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Ben East Scrapbook, circa 1937-mid 1940s, with later clippings.

 File — Box: SB

Dates

  • circa 1850s-2000s

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 28.4 Linear Feet (Over 40 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Description

DescriptionIncludes newspaper articles and graphics clippings regarding wildlife, nature, outdoor activities (fishing, hunting, etc.) in Michigan. Many clippings from “Michigan Woods and Waters, An Outdoors Page Conducted by Ben East.” Many clippings dated with pen/pencil. Includes articles on Native Americans; Amelia Earhart disappearance; Hindenburg explosion. Includes colored painting reproduction from Chicago Sunday Tribune. Includes articles and color graphics about Abraham Lincoln. Some political, military, World War II articles. Sheets of “Help Restore our Wildlife” stamps/stickers. Various color automobile graphics. Headline and graphic concerning Grand Rapids Public Museum.

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497