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Grant Family
Papers
Blair-Caldwell
African American Research Library
Denver Public Library
2001
| Provenance: |
The collection was donated to the Blair Caldwell-African American Research
Library.
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| Ownership: |
Literary and copyrights have not been assigned
to the Denver Public Library. |
| Call Number: |
MS-ARL8 |
| Size: |
1 box (1.0 linear foot), 1 oversize |
| Processed By: |
Tammi E. Haddad |
| Date: |
August 2002 |
Biographical Information | Scope
and Content | Container Listing
Biographical
Information on Billie Arlene Grant
Born on 09 April 1928 in Denver, Colorado
| 1949 - |
Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University
of Denver |
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(The first black woman at the University of Denver to receive
the Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism.) |
Graduate Study in public relations at the State University of Iowa (Iowa City)
Graduate Study in journalism and English at Denver University and Colorado University
Graduated from the National Writers School and Writer's Digest School, study in creative writing
On-the-job training in public relations at Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas
Work Experience:
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Taught news writing at Philander Smith College,
Little Rock and Allen University, Columbia, South Carolina |
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News Editor for the Kansas City Call |
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Editor of Rage Magazine |
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Feature Editor and Religion Editor for Denver Weekly News |
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Feature writer for Write-Up Magazine, Denver Blade, Rocky
Mountain Power Press and Odyssey West Magazine |
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Public Relations / Public Information
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Represented Philander Smith College and Allen
University by making self-written speeches promoting both institutions
around the United States |
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Created brochures, wrote and distributed news releases, and
handled press relations |
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Supervised and edited Philander Smith yearbook and newspaper,
wrote training booklet, "The Faculty and Public Relations"
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Editor for Colorado State Division of Banking
(in-house) publication |
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Editor for the Colorado State Division of Securities (in-house)
publication |
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Feature Writer for Colorado Black Roundtable Newsletter |
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Profiles Writer for New Life Church of Religious Science Newsletter |
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Editor of Scott United Methodist Church Newsletter |
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Owner and director of small public relations
firm in Denver
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Developed and promoted programs through direct mail, newsletters,
television, radio, growth-inducing public relations programs
for small businesses in northeast section of Denver |
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1981 |
Liggins: Tower of Enthusiasm |
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Brown is Beautiful (biography of Lt. Gov. George L. Brown) |
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1982 |
Black Women of the West: Success in the Workplace |
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1986 |
Daddy Bruce Randolph: The Pied Piper of Denver |
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1988 |
Growing Up Black in Denver |
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1991 |
Life Begins at the Golden Age |
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Scope and Content
The Grant Family Papers (1924-1999) include personal and professional photographs, manuscripts, diplomas, awards, and certificates that relate to various members of the Grant Family. These members include, but are not limited to, Billie Arlene, Charles, James, and Zepha.This collection offers perspectives on blacks in Colorado, women, and journalism. Photocopies dominate the collection.
