Roger Patterson photographs
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of reproduced images, mostly on card-stock, notes describing some of the images, and alphabetical characters made from black construction paper that spell “West Side Story.” The images are primarily of Grand Rapid's West Side and were possibly used in displays in the Grand Rapids Public Library. Many of the reproductions are from images from the Grand Rapids Illustrated publication. Subjects include churches, parks, bridges, and private and public buildings.
Dates
- 1885-1980s
Creator
- Patterson, Roger (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Leroy Roger Patterson, commonly known as Roger Patterson, worked for the Grand Rapids Public Library during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He is remembered for his work in the History and Music section at the main library and particularly for his promotion of children's books and programs and storytelling at the Burton branch, West Side branch and Ottawa Hills branch where he was the librarian for many years.
Extent
1 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of images owned by librarian Roger Patterson who worked in the Grand Rapids Public library from the 1960s through the 1980s. The presence of descriptive tags for some of the photos as well as construction paper lettering imply the images were used in displays in branches of the Grand Rapids Public Library. The images are primarily of Grand Rapid's West Side and include churches, parks, bridges, and private and public buildings.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Leroy Roger Patterson estate, accession number 2012.056.
Processing Information
The images are arranged randomly and are numbered sequentially as they were received in several manila envelopes.
- Title
- Finding aid for the Roger Patterson photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Will Miner
- Date
- September 2012
- 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