Background
Raz, Robert Eugene was born on March 15, 1942 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Son of Eugene and Claradelle (Perham) Raz.
Raz, Robert Eugene was born on March 15, 1942 in Michigan City, Indiana, United States. Son of Eugene and Claradelle (Perham) Raz.
Bachelor, Andrews University, 1964. Master of Arts, Western Michigan University, 1965.
Librarian, Library for the Blind, Michigan State Library, Lansing, 1965-1967; library consultant, Michigan State Library, 1967-1971; director, Willard Library, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1971-1979; director, Grand Rapids (Michigan) Public Library, since 1979. Trustee Library. of Michigan, 1982-1988.
Member Grand Rapids Council for Humanities, since 1980, vice president, 1981, president, 1983, 84. Member, treasurer Kent County Literacy Council, since 1987. Member Mich Library Association (president 1979, Michigan Librarian of Year 1990), American Library Association (council 1982-1986).
Married Elizabeth Alden, June 18, 1965 (divorced February 1978). Children: Richard, Philip. Married Susan Margaret Spiers, June 10, 1978.
1 child, Katherine.