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Gavel, Collectors' Club Of Grand Rapids Archival Collection #120

Identifier:
2001.8.2
Description:
This gavel is part of the collection that includes the official records of the Collectors' Club of Grand Rapids from the time of its founding through the time of the collection donation. Included are minutes of the Board of Directors, minutes of members meetings, annual reports, print copies of member and guest presentations on various topics about antiques and collecting; membership lists and inventories of member activities; scrapbooks of news clippings on club and member activities; records of gifts to the Public Museum of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Art Museum, and Frederick Meijer Gardens; and miscellaneous information about the collection and care of antiques. Also added to this archival collection are files created by the Public Museum of Grand Rapids relating to its long-term association with the Collectors' Club of Grand Rapids. For a more complete description of contents see archival finding aid #120.;This gavel was made by Charles H. Bender and was presented to the collectors club by his mother Mrs. Theodore K. Bender.;This collection of records has been maintained and stored by the succession of officers of the Collectors Club of Grand Rapids. Also added to the official archive of the Collectors' Club are files created by the Public Museum relating to its long term association with the Collectors' Club.
Materials:
Wood
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Collectors' Club Of Grand Rapids
Related Entities:
Charles H. Bender II (creator)
Alternate names: Charles Bender II
Charles H. Bender II was born in 1929 to Marion and Theodore Bender. He passed away April 4th, 1954 and is buried in Oakhill Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  The Collectors Club of Grand Rapids (donor)
The Collectors’ Club of Grand Rapids was founded in 1938 “to increase authentic information concerning objects or materials of historical value or personal interest and to encourage the collecting of them.” This private club of collectors meets in member’s homes to hear presentations about antiques and collecting. The Club has had a long association with the Grand Rapids Public Museum as a donor of decorative arts and funds for acquisitions; and has also provided similar funds to the Grand Rapids Art Museum and the Frederick Meijer Gardens.