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Kent County Health Department records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 034
Abstract
This collection documents the history and operations of the Kent County Health Department through its working files, images and publications. The collection includes correspondence, history notes, manuals, minutes, news releases, newspaper clippings, notes, photographs and scrapbooks. The material also provides information on subjects or issues that pertain to the public health environment, social work and welfare. Some of the subjects include: alcoholism, civil defense,...
Dates:
1900-1982
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent County Men in the Civil War collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 144
Abstract
The Kent County Men in the Civil War collection contains brief regimental histories and rosters of Kent County, Michigan men who served in the Union Army. The lists include name, rank, company, and in some cases the date and place of burial. The historical paragraphs include muster in dates, major battle service, and muster out date.
Dates:
circa 1935
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent County, Michigan records at the Grand Rapids Public Library
Collection
Identifier: Collection 309
Abstract
This is a devised collection that contains primarily copies of publications issued by an office of Kent County government. It is not an official archive of Kent County records. Documents of Kent County organizations that work directly with government resources, such as social service agencies or historical preservation, may also be included here.It should be noted that there is no publicly accessible Archives for Kent County as there is for the City, in the City Archives, or...
Dates:
1860s-2000s
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent County original survey collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 099
Abstract
The Kent County, Michigan Survey Collection is a study collection, the bulk of which is survey records duplicated from material at the State of Michigan Archives and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, both located in Lansing, Michigan. The photocopied material is from the original surveyors' reports for Kent County. The first reports delineate the exterior lines for the County and it’s townships. The second section of the reports delineates the interior, or section, lines. The...
Dates:
1826-1958, n.d.
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent Educational Associates
Collection
Identifier: Collection 403
Abstract
Kent Educational Associates formed in 1954 to work toward the professionalization of the educational secretary. This collection includes documents for the organization for the years 1954-1996, including meeting minutes, annual banquet information, rosters, and newsletters.
Dates:
1954-1996
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent Garden Club records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 469
Abstract
In 1913 the Kent Garden Club was founded by a group of women from the city of Grand Rapids, Mich. Their mission was to promote gardening, educate their members and the community on different aspects of gardening, and to conserve the wildlife and environment of Michigan. The Kent Garden club was vigorously engaged in the community. The club donated to the Red Cross, The Ronald McDonald House, and various hospitals and organizations. The Kent Garden Club is a member of the Federated Garden...
Dates:
Existence: 1913-2000
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kilmer family photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 150
Abstract
The Kilmer family photographs is a small collection which contains family photographs from the last half of the nineteenth century, for family names Colby, Barry, Gilbert, Grover, Ferguson and Bowen. One image depicts a family standing beside their log cabin. Span dates are estimated to be 1870 to 1890. The collection also includes an operating manual for a mower and a notice from the American Creditor's Association. The relationship of this collection to Western Michigan and/or later Grand...
Dates:
1870-1890
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kreigh T. Collins illustrations and papers
Collection
Identifier: collection 056
Abstract
Kreigh Collins (1908-1974) was an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. This collection contains the bulk of the known archival papers and illustrations compiled from his estate. Included are childhood sketches, early advertising art, book and church illustrations and panels from his three better known comic strips (Mitzi McCoy, Kevin the Bold and Up Anchor). Also included are reference materials, personal and professional correspondence, scrapbooks, sketchbooks and other clippings.
Dates:
1914-1973
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Labor Newspapers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 530
Abstract
This collection contains labor newspapers published in Grand Rapids, Michigan, collected and donated by Michael W. Johnston. The Grand Rapids CIO News began publishing on July 28, 1955. The newspaper covered labor news and unions. In 1958, the name was changed to the Grand Valley AFL-CIO News, in 1968 to Grand Valley Labor News, and in 2011 to Work in Progress. The newspaper was published through 2015. The newspapers were microfilmed and digitized in 2018, thanks to generous support from the...
Dates:
1955 - 2015
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
LaClaire portraits collection
Collection
Identifier: collection 053
Abstract
Maurice LaClaire (1901-1969) was an internationally known Grand Rapids (Mich.) photographer. The collection contains 29 portrait photographs of leading Grand Rapids authors of the 1930s. The photographs were exhibited at the Grand Rapids Public Library during Book Week in 1942. The collection also contains a copy of Photographic Portraiture, published by by Maurice's son, David B. LaClaire, in 2003. This publication includes images of Grand Rapids individuals, as well as national notables,...
Dates:
1916-2009; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1939
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center