Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Found in 385 Collections and/or Records:
Robert E. Haynes magic collection
This collection includes one scrapbook, containing information on Grand Rapids, Michigan area magicians and the Robert E. Haynes family. Included are newspaper clippings, photographs, ephemera and the constitution and by-laws of the Grand Rapids Magician's Club. Other items include a notebook of tricks and gigs, 1928-1937, oversize playing cards and notes and diagrams on magic tricks.
Robert G. Nelson Grand Rapids and Michigan history collection
Robert Imhoff negatives
The Robert Imhoff negatives collection includes over 1400 negatives and prints related to the Grand Rapids Fire Department from about 1950-1980. Included are images of fire stations, fire engines, firemen and Grand Rapids Fire Department staff, fire prevention weeks, and fires at local homes and businesses.
Robert Raz and Alberta Massingill oral history collection
Robert Veit Fire Department photographs
Robert W. Irwin Company records
The Robert W. Irwin Company was a furniture company in Grand Rapids (Mich.) from 1919-1953. The Robert W. Irwin Company resulted from the merger of the Phoenix Furniture Company, founded in 1870, and the Royal Furniture Company, organized in 1892. Records include journal and cash ledgers and newspaper clippings.
Rosemary Scott papers
Russell family papers
Ryskamp Brothers, Inc. records
The Ryskamp Brothers store was a paint and hardware business in Grand Rapids, Mich. from about 1890 until 1974. This collection includes correspondence, account journals, cash books, day books, ledgers and sale books from the business. The correspondence and business records are valuable in providing financial background and detailed information on the store's operations.