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Kay Clark Grand Rapids dance collection

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Identifier: Collection 253
Abstract Kay Clark (1907 or 8 – 1999) owned a dance studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes items from the Calla Travis School of Dancing and Miss Kay's School of Dancing. The material provides a strong representation of the history of dance education in Grand Rapids and includes albums, scrapbooks, programs and photographs. The collection also includes scrapbooks and material relating to Kay Clark's personal life. Of note are materials relating to Betty Bloomer Ford, who was a...
Dates: no date

Keeler Brass Company papers

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Identifier: Collection 460
Abstract

The Keeler Brass Company (1893-1979) collection contains photographs of the Keeler Brass Company manufacturing plants and M.S. Keeler and George Atkinson in 1975, three short typed histories which appear to have been written for speeches or presentations on the history of the company from different eras, and news clippings from the 1980s.

Dates: 1955-1986

Keeler Public Art Collection

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Identifier: Collection 446
Dates: 1960 - 1980

Kenneth C. Welch architecture and design collection

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Identifier: Collection 151
Abstract Kenneth C. Welch was an architect and city planner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Included in the collection are magazines, magazine articles, brochures and manuscripts dealing with architecture; photographs primarily of the buildings designed by Welch; and correspondence and information about specific projects on which Welch was working. There are also sketches, calculations and cost estimates of his projects; as well as manuscripts that Welch wrote on architectural topics. Also contains...
Dates: 1944-1984

Kent Base Ball Club of Grand Rapids constitution

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Identifier: Collection 213
Abstract

The Kent Base Ball Club was an early baseball team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The collection includes an original manuscript containing the group's constitution, bylaws and minutes from 1867 to 1868. Also included are signatures of the original 37 members. Minutes of the club meetings describe new members and officers, proposed and passed motions, scheduled games and other information about the club.

Dates: 1867-1868

Kent County African American baseball teams exhibit collection

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Identifier: Collection 251
Abstract

The Kent County African American baseball teams exhibit collection, including the Jess Elsters, includes items used in an exhibit in the Local History Department in the early 1990s. Also included are research materials such as newspaper articles about those teams.

Dates: no date

Kent County bridges collection

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Identifier: Collection 132
Abstract

This collection consists of historic and photographic information on select bridges in Kent County, Michigan. The bulk of the material relates to the Bridge Street, North Park and Sixth Street bridges. Included are brief histories, maps, schematics, construction plans and images. Material is also included for the Fulton Street, Leonard Street and Pearl Street bridges as well as general information on Grand Rapids bridges.

Dates: 1903-1998

Kent County Chapter American Red Cross records

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Identifier: Collection 218
Abstract The Kent County Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed in 1917. This collection contains information and documentation on the organization, mostly from the 20th century, with a few items from the late 1800s. The material focuses on the Kent County Chapter, though some National information is present. The material present shows numerous aspects of Red Cross participation and activity, including large sections of photographs on volunteers and relief operations. These photographs provide...
Dates: 1859-1996

Kent County Council for Historic Preservation oral history project

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Identifier: Collection 163
Abstract The purpose of the Kent County Council Historic Preservation Oral History Project was to locate existing oral history interviews in Kent County and copy them for a central collection, to be located at the Grand Rapids Public Library. This collection includes taped reminiscences of people from Kent County, detailing local history; business and economic conditions; agricultural, urban and rural lifestyles; suffrage; theaters; religion and Native Americans. Contains information on Grand Rapids,...
Dates: 1965-1982

Kent County Family Life Council records

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Identifier: Collection 045
Abstract

The Kent County Family Life Council promoted a strong family life by providing education opportunities for youth regarding home and family living. In 1955, home and family living classes were included in the school curricula as a result of their efforts. The organization closed on May 13, 1983 due to declining participation. Holdings document the history and activities of the council and provide data about social issues or topics such as divorce and services for youth.

