Abstract Samuel H. Ranck (1866-1952) was director of the Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan for 37 years, covering the years 1904-1941. He was also an outdoor lover, an active member of the Grand Rapids community and a member of numerous organizations and associations throughout the state of Michigan and the nation. This collection contains bibliographical information about Ranck and various writings by Ranck. The bulk of the collection is photographs, diaries, writings and...