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The Michigan Chapter of the Special Libraries Association recently celebrated its 75th Diamond Anniversary with a series of events held in Dearborn on May 13th that were attended by over 100 information professionals from public, academic, corporate, government, medical, and legal libraries throughout Michigan.
The Henry Ford Centennial Library co-hosted an afternoon reception and keynote address, “Survivor Library: Outwit, Outplay, Outlast” by Stephen Abram, a well-known author and speaker in the information community. His thought-provoking and humor-filled presentation centered on the challenges faced in meeting the information needs of upcoming younger generations.
At the evening banquet held at the Dearborn Inn, Cynthia Hill, President of the Special Libraries Association, commended members of the Michigan Chapter for the success they have had in blending new technologies with existing resources to effectively link the information user with the right information, at the right time.
Kathy Irwin, President of the Michigan Chapter SLA sums up the changing role of the information professional: “Our members face a wider array of career choices today than ever before. Some work outside of the traditional library setting as web masters, management information consultants and course developers. (But) what has not changed over the past 75 years is the contribution our members make in locating, critically analyzing and presenting information needed for key decision making. By doing so, we add value to the customers and organizations that we serve. We have much to be proud of as we celebrate our Diamond Anniversary.”
Please check out the slide-show highlighting the events of the evening.
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| SLA President Cindy Hill (in center of table) shares in the celebration with MI Chapter President Kathy Irwin to her right and Sirsi Vice-President Stephen Abram to her left. Other members seated around the table include: Wayne State University Professor Judy Field, Incoming President Joel Scheuher, Vendor Relations Chair Carol Tower, and Deputy State Librarian Nancy Robertson. |
Organizing an event like the 75th anniversary celebration requires the efforts of countless individuals who have volunteered their time and efforts to make it a success. However, without the support of our sponsors, the Anniversary Committee would not have been able to offer such an excellent program for such a reasonable cost. The Michigan Chapter relies on these partnerships to make events like this happen.
The Anniversary Committed would like to thank the following sponsors and partners who have generously pledged their support to the Michigan Chapter's 75th Anniversary Celebration.
DIAMOND SPONSORSSwets Information ServicesEOS International EMERALD SPONSORLexis-NexisRUBY SPONSORSFactivaProQuest Marriott Information Services GARNET SPONSORSThomson GaleThomson Scientific PEARL SPONSOROmnigraphics, Inc.PARTNERSHenry Ford Centennial LibraryMichigan Western/Upper Peninsula Chapter SLA |
Take a trip through history as we highlight the activities of the Michigan Chapter over the past 75 years. A special thanks goes out to Beth Stanton, Nancy Yee, and Laura Nielsen who spent countless hours sifting through the archives to prepare this timeline (PDF).
The Michigan Chapter received accolades from several organizations and dignitaries congratulating the Chapter on its 75th Anniversary. Read the proclamations praising the contributions of our members as we celebrate this historic milestone.
Several dedicated individuals have served the Michigan Chapter SLA during its 75-year history. These past-presidents have shown their commitment to the organization by serving the members of the Chapter in its highest capacity. This list indicates the diversity of people and organizations that make up the MI Chapter SLA.
| Michigan Chapter SLA Presidents (and employer during term served) | ||
| 1929-30 | Ford M. Pettit | The Detroit News |
| 1930-31 | Caroline W. Lutz | General Motors Corp. |
| 1931-33 | Frances E. Curtiss | The Detroit News |
| 1933-34 | Charles M. Mohrhardt | Detroit Public Library |
| 1934-36 | Mrs. Louis P. Dorn | Detroit Edison Company |
| 1936-37 | Esther N. Hooper | The Detroit News |
| 1937-38 | Helene Thorne | Detroit Public Library |
| 1938-39 | Dorothea Dawson | Detroit Public Library |
| 1939-40 | Mary Giblin | Detroit Edison Company |
| 1940-41 | Mary Giblin Quilhot | Detroit Edison Company |
| 1941-43 | George A.R. Gilfillan | The Detroit News |
| 1943-45 | William L. Powlison | Automobile Manufacturers Assoc. |
| 1945-47 | Louise C. Grace | Grant Advertising Agency |
| 1947-48 | Merle Manning | Detroit Edison Company |
| 1948-50 | Eleanor V. Wright | Chrysler Corporation |
| 1950-52 | Florence H. Armstrong | Ross Roy Inc. |
| 1952-53 | Ruth P. Braun | The Detroit News |
| 1953-54 | Katherine LaMont | Ford Motor Company |
| 1954-55 | Rachel MacDonald | Ford Motor Company |
| 1955-56 | Robert Armstrong | Detroit Public Library |
| 1956-57 | Dorothy J. Forman | GM Research Laboratories |
