Baxter Award

Grand Rapids Press Reporter Garret Ellison honored with 2015 Baxter Award by the Grand Rapids Historical Society

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Submitted 05-15-2015 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Press Reporter Garret Ellison was honored with the 2015 Baxter Award Thursday, May 14, by the Grand Rapids Historical Society.   The award was presented in recognition of Garret's  numerous, highly researched and...

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Cultural historian Kevin Finney honored with 2012 Baxter Award

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Submitted 05-11-2012 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Finney, local cultural historian, outdoorsman and scholar, was honored with the 2012 Baxter Award Thursday night by the Grand Rapids Historical Society at its annual banquet at the Women's City Club. Finney is widely known for his...

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Rebecca Smith-Hoffman honored with Baxter Award from Grand Rapids Historical Society

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Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS

Rebecca Smith-Hoffman, a long-time champion of saving local prominent landmarks and buildings, has been awarded the 2011 Baxter Award from the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The award has been presented every year since 1980 to honor persons who...

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Labor historian and history teacher Michael Johnston honored with Baxter Award

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Submitted 06-02-2010 under NONPROFITS

Michael Johnston, well-known local labor historian and popular history teacher at Kenowa Hills Public Schools, has been awarded the Albert E. Baxter Award for 2010 from the Grand Rapids Historical Society. The prestigious award is proudly presented...

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