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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:

James Minton Keeney photograph album

 Collection
Identifier: collection 250
Abstract

James Keeney (b. 1836) was a photographer in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1850s. This collection contains a photograph album of prominent citizens of Grand Rapids. The prints are said to be among the first in Grand Rapids to be printed on paper, in place of daguerreotypes on copper or ambrotype on glass.

Dates: circa 1857-1858

Jaroslaw de Zielinski papers

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Identifier: Collection 412
Abstract

Jaroslaw de Zielinski was a Polish music teacher and conductor living in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1871-1879. While living in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Zielinski helped pioneer music education and entertaintment during the early development stages of the city. While living in Grand Rapids, he befriended one of his pupils, Ms. Edith V. Rann, and corresponded with her extensively from 1871-1890 in regards to his philosophy of music, teaching music and personal matters.

Dates: 1871 - 1879

Joan Van Malsen photographs

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Identifier: Collection 153
Abstract

The Van Malsen family emigrated from the Netherlands to Grand Rapids, Michigan around 1900. This collection includes photographs, diplomas, religious articles and photograph albums collected by Joan Van Malsen. The photographs are mainly of the Van Malsen, Bradford, Luttel and VanderWall families.

Dates: 1890-1975

John Ball Park neighborhood collection

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Identifier: Collection 373
Abstract

The John Ball Park neighborhood is located on the West Side of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes correspondence, meeting minutes/agendas and other organizational papers of the John Ball Park Community Association and the John Ball Park Target Area Council primarily from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s.

Dates: no date

John Gelderloos Civil War research collection

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Identifier: Collection 362
Abstract This collection contains photocopies of soldier's letters and photographs, primarily having to do with the 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics regiment during the American Civil War. The contents are from the personal collection of John Gelderloos, who has been collecting items from this regiment since 2002. Primary focus is on soldiers from Kent County although some are from other Michigan Counties. Additional items cover the postwar period and include family photos as well as business...
Dates: 1859-

John H. Schouten collection of Michigan National Guard remembrances

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Identifier: Collection 090
Abstract John H. Schouten (1870-1961) was active in the Michigan National Guard from 1889 through 1933. This collection originally contained twelve photographic prints of various groups in the Michigan National Guard, 1882-1929. The images include group shots and show uniforms, equipment, camp facilities and the Company K Indoor Baseball Team. The collection continues to grow as more items associated with Schouten are identified. Also included is personal and biographical data related to Schouten,...
Dates: 1882-1929

John Logie papers

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Identifier: Collection 467
Scope and Contents The collection mainly documents John Logie's time as mayor of the City of Grand Rapids. It contains scrapbooks and clippings the mayor kept during his tenure, as well as some clippings from pre-mayoral and post-mayoral days. Included with the collection are a number of photographs depicting galas, events, and election parties, as well as a few historic photographs of family members.It is worth looking through the scrapbooks for important city events (like the opening of DeVos...
Dates: 1970 - 2010

John S. Lawrence papers

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Identifier: Collection 002
Abstract John S. Lawrence (1849-1924) was a Grand Rapids lawyer and businessman. He was an active member of the Democratic Party, a rare book collector and member or officer in numerous civic organizations, such as President of the Grand Rapids Historical Society and the Grand Rapids Library Commission. This collection primarily documents Lawrence's position as Master in Chancery of the United States District Court (1887-1924). There he acted as receiver for insolvent railroad companies...
Dates: 1864-1921

John Sehler papers

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Identifier: Collection 016
Abstract John Sehler (1847-1918) moved to West Michigan in 1865. He was a co-owner of Brown & Sehler, an implement business. Sehler was an active member in the community and was involved with the Grand Rapids Credit Men's Association, the Board of Trade and Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The John Sehler Papers include the documents of Sehler (1847-1918) and records of Brown & Sehler (1904-1944). Included are receipts (all before 1900), bills, minutes of the stockholders' meetings, and...
Dates: 1889-1944

Josephene Bender family memorabilia collection

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Identifier: Collection 114
Abstract Josephene Bender (1894-1996) was a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection contains correspondence, photos and memorabilia from the Bender family, dating from 1862 to 1980. Of special interest is the 1862-1864 correspondence written by Theodore Knapp, who served in the Confederate Army. Also included are images of Great Britain during World War I, including photos of Civil Engineer and former Grand Rapids resident Zac Ellis Knapp giving a factory facilities tour to the...
Dates: 1862-1980, n.d.