Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Grand Rapids Township death records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 131
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Township death records includes photocopies of death certificates for those listed as residents of Grand Rapids Township, Michigan at the time of death. It is believed that the original books from which the copies were made are located at the State Archives. The copies list deaths from 1906-1910 and from 1914-1952. The records provide information such as name, age, sex, and birth date, along with date of death and cause. Additional information is included in later...
Dates:
1906-1910, 1914-1952
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Typographical Union No. 39 records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 029
Abstract
This collection includes the records of the Grand Rapids local union (No. 39) of the International Typographical Union, as well as general documents from the printing industry. The papers and records portray the history, financial background, activities and operations of the Union, including strikes. Strike rolls contain the names of members that went on strike during 1905-1906, 1921-1922, and 1958-1959. The collection also contains material that pertains to the Union's...
Dates:
1876-1964
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Woman's Club Records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 103
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Woman's Club was a club in Grand Rapids, Michigan dedicated to social, literary and philanthropic efforts. This collection includes documents of the club, including under its earlier names Our Society and South End Ladies Literary Club or South Side Ladies Literary Club. In addition to the usual minutes, constitution and by-laws, member lists, and accounts, is a scrapbook, and information on philanthropies. Also, a major group within the Club was The Players, which produced...
Dates:
1890-1960, n.d.
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grandville Star Photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 416
Abstract
This collection contains photographs used for the Grandville Star Newspaper from the mid-1960s to 1970. The photographs are predominantly identified, individual portrait-style images that range from local members of the community and store owners to local politicians and celebrities.
Dates:
1965 - 1971
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Greater Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Center collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 288
Abstract
This collection contains material from the Grand Rapids, Michigan convention and visitor's bureau. The organization has been known as the Grand Rapids Convention Bureau, the Greater Grand Rapids Convention and Vistors Center, the Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Experience Grand Rapids. Included are photographs and slides showing Grand Rapids views, primarily the downtown area. These images were used for publications and presentations and given to the archives when...
Dates:
circa 1930-2004
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Greater Grand Rapids publishers, printers and publishing collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 289
Abstract
This is a devised collection containing various small accessions of material on the publishers and the publishing industry of the greater Grand Rapids, Michigan community. Included are materials related to specific publishers, such as Arthur S. White and specific newspaper publishers such as the Grand Rapids Herald. Also included are items relating to publishing houses and printers, such as the James Bayne Co., Dean Hick, the White Companies, or Central Trade plant.
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council oral history collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 167
Abstract
The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council was formed in 1988 by both local historians and business persons, for the purpose of preserving the historical contributions that women and women's organizations have made to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. The GGRWHC Oral History Collection is one of the organization's projects in fulfillment of their mission. Included here are interviews conducted by the organization's members, which preserve a spoken record of their personal histories,...
Dates:
1988-present
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 480
Abstract
The Greater Grand Rapids Women's History Council (GGRWHC) is a non-profit organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan that advocates for women's history. The GGRWHC is dedicated to educating the community and celebrating the legacies of local women, preserving knowledge of their past and inspiring visions for their future. This collection contains a wide variety of documents relating to women’s historical programming and research as well as materials concerning the day to day operations of the...
Dates:
1973 - 2018; Majority of material found within 1988 - 2018
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Guardsman Products
Collection
Identifier: Collection 511
Abstract
Grand Rapids Varnish Corporation began operations in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1915, manufacturing
and selling varnishes to furniture manufacturers. As the company grew to meet specific needs of various
industries, it continued to research and develop several products. The range of industries included
household furniture, office and kitchen equipment, mobile homes and appliances. With products such as
varnish, enamel and stains and lacquers in the market, the company expanded it’s territory...
Dates:
1962-1983
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Haan family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 517
Abstract
The Haan family papers consist mainly of photographs of the Herman and Susan (O'Connor) Haan family. Herman Haan was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Albert and Margaret (Sikkenga) Haan, shortly after their immigration from the Netherlands in 1867. Susan O'Connor was born in 1866, in Ionia County, Michigan to Cornelius and Susan (O'Laughlin) O'Connor, Irish Catholic immigrants. Together they had seven known children. Herman passed away July 4 of 1928 and Susan July 8, 1952. They are buried...
Dates:
1900 - 1964
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center