Tourism -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Loomis Papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 447
Abstract
Alice L. (Pat) Loomis (1908-1990) was a prominent woman in mid-20th century Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mrs. Loomis was active in the Kent County Republican Committee and the National Young Republicans. She was also an employee of the Grand Rapids Herald and seems to have been involved in the printing department. Within this collection are many small publications regarding the printing industry of West Michigan at the time; the American Newspaper Guild; and various banquets and Republican...
Dates:
1890 to 1950s
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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Alice Loomis Papers
Celebration on the Grand Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 450
Dates:
Majority of material found within Bulk, 1980-1982; 1980 - 2015
Greater Grand Rapids Convention and Visitors Center collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 288
Abstract
This collection contains material from the Grand Rapids, Michigan convention and visitor's bureau. The organization has been known as the Grand Rapids Convention Bureau, the Greater Grand Rapids Convention and Vistors Center, the Kent County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Experience Grand Rapids. Included are photographs and slides showing Grand Rapids views, primarily the downtown area. These images were used for publications and presentations and given to the archives when...
Dates:
circa 1930-2004
Robert G. Nelson Grand Rapids and Michigan history collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 363
Abstract
This collection reflects Robert G. Nelson's knowledge and interests in the local and regional history of the greater Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan area. The collection includes material related to the Nelson family and to Nelson's work as a graphic designer and printer, including his time at Meijer. Also included are ephemera, photographs and printed material for a wide variety of topics and organizations, including, but not limited to, urban renewal, churches, local periodicals,...
Dates:
circa 1850s-2000s