Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
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
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Emily Deming collection
Gerald R. Ford photographs and memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: Collection 243
Abstract
Gerald R. Ford (1913-2006) was the 38th President of the United States. A former resident of Grand Rapids and East Grand Rapids, Michigan, Ford served as a member of the House of Representatives for the 5th District of Michigan from 1949 to 1973. This collection contains reference material for general use related to Ford. Included are letters, photographs, speeches and memorabilia. The library does not widely collect original Gerald R. Ford documents, as these are primarily held by other...
Dates:
circa 1915-2006