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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 381 Collections and/or Records:

Dr. Frank C. Kinsey World War I photographs

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Identifier: Collection 145
Abstract Frank Cammeron Kinsey (1877-1931) was a surgeon from Grand Rapids, Michigan, commissioned as a lieutenant in the Medical Reserve Corp when the United States entered World War I, but entering active service as a Captain. He continued to serve for a while in European medical facilities after the armistice, until discharged at Camp Dix on July 15, 1919. He returned to Grand Rapids to reestablish his practice, with the rank of a lieutenant colonel in the Medical Reserve Corp. The...
Dates: 1918-1919

Dr. Sumner Merrill Wells, Jr. World War I and personal papers

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Identifier: Collection 146
Abstract Sumner Merrill Wells, Jr. (1889-1966) was a prominent physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The bulk of his papers document Hospital Unit Q, during World War I. Wells served in this Red Cross Hospital unit, which was formed by the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Red Cross. Included are official reports and records of Hospital Unit Q, several drafts of "The History of Hospital Unit Q," photographs, postcards and some maps and clippings. In addition to the World War I materials are family papers,...
Dates: 1865-circa 1970

Duncan E. Littlefair sermons and biographical collection

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Identifier: Collection 102
Abstract Duncan E. Littlefair (1912-2004) was the pastor of Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan from circa 1945 to 1979. This collection primarily includes sermons and pamphlets detailing his theology. Littlefair's tenure at Fountain Street Church continued a doctrine of liberalism. Littlefair, schooled in a theology based on 1930s modern humanism, created a popular liberal environment that increased membership and involvement, making the church one of the most prominent local...
Dates: 1945-1979

Dyer-Ives Foundation collection

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Identifier: Collection 491
Abstract This collection contains records from the Dyer-Ives Foundation in Grand Rapids, Michigan (1961-2016), which was a private foundation founded by John Hunting in 1961 for the purposes supporting grassroots organizations working to address social issues in Grand Rapids . The Foundation funded many endeavors in Grand Rapids, pursuant to its mission to improve the city through projects and other grant-based activities. Examples of some of the Dyer-Ives Foundation projects include: the Kentfields...
Dates: 1961-2016

East Hills Council of Neighbors records

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Identifier: Collection 468
Content Description The East Hills Council of Neighbors is an association consisting of seven neighborhoods in Grand Rapids, Mich. It is a grassroots community organization dedicated to improving the East Hills neighborhoods. This collection contains a wide variety of documents and materials concerning special activities as well as the day to day functions of the East Hills Council of Neighbors. Included in this collection are financial records, information on youth programs, drug and safety initiative...
Dates: 1980 - 2017

East Side Ladies Literary Club papers

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Identifier: Collection 032
Abstract The East Side Ladies Literary Club was one of several women's groups formed for the purpose of encouraging literary and social culture. The papers contain documents of the organization from 1894-2004, although the club may have stopped meeting by the year 2000. Included are incomplete holdings of minute books, account books, membership records, yearbooks, the original gavel used by the organization and history and news clippings. Also received with the later materials of the...
Dates: 1894-2004

Eastgate Neighborhood Association Records

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Identifier: Collection 401
Abstract

The Easgate Neighborhood is located on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids. The vast bulk of this collection consists of the Association newsletter "Gatewatch". There are a few other pieces included in this collection, but they mainly have to do with the creation of "Gatewatch".

Dates: 2006 - 2013

Eduard Adam Skendzel churches reference collection

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Identifier: Collection 299x
Abstract Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church, as well as other churches. This collection includes material he collected on non-Polish churches in the Grand Rapids area, covering Catholic, Baptist, Christian Reformed, Lutheran, Presbyterian and other churches. The material includes written histories, anniversary booklets, building dedication programs and some...
Dates: no date

Eduard Adam Skendzel Polonian historical collection

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Identifier: Collection 299
Abstract

Eduard Adam Skendzel (1921-1999) was a linguist and historian from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His research focused on the history of the Polish community and the Roman Catholic church. This collection focuses on the Polish community in Grand Rapids and southwest Michigan, including churches associated with the Polish community. Included are Skendzel's own writings, his research notes, other reference titles, 84 oral histories and some original documents. Some of the material is in Polish.

Dates: no date

Edward Comstock Corwin furniture research notes

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Identifier: Collection 014
Abstract

This is a small collection, containing photocopies of Edward Comstock Corwin’s handwritten research notes on the history of the furniture industry in Grand Rapids, Michigan. These notes include data points for Widdicomb Furniture Company, John Widdicomb Company, and the Widdicomb Mantel Company history. The source of the information is unknown.

Dates: 1880-1953