Authors and Illustrators Database

Graydon M. Meints

Born: 09/24/1933  Kalamazoo, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
Parents: Dewey J. and Bertha A. Meints
Spouse: Gerlinde E. Meints
Children: Cynthia E., Richard J.
Address(es):
Permanent:
5220 Texas Dr.
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
USA
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (616) 375-1229

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Biographical directory of Michigan railway officials, 1830-1917
- Also issued online. 		Biography, Michigan Adult East Lansing, Michigan : Michigan State University Libraries 2013
Railroads for Michigan
- Part 1. The Pioneer Years, 1830-1855 -- Part 2. The Railroads Come of Age, 1855-1875 -- Part 3. The Explosive Years, 1875-1897 -- Part 4. The Golden Years, 1897-1920 -- Part 5. The Roaring Twenties, the Depression, and World War II, 1920-1945 -- Part 6. The Waning Years, 1945-1976 -- Part 7. The Return of the Rails, 1976-2000 		Michigan History Adult East Lansing : Michigan State University Press 2013
Michigan railroad lines. Michigan Adult East Lansing, MI : Michigan State University Press 2004
Michigan Railroads and Railroad Companies
- A record of construction, abandonment and ownership of all Michigan rail lines. 		Michigan History Adult East Lansing : Michigan State University Press 1992
Along the Tracks : a directory of named places on Michigan railroads Michigan, Michigan History, Travel Adult Mount Pleasant, Mich. : Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University 1987
Michigan railroad construction, 1836-1875 Michigan History Adult Self published 1981
A short history of railroads in Van Buren County Michigan History Adult Self published
he Grand Trunk in Michigan : the development and corporate structure of the Grand Trunk Western Railroad Michigan History Adult Self published
What is the aim or goal of your writing: My success is due to "dogged persistence in a labor of love." My work ethic is to "do something every day."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: Yes
Yes

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Associates Degree in General Studies Macomb Community College Clinton Twp., MI 1998

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Vice President Fidelity Savings Bank 1964-1996
Station Agent New York Central 1955-1964
(2 years) U.S. Army

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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