Emily Deming (ca. 1902-1998) worked as an executive housekeeper at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was a patroness of the visual, musical, architectural, and theatrical arts. This collection represents her personal collecting of materials gathered during her interactions in support of the local arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Included are programs from various fine arts events, New York 1925/1926 correspondence from Josephine F. Royle and Selena Royle, a scrapbook, and various other memorabilia. An autographed picture of Selena Royle, who was a famous actress of the 1920s and 1930s, is available, as well as photos of Representative Gerald R. Ford at a Welcome Home for the Blind ceremony. The memorabilia also includes brochures from First (Park) Congregational Church, the Heritage Hill Association, Welcome Home for the Blind, and Celebration on the Grand.