Grand Rapids Public Library glass plate negative collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 162
Scope and Contents
The negatives, arranged both alphabetically and according to size, show various people and places. The places include the hunting lodge of A. Carroll, John Ball Park, and Lincoln Park.
Dates
- circa 1900
Extent
0.71 Linear Feet (One box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library Glass Plate Negatives Collection contains 40 glass plate negatives, with the bulk of the items showing various people, accompanied also by some places. Many of the portraits are copy negatives from original cabinet cards. Both the date and photographer are unknown. People of note include the following governors: John J. Bagley; Kinsley S. Bingham; Austin Blair; John T. Rich; and, Arthur St.Clair, Hazen S. Pingree.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Unknown
- Title
- Finding Aid for the Grand Rapids Public Library glass plate negative collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Rick Jenkins
- Date
- March 1993
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
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
localhis@grpl.org
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org