Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:
Kent County Health Department records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 034
Abstract
This collection documents the history and operations of the Kent County Health Department through its working files, images and publications. The collection includes correspondence, history notes, manuals, minutes, news releases, newspaper clippings, notes, photographs and scrapbooks. The material also provides information on subjects or issues that pertain to the public health environment, social work and welfare. Some of the subjects include: alcoholism, civil defense,...
Dates:
1900-1982
Kent County, Michigan records at the Grand Rapids Public Library
Collection
Identifier: Collection 309
Abstract
This is a devised collection that contains primarily copies of publications issued by an office of Kent County government. It is not an official archive of Kent County records. Documents of Kent County organizations that work directly with government resources, such as social service agencies or historical preservation, may also be included here.It should be noted that there is no publicly accessible Archives for Kent County as there is for the City, in the City Archives, or...
Dates:
1860s-2000s
Kent County original survey collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 099
Abstract
The Kent County, Michigan Survey Collection is a study collection, the bulk of which is survey records duplicated from material at the State of Michigan Archives and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, both located in Lansing, Michigan. The photocopied material is from the original surveyors' reports for Kent County. The first reports delineate the exterior lines for the County and it’s townships. The second section of the reports delineates the interior, or section, lines. The...
Dates:
1826-1958, n.d.
Kent Educational Associates
Collection
Identifier: Collection 403
Abstract
Kent Educational Associates formed in 1954 to work toward the professionalization of the educational secretary. This collection includes documents for the organization for the years 1954-1996, including meeting minutes, annual banquet information, rosters, and newsletters.
Dates:
1954-1996
LaClaire portraits collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 053
Abstract
Maurice LaClaire (1901-1969) was an internationally known Grand Rapids (Mich.) photographer. The collection contains 29 portrait photographs of leading Grand Rapids authors of the 1930s. The photographs were exhibited at the Grand Rapids Public Library during Book Week in 1942. The collection also contains a copy of Photographic Portraiture, published by by Maurice's son, David B. LaClaire, in 2003. This publication includes images of Grand Rapids individuals, as well as national notables,...
Dates:
1916-2009; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1939
Ladies Literary Club records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 275
Abstract
The Ladies Literary Club was a women's club in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The group, organized in the 1860s, sought to promote literary and scientific pursuits. When the organization closed in 2005 they donated their records to the library. The club held regular meetings with educational talks and hosted a number of local and national speakers. Many prominent, local women were involved with the club and this collection may be a good source for photographs or other documents relating...
Dates:
1872-1987
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 192
Abstract
This small collection documents the business affairs of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway and summarizes the railroad's financial data from the last decade of the 19th century and the first 14 years of the 20th century. Included are select annual reports, timetables for customer use and an example of a 1907 gold note used to raise capital.
Dates:
1890-1914
Latinos in Western Michigan collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 321
Abstract
This collection includes materials gathered to document the Latin American community in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It includes newspaper clippings, photographs and oral histories. The material documents area Latino culture, work, family life and some festival celebrations. Also included are histories of the Latin American community and population data.
Dates:
no date
Latzek family photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 490
Abstract
Felix W. Latzek was born on 14 February 1895 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was a Union Bank and Trust Co. manager and a part-time funeral director at the Latzek Funeral Home, founded by his father, Frank Latzek. Felix married Genevieve Vanderhoff (1901-1979) in June of 1922 and they had one daughter, Vivian Latzek Kommer. Vivian’s daughter, Peggy Kommer Novosad donated the material for this collection. The collection includes photographs of the Latzek family, their religious community and...
Dates:
1900 - 1965
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Latzek family photographs
Latzek Funeral Home records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 157
Abstract
The Latzek Funeral Home records include ten volumes that record burials of Grand Rapids, Michigan area residents. The volumes date from 1903-1961. They contain such data as the name of the deceased, the age at death, cause of death, funeral costs, parent's names and occupation. The volumes are in chronological order, an alphabetical index is available. A comprehensive index of the deceased has been prepared by genealogy volunteer Evelyn Sawyer. It is available as a database on the Western...
Dates:
1903-1961