Abstract The Mary Free Bed Guild operates Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The guild started in 1891 as a group of women that worked to provide free hospital care for the needy. The effort was formalized as the Mary Free Bed Guild in 1911. Changes throughout the years have led to the rehabilitation hospital of today. This collection consists of business records and memorabilia, primarily from 1903-1987. The business records include minutes, reports,...

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Consists of photographs regarding activities and interests directly involving the Guild or Hospital, including photos of the building, staff/patient parties, patients, treatment and therapy, layout and proofs for a MFBG publication and various miscellaneous photos. There are also 28 sets of negative strips, corresponding to photos in the series, and a filmstrip of "Miss Bailey's Cherry Farm." Arranged by subject.