Scope and Contents From the Collection: This devised collection contains a hodge podge of manuscript items, which came to the department separately, but together begin to tell an interesting though incomplete story of Grand Rapids, and its citizens and organizations, over the years. One of the greatest strengths of the collection is the biographical information, either direct, such as in the Citizens Biographies, or indirect, such as information from a random diary or remembrance. Some other subseries...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These volumes are perhaps a special type of diary, often given as a gift including some message or artwork at that time. The new owner when then continue to collect the signature, messages, and expressions of her friends, including poetry, artwork, or clippings. Stationary vendors of the 19th century sold blank books with their title page, such as “The Young Lady’s Remembrancer” Detroit : Stephen Wells, Bookseller. (Michigan Territory)”, which is used in this collection for the Mary Ann...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These volumes are perhaps a special type of diary, often given as a gift including some message or artwork at that time. The new owner when then continue to collect the signature, messages, and expressions of her friends, including poetry, artwork, or clippings. Stationary vendors of the 19th century sold blank books with their title page, such as “The Young Lady’s Remembrancer” Detroit : Stephen Wells, Bookseller. (Michigan Territory)”, which is used in this collection for the Mary Ann...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These volumes are perhaps a special type of diary, often given as a gift including some message or artwork at that time. The new owner when then continue to collect the signature, messages, and expressions of her friends, including poetry, artwork, or clippings. Stationary vendors of the 19th century sold blank books with their title page, such as “The Young Lady’s Remembrancer” Detroit : Stephen Wells, Bookseller. (Michigan Territory)”, which is used in this collection for the Mary Ann...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These volumes are perhaps a special type of diary, often given as a gift including some message or artwork at that time. The new owner when then continue to collect the signature, messages, and expressions of her friends, including poetry, artwork, or clippings. Stationary vendors of the 19th century sold blank books with their title page, such as “The Young Lady’s Remembrancer” Detroit : Stephen Wells, Bookseller. (Michigan Territory)”, which is used in this collection for the Mary Ann...

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series: These volumes are perhaps a special type of diary, often given as a gift including some message or artwork at that time. The new owner when then continue to collect the signature, messages, and expressions of her friends, including poetry, artwork, or clippings. Stationary vendors of the 19th century sold blank books with their title page, such as “The Young Lady’s Remembrancer” Detroit : Stephen Wells, Bookseller. (Michigan Territory)”, which is used in this collection for the Mary Ann...