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City Store - shops, c.1931

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 13
Identifier: Series II

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

Contains photographs that detail the Grand Rapids Social Center. Also included are several issues of Our Gang, a tongue-in-cheek but informative newspaper published by and for people receiving various forms of welfare in Grand Rapids during the Great Depression. The manuscript material includes correspondence, information on Majchrzak’s injury received while working and appointments from the police chief as a special officer whose authority was limited to the Social Center.

Dates

  • c.1931

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 1.7 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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