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Waltz Family Collection

 File
Identifier: Collection 417

Scope and Contents

This collection is made up of primarily family photographs; an album, snapshots and portraits. There are also several educational certificates.

Dates

  • 1890 - 1931

Biographical / Historical

Andrew Waltz was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1869 to Paul and Mary Waltz of Wurtenburg, Germany. In 1890 he married Louise Balbach, who was born in Michigan in 1871, and whose parents were also from Germany.

Together they had six children; Albert, Berandine (m. Earl Gasar), Carl, Caroline, Dorothy, and Mildred and lived at 449 Ionia Ave NW.

Andrew and his brother, Fred, owned Waltz Bros., saloon at 12 Cresent.

Extent

3.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Andrew Waltz was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1869 to Paul and Mary Waltz of Wurtenburg, Germany. In 1890 he married Louise Balbach, who was born in Michigan in 1871, and whose parents were also from Germany.

Together they had six children; Albert, Berandine (m. Earl Gasar), Carl, Caroline, Dorothy, and Mildred.

This collection primarily consists of family potraits and snapshots and most are unidentified.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

via Muskegon Community College 2014.24

Title
Finding aid for the Waltz family collection
Status
Completed
Author
Jennifer Andrew
Date
2014
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