Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Grand Rapids Public Library moving image collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 175
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library Archives Moving Image Collection contains several titles, some now held in different format generations, including film (analog), video (analog), and digital cassette or digital disk. These moving images are received as gifts from various donors, or as the result of Grand Rapids Historical Commission projects done with the Library under former City Historian Gordon Olson, or as general usage purchases. Included are a few oral histories, also created by Olson....
Dates:
1915-present
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Public Library Opera Grand Rapids collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 338
Abstract
This devised generic collection contains miscellaneous items and small accessions collected at the Grand Rapids Public Library related to Opera Grand Rapids. Formed in 1966 as the Opera Association of West Michigan, performances have been held at the DeVos Hall in the Grand Center since 1979. This collection does not contain the official records of the Opera.
Dates:
1970s-2009
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Public Library oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 164
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library oral history collection contains both oral histories donated to the library and oral history interviews conducted by library staff, the City Historian's office or others. The interviews and recordings of local events date back to 1945. They contain information on Grand Rapids, Michigan history, politics, Native American businesses, immigrants, World War II, the 1911 furniture strike and major natural disasters, such as tornadoes and floods. Synopses are...
Dates:
1945-present
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Public Library poets and poetry collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 278
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library Poets and Poetry Collection is a devised collection which brings together various accessions of poetry or the works of individual poets and poetry organizations in the Grand Rapids, Michigan (Kent County) area. A large portion of the material relates to the Bards of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a poetry group active from the 1920s through the 1990s. Papers and publications of poet Francis O. Raniville are also included.
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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-
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center