Lois Schrier

Description:
Lois Schrier was born in Grand Haven to Arend John II and Grace Arkema Nyland. Her grandfather, Arend John I, owned and operated the Grand Haven Leather Company, which later became Eagle Ottawa Leather Company. Lois recalls the day when the Peoples Bank in Grand Haven was robbed in the summer of 1933. Upon graduating from high school, she entered the WWII cadet nursing program at Saint Mary's in Grand Rapids, but the war ended before she could serve. Instead, she completed her service at Grand Haven Municipal Hospital. Also during the interview, Lois discusses the fishing industry, women's roles in society and equal rights.
Date Issued:
1989-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Place:
Grand Haven (Mich.)
Subject Topic:
History
Subject Name:
Schrier, Lois Nyland and 1928-
Subject Genre:
Interviews
Language:
English
Rights:
In Copyright
URL:
https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5ff3m06x