Dates: 1948-1983

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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History 397
photographs 57
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History -- Photographs 51
personal papers 45
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Women -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 23
Kent County (Mich.) -- History 22
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History -- 20th Century 18
family papers 18
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Church history 17
Business Enterprises -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids Region 16
Furniture industry and trade -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 16
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History -- 19th Century 16
African Americans -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 15
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Genealogy 15
oral histories 15
scrapbooks 15
Buildings -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- Photographs 14
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Politics and government 14
Immigrants -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 14
Artists -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 13
World War, 1939-1945 13
Women -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- Societies and clubs 12
letters (correspondence) 12
Charities -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 11
Publications -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 11
Railroads -- Michigan 11
Arts -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 10
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 10
Urban renewal -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 10
Business records -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 9
government records 9
City planning -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 8
Education -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 8
High schools -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 8
Polish Americans -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 8
World War, 1914-1918 8
diaries 8
Express highways -- Michigan -- History -- 20th century 7
Furniture design -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 7
Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Biography 7
Kent County (Mich.) -- Genealogy 7
Music -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 7
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives 7
Architecture -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 6
Church records and registers -- Michigan 6
East Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History 6
Grande Vitesse -- Calder, Alexander, 1898-1976 6
Neighborhoods -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 6
Politicians -- Michigan -- Biography 6
Printing industry -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 6
office files 6
Aeronautics -- Michigan -- Kent County -- History 5
African Americans -- Civil Rights -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 5
Art -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 5
Clubs -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 5
Indians of North America -- Michigan 5
Labor unions -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 5
Musicians -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 5
Portrait photography -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 5
Postcards -- Michigan 5
Street-railroads -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 5
Theater -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 5
West Side (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 5
postcards 5
Authors, American -- Michigan 4
Baseball -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids -- History 4
Baseball for women -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 4
Depressions -- 1929 -- Grand Rapids 4
Exhibitions -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 4
Frontier and pioneer life -- Michigan -- Kent County 4
Grand River (Mich.) 4
Highway planning -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 4
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Ramona Park (East Grand Rapids, Mich.) 4
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Veterans 4
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American 4
church records 4
newspapers 4
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Catholic Church -- Michigan -- Grand River Valley 3
Community life -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids 3
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Grand Rapids Public Library (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 8
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League 4
Fountain Street Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 4
Grand Rapids Chicks 4
Grand Rapids Public Museum 4
Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids 3
Butterworth Hospital (Grand Rapids, Mich.). School of Nursing 3
Church, Frederick S. (Frederick Stuart) 3
City of Grand Rapids 3
Eduard Adam Skendzel 3
Elliott, Gerald (1907-1994) 3
Garfield, Charles William 3
Grand Rapids Area Council for the Humanities 3
Grand Rapids Railway Co 3
Olson, Gordon L 3
Anderson, Godfrey J. 2
Baxter Laundries Company 2
Baxter, Howard F 2
Baxter, Robert T 2
Bennett, William L 2
Butterworth Hospital (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Calder, Alexander 2
Campau (Grand Rapids (Mich.)) 2
East Hills Council of Neighbors 2
Festival of the Arts (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Fitch, Cadette Everett 2
Ford, Betty 2
Ford, Gerald R 2
Grand Rapids (Mich.). Fire Department 2
Grand Rapids City Hall (Mich.) 2
Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area Study (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Grand Rapids Press 2
Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation 2
Grand Rapids Public Schools (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Grand Rapids Symphony 2
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council 2
Immen, Loraine Pratt 2
Keeler, Mary Ann 2
Kent County Airport 2
Kent District Library (Kent County, Mich.) 2
Metropolitan Grand Rapids Planning Association 2
Michigan State Grange. 2
Park Congregational Church (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Polar Bear Expedition (1918-1919) 2
Richmond (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 2
Rooks, Marius 2
Santa Claus Girls (Kent County, Mich.) 2
Schouten, John H 2
St. Cecilia Music Center 2
Welsh, George W 2
339th Ambulance Company Reunion Organization 1
Adrion, Halden 1
Albert Builders, Inc 1
Aldrich 1
Allen, Ralph C 1
American Red Cross. Kent County Chapter 1
Antrim Iron Company 1
Arnold, Marty (Martha) 1
Austin Automobile Co. 1
Austin, James E. 1
Austin, Walter S. 1
Badgley Implement Co 1
Badgley, Ray Lewis 1
Bailey, Sluman S 1
Baker Furniture Company 1
Baker, Hattie Carlyle 1
Baldwin 1
Baldwin, Ralph Belknap 1
Ball, John 1
Bards of Grand Rapids, Michigan 1
Barnhart, Willard 1
Bartholomew, Harland 1
Baum, Benjamin 1
Baxter Neighborhood Association 1
Beineman, Barbara 1
Belknap 1
Belknap, Charles Eugene 1
Bellclaire, Maurice 1
Bender 1
Bender, Charles H 1
Bender, Josephene 1
Bill 1
Birdsall Funeral Home 1
Birdseye Veneer Company (Escanaba (Mich.)) 1
Black Hills Citizens for a Better Community 1
Blodgett Memorial Medical Center (Grand Rapids, Mich.). School of Nursing 1
Blumenshine, Delbert W 1
Bos, Sidney J 1
Bradford 1
Bratt, Hero D 1
Brecken, Clarence E. 1
Brecken, Jennie 1
Brewer, Joseph Hillyer 1
Bricklayers' Union No 1 (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1
Bridge Street House (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1
Broadway Grand Rapids 1
Broadway Theatre Guild 1
Brown and Sehler Co. 1
Browning, Eugene S 1
Bulman, Orville 1