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Recollections, 1855

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Contains the original manuscript, written in 1855, and one copy, on acid free paper, of Colby’s recollections of the Village of Grand Rapids. It provides descriptions of people, places, events, and some statistical data on the village’s development. It details the daily hardships in a mid-19th century frontier community.

Dates

  • 1855

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 0.5 Linear Feet (One folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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