Loraine Immen

Loraine Immen (, Pratt; August 3, 1840 – October 21, 1927) was an American philanthropist, elocutionist, author, and social leader. She was a life fellow of the Society of Science, Letters and Art. Immen was one of the most active and best known clubwomen in Michigan.

Early life and education Loraine Pratt was born in Mount Clemens, Michigan, August 3, 1840. Her mother's maiden name was Cook, and her ancestors were related to Captain James Cook. Her father, E. G. Pratt, was a native of Massachusetts, who settled in Michigan in the pioneer days, making his home in Mount Clemens. He was conspicuous in every movement that had for its object the development of the community and the State. That year, during the founding of the Michigan State Federation of Women's Clubs, Immen was elected corresponding secretary. In 1896, when the Grand Rapids City Federation of Women's Clubs was founded, Immen was elected as its first president. She was also made honorary president of The Alsbice Club.

Besides her work in literary, elocutionary and social lines, she was an earnest worker in the Sunday school.

Loraine Pratt Immen died on October 21, 1927.

The Loraine Pratt Immen collection is held by the Grand Rapids Public Library's Grand Rapids History Center Repository.

Selected works Letters of Travel in California, in the Winter and Spring of 1896, 1896 (text) Timon of Athens, 1897 (text) Art's Tribute to Shakespeare, 1900 (text) Cordelia in Drama of King Lear, 1908 (text) Shakespeare: Casket Story (from Merchant of Venice), 1915 (text) The Story of Park Congregational Church and Its Windows, 1916 (text) Shoemaker's Best Selections for Readings and Recitations, Issue 22, 1927 (text)