Abstract Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th President of the United States. A former resident of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ford served as a member of the House of Representatives for the 5th District of Michigan from 1949 to 1973. This collection contains reference material for general use related to Ford. Included are letters, photographs, speeches and memorabilia. The library does not widely collect original Gerald R. Ford documents, as these are primarily held by other...

Abstract Kay Clark (1907 or 8 – 1999) owned a dance studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes items from the Calla Travis School of Dancing and Miss Kay's School of Dancing. The material provides a strong representation of the history of dance education in Grand Rapids and includes albums, scrapbooks, programs and photographs. The collection also includes scrapbooks and material relating to Kay Clark's personal life. Of note are materials relating to Betty Bloomer Ford, who was a...