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Icie Macy Hoobler's Grand Valley State College Board of Control files and professional publications
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 | Hoobler, Icie Gertrude Macy, 1892-1984 |
| Title | Icie Macy Hoobler's Grand Valley State College Board of Control files and professional publications |
| Dates | 1960-1969 |
| Collection Size | 2 linear feet (1 carton and 4 boxes) |
| Abstract | Icie Macy Hoobler established the nutritional research program at the Merrill-Palmer Institute and the Children's Hospital of Michigan. She also served on the Board of Control at Grand Valley State College from 1960-1969. The collection includes early files of the Board of Control and publications by Icie Macy-Hoobler on the health and nutrition of children and mothers. |
| Accession number | RHC-40 |
Scope and Content of Collection
The Icie Macy-Hoobler collection documents the activities of the Board of Control at Grand Valley State College from 1960-1969. The collection includes notes on the site selection of the school, general files of the Board of Control, self studies, newspaper clippings and reports from the state of Michigan. The publications include books written by Icie Macy-Hoobler on the health and nutrition of children and mothers.
Arrangement
Arranged in 2 series 1) Board of Control files, 2) Publications.
Biography
Icie Macy-Hoobler studied nutrition at Yale University. In 1923 she established the nutritional research program at the Merrill-Palmer Institute and the Children's Hospital of Michigan. Her research was focused on the health of mothers and children, and how nutrition affects the growth of children. In 1944 she was elected President of the American Institute of Nutrition. She was also the first woman selected as chairman for the American Cancer Society, and directed the Children's Fund of Michigan for over 20 years. She was also the author of many books on the health and nutrition of children and mothers.
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], Icie Macy Hoobler's Grand Valley State College Board of Control files and professional publications (RHC-40). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.
Acquisition Information
Acquired in 1985.
Related Material
Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan, Icie G. M. Hoobler papers, 1914-1979.