The Kent County Council for Historic Preservation oral history collection contains nearly 120 audio-taped presentations of citizens of Kent County, Michigan. Subject matter includes a variety of topics, such as information on local businesses, life in the city or on the farm, entertainment and major natural events, such as the floods which effected many citizens of Kent County. Synopses, biographical notes and clippings are included, both from the existing materials, and in the documentation added in 2002. Full transcriptions exist for a few of the tapes.

NOTE: No Oral History Release forms have been found for this collection, and it is believed that none were taken. However, a black notebook, found with the working documents in 2000, provides some accession information, such as the date of receipt and the source of the tape.