Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 397 Collections and/or Records:
Cultural Services Consolidation Committee records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 161
Abstract
The Cultural Services Consolidation Committee was organized in 1984 by the Grand Rapids City Commission to plan the consolidation of the Grand Rapids Public Museum, John Ball Zoo and area libraries. The effort ended on May 13, 1986, when Kent County residents voted against the proposed $2.1 million millage necessary to implement the consolidation. The collection contains reports, correspondence, meeting minutes, financial records, and plans of the Cultural Services Consolidation Committee....
Dates:
1955-1986
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Curtis Riverboat Enterprises records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 021
Abstract
Curtis Riverboat Enterprises operated a 64 foot paddlewheel riverboat called "The City of Grand Rapids." The boat was built by L.D. Clyde Curtis in 1967 and operated from a dock near the city's North Park Bridge until about 1973. It made charter and excursion runs along the Grand River between Holly’s Landing (Ann Street NW) and Ada, Michigan. The collection contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, surveys, calculations and legal documents from Curtis Riverboat Enterprises. The papers...
Dates:
1966-1972
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Daughters of the American Revolution Sophie De Marsac Campau Chapter, Grand Rapids (Mich.) records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 306
Abstract
The Sophie de Marsac Campau Chapter is the Grand Rapids, Michigan branch of the national non-profit Daughters of the American Revolution. The Grand Rapids chapter was founded in 1896. This is a devised collection created from several found items and small accessions. It contains documents related to the organization, primarily to the Grand Rapids chapter but also to the Michigan and National groups. The bulk of the collection are chapter yearbooks from 1907 to 1964. Other material includes...
Dates:
1896-1973
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 025
Abstract
The Mrs. Byron R. Pierce Tent #17 was the Grand Rapids chapter of the national Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War organization. The Tent was formed in 1919 and performed various duties to honor Civil War veterans. The Tent raised and dispersed funds appropriate to Civil War commemorations and frequently held social events at veterans’ homes. The collection consists of a manuscript detailing the history of the club. The manuscript also includes minutes and financial records.
Dates:
1919-1920
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Delbert W. Blumenshine collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 111
Abstract
Delbert W. Blumenshine (1920-1978) was a photojournalist and investigative reporter who worked in Grand Rapids, Michigan for much of his career. He worked for the Cedar Rapids Gazette (Iowa), WMT-TV in Iowa, WOOD TV and radio (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and the Michigan Department of Public Health. This collection includes his papers from the WOOD AM FM TV news department, a copy of an early autobiography, photos from his work in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Grand Rapids, Michigan, 16mm films from...
Dates:
1949-1975
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Detroit, Lansing and Northern Railroad Co. collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 193
Abstract
This small collection documents the ongoing business affairs of the Detroit, Lansing and Northern Michigan Railroad Co. during the late 19th century, circa 1874-1892. Included are select annual reports and a timetable.
Dates:
1874-1892
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Dix family papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 421
Abstract
Samuel M. Dix (20 November 1916-20 June 2006) was an industrial engineer/consultant and a community activist in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection reflects his interests and includes material on the Grand Rapids Symphony Society (1958-1968), Fountain Street Baptist Church (salary survey, 1960-1961), abortion reform (1969-1977), the U.S. energy crisis (1977-1978), the Cannon Monitors (Cannon Township political group, 1992) and on the development of Dix's property into the Dix Farm...
Dates:
1918-1927, 1958-1996; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1996
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Dora Spring diaries and letters
Collection
Identifier: Collection 217
Abstract
Forming the bulk of this collection are the diaries of Dorothea Sophia Rector Spring, generally known as Dora Spring. She was a Michigan farm woman, recording her daily life from 1867 to 1928 in the documents found here. Also included are letters to her husband, Albert Jared Spring, and other correspondence. Some additional manuscript items include death certificates, birth announcements, and newspaper clippings. Subjects of the original photographs, and copies of photographs, include her...
Dates:
1852-1928
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Dorn family papers
Collection
Identifier: collection 536
Abstract
Redeemer Lutheran Church was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1929. The first pastor was Herbert P. Dorn, who served until 1956. Dorn’s granddaughter, Denise Martin, donated this collection of papers. Most notably, it contains photographs of the construction of Redeemer Lutheran Church in 1940, including the cornerstone dedication service, and the teardown of the house that served as the church before the new building. Those researching the Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or...
Dates:
1929 - 1993
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Dorothy E. Hubbard Skinner collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 110
Abstract
Dorothy E. Hubbard Skinner (1897-1979) compiled typescripts of various resources that documented Michigan history. She completed this work during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Topics relate mainly to West Michigan, such as the Grand River, Lamont, Fallasburg, Grand Rapids, interurbans, Byron Township, Alpine Township, Georgetown Township, Plainfield Township, Haire School and lumbering. The collection also contains transcripts of a handful of Civil War letters from West Michigan Soldiers....
Dates:
1959-1968
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center