Ella Koeze Weed papers

Ella Koeze Weed papers

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

2010

Scope and Content of Collection

The Ella Koeze Weed collection documents the political career of Ella K. Weed, the Republican Party and the Michigan Constitutional Convention of 1961-1962. Documents include information from the Michigan Constitution Convention and the revision of the Constitution, Journals of the Constitution Convention, news clippings, conference notes from Koeze, notes from the Committee on Legislative Powers, the Official Records of the 1961 Michigan Constitution, proposals, and information on the Republican National Convention, information on Republican presidents and candidates from Eisenhower to Romney, photographs, and magazines.

Biography

Ella Koeze Weed was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was involved in politics through the Republican Party. She was elected vice-chair of the Kent County Republican Committee and vice-chair of the Republican State Central Committee of Michigan. She was also elected to the Board of Directors of the National Republican Women's Federation and later became the President. Mrs. Weed served on the Board of Control of Grand Valley State College from 1967 to 1981.

Indexing Terms

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Restrictions

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Publication Rights

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Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

[Identification of item], Ella Koeze Weed Papers (RHC-18). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired in November 1977.