Clara Marian Wheeler papers, 1874-1948.

Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

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The collection was assembled from Grand Rapids Public Library purchases, and donations to the library. From the description of Stereo cards collection, 1876-1928. (Grand Rapids Public Library). WorldCat record id: 18508583 The Grand Rapids Public Library was created in 1878 with the combination of the Y.M.C.A. libraries, Ladies Literary Library Association and School District library. The photographs have been collected by a succession of librarians. From the des...

Willard, Frances E. (Frances Elizabeth), 1839-1898

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Best known for her leadership (1879-1898) of the influential Woman's Christian Temperance Union, Willard also supported and often spearheaded a wide variety of social reforms, including woman suffrage, economic equality, and fair labor laws. Willard gained an international reputation through her speeches and publications. She was the first woman to be honored with a statue in the U.S Capitol building, and her Evanston home was one of the first house museums to in the country. ...

Methodist Church

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From a small beginning in May 1932, the Methodist Crusaders Choir, then with 75 choristers, was hurriedly formed and made its first public appearance at the General Conference Meetings of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It is primarily a hymn-singing choir, and the devoted members feel that the main purpose in their coming together is to spread the gospel message of the Church by means of song. From the description of 7066 Methodist Crusaders' Young People's Choir Records, 1949-...

Wheeler, Clara Marian, 1861-1946.

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Grand Rapids, Michigan educator, principal of the Grand Rapids Kindergarten Training School, and advocate of kindergarten education. From the description of Clara Marian Wheeler papers, 1874-1948. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422187 Clara Marian Wheeler was born April 25, 1861 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was the daughter of Reuben and Marian Wheeler. Wheeler was a teacher and spent more than half a century in kindergarten teaching. She was a charter mem...

National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education.

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First Methodist Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.)

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Michigan. Dept. of Public Instruction.

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International Kindergarten Union

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Michigan Kindergarten Association.

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National Congress of Parents and Teachers

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The National Congress of Parents and Teachers (now the PTA) was organized by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst in December 1896. The first national meeting of the National Congress of Mothers (as it was first called) was held in Washington D.C. in February, 1897. In 1908 the name was changed to the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations in an effort to recognize the importance of the parent-teacher partnership. In 1924, the name was changed to the National Co...

Grand Rapids Kindergarten Training School (Mich.)

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Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith, 1856-1923

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American author and educator. From the description of Papers of Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, 1887-1923. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 31083790 Wiggin was born in Philadelphia, the daughter of Robert N. Smith and Helen E. Dyer. Her father died when she was three. She and her mother then moved to Maine, the setting of most of her future books. Three years later, her mother married Albion Bradbury. At 17, she moved with her family to Santa Barbara (Calif.). There ...

Harrison, Elizabeth, 1849-1927

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Froebel Study Club of Grand Rapids (Mich.)

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Keeler, Fred Lockwood, 1872-1919.

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Blow, Susan E. (Susan Elizabeth), 1843-1916

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Treat, Lucretia Willard, 1842-1904.

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Founder of the Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kindergarten Training School. From the description of Lucretia Willard Treat papers, 1892-1904. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422674 ...

Kent County Sunday School Association (Mich.)

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Wright, Luther Lamphere, 1856-1922.

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Fall, Delos, 1848-1921

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Garfield, Charles William, 1848-1934.

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President of the Michigan Forestry Commission, and member of the State Board of Agriculture. From the description of Charles W. Garfield papers, 1899-1929. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418328 ...

National Kindergarten Association (U.S.)

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The National Kindergarten Association (NKA) was founded in 1909 by Bessie Locke as National Association for the Promotion of Kindergarten Education (changed name in 1911), and ceased operations in 1974. It worked to improve kindergartens in the United States. From the description of Records, [ca. 1888-1974]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122684755 ...

Kelley, Patrick Henry, 1867-1925

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Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, 1907-1911, and Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives. From the description of Patrick H. Kelley papers, 1910-1924. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34420966 Patrick Henry Kelley was US Congressman from Michigan. He was born near Dowagiac, Silver Creek Township, Cass County, Michigan on October 7, 1867. He moved to Berrien County with his parents, who settled in Watervliet in 1875. He graduated from t...