Historian, writer and research consultant David Votta has worked as History Librarian & Archivist for the Capital Area District Library since 2004. Previous to CADL he was employed at the Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library/Archives and as a freelance reporter for NPR affiliate WDET in Detroit. He has studied at the Rare Book School at the University of Virginia and currently serves on more boards and commissions than he would like to think about.

2 responses to “Lost Lansing: Eccentric Delos Marvin”

  1. Love this. It’s so beautiful there. Imagine how lovely back then.

  2. denelle

    i have some earrings made out of Coke cans…i wonder if i’m a descendant?