Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids/Kent County historical business, city and telephone directories
Scope and Contents
This collection contains reference books or lists that record personal or corporate names and may also provide address and phone number information. It includes directories from Grand Rapids, Kent County and the Greater Grand Rapids area. For Michigan directories in general, or for directories from other Michigan cities included in the holdings of the Archives, see Coll. 281.
Dates
- no date
Conditions Governing Use
Several of the volumes are in poor condition and additional preservation microfilm will be sought when possible. Due to this poor condition, heavy use and great importance of these sources, photocopying is only available for those items which already have microfilm, or with staff permission, where the physical condition of the item permits.
Extent
29.1 Linear Feet (Over 50 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This is a devised collection that brings together a variety of directories that include listings for Grand Rapids, Michigan area citizens, businesses and organizations. The directories often include addresses and telephone numbers and sometimes occupations (for indidivuals) or members (for businesses and organizations). The oldest directory currently documented for the collection is Williams Grand Rapids Directory, City Guide and Reference, 1859/1860. Some of the directories, such as the Polk directories, are housed in the public service area.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids/Kent County historical business, city and telephone directories
- Status
- Completed
- 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