Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 385 Collections and/or Records:
Woman's Committee of the Council on National Defense, Grand Rapids, Michigan unit records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 174
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Woman's Committee of the Council on National Defense was organized in the spring of 1917. The group contributed to the war effort by helping with home and allied relief, food conservation and the welfare of children. The bulk of this collection is a large group of note cards containing data about women who registered for home front service during World War I. The cards include the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area, covering much of Kent County and occasionally...
Dates:
1918
Women's Advertising Club of Grand Rapids scrapbooks
Collection
Identifier: Collection 385
Abstract
The Women's Advertising Club of Grand Rapids was formed in 1927 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It provided professional and social activities for women in the advertising business. This collection contains scrapbooks maintained by the group, covering 1927 through 1976. The scrapbooks provide information on individual businesswoman, as well as on the club's activities and the advertising industry. The material in the scrapbooks also reflects attitudes towards women in business, the effect of the...
Dates:
1927-1976
Woodcock collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 009
Abstract
The Manuscripts and Photographs of Robert G. Woodcock and Harold Woodcock is a small collection of only two folders. Robert G. and Harold B. Woodcock were the sons of Robert B. Woodcock, a pioneer West Michigan lumberman. The material primarily documents Harold’s participation in World War I, as part of the 32nd Division of the 3rd Army. Included is a brief history of The Thirty Second Division : American Expeditionary Forces, 1917-1919, distributed by the YMCA, as well as programs and color...
Dates:
1917-1919
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
/
Woodcock collection
World Affairs Council records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 004
Abstract
The collection documents the activities of the World Affairs Council of Grand Rapids (later named the World Affairs Council of Western Michigan) from its inception in 1949 through 1986. This non-profit, non-partisan organization was designed to educate the local citizenry concerning world issues, as well as stimulate interest and understanding of world affairs. Activities documented include guest speakers and programs, Michigan International Week events, World Trade Week events...
Dates:
1949-1986
Zane Studio photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 518
Abstract
Zane (Zanon) Burniewicz (1901-1977) was a Lithuanian immigrant and local photographer in Grand Rapids, MI. This collection, which represents a small portion of his work, includes portraits and wedding photographs of local people of mostly Polish and Lithuanian descent. Patrons interested in local photographers or those researching their family history are likely to find this collection particularly useful.
Dates:
1935-1977
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Zane Studio photographs