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Work farm, 1919.

 File — Box: 12, Folder: 161

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

The series consists of the League's records and data on the operations of various city and county governmental departments. Included under Kent County are: Work farm, Purchasing Agent, Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Detention Home. City departments include Service, Safety, Welfare, Purchasing, Legal, Art Museum and Library, and others. Especially important in the series are the records and correspondence in re Primary election, 1918-1926, and correspondence concerning the Commission Manager Form of Government. This series gives a view of the city's workings, and the League's opinions of them. The election materials are especially revealing of League involvement in the local politics, the League's foes as well as allies. Arranged chronologically.

Dates

  • Creation: 1916-1926

Creator

Full Extent

From the Collection: 25.8 Linear Feet (24 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