Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Kent County Chapter American Red Cross records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 218
Abstract
The Kent County Chapter of the American Red Cross was formed in 1917. This collection contains information and documentation on the organization, mostly from the 20th century, with a few items from the late 1800s. The material focuses on the Kent County Chapter, though some National information is present. The material present shows numerous aspects of Red Cross participation and activity, including large sections of photographs on volunteers and relief operations. These photographs provide...
Dates:
1859-1996
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent County Council for Historic Preservation oral history project
Collection
Identifier: Collection 163
Abstract
The purpose of the Kent County Council Historic Preservation Oral History Project was to locate existing oral history interviews in Kent County and copy them for a central collection, to be located at the Grand Rapids Public Library. This collection includes taped reminiscences of people from Kent County, detailing local history; business and economic conditions; agricultural, urban and rural lifestyles; suffrage; theaters; religion and Native Americans. Contains information on Grand Rapids,...
Dates:
1965-1982
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kent County Family Life Council records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 045
Abstract
The Kent County Family Life Council promoted a strong family life by providing education opportunities for youth regarding home and family living. In 1955, home and family living classes were included in the school curricula as a result of their efforts. The organization closed on May 13, 1983 due to declining participation. Holdings document the history and activities of the council and provide data about social issues or topics such as divorce and services for youth.
Dates:
1948-1983
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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.
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Kreigh T. Collins illustrations and papers
Collection
Identifier: collection 056
Abstract
Kreigh Collins (1908-1974) was an artist, illustrator and cartoonist. This collection contains the bulk of the known archival papers and illustrations compiled from his estate. Included are childhood sketches, early advertising art, book and church illustrations and panels from his three better known comic strips (Mitzi McCoy, Kevin the Bold and Up Anchor). Also included are reference materials, personal and professional correspondence, scrapbooks, sketchbooks and other clippings.
Dates:
1914-1973
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Labor Newspapers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 530
Abstract
This collection contains labor newspapers published in Grand Rapids, Michigan, collected and donated by Michael W. Johnston. The Grand Rapids CIO News began publishing on July 28, 1955. The newspaper covered labor news and unions. In 1958, the name was changed to the Grand Valley AFL-CIO News, in 1968 to Grand Valley Labor News, and in 2011 to Work in Progress. The newspaper was published through 2015. The newspapers were microfilmed and digitized in 2018, thanks to generous support from the...
Dates:
1955 - 2015
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center