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Gordon G. Beld

Born: 09/14/1927   Grand Rapids , MI
Parents: George H. and Josphine C. Beld
Spouse: Marta (Martha) Debbink Beld
Children: Dala J. Beld de Basurko, Scott G. Beld, Barbara J. (Beld) Wagner
Address(es):
Permanent :
145 Columbia Avenue Apt 171
Holland , MI 49423
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : (616) 396-1598
Email : [email protected]
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Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Grand Times in Grand Rapids: Pieces of Furniture City History Michigan History , Travel Adult The History Press 2012
The early days of aviation in Grand Rapids Michigan History Adult Charleston, SC : The History Press 2012
Image of Gentle Breeze from Gossamer Wings Gentle Breeze from Gossamer Wings Fiction Adult Fayetteville, N.C. : PREP Pub. 1999
The Hmong in a promised land
- based on interviews of Hmong refugees and service providers in Syracuse, New York; La Cross, Wisconsin; and Fresno, California. 		Non Fiction Adult New York: The Episcopal Church Center 1987
Numerous magazine and historical articles published
- wrote several features for Michigan History and Grand Rapids magazines. 		Non Fiction Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: I'm not a procrastinator, but now that I'm semi-retired I do enjoy the luxury of not facing deadlines with most of my writing projects. While I greatly enjoy writing, I'm more concerned now with doing things which I hope will make a difference in lives. That's why I devote several hours a week to tutoring immigrants who are adapting to a new language and culture.

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Yes, though I don't consider myself a great speaker. Reading or discussions would be okay, particularly if they focus on involvement with refugees which has been my major interest for the past 20 some years.

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes

Skills:
Author
Illustrator

Awards:

Name Date
Open Arms Service Award from Exodus World Service, Itasca, Illinois, for service in behalf of refugees 1994
One of four national citations of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education in photography competition for editors of higher education publications 1976
American Alumni Council Special Recognition for Alumni magazine 1968
Time-Life Alumni Magazine Achievement Award (most improved alumni magazine in Great Lakes region) 1966

Memberships:

Name Date
first Chairman of Wyoming Historical and Cultural Commission 1963 -1965
Board of Directors of the Holland Area Historical Society 1997 -2003

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1964
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Hope College Holland , MI 1950

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Grand Valley State University Allendale , MI 2000
tutor of immigrants learning English Holland Community Education classes and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Holland , MI 1997 -2005
Academic advisor Davenport College Grand Rapids , MI 1990 -1992
Freelance writing, Editing, Photography Exodus World Service Itasca 1989
Director of News Services and Publications Alma College Alma , MI 1965 -1989
Director of Information Systems Wyoming Public Schools Wyoming , MI 1964 -1965
Educator Wyoming Public School Wyoming , MI 1963 -1964
Educator Godwin Heights School Godwin Heights , MI 1962 -1963
Educator
-  (1950-55, 1956-61) 		Kelloggsville Public Schools Kelloggsville , MI 1950
Reporter and Copyreader Grand Rapids Herald Grand Rapids , MI 1947 -1959
Reporter and Copyreader
-  (1944-46, 1959-65) 		Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids , MI 1944

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