Background
Grimes, Fern Edith Munroe was born on June 24, 1915 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Frank Ellsworth and Crystal Belle (Ensign) Munroe.
Grimes, Fern Edith Munroe was born on June 24, 1915 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, United States. Daughter of Frank Ellsworth and Crystal Belle (Ensign) Munroe.
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude (scholar), Lawrence University, 1938. Certificate in library science with honors Washington University, Saint Louis 1964.
Assistant librarian Ladysmith, Wisconsin, 1934-1935. Secretary to president Lawrence University, 1938-1940. Children’s service, later cataloger Saint Louis County Library, 1960-1962.
Rare books assistant Washington University, Saint Louis, 1962-1964.
Technical librarian, head cataloger Alpena (Michigan) Community College, Besser Technology School, 1965-1975. Active American Red Cross, administrative committee and Gray Ladies, Saint Louis.
Member National Education Association, American Library Association, Special Libraries Association, League Women Voters (officer), American Association U. Women, Philanthropic Educational Organization (Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.)), Civic League, Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Beta Phi. Clubs: Shakespeare, Garden, College (Saint Louis), Associated Women's (Alpena).
Married William Schuyler Grimes, November 5, 1938. Children: Steven Munroe, Warren Schuyler, Marcia Ellen.