Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Grand Rapids Public Library glass plate negative collection
The Grand Rapids Public Library Glass Plate Negatives Collection contains 40 glass plate negatives, with the bulk of the items showing various people, accompanied also by some places. Many of the portraits are copy negatives from original cabinet cards. Both the date and photographer are unknown. People of note include the following governors: John J. Bagley; Kinsley S. Bingham; Austin Blair; John T. Rich; and, Arthur St.Clair, Hazen S. Pingree.
Grand Rapids Public Library Grand Rapids Symphony collection
This is a devised collection containing various items and small accessions collected at the Grand Rapids Public Library and relating to the Grand Rapids Symphony. The collection does not contain the official records of the Symphony, but contains some informative documents from individuals directly associated with the Symphony, as well as other materials collected over the years by the Library. The collection includes programs, newsletters, histories, a scrapbook and a few photographs.
Grand Rapids Public Library Hispanic oral history collection
Grand Rapids Public Library local research newspapers collection
Grand Rapids Public Library map and atlas collection
Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids archival serials collection
This is a devised collection that contains serial and periodical holdings which are housed in the archives. The bulk of the collection consists of newsletters or periodicals published by local companies or organizations. Also included are national periodicals with content relating to the Grand Rapids or Michigan area.
Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids authors and publications collection
This is a devised collection containing publications written by Michigan authors or associated with Michigan. The items are gathered here because they represent the work of a Michigan author, rather than specifically for the subject content. However, many of these same titles are also valued for their subject content and will be found elsewhere in the archives or the library.
Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids music collection
Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan and Grand Rapids/Kent County historical business, city and telephone directories
Grand Rapids Public Library Michigan travel literature collection
This devised collection includes historical published travel literature for Michigan in general and for specific areas and cities in Michigan. The bulk of the material relates to tourism, but some basic transportation literature is also included. Books, maps and ephemera are the primary formats. Fragile and rare materials are found, as well as an occasional current publication. Commercial publications, as well as unpublished personal travel narratives, are included.