Lillian Gill papers 1950s-2007

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Lillian Gill papers 1950s-2007

African American businesswoman from Grand Rapids, Michigan; correspondence, clippings, published materials, and photographs largely relating to her civic, political, fraternal, and church activities, especially her long-time involvement with the Order of the Eastern Star and with New Hope Baptist Church in Grand Rapids.

6 linear feet

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6388543

Bentley Historical Library

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Great Lakes Mutual Life Insurance Company.

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Amway Corporation

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New Hope Baptist Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.).

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Order of the Eastern Star

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The Order of the Eastern Star is an organization for women that is affiliated with the Freemasons. From the description of Order of the Eastern Star collection, 1940-1956. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 38509524 The Order of the Eastern Star is a fraternal organization open to both men and women. Although its teachings are based on those in the Bible, individuals of all beliefs are welcome to join. From the guide to the Order of the Eastern Star r...

General Baptist State Convention of Michigan.

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Western District Association.

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Gill, Lillian.

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Lillian Gill was born in Mississippi but later moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1936. She is a businesswoman who worked selling Nutrilite Food Supplement (now part of the Amway Corporation) and insurance underwriter for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Great Lakes Mutual Life Insurance Company. Much of her life has been devoted to religious, civic, political, and fraternal activities and organizations. She has been a long-time member of New Hope...