| 1957-58 | Robert Diehl | The Detroit News |
| 1958-59 | Walter Forster | Detroit Public Library |
| 1959-60 | Eleanor Potter | Detroit Public Library |
| 1960-61 | Kenneth Metcalf | Henry Ford Museum |
| 1961-62 | Mary Montgomery | GM Research Library |
| 1962-63 | Ernest Horne | GM Research Library |
| 1963-64 | Mildred K. Hulme | Dearborn Public Library |
| 1964-65 | Annetta D. Ohlson | National Bank of Detroit |
| 1965-66 | Gloria M. Evans | Parke, Davis & Company |
| 1966-67 | Forrest H. Alter | Flint Public Library |
| 1967-68 | Phyllis Sears | Chrysler Corporation |
| 1968-69 | Theodore A. Rupprecht | Bendix Corporation |
| 1969-70 | Forrest H. Alter | Flint Public Library |
| 1970-71 | Doris Detwiler | Detroit Public Library |
| 1971-72 | Barbara Becker | Parke, Davis and Company |
| 1972-73 | Delores Maximena | GM Research Library |
| 1973-74 | Elizabeth Moore | Burroughs Corporation |
| 1974-75 | Frank MacDougall | Michigan State University |
| 1975-76 | John W. Weigel II | University of Michigan |
| 1976-77 | Joanne Hansen | Eastern Michigan University |
| 1977-78 | Rita Sparks | Oakland University |
| 1978-79 | Elizabeth Smith | Campbell-Ewald Company |
| 1979-80 | Lucille Kelly | Parke Davis |
| 1980-81 | Emily Mobley | General Motors Corp. |
| 1981-82 | Judith J. Field | Flint Public Library |
| 1982-83 | Jennie B. Cross | Oakland Intermediate School District |
| 1983-84 | Catherine Cochran | General Motors Corp. |
| 1984-85 | Stephen Lucchetti | Ford Motor Company |
| 1985-86 | Steven Wecker | National Bank of Detroit |
| 1986-87 | Paulette Groen | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| 1987-88 | Diane M. Rockall | Detroit News |
| 1988-89 | April Vossberg | Ross Roy Communications |
| 1989-90 | Beth Stanton | Comerica, Inc. |
| 1990-91 | Margaret Shepard | General Motors Corp. |
| 1991-92 | Patricia Yocum | University of Michigan |
| 1992-93 | Paulette Groen | Ford Motor Company |
| 1993-94 | Sylvia Graham | Henry Ford Hospital |
| 1994-95 | Patrice Merritt | Wayne State University Libraries |
| 1995-96 | Hillary Handwerger | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| 1996-97 | Tracy Primich | Ford Motor Company |
| 1997-98 | Carol Tower | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| 1998-99 | Agnes Bongero | Henry Ford Hospital, Sladen Library |
| 1999-00 | Pam MacKintosh | University of Michigan |
| 2000-01 | Mary Beall | Southfield Public Library |
| 2001-02 | Susan Pritts | Access/AIC Services |
| 2002-03 | Linda Skolarus | Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village |
| 2003-04 | Kathy Irwin | University of Michigan - Dearborn |
| 2004-05 | Joel Scheuher | General Motors Corporation |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
May 7, 2003 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
June 4, 2003 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
August 20, 2003 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
October 8, 2003 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
Jan 13, 2004 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
March 4, 2004 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
March 29, 2004 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Committee Meeting |
April 29, 2004 | University of Michigan, Dearborn, MI | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Chapter History |
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List of Past Presidents |
May 9, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Chapter Timeline |
May 12, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Announcements & PR |
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75th Anniversary Program |
May 13, 2004 | (Large PDF: 8.3 MG) | |
75th Anniversary Announcement (email) |
April 16, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Registration Flyer |
March 15, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Special Guest Invitations |
March 15, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Speaker Biographies |
March 15, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Publicity Announcement |
April 20, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Vendor Relations |
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2003-2004 Sponsorship Schedule |
October 14, 2003 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Sample Vendor Solicitation |
March 15, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Sponsor Poster |
March 15, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Program Ad |
March 16, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
Committee Members and General Forms |
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75th Anniversary Committee |
October 14, 2003 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Letterhead |
April 8, 2004 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Check Request Form |
August 22, 2003 | (PDF) | (DOC) |
75th Anniversary Banner |
April 7, 2004 | (JPG) | (PSD) |
75th Anniversary Diamond |
April 8, 2004 | (JPG) | (PSD) |
75th Anniversary Name Tag |
June 23, 2004 | (JPG) | (PSD) |
