Glenn Ruggles papers 1880s-2011

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Glenn Ruggles papers 1880s-2011

Glenn Ruggles is an oral historian based in Walled Lake, Michigan. His collection consists of audiocassettes, photographs, and supporting material from his oral history projects.

2 linear feet

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6388726

Bentley Historical Library

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Knights of Columbus.

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The Knights of Columbus originated in New Haven, Connecticut in 1882. The group's expansion to Iowa was the result of the efforts of Patrick McArdle, Illinois state deputy director. The first Iowa council was established in Dubuque in May, 1900 followed by council in Davenport in September of the same year. The Iowa State Council was instituted in 1902 with the first state convention being held in Dubuque that year. From the description of Knights of Columbus in Iowa records, 1904-20...

Ruggles, Glenn

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Elk Rapids and Walled Lake Mich., local historian. From the description of Glenn Ruggles collection, 1924, 1977-1999. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 693610450 Glenn Ruggles was born in 1930 in Grand Blanc, Mich., and spent his early youth in Oakland and Macomb Counties. When he was 14 the family moved to a farm located six miles from the village of Elk Rapids on Grand Traverse Bay. His deep love and appreciation for a sense of place have origins d...