We were told that we would get our basic training here and that we would remain with the 14th Coast Artilleryin Puget Sound The men of our battery were from western Michigan,across the State to Detroit area, and a number from the Chicago area. On Fort Wordenwere housed the second battalion (batteriesD, E, F) ofthe 14th Coast Artillery. Batteries A, B, C were located at Fort Casey. Fort Flagler was going to have batteries G, H, I. The barracks at Fort Flagler were not finishedyet. Alsoat Fort Worden was the 24Sth Coast Artillery. It was the NationalGuard for the State of Washington (they had been called to active duty the last few months of 1940). Captain Clark was our battery commander (a West Point graduate still in his twenties). He was a very good officer and commander. He didn't stay with us very long. The other officerswere ROTC officers who had been called to active duty. Our l" Sgt, was Sam Milder (regulararmy). He was in World War L We had our basic training at Fort Worden. There were a few ball players in the battery so we formed a softball team. We had some good players from Grand Rapids - Detroit- Chicago, and I was the only one from the Muskegon area. We had a good team and we beat the other batteries most of the time. I played 3rd base and was consideredone of the better players. The meals were very good - we had a regular anny mess Sgt. ­ Chinese. Port Townsend was within walking distance - so had a town near by The 24Sth Coast Artillery occupiedall the new barracks on post. Post commanderwas Colonel James Cunningham- he was also the regimental commanderof the 14th CAC He was regular army. The 248th CAC manned the guns at Fort Worden with the 2nd battalion of the 14th CAe. Our assignment was to be at Fort Flagler. From time to time we would send a work detail to Fort Flagler by truck About the end of March, I was paid $ 30.00 per month and we were ready for Fort Flagler. �FORTFLAGLER March 1941- May 1,1942 Fort Flagler is locatedat the North tip of Marrowstone Island - a little over 800 acresof land Indian Island was directly west of Marrowstone Island. When the tide is out the islands are one island - when the tideis in theyare two islands. The only way off the islandsin 41 - 42 was by boat or by a little old ferry that operated near the southwest comer of Indian Island The ferry could hold a truck or two or a few cars. From the north end of Marrowstone Island to.PortTownsendwas about four miles but by road it was about twenty miles. In thosedays we had a boat at Fort Wordenwhichbroughtin suppliesto Fort Flagler and Fort Caseyit also transportedarmy personnel, one trip every one or two days. Fort Casey was on WhidbeyIsland which was East of Marrowstone Island - about five miles across. WhidbeyIsland is the second largestisland withinthe continentallimits of the United States. In late 1940 and early 1941 the governmentbuilt about 24 newbuildingson Fort Flagler whichincluded nine barracks, three mess halls, and variousother buildings- this was enough to take care of a battalion. This battalionwas the third battalionof the 141h CAe. In 1941 the Island was a very run down place- few housessome occupiedsome empty. The Islandhad one general store - that store was the only town on the Island- it wascalled Nordland The store was about a mile plus from the Fort Flagler entrance gate. Fort Flagler had nine gun emplacements plus a battery of anti-aircraft guns. Guns were from three inch to twelve inch. For about three months "G" Batterypersonnel were the only militaryon post. The buildingswere not even painted when we arrived We had nice quarters -:furnace heat - toilets andshowersin all of the barracks. We did manydifferent things - cut fire trails in the woods- we were the fire detachment (hose cart) - guard duty (there were very few outdoor lights) - we worked on conditioningthe big guns - we put fuses in ammunitionfor the big twelve inch mortars- fired our rifles on the rifle range - we were oriented on all the armamenton post (to include the three search­ lights). We also were able to carryon with our ball teams. We were champsfor softballin early season. I played third-base. We had to play our games at Fort Worden. Later in the season we playedbaseball. We had to changesome positions. Some fellows play softball but not baseballand some the other way around All our gameswere playedat Fort Wordenor in a small town on the mainland Our final game for championship was at Fort Casey (we won 1- 0). Our pitcherpitched a one-hit game their pitcherpitcheda three-hit game - their pitcher was a minor league pitcher - ours a regulararmy sergeant). I was the . catcherfor our team. Our team playedan all-star high school team from the city of Seattleat Fort Flagler. Webeat them 3 - 2. I had a triple that day. Our secondpitcherwas a pitcher who pitched for the University of Texas. He had a no-hit game pitching for Texas. I also played with a team that bad players from all three forts (three or four of us were on that team). That team played the 42th Division team fromFort Lewis.They beat us.14~ CACteam or members of that team plus the 24Sth .esc playerswent to Sdttle"to play in an all servicementournament, We lost in the finals to Everett Air Force base. I think they had a couple major or minor leagueplayers. I played in part of that final game. I was a littleyoung and inexperiencedto competebut I held my own I didn't strike out at bat I played in the outfieldwhen I played. We went to Seattle by truck and ferry and stayed at the YMCA On one Saturday's inspection by the now Brigadier GeneralCunningham he stopped in front of me, "You are the best looking soldier I have seen today". It was announcedin the Harbor DefenseDaily Bulletin. "G" Battery assignmentat Fort Flagler was to man the three-inch Guns (BatteryDowns andBatteryWansboro) and the under-water listening station. The officers had the personnelin various assigmnents. I ended up with the group manningthe underwater listeningstation. By that timeI was also promotedto Private first class. Also some ofthe older men (over 39 years) were sent home subjectto recall ifwe got into a war. Also about this time Fort Flagler got personnel to fill the other barracks. They became H Batteryand I