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Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 388 Collections and/or Records:

Old Residents Association of the Grand River Valley records

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Identifier: Collection 083
Abstract The Old Residents' Association of the Grand River Valley existed to gather facts about the early history of Kent County and Michigan and to form a social feeling among those who ranked as pioneers. The group was formerly known as the Old Settlers' Society of Kent County. The collection contains materials from its original formation to 1966. Included are family records of members, meeting minutes and scrapbooks of news clippings and obituaries. Also included is a set of lantern slides,...
Dates: 1858-1955, n.d.
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Old Residents Association of the Grand River Valley records

Old Third Michigan Association collection

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Identifier: Collection 201
Abstract

The Old Third Michigan Association was a veteran's reunion group for the Third Michigan Infantry, which served in the Civil War. This collection contains original documents relating to the association and their annual reunions, including minutes, constitutions, a treasurer's book and correspondence. Also included in the collection are a regimental roster, a few photographs of men who served and reference materials compiled for the study of the Old Third Michigan Association.

Dates: 1862-1996, n.d.
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Old Third Michigan Association collection

On the Town photographs

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Identifier: Collection 520
Abstract

On the Town is a free publication highlighting arts and entertainment in the Greater Grand Rapids area. It began in 1982 as Downtown magazine, changed its name in 1984 to On the Town, and is now part of the MLive Media Group. Donated by Joanne N. Bailey, former editor of On the Town magazine, this collection of negatives and contact sheets were produced in the 1980s for On the Town.

Dates: 1982 - 1999
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / On the Town photographs

Orville Bulman art references collection

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Identifier: Collection 357
Abstract Orville Bulman (1904-1978) was an artist and businessman from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was active in the family business, the E.O. Bulman Manufacturing Co., for much of his adult life but had desired to be an artist from his youth. Largely self-taught, he began focusing more on his art work in the late 1930s and was noticed nationally in the 1950s. He did much of his artwork from his second home in Palm Beach, Florida and tropical settings with vibrant colors are often themes of his...
Dates: 1924, circa 1952-2006
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Orville Bulman art references collection

Osterhouse Dance Studio scrapbooks

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Identifier: Collection 452
Dates: June 1930 to November 1958
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Osterhouse Dance Studio scrapbooks

Ottawa Hills Elementary PTA records

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Identifier: Collection 060
Abstract The Ottawa Hills Elementary (Grand Rapids, Mich.) Parent Teacher Association (PTA) was founded in 1929. This collection consists primarily of meeting minutes from the organization's founding until 1956 and a scrapbook compilation of the organization's history from 1929 to 1970. The scrapbook contains extensive information on fund raising, school administration, the school physical plant, parent-teacher relations, civil defense procedures, room mother programs and names of the various people...
Dates: 1929-1980
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Ottawa Hills Elementary PTA records

Ottokar Malek family papers

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Identifier: Collection 528
Abstract Ottokar Malek (1885-1923) was a critically acclaimed concert pianist, music instructor, and director of the Grand Rapids Civic Orchestra in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the origin of today's Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. From 1914 to 1919 Malek and his family lived in the historic Sweet House in Grand Rapids where he operated the Malek School of Music. This collection of his family’s papers include scrapbooks and photographs highlighting his career, along with that of his wife, Florence Krumme...
Dates: 1868 - 1944
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Ottokar Malek family papers

Pantlind family papers

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Identifier: Collection 374
Abstract The Pantlind family papers collection consists of family papers, scrapbooks, photographs and ephemera. The collection primarily focuses on the family of J. Boyd Pantlind. The Pantlind family was related to other notable early Grand Rapids' families, including the Ledyard, Aldrich, Shepard, Wylie and McLeod families. Documents and information pertaining to these families are also available in the collection, although the scope varies. Items pertaining to the historic Pantlind Hotel (currently...
Dates: 1843-1983
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Pantlind family papers

Past Perfect historic preservation records

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Identifier: Collection 245
Abstract

Past Perfect is a historic preservation consulting firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The records in this collection include original and copied materials created or used by the firm. The materials provide historical and architectural information on buildings throughout Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dates: no date
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Past Perfect historic preservation records

Paul Collins art reference collection

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Identifier: Collection 269
Abstract

Paul Collins (b. 1936) is an American realist painter who resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The collection includes biographical information, newspaper clippings and photographs of Collins as well as exhibit catalogs, ephemera and books illustrated by Collins. Additionally, there are several original art works by Paul Collins in the Grand Rapids Public Library art holdings. This collection would be of particular interest to those researching African American artists.

Dates: 1969 - 2010
Found in: Grand Rapids History Center / Paul Collins art reference collection

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