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Edward V. Gillis Native American publication 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 | Gillis, Edward V. |
| Title | Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection |
| Dates | 1872-1998 |
| Collection Size | 54 linear feet (33 boxes and 2 flat box) |
| Abstract | Edward V. Gillis worked in the tool and manufacturing business in Grand Rapids Michigan. Gillis was a collector whose focus was Native Americans. This collection includes magazines, posters, maps, other published and some unpublished materials. |
| Accession number | RHC-14 |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Edward V. Gillis collection includes magazines posters, maps, other published and some unpublished materials on different aspects of human culture and anthropology, with an emphasis on Native American people, events, organizations, and activities in Michigan and throughout the United States.
Biography
Edward V. Gillis was from Grand Rapids. He worked in tool and manufacturing companies including Jarecki Corporation and Tanis Iron Works. The collection that he donated was a personal collection of publications created by and about Native Americans.
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], Edward V. Gillis Native American publication collection (RHC-14). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired from Edward V. Gillis in 1994.