Citizen Bee records

Citizen Bee records

Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries
Seidman House
1 Campus Drive
Allendale, Michigan 49401

2010

Scope and Content of Collection

This collection includes organizational records, contest materials, photographs, and videos of Michigan and national competitions.

Administrative History

Citizen Bee was an educational competition originated by Robert Clarke, a political science professor at Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, to challenge high school students on their knowledge of American history, government, geography, economics, and current events. The program helped students understand the liberties as guaranteed in America’s Founding documents, and how the words and ideas of America's Founders and our Founding principles affect each citizen’s life. The first bee was held in Kent County in 1981 under the sponsorship of the Grand Rapids Press. In 1985, it became a national program, currently known as the Bill of Rights Institute.

Indexing Terms

The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection.

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], Citizen Bee records (RHC-30). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Robert Clarke in 1989, 1996.