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Portrait of a couple in formal attire, with a note on the back, "Stan's friends in L.A."

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The Frydrych (Frederick) and Mroz family photograph collection contains twenty-eight photographs, mainly formal portraits, taken in the early to middle part of the 20th century, of members of the Polish community in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Approximately half of the photographs include identifying information. A number of the photos are of the Frydrych and Mroz families, connected through the marriage of John Frydrych's sister, Stella, to John Mroz, Sr. Other family names identified in this collection are Galka, Kunish, Truszkowski, Dominski, and Zoppa.

Additional genealogical research might explain how the Frydrych and Mroz families are connected to the other individuals represented in this collection, as well as provide a better understanding of early 20th century life in this Grand Rapids community.

Dates

  • Majority of material found within 1900 - 1989

Extent

From the Collection: .5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Processing Information

The photographs in Folder 12 arrived together, inside the burgundy studio folder, with the portrait of the unidentified couple. For this reason they were processed together, should there be a connection between the individuals.

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