Battery and we received some personnel from K Batteryto man the three searchlightswe had on the Island H Battery was assigned the twelve-inch Mortars and I Battery was assignedthe Anti-Aircraft Guns. The personnel manning the underwaterlisteningstation were formed into four teams. Withfour teams we could man the station twenty-four hours a day. It wasn't necessaryto man the station that often at that time. During AugustI had a fifteen-dayfurlough on which I came home and got married. Ruth had graduatedfrom Calvin and hada teachingpositionin Indiana. So the first part of Septembershe started teaching and I went back to Fort Flagler. During the summermonthsI went with a fellow who was from Grand Rapids on pass to Oak Harbor. Peoplefrom the ChristianReformed Churchin Oak Harborbad invited us for the week­ end We went there two or three times. There were many Dutch people in that part of the State of Washington. About this time I was promotedto Corporal. In September the personnel manningthe underwaterlisteningstationwere transferredto a new battery designatedas COL" Battery. There are no "J" batteries or companies in the army. "G" Battery remainedin barracks A and B while "L" Battery was housed in barracks C. Being a small number of people"L" Battery's personnel continuedto have their meals with "G" Battery. We had aboutforty people in "L" Battery. We had four shifts for manningthe station. It probably was the most importantunit in the Harbor DefensesofPuget Sound as Puget Sound was a very important waterway. Ships were going back and forth all the time. Passenger liners, freighters, and navy ships were the main vessels. Bremerton Navy Yard was locatedjust west of Seattle.The UnderwaterListening Station tracked ships both under andabove water. The only other underwaterlistening station on the west - coast was located in San Francisco. We had a few men across the Sound �government owned Indian Island and all the old houses were vacant. We even put up a fake outhouse. We dug an under ground shelter about 15 feet down and covered it with logs. The ground was all clay and we had to use dynamite to remove much of the clay. We trained in the use of 50 cal. Machine guns. We had to take them apart and then back together blindfolded. We had three or four on mounts around the fenced in area. In November we made plans to go home for the Christmas holidays (first a half of the unit and then the other half). Whenthe 1st of December came, all plans were put on hold We were told we were going on 24-hour alert until further orders. All Christmasplans were then canceled. Our four shifts were already to go - we knew our assigrunents- but we could not get off the island without special permission, What's going on here? We took our shifts as scheduled. Saturday - December 6 our shift was on the mid-night to 7 AM shift. We had our breakfast and went to bed. We got up at noon and were told that Pearl Harbor had been bombed by the Japanese. We were already on 24 hour alert so not much of a change. We continued working on our barn. We did man our machine guns at night and we were told to shoot anything that flew. That week General Cunninghamcame over to our island and spoke to us about the Philippines as he had served there fora period of time. One day when our shift was on duty, I receivedcoded message by radio from the Navy. We were told that the Navy was bringing in a number of ships through Puget Sound to the Bremerton Navy Yard for repair. The group included an aircraft carrier, a battleship, three destroyers and about six airplanes above the ships. You could see that some of them really needed repairs. It was quite a sight. Our turn of duty was extended for the duration of the war. Our 39 years old men were ordered back to their units. Our duty was pretty well set - this was a defense situation for how long? Was this what we wanted to do possibly for the duration? The Army had put notices out that they wanted men to go to officers' school to be commissioned as officers. You had to have scored at lest 110 on your IQ test to apply. I had scored 132and one of my friends had scored even higher - he had quite a bit of college, I didn't have any college - I had been working with a correspondence school studying accountingand was near the end of the course. So we put in our applications. We had interviewswith our battery commander and other officers. We had to take physicals at Fort Worden. George Haddad my friend was the head plotter on our shift and I worked across from him on the other side of the plotting board George applied for Chemical Warfare School and I applied for Coast Artillery School. I found out that a fellow from ."H'~ Battery had also applied.for Coast Artillery School.. The fellow from "If'. Battery and! were ordered to report to Officer Candidate Schoolthe first part of May. He was assigned to Coast Artillery School at Fort Monroe, Virginia and I was assigned to the Anti-Aircraft School at Camp Davis, North Carolina. I found out that George went to Chemical Warfare School a little later. The fellow from "If' Battery and I took a bus from Port Townsend to Seattle. We stayed overnight in a hotel in Seattle with reservations for a plane to Chicago that left at 8 0' clock in the mortling. We left from Boeing Field for Chicago. This was my first time up in an airplane and of course I got sick (this was in 1942). We made six stops starting with Spokane and landing at the Midway Airport in Chicago at midnight. Ruth and her uncle and aunt met me. I visited her school, had a few days together, and back to Muskegon. Then I was on my way to Camp Davis by train to Washington, D.C. and then on the Atlantic Coast Line traitfto'Wilmington, North Carolina. I was brought the rest of the way by bus to Camp Davis locatedjust outside the little town of Holly Ridge. The camp was built on a swamp. I hoped I would be here through the first week of August 1942. �CAMP DAVIS- NORTH CAROLINA-May 6 - August7,1942 1 Camp Davis is located about 30 miles NNW of Wilmington on highway 17 near the town of Holly Ridge which is 5 miles from the Ocean. The camp was built upon a swamp. During World War I the airplane was not a very importantfactor. But World War II combat was fought