Collection: Kilmer family photographs | Grand Rapids History Center

Scope and Contents

This collection contains late 19th century photographs of the following people: Westley, Frank, John, Mary, Will, Great-Grandpa and Great-Grandma Barry; Bill and Maria Bowen; Dick, Edith, Doll, Perry, Frank, Rita, and Libby Ferguson; John, Ivol, Emma, Eunice, Earl, and Ethel Colby; William and Elizabeth Grover; and Melisa Gilbert. The relationship of these people is not known.

One photograph of particular interest shows family members standing beside their log cabin. The photograph provides a detailed look at the materials used to build the cabin.

Dates

Creation: 1870-1890

Full Extent

1.04 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Kilmer family photographs is a small collection which contains family photographs from the last half of the nineteenth century, for family names Colby, Barry, Gilbert, Grover, Ferguson and Bowen. One image depicts a family standing beside their log cabin. Span dates are estimated to be 1870 to 1890. The collection also includes an operating manual for a mower and a notice from the American Creditor's Association. The relationship of this collection to Western Michigan and/or later Grand Rapids area families is currently unknown.