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...

Abstract This collection contains records of the First (Park) Congregational Church, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Established in 1836, the First (Park) Congregational Church is one of the earliest churches established in the city. The records include some of the earliest documents preserved by the church and registers of records up to the early 20th century. This collection could be helpful to researchers interested in the history of the church, the volunteer efforts of its members, and...