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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:

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
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

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
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

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.
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Judge Douglas Woodruff Hillman papers

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Identifier: Collection 486
Abstract

The Judge Douglas Woodruff Hillman papers is a collection on one of Grand Rapids' prominent citizens during the second half of the twentieth century. A Second World War veteran, lawyer, and judge, Douglas Hillman (1922-2007) was also a charting member of the Grand Rapids Human Relations Commission. With its numerous photographs and war-time correspondence, this collection is particularly useful for those wanting to learn more about Judge Hillman's military service and post-war home life.

Dates: 1880-2007
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Judi Buchman papers

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Identifier: Collection 524
Abstract The Judi Buchman Collection details the life work of a Grand Rapids, MI, social justice activist and educator. As a member of the Society of Friends (Quakers), Judi Buchman worked toward numerous causes, including education, homelessness, support for sexual assault survivors, conflict resolution, and global peace. Their papers cover their involvement with the Institute for Global Peace and the Mayor’s Justice 2000 Task Force. The material includes newsletters and calendars, meeting minutes...
Dates: Majority of material found within 1986 - 2021
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Kay Clark Grand Rapids dance collection

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Identifier: Collection 253
Abstract Kay Clark (1907 or 8 – 1999) owned a dance studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes items from the Calla Travis School of Dancing and Miss Kay's School of Dancing. The material provides a strong representation of the history of dance education in Grand Rapids and includes albums, scrapbooks, programs and photographs. The collection also includes scrapbooks and material relating to Kay Clark's personal life. Of note are materials relating to Betty Bloomer Ford, who was a...
Dates: no date
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Keeler Brass Company papers

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Identifier: Collection 460
Abstract

The Keeler Brass Company (1893-1979) collection contains photographs of the Keeler Brass Company manufacturing plants and M.S. Keeler and George Atkinson in 1975, three short typed histories which appear to have been written for speeches or presentations on the history of the company from different eras, and news clippings from the 1980s.

Dates: 1955-1986
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Kenneth C. Welch architecture and design collection

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Identifier: Collection 151
Abstract Kenneth C. Welch was an architect and city planner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Included in the collection are magazines, magazine articles, brochures and manuscripts dealing with architecture; photographs primarily of the buildings designed by Welch; and correspondence and information about specific projects on which Welch was working. There are also sketches, calculations and cost estimates of his projects; as well as manuscripts that Welch wrote on architectural topics. Also contains...
Dates: 1944-1984
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Kent Base Ball Club of Grand Rapids constitution

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Identifier: Collection 213
Abstract

The Kent Base Ball Club was an early baseball team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The collection includes an original manuscript containing the group's constitution, bylaws and minutes from 1867 to 1868. Also included are signatures of the original 37 members. Minutes of the club meetings describe new members and officers, proposed and passed motions, scheduled games and other information about the club.

Dates: 1867-1868
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

Kent County African American baseball teams exhibit collection

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Identifier: Collection 251
Abstract

The Kent County African American baseball teams exhibit collection, including the Jess Elsters, includes items used in an exhibit in the Local History Department in the early 1990s. Also included are research materials such as newspaper articles about those teams.

Dates: no date
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center

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