on land, on the sea and in the air. There were very few anti-aircraftartilleryofficers at the beginning of World War II. Anti-Aircraftdefensewas given to the Coast ArtilleryCorps rather than to the Field Artillery. They considered Anti-AircraftArtillerydefensiveweapons. Camp Davis was built to train candidatesto becomeanti-aircraft artilleryofficers and ROTC commissionedofficers to complete a refreshercourse to become anti-aircraftartillery officers. The ROTC officers were mainlyLieutenants, Captains and Majors who had been recalled to active duty. Upon completion of the course the ROTC officers were assignedto new activated Anti-AircraftArtillerybattalions. The officer candidate 9O-day course was for enlisted personnel - which upon completion of the course they wouldbe given a commisssionas a second lieutenant. The buildings at CampDavis were similar to the new buildings we had at Fort Flagler. When I arrived in Wilmington, I joined a group which was going to be transported to Camp Davis. Upon arriving at the camp, the group was taken directly to our new home. We hoped the barracks would be home for the next ninety days. Not all personnelof our group would be graduating in ninety days. We were assigned to a cot in one of the four barracks. We had to remove all stripes -and unit designation from out uniforms, We were- can:didatesforcotnliiission- Class # 18. Our eqUipment and clothing were checkedto see if we had all of the items we were required to have. I was short summer uniforms, We did not need summer uniformsat Fort Flagler - it never got that warm. So I was issued my summer uniforms and any other items I was short and a rifle. The men came from all over the USA Someof the candidates were young (just recentlyin the army), some with a year or more in the anny, others were from the regular army with many years in the army. We were paid accordingto rank we held prior to becoming a candidate for a commissionas a Second Lieutenant We were now a companycommanded by a Captain Smith. We had platoon commanders. They would be acting more as evaluatorsthan commanders. Each week we had different candidates acting as officers within the company. We were continuously being evaluated. Candidateswere evaluated in various areas -leadership, military bearing, classroom instruction,attentionto orders, and discipline. The living quarters were inspectedtwice a day. Bedding had to be foldedjust so or you would find your cot up over the heating duct. Clothingon your clothing rack had to be buttoned. Field equipmentmust be placed in the right order. Barracks inspectionsresulted in most of all the demerits we received. Everyone had demerits of some sort. The inspectorswould unbutton a shirt or blouse. We had better check it before the next inspection. We had inspection in ranks every Saturdaymorning. The first four weeks the inspectionswere with rifles. Many of those inspections were in the hot sun. We wore brass name badges - if you touched them they would tarnish. We marched to class at attention - we did not turn your head to the right or left - eyes stmight ahead. We had about NO--150 in our class. A little over half graduated with the basic group. Some dto.Qped out - some were asked to leave - others were dropped back a few weeks especially if they were weak in classroomsubjects. The ones that left went back to their previous unit or were assigned elsewhere. I made friends with a few of the fellows. Two of those friendships lasted for years - the last one died in January 1999. He was four years older than I was. DonaldMcClelland had the cot next to me- he was from "K" Battery -14th CACand was stationed at Fort Casey. I did not know him before our meeting at Camp Davis. Larry Blaisdell's cot was across the barracks from us. (More about these two friends later). Our classroomswere hot ­ our shirts were wet from sweatjust sittingin the classrooms. We received good training for the thirteen weeks allotted to tl~ prior to being commissionedas officers. We got to know the basics of anti-aircraftartillery. We trucked to the Ocean beach one-day to receive orientation on the 90rnm- 37mm- the new 40mm guns. The 40mm gun was so new that the instructor could not put it back together after he had taken it apart. We also were trucked to Fort Fisher (a Civil War Fort) located near Wilmingtonto view an anti-tank range for anti-aircraft guns. We did not have any range firing at Camp Davis. All tile candidates should have had rifle firing at their previous unit I weightedabout 150 pounds at that time and during that thirteen weeks I lost weight We were under stressand tile weather was hot. The last week was usedto buy new uniforms, Officersbuy their own uniforms- howeverthey do receive a cash uniform allowance. A day or two before gmduation we assembledin a theater building to choosewhere or be told where we were going to be assigned as officers. On a big board in front contained where we could be assigned. The three of us (Don, Larry and I) saw that they needed twelve officers at Camp Haan, California We signaled each other to choose Camp Haan. Well we made it - Don got the twelfth opening.. We were able to chooseaccording to our rank in the class. Some of the regular army candidatesreceivedspecial assignments- one went to West Point to be a gun instructor- another to a fort on Long Island - an so on.. Saturdaymorning was graduationday in our new uniforms, A group of the graduateshad chartered a bus to take us to Washington, D.C. on our way to our assignments. Don McClelland was from Cheboygan,Michigan. So we boarded a train for Harrisburg, PA On our way to Harrisburg we decided to get a plane to Detroit. We got the plane after a little wait After arriving in Detroit, I called Ruth in Grand Rapids that I was in Detroit and I would be flying to Grand Rapids. Ruth and her sister Gertrude met me at the Grand Rapids airport. I had a few days of leave in Michigan. Ruth and I were go~ leavefor California that coming Saturday. I had Den's telephonenumber. � 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/. 