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Grand Rapids Public Library small manuscript collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 263

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

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497