Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Found in 381 Collections and/or Records:
Dr. Frank C. Kinsey World War I photographs
Dr. Sumner Merrill Wells, Jr. World War I and personal papers
Duncan E. Littlefair sermons and biographical collection
Dyer-Ives Foundation collection
East Hills Council of Neighbors records
East Side Ladies Literary Club papers
Eastgate Neighborhood Association Records
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".
Eduard Adam Skendzel churches reference collection
Eduard Adam Skendzel Polonian historical collection
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.
Edward Comstock Corwin furniture research notes
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.