Personal Papers, Family, n.d. (Reveries of an Old Timer M.D. Baldwin genealogies)
Scope and Contents
Also contains personal information in the categories of childhood, education, and family. The childhood folder contains a letter from Ralph to his mother at age 10 (1921) and a poem written to him from his parents. The education folder contains papers related to Baldwin's early (Central High School, 1930) and later education as well as a piano recital program, and an Apollo launch invitation (1972). The family folder contains a retrospective by M.D. Baldwin, several genealogies, and explanations. The biographical information folder contains a complete resume, including a list of articles and publications by Baldwin.
News clippings deal with a wide variety of topics: honors and recognition, family, science and business. Both clipping folders contain articles about the Moon and other astronomical research, and Ralph Baldwin's significance in that field.
Dates
- circa 1850-1993
Creator
- From the Collection: Baldwin, Ralph Belknap (Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 2.2 Linear Feet (Three boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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