J. Boyd Pantlind Library Collection

Collection

Identifier: Collection 428

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The materials contained within this collection are from the library of J. Boyd Pantlind. Items include several photo albums. The photos contained within the albums are unidentified, but presumably are members of Pantlind's family. Included are several histories of Grand Rapids, memorial books of prominent Grand Rapidians, scrapbook of business cards, Bible, and many individual photos of Grand Rapids. Date of the materials is later 19th century and early 20th century.

Dates

1870 - 1920

Biographical / Historical

J. (James) Boyd Pantlind (January 30, 1851-December 25, 1922) was the nephew of A.V. Pantlind. He was born in 1857 in Ohio. J. Boyd came to Michigan to work with his uncle in the late 1860's. After A.V.'s death in 1896, J. Boyd took over the operations of the Morton House. He managed the Morton House and then the Pantlind Hotel until passing the operations along to his son, Fred. In addition, J. Boyd managed the Ottawa Beach Hotel in Holland, MI for a time and was greatly involved in local business and social activities.

Extent

2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The J. Boyd Pantlind Library Records collection is comprised of materials from the library of J. Boyd Pantlind. These materials include several books, photo albums and printed materials on the history of Grand Rapids. Included are several photo albums and loose photos. Some of these photos are recognizable Grand Rapids scenes, others are completely unidentified.