Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Ruth Bowen Scrapbook
c.00549
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator - Donor
- Bowen, Ruth
- Title
- Ruth Bowen scrapbook
- ID
- c.00549
- Date
- 1939
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 1 scrapbook
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan."
Biographical Note
Ruth Bowen was a prominent figure in Michigan social work in the 1920s and 1930s. She was head of the Social Service Bureau in Lansing from 1918 until 1933, when she became the Ingham County Relief Administrator. In January 1937, she was appointed to head the Social Works Section of the State Works Progress Administration. Bowen also taught at Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) from 1929 to 1934 as a part-time instructor in the Sociology Department.
Scope and Contents note
This single bound volume contains a collection of clippings from the Detroit News from January 1 to June 1,1939, covering political and governmental affairs in Michigan. The bulk of this information deals with the State Civil Service controversy, the reorganization of the welfare Department, the merit hiring system, and the reopening of gambling houses in Macomb County. Key government officials featured in this collection include Governors Frank D. Fitzgerald and Luren D. Dickenson, State Personnel Director William Brownrigg, State Highway Commissioner Murray Van Wagoner, and Grand Rapids Republican Leader Frank McKay.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections May 1992
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
Revised October 20, 1997, July 2000 July 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University. Property Rights: Michigan State University.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Ruth Bowen, date unknown.
Controlled Access Headings
Genre(s)
- Scrapbooks
Personal Name(s)
- Brownrigg, William, 1893-1969
- Dickinson, Luren Dudley, 1859-1943
- Fitzgerald, Frank D., (Frank Dwight), 1885-1939
- McKay, F. M., (Francis Michael)
- Van Wagoner, Murray
Subject(s)
- Civil service reform -- Michigan
- Gambling -- Michigan
- Public welfare -- Michigan
Collection Inventory
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No. 368: Michigan State Government. Newsclippings 1939 |
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