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Container Listing
Series I: Billie Arlene Grant
Subseries: Certificates and Diplomas
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF1 |
Certificate of Promotion |
9/27/1936 |
| Box 1 |
FF2 |
Grove Community School |
5/18/1991 |
| Box 1 |
FF3 |
Kwanzaa Committee Member |
1991 |
| Box 1 |
FF4 |
University of Denver |
6/11/1949 |
| Box 1 |
FF5 |
Writer's Digest School |
4/16/1985 |
Series I: Billie Arlene Grant
Subseries: Manuscripts and Writings
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF6 |
Brown is Beautiful |
10/9/1975 |
| Box 1 |
FF7 |
Le Roy Wiley |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF8 |
Life Begins at the Golden Age |
1991 |
| Box 1 |
FF9 |
Liggins - Tower of Enthusiasm |
1981 |
| Box 1 |
FF10 |
Man to Match God's Mountain by Acen Phillips
edited by Grant |
1989 |
Box 1 |
FF11 |
Manuscripts |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF12 |
Rev. Father J. Gregory Smith (article from
Odyssey) |
Summer 1993 |
| Box 1 |
FF13 |
The Life Story of Carneice Brown-White |
1991 |
| Box 1 |
FF14 |
Writing - My Life Mental Illness - My Test |
1994 |
Series I: Billie Arlene Grant
Subseries: Papers
Box 1
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Box 1 |
FF15 |
Articles |
1980s |
| Box 1 |
FF16 |
Book Journeys |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF17 |
Family Bible Institute |
1988 |
| Box 1 |
FF18 |
Photographs |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF19 |
Photographs: International Humanities Curriculum Conference |
9/17-20/1973 |
| Box 1 |
FF20 |
Program: The Shorter Community A.M.E. Church |
6/10/1973 |
| Box 1 |
FF21 |
Resume |
undated |
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Box 1 |
FF22 |
Speech at Owl Club of Denver |
2/27/1988 |
Series I: Billie Arlene Grant
Subseries: Scrapbook/Album
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF23 – FF130 |
various personal items |
bulk dates = 1990s
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Series II: Charles Grant
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF131 |
Book Journeys |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF132 |
Certificate of Promotion |
9/27/1936 |
| Box 1 |
FF133 |
College Graduation: West Contra Costa Junior College |
6/20/1956 |
| Box 1 |
FF134 |
Conventional Breaks |
2/1946 |
| Box 1 |
FF135 |
E. R. Squibb and Sons |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF136 |
Photographs |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF137 |
San Francisco State Commencement Program |
6/9/1962 |
| Box 1 |
FF138 |
State Board of Pharmacy (State of Colorado) |
1/1947 |
| Box 1 |
FF139 |
Western Pharmacy |
7/1964 |
Series III: James Grant
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF140 |
Dallas Public Schools |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF141 |
Photographs |
undated |
Series IV: Zepha Grant
Subseries: Certificates and Diplomas
Box 1
| Box 1 |
FF142 |
Adult Learning Service |
4/1988 |
| Box 1 |
FF143 |
Business Writing - Denver Public Schools |
1/1924 |
| Box 1 |
FF144 |
Denver North District - Human Relation Services |
2/28/1987 |
| Box 1 |
FF145 |
Denver Public Library |
1988 |
| Box 1 |
FF146 |
Manual Training High School
– Diploma |
1927 |
| Box 1 |
FF147 |
Manual Training High School
– Freehand Writing |
9/30/1924 |
| Box 1 |
FF148 |
State of Colorado - Colorado Commission on the Status of Women
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12/22/1964 |
Series IV: Zepha Grant
Subseries: Papers
Box 1
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Box 1 |
FF149 |
Channel 6: Research Assistant |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF150 |
Classes taught by Zepha after Retirement |
1980s |
| Box 1 |
FF151 |
Drawing 8th Grade |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF152 |
Letters of Recommendation |
1970 and 1973 |
| Box 1 |
FF153 |
Newspaper Article - Colorado Volunteers Take One Step Forward
(About Zepha) |
July/Aug 1990 |
| Box 1 |
FF154 |
Newspaper Articles about Zepha Grant |
1960s-1970s |
| Box 1 |
FF155 |
Photographs: AKA Mother's Club 21st Anniversary and AKA
Conference Dance |
6/17/1956 |
| Box 1 |
FF156 |
Photographs: Channel 6: Research Assistant |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF157 |
Photographs: Commission on the Status of Women in Colorado |
1965 |
| Box 1 |
FF158 |
Photographs: East Denver Golf Club: 35th Annual Central
States Golf Tournament |
7/17-22/1965 |
| Box 1 |
FF159 |
Photographs: Far Western Regional Conference: Seattle and
Denver |
1986 and 1988 |
| Box 1 |
FF160 |
Photographs: Gilpin School and Whittier School |
1924 and undated |
| Box 1 |
FF161 |
Photographs: Unidentified |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF162 |
Photographs: Zepha's Beauty Salon |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF163 |
Photographs: Zepha's TV Program on Channel 6 |
undated |
| Box 1 |
FF164 |
Stiles African American Heritage Center - Happy Birthday |
8/23/1998 |
Oversize items |
Manual High School Certificate and Penmanship exercise |
1924 |
Series V: Grant Family
Box 1
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