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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/b203229da78ec83608b418be208f6606.mp4 8536692a753a4e9fa15c8ca2bfe3919b https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/1f26a55d62bb17208bec1a10b6d4c803.pdf 3823906995f5cf16da021c60fcef49eb PDF Text Text Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project Oral History Interview Veteran : Harold Soper Interviewed by James Smither Transcribed by Christopher Kroupa Interviewer: We’re talking today with Harold Soper of Grand Rapids Michigan and the interviewer is James Smither of the Grand Valley State University Veterans History Project. Ok, can you start us off with some background on yourself, and to begin with where and when were you born? Veteran: I was born in 1920, April 16 in Indianapolis Indiana. I lived there three years and then we moved to Berrien Springs, Michigan. Lived there for about six years and then we moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Where I lived all my life. Interviewer: Okay Veteran: Until I went into college and went on my own. Interviewer: Alright, now what was your family doing for a living when you were growing up? Veteran: My dad was, worked for Kraft, Kraft cheese, he was a district manager for Kraft Foods. And he had all of Western Michigan and he had northern Indiana. And his job was to go around to make sure all the salesmen were selling the products and were doing their jobs. Interviewer: Ok �Veteran: So, he was a manager for them. Interviewer: Ok so now was that a steady job for him for him in the thirties? Veteran: Oh definitely. Interviewer: Okay so, there’s a depression going on and maybe not hitting you as directly as some people. Veteran: Didn’t hit us at all. Interviewer: Ok alright and then where did you go to high school? Veteran: I went to high school in Grand Rapids named Creston, Creston High school. Interviewer: That’s still there, yeah, ok. And when did you graduate high school? Veteran: 1938. Interviewer: Alright and after you got out of high school, where did you go? Veteran: I went to Michigan State for four years. �Interviewer: Ok and were you still in college when Pearl Harbor happened? Veteran: Yes. Interviewer: Ok and do you remember how you heard about it? Veteran: Oh yes, I remember, I was, I belonged to a fraternity, and we were, we were, just kinda parting, doing some uh part… (2:00) Interviewer: Partying yeah. Veteran: And at the time of day I heard about it oh it was awfully exciting and awfully disturbing let’s put it that way. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: Yeah that was terrible because we were graduating, and we knew that it would affect us. �Interviewer: Alright, now what did you do about that? Did you go off and enlist, or did you wait to get drafted? Veteran: No I, well I waited to graduate and I was drafted before I graduated. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: I had to graduate after I was drafted. Interviewer: Alright and did they allow you to stay in school to finish the term or? Veteran: Uh-huh (Nods head yes). Interviewer: Ok. Veteran: The draft ward had to get another list of men, and I was it. Interviewer: Right, ok now once you’ve been drafted then, so now it’s the middle of 42 at this point, so I guess July, where did they send you then for training? Veteran: Fort Belvoir for basic training, three months of basic training. �Interviewer: Ok and what did that consist of? Veteran: Oh, that consisted of going on marches, learning about various weapons that we used, quite a few classes, but a lot of training to build us up and strengthen us. We did marches and calisthenics and all that type of thing. Interviewer: Ok, Veteran: To get ourselves into shape. Interviewer: Alright, now let’s see, is that in Virginia? Veteran: Yes Interviewer: Yeah ok, now were all of you there just for general training, or were you all going to go into the same part of the army? Veteran: No, we just for general training, Interviewer: Ok Veteran: People went various places after that. �Interviewer: Alright, now when you were at Michigan State, had you done any ROTC there? (4:00) Veteran: No Interviewer: Ok Veteran: I had no interest in that. Interviewer: And that wasn’t a requirement at the time you went there? Veteran: (Shakes head no) Interviewer: Ok, alright so now you spend three months in Virginia, and at Fort Belvoir did you have to stay on the base the whole time? Veteran: On weekends we could, we could take off. Interviewer: And did you remember if you went anywhere? Like to Washington or Richmond? Veteran: Haha, yeah, I went to Richmond and I actually found a young gal there and went to see her every weekend I could. Got so attracted to her that after I was on furlough, I invited her up to �Grand Rapids to meet my family. And I think she was very disappointed but then I went off to the wars and we corresponded for a bit of time, but I finally cut it off. Interviewer: Ok um, but in the meantime, you had a pretty good time while in basic training? Veteran: Yup Interviewer: Yeah, at least better than most, ok now once you finished the training then what did they do with you? Is this where they sent you to Texas or? Veteran: Then, then, we were assigned to an air force administrative group, to go, well we were put on a troop ship, and the troop ship because of the German U-Boats we had to go way around South Africa, South America I mean, South Africa I mean, South Africa way down into the cold area down there and up to Bombay, and I got off at Bombay and four of us were supposed to go to this Air Corps administrative thing I talked about, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. (5:56) Veteran: But when we got there, we found out that the class had already started so then they assigned us to another group. They assigned us to a group out of Wyoming, the head of the group �was a very nice guy from Wyoming and all the troops were sheep herders. And I came in as a private, as a, *Phone ringing in background* Interviewer: Let’s wait for that to finish ringing here. *Phone reads phone number* Veteran: See that isn’t for us. Interviewer: Yeah, right. Veteran: We get those all the time. Interviewer: Yeah, oh yeah Interviewer: Okay, well, let’s Veteran: So, I went into the Army as a private Interviewer: Right �Veteran: And, just by the grace of God I got