The Michigan Cyclist collection
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of volumes 3 to 8, 1894-1897. Feature articles on races, racers, and improvements in the machines are augmented by informative advertisements by bicycle manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and Michigan retailers. Photographs and illustrations are a major feature.
Dates
- 1894-1897
Creator
- Michigan Cyclist Publishing Company (Publisher, Organization)
Biographical / Historical
The Michigan Cyclist was begun in Grand Rapids, Michigan during a time when the interest in bicycles for recreation, sport and transportation was widespread. The Cyclist published the news of developments in bicycles, their parts and accessories, and prices, bicycle racing, both sprints and distance and bicycle touring. The Cyclist served as a clearing house for West Michigan as well as national manufacturers of bicycle parts and bicycles. Competition was fierce among local, regional and national magazines on cycling and the trade and, after a brief existence, The Michigan Cyclist Publishing Company was forced out of business.
Extent
8.3 Linear Feet (Two boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Michigan Cyclist was published by the Michigan Cyclist Publishing Company, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Devoted to the general interest of the sport and trade, the weekly magazine was directed to the followers of bicycle racing and touring and served as a major instrument of advertising for the various bicycle manufacturing companies. The coverage area consisted primarily of Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Library purchase, accession number 00.000
- Title
- Finding aid for the Michigan Cyclist collection
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William C. Black
- Date
- March 1987
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
- Language of description note
- English
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