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Michigan Lithographing collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 314

Abstract

The Michigan Lithographing Company was a Grand Rapids, Michigan graphic and printing company. This collection contains materials recieved from an anonymous donor that document the business. Michigan Litho was established in 1901 and operated through the early 1990s, when the business was sold to another printing company. For most of its existence, Michigan Litho was located at the southwest corner of Fulton and Carlton. The building was destroyed by fire in 2002. This collection includes news clippings, business records, a company history, staff picnic programs and samples of work. Also included are a number of photographs, depicting the exterior and interior of the building, equipment that was used, products, product displays and employees.

Dates

  • circa 1903-1976

Extent

2.4 Linear Feet (Three boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Anonymous, accession number 1993.020.

Title
Finding aid for the Michigan Lithographing Company collection
Status
Completed
Author
R. Mayne
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