into this, this particular company, Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: And these guys were a bunch of, they had never been to college or just a bunch of sheep herders. Interviewer: Right. Veteran: They were prone to drink a lot and, so the guy was a corporal, he goofed off and so I got his position and over a period of about three months I got all the way up to Master Sergeant. How they, there was one guy who was a Tech Sergeant which is which is like may starting salary grade six, there was a guy there that Tech Sergeant fired and he he’d rather have that position which had different duties then the master, so I got all the way to Master Sergeant in a short period of time. Interviewer: Okay, now to get over I mean to get to the Indian Ocean, I mean you talked about going around Africa and so forth, do you remember anything about that sea voyage? (7:59) Veteran: Twice, twice our boat had to make a sudden jerk to avoid a German U-Boat. �Interviewer: Right, do you, Veteran: That was it, that was the only exciting thing. Interviewer: Okay now were you in a convoy or just by yourself? Veteran: Oh we were, the troop ship was, was a large, it had been a pleasure boat. Interviewer: Okay so an ocean liner. Veteran: Yeah and I think we had ten thousand troops I think on there. It was a nice big boat. Interviewer: Okay, and some of those were fast enough that they went without escorts. Veteran: Yeah. Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: We, we had when we went around Rio de Janeiro, in that area, we had air cover. Interviewer: Mm-hmm, yeah cause that’s available from there and that was part of it, but were there parts of the ocean you were just out there by yourself? �Veteran: That’s right. Interviewer: Okay, do your, was the weather bad or was it ok? Veteran: No, I remember the weather was nice . Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Alright and then do remember anything about Bombay, you stayed there a while? Veteran: Oh yeah, what happened was, the four of us, got there and the place that we were supposed to go, they already started so they put us on a, told us to just stay there so we were there seven days. Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: So over seven days we just wandered around the town of Bombay. We were GIs and the people there were all good to us, and it was a nice experience, and then we got on a small boat, it took us up the Tigris-Euphrates River to Khorramshahr, Iran. Interviewer: Right . Veteran: And right across the river was Basra, Iraq. �Interviewer: Mm-hmm, yup Veteran: They were right across the river from each other. And so, we were stationed there for a period of time. Interviewer: Okay, so what kind of setup did you have in Iran, just live in tents or in a town? Or? (9:59) Veteran: Yeah, we were, we were in tents and we were in tents so we got there, they had barracks made by the time we left. They did a lot of construction work there while we were there, making it a little nicer for the troops that came after us. But while we were there, we went into town, I went all the way out to Tehran, took a truck, a truck took us up to Tehran and we had another, Hamadan was another city in Iran that troops went up too that was a nice town and good to us and also we went over to Basra and I went up into Iraq, I can’t remember the names of the cities but up 100, 200 miles up into Iraq. So, we really got to see that country while we were there. Interviewer: Ok, how, what kind of impression did you have of the people in these places? Veteran: Well, the Iranian Government was really bad, they killed off people like, like nothing. They were like the Russians, if anyone stole or something why they just killed them. But the Russians said they buried them alive if they caught someone stealing. They were both the �Russians and the Iranians were cruel to their people. But, Iraq their government was a little more humane. Interviewer: Now did you have a sense that the people resented your being there or were happy to have you there or didn’t care? Veteran: Well see I was, like I said in charge of this what they call the oil dump and their sending all these things up to Russia and I had forty, forty foremen, and they were all Muslims. (12:09) Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: All college-educated Muslims, and they just loved me, Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: Because I didn’t smoke or drink and they were so glad to know that Americans weren’t these tough guys that these construction workers were getting drunk all the time, smoking and all. And I told them those guys, they’re not typical Americans at all and I found out that, you know I was Christian and again I didn’t smoke or drink at all and they just loved me. I treated them good and then they oversee the 800 workers that loaded these trucks. �Interviewer: Okay, now had they been educated in Iran or any of them gone abroad? Veteran: I think, I can’t tell ya, they were all college-educated. I don’t know. Interviewer: But they spoke English? Veteran: Oh, very well. Interviewer: Yeah okay, now my understanding is that what was going on in Iran in part was that the British and the Soviets were sorta taking over the main railway that went from the Persian Gulf up north. Veteran: Yeah. Interviewer: So that was a supply route that you’re using. Veteran: That railroad was one of the supply routes. Interviewer: Okay and the British were in charge of the half from Tehran south, did you ever see any British Military personnel? Veteran: Oh yes, when I went into town. �Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: So never, I never cozied up to them because usually they were drinking and kinda that’s where I would see them you know in these restrooms and places and they’re kinda rowdy. Interviewer: Okay, so you didn’t have any official dealings with them or anything else like that? Veteran: No (13:58) Interviewer: Okay, now when you’re over in Iran, did you have much communication with people back home? Veteran: Uh yeah, what did we have, we had was it something like an email it was, Interviewer: Now they have V-Mail right? Veteran: V-Mail! (Nods head yes) Interviewer: Right and then they take a picture of it or whatever. Veteran: Exactly. �Interviewer: Yeah Veteran: And I was pretty, pretty faithful in keeping contact with my family. