Lyman S. Parks papers 1962-1977

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Lyman S. Parks papers 1962-1977

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Pastor of the Grand Rapids A. M. E. First Community Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan, city commissioner, acting mayor, and later mayor, 1971-1975. Mayoralty files, political materials, scrapbooks of career activities, and photographs.

4 linear ft. and 1 oversize folder

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