Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Lipczynski family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 179
Abstract
The Lipczynski family immigrated to Grand Rapids, Michigan from Poland in the 19th century. They were the first Polish family to settle east of the Grand River. John Lipczynski was part owner of a pottery works and Valeria Lipczynski was a correspondent for Polish newspapers and was active in helping other immigrants find homes and jobs. In 2011, Valeria was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. This is a small collection including family photographs, an ad for the...
Dates:
circa 1880-1992
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Loraine Pratt Immen collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 187
Abstract
Loraine Pratt Immen (1840-1927) was a philanthropist and was active in women's clubs in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection contains photographs, various news clippings, dedication programs and other documents that marked memorable moments in her life. Immen founded the Shakespeariana Club in April 1887, was active in the Ladies Literary Club and donated stained glass windows to the club and to her church, First Park Congregational. She also gave various statuary items to the city, which...
Dates:
1840-1927
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Loretta Ortt papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 003
Abstract
The Loretta Ortt (1909-1993) papers contain documents related to Ortt's years as teacher and principal in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. The bulk of the collection consists of curriculum planning and development files for the elementary grades, as well as items on the philosophy of education. The collection spans the years 1936 to 1975, and includes one folder of newspaper clippings about Grand Rapids schools from 1950 to 1963 as well as 46 photos, some of which are groups of unidentified...
Dates:
1936-1975
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Louis Moran account book
Collection
Identifier: Collection 011
Abstract
The Louis Moran Account Book collection contains what appears to be the major portion of an original account book, 1796-1819, in French. It provides a record of bartered items exchanged in the Detroit and Saginaw areas. It has been said to be prepared by Louis Moran, originally called Louis Maurant, presumed to be an earlier relative of the settler Louis Moran of Grand Rapids. An English translation of the account book is included in the collection. Also included is...
Dates:
1796-1819
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Louise VanderVelden photo album
Collection
Identifier: Collection 487
Abstract
Louise VanderVelden was born in Bessemer, Michigan in 1891 to John K. VanderVelden and Christina (Warners) VanderVelden. In 1911 Louise married Omer A. Forrester. They moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan and lived for a few years at 40 Benjamin Ave. Louise's photo album contains interior photographs of the house. In or around 1917 Louise and Omer divorced and she returned to Detroit. Louise married John Shumaker in 1933 and died in January of 1981.Louise's brother Fred Warners, who...
Dates:
1911 - 1946
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Lucia Erin's Latvian Americans of Grand Rapids papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 266
Abstract
Lucia Erins (d. 1989) was a Latvian immigrant to Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection includes research that Erins conducted regarding the Latvian community in Grand Rapids. Her research began with a brief student paper in December 1985 followed by a longer paper in 1988. These papers are included along with 16 accompanying poster boards with photographs, original and photocopied materials used for research and copy negatives of research images. Some of the material is in Latvian.
Dates:
1891, 1945-1988; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1988
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Lulu L. Cudney Papers of the History and Development of Western Michigan Nursing
Collection
Identifier: Collection 119
Abstract
Lulu L. Cudney (1874-1967) was a registered nurse in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She documented the history and development of Western Michigan nursing during the first half of the twentieth century, found here. The collection contains data on health care, health care practices, health care wages and the development of professionalism in nursing. The collection also contains information on the Grand Rapids District Nurses Association (formerly the Grand Rapids Nursing Bureau), the...
Dates:
1930-1967
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Lydens' Story of Grand Rapids collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 262
Abstract
This collection contains the working files and some of the historical information gathered for the creation of the book “Story of Grand Rapids,” edited by Z.Z. Lydens. This 1966 title was researched and prepared by members of the Grand Rapids Historical Commission and their representatives. Included are publication files and subject files related to the final content of the book. Also included are some original documents, which it is believed were given to the Society, and then subsequently...
Dates:
no date
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Lyman Parks collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 294
Abstract
Lyman S. Parks (1917-2009) was the mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1971 to 1976. He was the first African American to serve as mayor in Grand Rapids and was also the first African American elected as city commissioner. This collection was created by staff of the local history department at the Grand Rapids Public Library in anticipation of Park's retirement and recognition banquet on May 2, 1986. The collection contains Grand Rapids Press newspaper clippings, correspondence,...
Dates:
1917-2001
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Lynn H. Clark County Commissioner of Schools/Kent County Superintendent papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 120
Abstract
Lynn H. Clark (1898-1991) was the County Commissioner of Schools, later known as the Kent County Superintendent, for Kent County, Michigan from 1935 to 1961. His papers include scrapbooks, photographs, correspondence, music programs, publications and biographical information concerning his personal life and professional career. Of special interest are the scrapbooks, 1935-1961, containing news clippings about all aspects of the schools in Kent County. The scrapbooks are an excellent source...
Dates:
1918-1983, n.d.
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center