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Grace Oakes Carling photographs

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 477

Content Description

This small collection contains family snapshots and photographs related to Grace Oakes Carling. The family names most represented are Carpenter, McClure and Oakes. Many of the photographs are snapshots and depict Grace and her friends and family relaxing and spending time together. Other photographs are formal portraits of family members. Also included are a few obituaries and funeral programs related to the family.

Dates

  • 1887 - 1975

Biographical / Historical

Grace Oakes Carling was born on May 7, 1890 in Newaygo County, Michigan. Her parents were Henry Oakes (1862-1936) and May McClure (1870-1958). Grace married John Francis (Frank) Carling on November 26, 1919 and he died in 1963. Grace and Frank lived at 133 Melbourne NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan for many years. Grace worked as a saleswoman for the Wurzburg Company and C.J. Farley Dry Goods Company. She died on February 21, 1988.

Extent

.2 Linear Feet (1 slim box)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This small collection contains family snapshots and photographs related to Grace Oakes Carling (1890-1988). The images mostly depict members of the Carpenter, McClure and Oakes families, as well as friends from Wurzburgs. Many of the photographs are snapshots and depict Grace and her friends and family relaxing and spending time together. Other photographs are formal portraits of family members. Also included are a few obituaries and funeral programs related to the family.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Sister Michael Ellen Carling (Grace's niece), 2018.036

Title
Finding aid for the Grace Oakes Carling photographs
Status
Completed
Author
Julie Tabberer
Date
June 2018
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

Contact:
Grand Rapids Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids Michigan 49503 USA
616-988-5497