Paul I. Phillips Papers, 1947-1979Paul I. Phillips Papers, 1947-1979
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Paul I. Phillips (1914-1976) was an African American community services leader of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection contains news clippings, writings, speeches, memorabilia and biographical information on Phillips. Phillips came to Grand Rapids in 1946 to work for the Borough Community Association of Grand Rapids. Working with the board, he affiliated this organization with the National Urban League. Phillips served as executive secretary/director for the Grand Rapids Urban League from 1947 until his death in 1976. Phillips was the first African American elected to public office in Grand Rapids, winning election to the Grand Rapids Charter Commission in 1951. He was also the first African American elected to the Grand Rapids Board of Education, serving from 1962 to 1970. He achieved several other offices, won various awards, and served as a consultant to President Gerald R. Ford on minority citizen concerns.
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