Diaries, 1898-1957
Scope and Contents
The collection contains two boxes of folders containing photocopies of Church’s diaries or notebooks. The folders are organized chronologically from 1898 to 1957, with small and large gaps in the holdings. See box list for specific holdings documentation. Church, evidently, was not always a consistent writer, but also some diaries may have been lost over time. The Church family’s inventions are of particular interest: Alabastine paint and plaster, truck trailers, toys, trucks with a separate motor for each wheel, wheelchairs and other vehicular inventions. The diary entries near the end deal more with Church’s personal life: family, health and activities. Church includes notes to the reader, explaining his methods and purposes for writing a diary.
Dates
- 1898-1957
Creator
- From the Collection: Church, M Clay (Author, Person)
Extent
From the Collection: 0.9 Linear Feet (Two boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
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