Grand Rapids Public Library small manuscript collection
Scope and Contents
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
Extent
15.1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This is a devised collection that provides a place and an organizational structure for single items or small accessions of miscellaneous manuscripts and book publications. It includes diverse subject material relating to the historical life and peopled of the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The collection is particularly strong in biographical material. Included are reminiscences, diaries, memorials, letters, contracts, certificates and land records.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Grand Rapids Public Library small manuscript collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- R. Mayne
- Date
- 2000-
- 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
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497
localhis@grpl.org