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Series V. Native Americans

 Series

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This devised collection contains a hodge podge of manuscript items, which came to the department separately, but together begin to tell an interesting though incomplete story of Grand Rapids, and its citizens and organizations, over the years.

One of the greatest strengths of the collection is the biographical information, either direct, such as in the Citizens Biographies, or indirect, such as information from a random diary or remembrance.

Some other subseries which seem to be building consistently are the memoriams, histories and ethnic materials.

Dates

  • no date

Biographical / Historical

Native Americans and their descendants were the residents of the territory now called Grand Rapids before the U.S., the State of Michigan, Kent County and the City of Grand Rapids were established.

Extent

From the Collection: 15.1 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

General

For ethnic groups that come to Grand Rapids as part of American migration and immigration, see Series VII below or the separate archival collections on the specific ethnic group.

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