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Pages in category "People from Kalamazoo, Michigan" The following 102 pages are in this category, out of 102 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
A review of the book by Mary Jobe Akeley of the New York Times called her pictures "superb". [1] In addition, the photos have been featured in several exhibitions over the years. [4] Meader was a member of the Society of Woman Geographers since 1942, whom granted her the Outstanding Achievement Award for her pioneering aerial photography in 2005.
The Michigan Women's Hall of Fame (MWHOF) honors distinguished women, both historical and contemporary, who have been associated with the U.S. state of Michigan. The hall of fame was founded in 1983 by Gladys Beckwith and is sponsored by the Michigan Women's Studies Association. [ 1 ]
Helen Cary Russell, president, Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs; Norman Shumway, heart transplant pioneer (born in Kalamazoo) Annie Edson Taylor, first person to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel (lived in Bay City) R.J. Thomas, labor leader (born in East Palestine, Ohio; moved to Detroit in his early 20s)
Julie Krone, jockey, first woman to win Belmont Stakes, all-time leading female rider in victories (born in Benton Harbor) Iris Kyle, 10-time overall Ms. Olympia professional bodybuilder (born in Benton Harbor) Marion Ladewig, nine-time Bowler of the Year from 1950 to 1963, Women's International Bowling Congress Hall of Fame (born in Grand Rapids)
Marian B. Brown and twin sister Vivian A. Brown were born in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Vivian was the elder by eight minutes. Vivian was the elder by eight minutes. They grew up in Mattawan, Michigan , where they attended Mattawan High School and in 1945 graduated as co- valedictorians , giving the valedictory speech together. [ 4 ]
Jeff Pillars, actor (born in Kalamazoo) Susan May Pratt, actress (born in East Lansing) Phyllis Povah, actress, The Women, Pat and Mike (born in Detroit) Richard Quine, actor and director, Bell, Book and Candle and How to Murder Your Wife (born in Detroit) Gilda Radner, actress and original cast member of Saturday Night Live (born in Detroit)
Robert B. Jones, Mayor of Kalamazoo and Michigan State Representative [12] Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick, U.S. Representative [13] Charles S. May, 16th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan; Jack B. Olson, Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin [14] Kristy Pagan, Democratic politician from Michigan who represents the 21st District in the Michigan House of ...