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: Yeah. Interviewer: Okay, did you feel like you were kind of missing out on the war over there or was it interesting enough that it didn’t matter? Veteran: Well I’ll tell ya my dad was in World War One and he was a captain. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And he actually was right in the fight, in fact we actually was out in no man’s land and caught a German soldier and brought him back but and he was quite disappointed that first I didn’t become an officer. Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: And second that I, where I went, �Interviewer: Right. Veteran: He, his first reaction was that he wished it were otherwise but then after that he accepted it. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. And did you have any feeling about that yourself or you were just gonna go where they sent you? Veteran: Exactly. Interviewer: Okay, now eventually you rotate home, you don’t stay in Iran for the entire war. How did that come about? Veteran: Yeah, you have to be over there, I didn’t know that at the time but, eighteen months before you go back to the states. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And so after 18 months I, I came to the headquarters there and said I wanted to go to the Quartermaster Officers training, and that’s when they told me, well Quartermaster is already in session, they’ve, in 2 or 3 weeks that will be that, but besides you’re not qualified because you’re not a limited service guy, which is one of the requirements, so I, that’s when I said I �would go with the Corps of Engineers. So, I signed up with them and went into their basic training. (16:36) Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: There’s a thirteen-month thing to become an officer. I was there 10 weeks of that terribly hard training and then I, like I told ya, the officer in charge there said, you know because you’re doing so well in the written exams and all, you’re gonna pass but 40% of these guys are gonna fail because we’re gonna take 60% of them. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And these guys ya know they build Bailey Bridges and they’ve been enlisted men, it’s a shame because you can be an officer but you’ll never be able to do a good job of commanding them if you don’t understand the work, and I agreed with that wholeheartedly, and so, I agreed to quit after 10 weeks, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And like you say, he, well he just told me to go to wherever the Quartermaster LCS was. Anyway I was sent there and when I got there like I say they were already in operation and �so I went back to the Corps of Engineers and said place me someplace and so I was very fortunate, ya know I had a college education in accounting and so they sent me to Chicago where they were, they were, had military contracts as we got near the end of the war, and many of the military contracts were being closed. So that was my job, (18:30) Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: To close military contracts, filling office standpoint. And so, I lived in Chicago for one year what they call, *Phone ringing in background* Veteran: Called rations and quarters, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: I stayed in a hotel and got my food paid for, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And I had a certain amount of money to spend. �Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And after one year there, they transferred me to Indianapolis, and I did the same thing up there. Interviewer: Okay, now where were you when the war ended? Were you in Chicago at that point? Veteran: Yeah. Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: Yeah and then I went up there and you know, it was just wonderful the work I did, I was trained in school and I can do and not many people could do that, and I lived (illegible). Interviewer: Right, now when you were doing this kind of work, did problems come up? Were there any companies you were dealing with that were Veteran: Oh yeah. (19:59) �Interviewer: Anything, Veteran: In fact, I had to many times I had to visit these companies. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: Oh yeah. Oh, I don’t think I ever got one contract closed that I didn’t have to at least one visit. I had a company car and in fact a lot of times I had a company driver to take me these places depending on if it was close by at all then I could drive the company car, but if they thought it was all the way or a dangerous way I’d have a driver. Interviewer: Okay, so a company car, like an army car basically. Veteran: Mm-hmm. Interviewer: Yeah, alright, now you were still a Master Sergeant at this point? Veteran: *Nods head* Mm-hmm. Interviewer: And then did you go in a formal dress uniform and try to look impressive? Veteran: No, no I was always in a uniform. �Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: Always. And actually, in the Army most people have more respect for a Master Sergeant then a certainly a Second Lieutenant. Interviewer: Oh yeah. Veteran: And probably even the First Lieutenant, in fact when I was in Iran there, I had a First Lieutenant who was there to, as my boss, Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: And he just sat around. Interviewer: Well the Sergeants do the work, Veteran: I did all the work, he didn’t, he was there, he’d been in the war and he actually had been wounded. Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And he was, he’d been in the hospital, the reserves for recovery. �Interviewer: Now, the unit that was in Iran, you said they were from Wyoming, would that have been a reserve unit or National Guard unit? Veteran: It was a reserve. Interviewer: Okay. So, you had your core group of guys who were in it and, Veteran: Yup. Interviewer: That’s where they got sent, okay. Now in that unit were you pretty much the only guy from someplace else? Veteran: Yeah. Uh no, there were four of us. Interviewer: Okay. Veteran: There were four of us. Interviewer: Yeah, the four of you came together that’s right. Veteran: The other three guys, they never advanced at all, (22:03) �Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: They didn’t care to. Interviewer: So, they just joined the rest of the group and, Veteran: Yeah, they just joined it and then they didn’t care whether they got to be an officer, or even an enlisted officer or not, Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: But they’re nice guys, but they were certainly nothing like me. Interviewer: Right, now it’s a lot of times soldiers, if they’re stationed in a rear area in some other country, can get into a lot of interesting kinds of trouble, there could be women, there could be black markets or other things like that, did much of that happen? Or in Iran was the society more tightly controlled than that? Veteran: Yeah, there were women and some of these guys would get involved with them, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. �Veteran: But I, I just wasn’t aware of much of it, Interviewer: Right. Veteran: I didn’t do it myself, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And I just heard what they did, but I’m not too knowledgeable about that, Interviewer: Right, and I wouldn’t think that in, you would necessarily have a lot of bars and places like that. Veteran: They had the bars, Interviewer: They had bars okay, I guess they wouldn’t after the Islamic state took over, but that was a long time afterward. Veteran: Mm-hmm. Right, oh yeah. Interviewer: Alright, so when you were talking about doing again this business of closing contracts and things like that, what kinds of business were you dealing with? Were they manufacturers or? �Veteran: Oh yeah, they were, one of them was weapons manufacturer, a number of them supplied things like clothing, Interviewer: Mm-hmm (22:58) Veteran: Uniforms and I remember several of them were in the uniform and, let’s see what other things were there, supplying that the military need that weren’t necessarily military items, but I don’t remember any food companies, Interviewer: Mm-hmm, okay Veteran: That’s about it. Interviewer: Okay alright, but yeah, I mean you have all this stuff that you need to run the offices with and all the various kinds of equipment besides the weapons and so forth. But basically, you were pretty much responsible for a wide range of different things and the companies that were just in those areas? Veteran: Yeah �Interviewer: Okay, alright now did the Army, *Phone ringing in the background* Veteran: Aren’t they awful Interviewer: Yeah, did they army make any effort to get you to stay on or did they just want everyone to go away? Veteran: They did, they did ask me if I didn’t wanna go into, become an Officer and stay, Interviewer: Right Veteran: I had, in the end they gave me that opportunity. Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: But I turned it down. Interviewer: Okay, now so when did you get out of the Army? Veteran: I got out in ‘46. �Interviewer: Okay, so after you got out what did you do? Veteran: I went back to, to University of Michigan and got my master’s degree, Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: And actually that, my tuition and everything was paid for by some organization that heard about what I did and all, and I can’t remember what the organization was, but it was some organization in Chicago that paid for all of that for me. (26:02) Interviewer: Okay, you mean somebody that you had somehow done business with, or had a connection with from that time? Veteran: No, I didn’t have any connection with them, Interviewer: Okay Veteran: They just made that available and somebody in the military there made that available to me, Interviewer: Okay, �Veteran: And then contacted, Interviewer: So, you got into that from, Veteran: So, I mean they were just doing it for anybody that they felt had done a good job in the military. Interviewer: Okay, and was this in accounting or something else that you did? The master’s degree. Veteran: Business Administration. Interviewer: Okay, and then once you finished that, did you go find a job? Veteran: Oh yeah, first I, I wasn’t sure what company I wanted to go with, and so I became a CPA, certified public accountant. Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: And I went around and audited the books of a lot of people, I did that for a couple of years, and then, then I went to Ford Motor Company. I was there for 26 years. �Interviewer: Mm-hmm Veteran: I started out as a, as an auditor, internal auditing, and I worked up to the controller of the company. Interviewer: Okay, and did you retire out of there, or move onto something else? Veteran: No I retired from there. I retired from there about, what I did, no I didn’t, I retired from there but then I went back into a, CPA work. Interviewer: Okay, yeah. Veteran: And it was just, it was just the Lord leading because one of the big clients I had was in Muskegon, and the job there took about two months in the middle of winter, and that’s when I met my wife, one of the gals who worked at the client, was a friend of my, my wife and she fixes up on a blind date, and that was the beginning, (28:11) Interviewer: Alright Veteran: That was, yeah that was wonderful. �Interviewer: Okay, when you kind of look back at the time you spent in the service, what do you think you took out of that, or learned from it? Veteran: Well certainly, oh, I grew up I guess, and became an adult and knew what was going on in the world, and I was a little bit, little bit unhappy with the way I, I lived a more controlled life, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: In the church, and the church community you know, I just didn’t know a lot, some of the people out there who live so vulgarly, Interviewer: Mm-hmm. Veteran: And so yeah, I think the main thing I say is I grew up and knew what was generally going on in the world and I was then happy to come back into a climate of a church and a Christian school, and all that type of thing, it made me appreciate it more. Interviewer: Alright, okay, well you were telling me you know you don’t remember as much as you used to but I can say that you told us enough to make this worth coming and