Judson T. Bradford papers

Judson T. Bradford papers

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

2010

Scope and Content of Collection

Collection documents the involvement of Judson Bradford and other residents of Holland, Michigan in the founding of Grand Valley State University. Materials include Citizen Advisory Council records, correspondence with L. William Seidman and others, GVSC publications and promotional materials, notices and invitations, and newspaper articles.

Biography

Judson T. Bradford, entrepreneur and resident of Holland, Michigan, served as the Vice President of the Holland Jaycees and the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce. He was on the Board of Directors of the Small Business Association of Michigan, and was involved in other small business organizations. Mr. Bradford was selected by L. William Seidman to organize the residents of Holland, Michigan to support the plans for Grand Valley State College. He helped organize the Holland area Citizens Advisory Council, was instrumental in the selection of Allendale as the site for the campus, and was active in fundraising. He served on the Executive Committee of the Citizens Council for Grand Valley State College in the early 1960s.

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], Judson T. Bradford Papers (RHC-41). Special Collections & University Archives, Grand Valley State University Libraries.

Acquisition Information

Acquired from Judson Bradford in 2009.