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Paul I. Phillips reference collection
Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State
University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401
2010
Descriptive Summary | |
| Repository | Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries, Allendale, Michigan 49401 |
| Creator | Phillips, Paul I., 1914-1976 |
| Title | Paul I. Phillips reference collection |
| Dates | 1947-1980 |
| Collection Size | 1.25 linear feet (1 carton) |
| Abstract | Paul Phillips was a prominent African American community service leader and was the first African-American to hold elected office in Grand Rapids. The collection includes biographical information, copies of speech notes and testimony, writings, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles from 1947-1980 about blacks in America. |
| Accession number | RHC-19 |
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection includes biographical information, copies of speech notes and testimony, writings, newspaper clippings, and magazine articles from 1947-1980 about blacks in America.
Biography
Paul Phillips came to Grand Rapids in 1946 to work for the Borough Community Association. He worked to affiliate the organization with the Grand Rapids Urban League in 1947 and served as Director of the League from 1947-1976. He was a prominent African-American community service leader and was the first African-American to hold elected office in Grand Rapids. Phillips received an honorary degree from Grand Valley in 1972 and served as a member of the Grand Valley Board of Control from May 1976 until his death later that year.
Indexing Terms
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Restrictions
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Publication Rights
For information on copyright or permissions for this collection, contact Grand Valley State University Special Collections.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Paul I. Phillips reference collection (RHC-19). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Ethel Phillips in 1982.
Related Material
Paul I. Phillips papers at the Grand Rapids Public Library #006.