recording the interview, and I can safely say that I’ve never talked to anybody who had either of your jobs, so thank you very much for taking the time to talk to me today. Veteran: Well it’s been my honor and my privilege to do it, thank you. �Interviewer: Alright. (29:54) � 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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Subject The topic of the resource Book covers Covers (Illustration) Graphic arts Publishers and publishing Pictorial bindings 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> Type The nature or genre of the resource Image Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource image/jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 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/9ef54fe994cf0acada48733284ec0b83.jpg f2c949cc8eff25df87aa5be08987d70f 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 SorensenCharles_Photo01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Charles Description An account of the resource Charles Sorensen, History 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/0179926dfa42989a43dd3613272326fd.jpg 61e86bd08fdfa3200fd8045ccf4e204b 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 SorensenCharles_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Charles Description An account of the resource Charles Sorensen, History 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/326e93b8c0c4289d2d8807d0aa8e66db.jpg 57f4c1c1e0507e05bfcb71dc626032fd 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 SorensenCharles_Photo03 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Charles Description An account of the resource Charles Sorensen, History 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/341935a653b8f4dfef31b4854e4ae502.jpg cb9c38a2cbc6010f5b1b0977813c3afd 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 SorensenToni_Photo01 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Toni Description An account of the resource Toni Sorensen, Professor of Physical Education 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. 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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 SorensenToni_Photo02 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Toni Description An account of the resource Toni Sorensen, Professor of Physical Education 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/9f5eb53709a78a36bae82d8c6c6eb0eb.jpg 37fb73ebc9ea38807001fd5a9c6c1a9d 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 SorensenToni_Photo03 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Sorensen, Toni Description An account of the resource Toni Sorensen, Professor of Physical Education 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b9e1edf554453cf2b0e228e56fb49e1b.jpg ed93cda9cb4e5fdab2146089600e13fc 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_000124 Title A name given to the resource Sorority members Description An account of the resource Sorority campus activity. Subject The topic of the resource Grand Valley State University Michigan Allendale (Mich.) 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Title A name given to the resource Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. 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 Merrill_EastmanAlbum_3_1911-1915_042 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1913-08-04 Title A name given to the resource Soulanges Canal, G.T. Bridge Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of the G.T. Bridge at Soulanges Canal, Québec. Subject The topic of the resource Bridges Québec Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) 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/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 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/3fff04db89606c969573bf049cdd5307.jpg 8bd211aa75fbf392d23349a9ce37aab4 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 Soulati Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Grand Valley State University. University Communications Title A name given to the resource Soulati, Jamshid Description An account of the resource Jamshid Soulati, Visiting Professor of Chemistry 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 https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/ed1d3d98df76914e88f9cc0d2a6cb30c.jpg 9332dbabf659514b17b0020794261242 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 Robert H. Merrill photographs Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909/1950 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource In Copyright Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context RHC-222 Description An account of the resource Photographs, negatives, and lantern slides digitized from the papers of engineer and archaeologist Robert H. Merrill. A Grand Rapids native, Merrill held an accomplished career as a civil engineer. He founded the company Spooner & Merrill, which held offices in Grand Rapids and Chicago. From 1919-1921, Merrill lived in China, working as Assistant Principal Engineer on a reconstruction of the Grand Canal - the oldest and longest canal system in the world. Merrill became fascinated by archaeology, and among other projects, he traveled to the Uxmal Pyramids in Yucatan, Mexico, with a research expedition from Tulane University. Merrill's photo collection includes images of his travels and projects, friends and family. 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 Merrill_EastmanAlbum_1_1909_099 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1909-09-16 Title A name given to the resource South abutment, Gorman's Bridge Description An account of the resource Black and white photograph of the south abutment for Gorman's Bridge, under construction. Three men and a child can be seen standing around the structure. Subject The topic of the resource Bridges Engineering New York Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Robert H. Merrill papers (RHC-222) 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/jpg Language A language of the resource eng Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrill, Robert H., 1881-1955 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives