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Effie M. Biever papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 503
Abstract
Effie Bevier was born in Casnovia, Michigan in 1872 and taught in the Grand Rapids Public Schools for over thirty years, retiring in 1932. After the death of her husband, Henry Bevier in 1940, she volunteered for the American Red Cross for many years and she died in Grand Rapids in 1966. The Effie M. Bevier papers contain personal diaries, newspaper articles and ephemera related to Grand Rapids businesses and organizations.
Dates:
1921 - 1959
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Emily Deming collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 149
Abstract
Emily Deming (ca. 1902-1998) worked as an executive housekeeper at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was a patroness of the visual, musical, architectural, and theatrical arts. This collection represents her personal collecting of materials gathered during her interactions in support of the local arts in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Included are programs from various fine arts events, New York 1925/1926 correspondence from Josephine F. Royle and Selena Royle, a scrapbook, and...
Dates:
1925, 1940s-1986
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Emily Latzek Jennings photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 234
Abstract
The Emily Latzek Jennings photographs contains 145 photographs of family and friends. Mrs. Jennings attended St. Adalberts Catholic Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A large number of Holy Communion photographs illustrate the family’s religious practice. Family members are known to have lived in Bay City, Michigan and the Chicago area, which may correspond with the photographer identifications for those cities, as well as for Grand Rapids. Most of the photographs are...
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Emma Cole collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 352
Abstract
Emma Cole (1845-1910) was a botanist and teacher in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 2007 for her scientific work. This collection primarily reflects the Emma J. Cole Memorial Flower Fund, established by Cole to sponsor special flower services in eight downtown churches. The services were held in June and October between 1912 and 1967 and rotated between the churches. Included are church sermons, programs, administrative documents and a few...
Dates:
circa 1900-1967
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Evangeline M. Lamberts papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 475
Abstract
Evangeline M. Lamberts, native to Lansing, Michigan, became the first woman to be elected to public office in 1961, winning a seat in the Grand Rapids City Commission in Grand Rapids, Mich. She was also involved in the League of Women Voters of Grand Rapids, Mich. This collection includes a photograph of Mrs. Lamberts on the City Commission, an award, as well as papers regarding childcare, welfare, and water resources. Evangeline Lamberts passed away in July, 2004. These materials may be...
Dates:
1955 - 1969
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Family Service Association records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 382
Abstract
The Family Service Association (FSA) was a social service agency operating in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area from the late 1800s through the 1990s. The organization was also known as the Charity Organization Society and the Social Welfare Association. This collection documents the activities of the agency through minutes, annual reports, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks and correspondence. The collection includes a range of information pertaining to the FSA and to social services...
Dates:
1893-1970s
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Fannie Phipps Dautrich postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 077
Abstract
Fannie Phipps Dautrich was born in 1893 in Grandville (Mich.) and graduated from Grandville High School in 1911. This collection consists of 58 postcards collected by Dautrich from circa 1910-1930, several of which are photographic postcards. The images depict various views of Grand Rapids, Grandville, Macatawa and Grand Haven, Michigan. The post cards from Grandville include several photo postcard views of unidentified students and high school athletics. Notes are also found on several of...
Dates:
c1910-c1930
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Father Dennis Morrow history of Grand Rapids collection
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Collection 273
Abstract
Father Dennis W. Morrow (1948-2020) as the pastor of St. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church, archivist for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and chaplain for the Grand Rapids Fire and Police Departments. Father Morrow grew up on the West Side of Grand Rapids, Michigan and had a deep knowledge of the history of the area. This collection contains mostly photographs that Father Morrow took or collected. The photographs document the 1950s US-131 freeway construction project, houses...
Dates:
1830s-2000s; Majority of material found within 1970 - 2003
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Festival of the Arts
Collection
Identifier: collection 236
Abstract
The Festival of the Arts (Festival) is held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is said to be the largest all volunteer arts festival in the country. This collection documents some of the business and events of the Festival from 1964 to 1991. Documents include correspondence, reports, forms, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, programs, various graphics and images, sheet music and a few audio tapes and films. A variety of different Festival years are represented, as well as...
Dates:
1964-1994
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
The Fred H. Locke papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 495
Abstract
This collection contains material related to Fred H. Locke (1874-1945), former city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan (1918-1929). Included in the collection are letters of appreciation from various Grand Rapidians (e.g. other city departments) regarding his service and accomplishments; a series of letters written by fellow Masons (Fred H. Locke was a 33rd degree Mason); a book (ostensibly created at the time of his retirement) with well-wishes and signatures; a handful of black and white...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1918 - 1943
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center