photographs
Found in 57 Collections and/or Records:
Grand Rapids Public Library cyanotype collection
The Grand Rapids Public Library cyanotypes collection is a devised collection containing cyanotype images. The images include views of Grand Rapids, Michigan, houses, house interiors, John Ball Park and the 1900 break in the city's water reservoir. The collection also contains a set of 56 images of vehicles manufactured by the Couple Gear Company.
Grand Rapids Public Library glass plate negative collection
The Grand Rapids Public Library Glass Plate Negatives Collection contains 40 glass plate negatives, with the bulk of the items showing various people, accompanied also by some places. Many of the portraits are copy negatives from original cabinet cards. Both the date and photographer are unknown. People of note include the following governors: John J. Bagley; Kinsley S. Bingham; Austin Blair; John T. Rich; and, Arthur St.Clair, Hazen S. Pingree.
Grand Rapids Public Library laser and digital images collection
This collection includes reproductions of images produced on plain paper as a laser photocopy or a digital print. The images are reproductions of material loaned to the library or held in other collections. The images are generally limited to the geographic areas of Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan.
Grand Rapids Public Library Native American photo collection
This collection contains images of Native Americans, their housing, schools, church and crafts from the first two decades of the twentieth century. This is a devised collection that was drawn together from various sources by subject matter. The source of these images has not been documented. The collection also contains the much duplicated series of "before" and "after" photos of students at the Carlisle Indian School in 1886.
Grand Rapids Public Library urban renewal pictorials
"Grand Rapids Sampler" publication records and images
A Grand Rapids Sampler is a book written by Gordon L. Olson, former Grand Rapids City Historian, for the Grand Rapids Historical Commission in 1972. This collection documents the publication of the book. It includes reference images of photographs used in the book and papers relating to the book.
Grand Rapids Sesquicentennial images
The city of Grand Rapids, Michigan celebrated its sesquicentennial (150th) birthday on April 5, 1988. A week-long celebration was held, including programs, exhibitions, an antique car show, a 5k run/walk, children's games, an old-style fashion show and dedication of a sesquicentennial tree. This collection includes approximately 60 images taken during the celebration. The images are snapshots and show events as well as billboards and signs posted around the city.
Grandville Star Photographs
This collection contains photographs used for the Grandville Star Newspaper from the mid-1960s to 1970. The photographs are predominantly identified, individual portrait-style images that range from local members of the community and store owners to local politicians and celebrities.