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Duncan E. Littlefair sermons and biographical collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 102
Abstract
Duncan E. Littlefair (1912-2004) was the pastor of Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan from circa 1945 to 1979. This collection primarily includes sermons and pamphlets detailing his theology. Littlefair's tenure at Fountain Street Church continued a doctrine of liberalism. Littlefair, schooled in a theology based on 1930s modern humanism, created a popular liberal environment that increased membership and involvement, making the church one of the most prominent local...
Dates:
1945-1979
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Dyer-Ives Foundation collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 491
Abstract
This collection contains records from the Dyer-Ives Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1961-2016), which was a private foundation founded by John Hunting in 1961 for the purposes supporting grassroots organizations working to address social issues in Grand Rapids . The Foundation funded many endeavors in Grand Rapids, pursuant to its mission to improve the city through projects and other grant-based activities. Examples of some of the Dyer-Ives Foundation projects include: the Kentfields...
Dates:
1961-2016
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
East Hills Council of Neighbors records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 468
Content Description
The East Hills Council of Neighbors is an association consisting of seven neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Mich. It is a grassroots community organization dedicated to improving the East Hills neighborhoods. This collection contains a wide variety of documents and materials concerning special activities as well as the day to day functions of the East Hills Council of Neighbors. Included in this collection are financial records, information on youth programs, drug and safety initiative...
Dates:
1980 - 2017
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
East Side Ladies Literary Club papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 032
Abstract
The East Side Ladies Literary Club was one of several women's groups formed for the purpose of encouraging literary and social culture. The papers contain documents of the organization from 1894-2004, although the club may have stopped meeting by the year 2000. Included are incomplete holdings of minute books, account books, membership records, yearbooks, the original gavel used by the organization and history and news clippings. Also received with the later materials of the...
Dates:
1894-2004
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Eastgate Neighborhood Association Records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 401
Abstract
The Easgate Neighborhood is located on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids. The vast bulk of this collection consists of the Association newsletter "Gatewatch". There are a few other pieces included in this collection, but they mainly have to do with the creation of "Gatewatch".
Dates:
2006 - 2013
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Eduard Adam Skendzel churches reference collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 299x
Abstract
Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church, as well as other churches. This collection includes material he collected on non-Polish churches in the Grand Rapids area, covering Catholic, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other churches. The material includes written histories, anniversary booklets, building dedication programs and some...
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Eduard Adam Skendzel Polonian historical collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 299
Abstract
Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church. This collection focuses on the Polish community in Grand Rapids and southwest Michigan, including churches associated with the Polish community. Included are Skendzel's own writings, his research notes, other reference titles, 84 oral histories and some original documents. Some of the material is in Polish.
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Edward Comstock Corwin furniture research notes
Collection
Identifier: Collection 014
Abstract
This is a small collection, containing photocopies of Edward Comstock Corwin’s handwritten research notes on the history of the furniture industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These notes include data points for Widdicomb Furniture Company, John Widdicomb Company, and the Widdicomb Mantel Company history. The source of the information is unknown.
Dates:
1880-1953
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Edward Gillis Growing Up in Old Lithuanian Town photographs and book documentation
Collection
Identifier: Collection 291
Abstract
The Edward V. Gillis Growing Up in Old Lithuanian Town Collection contains 200 photographs or copy photos of illustrations collected by Gillis over several years, from the Lithuanian community in Grand Rapids, Michigan of which he was a part. Accompanying the photos is descriptive information that Gillis, born Edvardus Bartholomeus Vikoras Gylys (1920-1999), gathered along with the photographs. Several of the photographs were used in his book “Growing Up in Old Lithuanian Town”, published by...
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Edwin Pettis family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 186
Abstract
Edwin Pettis (1856-1941) was deputy sheriff of Kent County and police captain for the Pere Marquette Railroad. His papers contain photographs, correspondence and genealogy of the Pettis and Ward families. The photographs are of family members, the family home in Ada, Michigan and the Ada area. Of special interest are letters from Edwin Pettis as under sheriff of Kent County, Michigan, to his wife Lettie during the Grand Rapids Water Scandal in 1901. The scandal resulted from bonds issued to...
Dates:
1895-1986, n.d.
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center