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Loren M. Page journal

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 466

Scope and Contents

This collection contains Loren Page's journal, biographical and genealogical information compiled by the donor, as well as a copy of an article from Michigana magazine about Page's sons' involvement in the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1847 - 1851

Creator

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 box)

Abstract

Loren Marsh Page (1811-1886) arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1836 (at the time it was the Village of Kent). Upon his arrival, Page met Jane Soper and they were married in 1837. Together they had nine children and Page ran a successful paper-hanging business for fifty years. This collection consists primarily of the journal Page kept from October of 1847 to March 1851.

Title
Loren M. Page journal
Author
Jennifer Andrew
Date
July 15, 2017
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