Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:
Grand Rapids Public Library postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 078
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library postcard collection is the library's generic postcard collection. Contained here are primarily Grand Rapids views, particularly of Grand Rapids streets, buildings, bridges and parks. Views of other Michigan towns and resort communities, particularly those from Macatawa and Ottawa Beach from the early 20th century, may also be found in the collection.Several different postcard distributors are represented, as well as various correspondents. Also...
Dates:
c1900-
Grand Rapids Public Library railroads collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 197
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library railroads collection contains various items related to railroading, primarily in Western Michigan, which do not fit in the other collections covering specific railway lines. Included are a wide range of company instruments issued by various railroads from circa 1837-1960, including also interurban and trolley lines. Railroad company documents include timetables, stock certificates, tickets, advertising, locomotive drawings and a few photographs. Also included...
Dates:
1837-1960
Grand Rapids Public Library religious and philosophical organizations
Collection
Identifier: Collection 347
Abstract
This devised collection is one of several which includes histories, directories and other documentation of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Kent County churches. This collection brings together various found or transferred items, along with small accession of historical documents and publications from select area churches. The bulk of the items are from the 20th century, though some items are dated in the 19th century. Several of the documents are histories and provide information on individual...
Dates:
1830s-2000s
Grand Rapids Public Library Schools collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 316
Scope and Contents
The Grand Rapids High Schools Collection was formed first from materials transferred to the Archives from the Local History book collection, the Local History vertical files, a few small accessions, with the bulk of the initial collection being the high school yearbooks. Since being defined, other small accessions or found items of high school related materials have been added to the collection, covering all of the schools in general, or specific to one school. Found items are often those...
Dates:
1862 - 2021
Grand Rapids Public Library scrapbook collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 239
Abstract
This is a general collection created to document those scrapbooks which are not otherwise part of a separate archival collection of an individual or organization. Included are scrapbooks created by early staff of the library, as well as those created and given by others. Scrapbooks in this collection may contain original objects, as collected by the author/creator, or they may be photocopies obtained in lieu of the original from a donor. Many original scrapbooks have been...
Dates:
no date
Grand Rapids Public Library small manuscript collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 263
Abstract
This is a devised collection that provides a place and an organizational structure for single items or small accessions of miscellaneous manuscripts and book publications. It includes diverse subject material relating to the historical life and peopled of the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The collection is particularly strong in biographical material. Included are reminiscences, diaries, memorials, letters, contracts, certificates and land records.
Dates:
no date
Grand Rapids Public Library underground newspapers collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 256
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library underground newspapers collection is a devised collection which documents a genre of newspapers held in the Grand Rapids Public Library Archives. These Michigan underground newspapers share a time period in history from 1969 to 1973, during a time of civil unrest in the United States. In most cases only sample items are available, while for the title “Root”, several issues are included, though it is believed that this is not a complete run of the title. These...
Dates:
1971-1979
Grand Rapids Public Library Woman's Suffrage collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 127
Abstract
This is a small collection that sketches the participation of some Michigan women in the suffrage movement, primarily between 1908-1920. It focuses particular attention on the Grand Rapids area. Included are publications, such as the Michigan Suffragist, correspondence and convention literature.
Dates:
1899-1970
Grand Rapids Public Library women of Grand Rapids, Michigan collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 260
Abstract
This is a devised collection which provides a place to bring together small accessions of materials on the broad topic of local women. The collection is growing slowly, as many materials related to women are housed in other GRPL collections.
Dates:
no date
Grand Rapids Public Library Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 305
Abstract
This collection documents the history of the Grand Rapids, Michigan Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), founded in June 1866 and continuing today. Included are materials previously filed in a variety of formats in the Local History Department and brought together here. The collection also contains a 2001 manuscript on the history of the Grand Rapids YMCA, as well as research material used in writing the history. This research material, which makes up approximately two thirds of this...
Dates:
1865-2001