The Richard F. Vander Veen papers at the Grand Rapids Public Library contain general information on this Grand Rapids lawyer and politican, who was also a strong supporter of the Library itself. The bulk of the materials focus on his general biography, his family and his political career.

His official congressional papers are at Michigan State University.

Several images are included in this collection, from different eras and activities of Vander Veen's life. Many of the items in the collection are original. Others are copy photos, with the originals being retained by the family.