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Subject Files, 1897-1947

 Series
Identifier: Series I

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

The bulk of the material is reports detailing finances, donations, land holdings, etc. These date from 1914 through 1926.

The collection also includes correspondence, maps, obituaries, a short biography and black and white photos. This information, excluding the correspondence, are originals from sources outside the organization.

Dates

  • 1897-1947

Creator

Extent

From the Collection: 1.4 Linear Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

Contain maps and an advertisement for Antrim Iron Co. This is a souvenir announcement sent by Antrim Iron indicating the termination of sawmill operations. There is a short biography of Willard Barnhart. Included are obituaries of: Willard Barnhart, William Judson, and John C. Holt. Photographs document the building of an oil tower in Mancelona, Michigan. Also included is a postcard of the tower. The correspondence comes from outside the company. The most interesting portion deals with billing and shipping of wooden ware.

Repository Details

Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
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Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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