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Voigt Family Collection ➔ Book, Protestant Episcopal Hymnal
Identifier:
V13Description:
Bound in black leather and featuring gold lettering. This book of hymns was published by the Church Pension Fund, an Episcopal group based out of New York and founded in Massachusetts by Rev. William Lawrence as a means of supporting retired preachers. Lawrence was horrified to see " the suffering and poverty of the aged servants of the Church." He appealed to the Joint Commission to solve it. Among the early benefactors of the organization were J. P. Morgan and Newcomb Carlton (President of Western Union).Source: https://www.cpg.org/global/about-us/overview/our-history/.;USA: Michigan, Grand Rapids. Voigt House. Voigt, Ralph.;USA: Michigan, Grand Rapids. Voigt House. Ralph Voigt donated majority of the C.G.A. Voigt estate to the GR Foundation upon his death in in 1971. GR Foundation leased the property to Kent County Council of Historic Preservation. KCCHP purchased the property in 1974 and donated it to the City.. Voigt, Ralph.
Date:
1914 – 1918Current Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Kent County Council For Historic PreservationRelated Entities:
Church Pension Fund (creator) Kent County Council for Historic Preservation (donor)The Kent County Council for Historic Preservation has several responsibilities that support the preservation and protection of our history. These include:
- Recommending designation of new historic districts
- Reviewing applications for proposed alterations within historic districts
- Enforcing the Historic Preservation Ordinance Chapter and cooperating with the state, federal and local governments in pursuance of its responsibilities
- Conducting meetings or hearings necessary to carry out these purposes
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven members who reside in Grand Rapids. Members are appointed by the City Commission for three-year terms (two consecutive terms are allowed). Members shall have a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Two members shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Kent County Council for Historic Preservation and one member shall be an architect duly registered in the State of Michigan.
http://grcity.us/design-and-development-services/Planning-Department/Pages/Historic-Preservation-Commission.aspx
Ralph Voigt, born in Grand Rapids, was 14 years old when the family moved into their home at 115 College Ave. SE in 1896. Mr. Voigt was well into middle age when Ralph was born, so it was only natural that the last child should be special to his father. Ralph, the third surviving son by the second marriage, became a pal to his father in his old age. Partly for this reason, Ralph entered and graduated from one of the finest Prep schools in the nation, Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. He subsequently went to Yale University graduating in 1905 from the School of Mining Engineering. During this period, he mastered the banjo and the guitar playing in school organized "bands" popular at the time. Joining a fraternity or sorority, of course, was a high point in the college student's career. Ralph was certainly no exception. He was in plays and college related productions and was popular. Memorabilia of Ralph's college days is abundant in the house -- a set of Wedgwood china bearing Yale scenes and other small personal items displayed in his bedroom. After his years in New England, Ralph returned to Grand Rapids and worked with the other family members in the milling business especially after his father's death in 1908. Ralph remained a bachelor living in this family home until his death there in 1971 at age 88. Clara Voigt Hake (used by)
Clara Voigt was born in Michigan City, Indiana in 1868. She was the traveler in the family. On September 12, 1893, she married Dr. William F. Hake, a prominent physician in Grand Rapids. During their marriage the Hakes traveled extensively, enjoying trips in Michigan and around the United States, frequently accompanied by her sister, Emma. One of their most extravagant trips was the trip to Europe in 1900. For seven months they visited the countrysides and cities of western and eastern Europe; one of the stops on their itinerary was Mr. Voigts birthplace in Germany. The Hakes were married for 25 years when Dr. Hake died in 1919. Clara continued to be the well-traveled family member after his death, visiting places all over the United States. Moreover, she returned to her parent's home and resided there until her death in 1952.