Thomas R. Wilson graphics collection

Collection

Identifier: Collection 359

Staff Only

Abstract

The Thomas R. Wilson graphics collection focuses primarily on the reproduction graphics or photographs created by Wilson and given to the library. Tom currently operates a home business creating poster art from historical travel literature and ephemera. Wilson and his wife, M. Christine Byron, are authors of several Michigan travel books.

Dates

2006-

Creator

Wilson, Thomas R (Person)

Biographical / Historical

Tom currently operates a home business creating poster art from historical travel literature and ephemera, an endeavor he has pursued since retiring from Sears. Wilson and his wife, M. Christine Byron, are authors of several Michigan travel books, many of which include postcard images from their extensive collection. Chris retired from her position as a Librarian in the Grand Rapids History & Special Collections department at the Grand Rapids Public Library. Both are frequent donors of a variety of maps and ephemera to the Library's collections, many of which have been processed into other GRPL archival collections.

Extent

2.2 Linear Feet (Two boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Thomas Wilson, accession number 2006.036.

Related Materials

Coll. 224, GRPL Art & Graphics Collections. This collection includes some graphic items given by Tom Wilson before the creation of this separate collection.