Contact Sheets.
Scope and Contents
Photographs and Glass Lantern Plates. One of the largest series in the collection, these image include those documenting staff and events, as well as many images which have been used in the publications elsewhere in the collection. They illustrate various programs and projects of Kent County Health Department. There are numerous photographs regarding the administration. In addition to the photographs, there are several glass lantern plates illustrating some diseases, and showing the nursing staff during the early years of the Health Department. The majority of the plates, however, show or portray children during their medical checkups. Certain uses of some images may be restricted due to privacy concerns.
Dates
- 1900-1982
Extent
From the Collection: 25.27 Linear Feet (47 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General
(12, 10/18/2003. Each sheet has multiple images) Includes health care administrators and workers, infants, patients, staff meetings, home visit, building exteriors, hearing test, vision test, elderly, Cedar Springs North Kent Health and Social Services Center. Also includes Kent County Health Department building, Planned Parenthood building, Jefferson School. Some images include African Americans. Brochures and displays in photographs include LSD: Insight or Insanity?; the course of syphilis; multiple sclerosis.
Repository Details
Part of the Grand Rapids History Center Repository
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org