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Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 25, 1855
Letter informing Sargent that Clayton must delay his trip to Washington due to heart problems. Clayton also discusses Virginia and Delaware politics.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, May 6, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's fear that he may have heart disease. Clayton also expresses disappointment at not being able to see Sargent.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, June 1, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's anger that opponents of Sargent engaged in a _vile trick to dispute your election._ Clayton also urges Sargent to call a meeting of the Know-Nothing Party.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, August 9, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's concern over growing sectionalism, and his belief that the Compromise of 1850 only worsened matters. Clayton also references the events known as _Bleeding Kansas_, and notes an opinion that several states may secede.
Nathan Sargent from John M. Clayton, November 9, 1855
Letter expressing Clayton's dissatisfaction with a price being charged him by a boarder. He also expresses his opinion that the Know-Nothing Party must stop secret nominations if they are to survive. Written exactly one year to the day of his…
Judith Claytor audio interview and transcript
Judith Claytor was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in sociology/social work. She discusses the racial and religious differences between living in Grand Rapids and Washington D.C. and…
Clements, Nellie
Nellie Calder was born in Chicago on August 12, 1893. She married Earle Clements in 1914. She organized the Junior League with Josephine Bender and was at one time the president of the Women's City Club. Mrs. Clements traveled to Europe with the…
Cleveland Township Master Plan
The Cleveland Township Master Plan was prepared by the Cleveland Township Planning Commission and the Land Information Access Association in October 2017.
Lance Climie, 2021 (Interview video and transcript)
Lance Climie has lived in Plainfield Township, near Deenly, Michigan for nearly all his life. In his interview, he discusses his family history as fruit farmers and how Wolverien offered to spread free fertilizer, or "sludge" on the fields. Only…
Clisso, Kenneth (Interview outline and video), 2014
Ken Clisso was born May 27th, 1959 and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982 until 1989 and achieved the rank of Sergeant of the Guard. After graduating from Kansas State University Ken joined the Marine Corps for financial reasons and…
James Clover interview (1 of 2, video and transcript)
Interview with James Clover by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an…
James Clover interview (2 of 2, video and transcript)
Interview with James Clover by Barbara Roos, documenting the history of Grand Valley State's William James College. William James College was the third baccalaureate degree granting college for Grand Valley. It was originally designed to be an…
Coan, William (Interview outline and video), 2007
William Coan was in the Navy during the war in Vietnam from 1970- 1974. He traveled to Greece, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Italy, Cuba, St. Croix, and St. Thomas. He mentions that he may have received a better education and pay in the Air Force.
Cole, Jack (Interview outline and video), 2008
Jack Cole was born on August 23, 1948. He joined the Army as a light vehicle driver and drove trucks in a convoy that traveled and brought supplies to the battle at Dac Tho. Jack occasionally drove the gun trucks while traveling in the convoy. While…
Cole, Keith (Interview outline and video), 2012
Keith Cole, born in Muskegon, Michigan, in 1924, served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1945 in England during World War II. After completing his training at Miami Beach, Keith was sent to England in 1943 where he was assigned to the 22nd Anti…
God Language: The Deeper Issue
Article created, delivered, or published by Richard A. Rhem (Dick) on March 1, 1993 entitled "God Language: The Deeper Issue", it appeared in Perspectives, pp. 18-21. Tags: Nature of God, Creeds, Historical Thinking, Metaphors for God, Nature of…
Collins, Frank M (Interview outline), 2015
Frank Collins was born in Manistee, Michigan on July 4, 1933. After his mother died and his father moved to California he enlisted in the Air Force in 1952. He received basic training and went to Personnel School. During the Korean War he was…
Collison, Steven (Interview outline and video, 1 of 2), 2007
Steve Collison was born in 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan and served in the Army starting in 1981. He had a troubled childhood, and joined the Army to get away from home. He served as a cook at bases in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Oklahoma. When…
Collison, Steven (Interview outline and video, 2 of 2), 2008
Steve Collison was born in 1961 in Pontiac, Michigan and served in the Army starting in 1981. He had a troubled childhood, and joined the Army to get away from home. He worked in as both a truck driver and a cook during his time in the service. He…
Architects planning layout of Allendale campus
Architects from the firm of Meathe, Kessler & Associates planning layout of Grand Valley's campus, ca. 1960.
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Groundbreaking ceremony on the Allendale campus
Michigan Governor Swainson on the speaker's platform with President Zumberge and L. William Seidman at Grand Valley State College's groundbreaking ceremony, Aug. 28, 1962.
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Pink House. Library Director in the book stacks
Library Director Stephen Ford (on ladder) with Vice President Potter in the library's temporary facility. The Pink House was used for administrative offices and for processing and cataloging library collections, 1962.
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Copeland House. Students in dorm room
Female students share a dorm room in Copeland House, 1966.
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Copeland House. Male students doing laundry
Male students doing laundry in Copeland House dorm, 1966.
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