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Floods -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Seven family glass plate negatives

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 341
Abstract

The Seven family immigrated from the Netherlands to Grand Rapids, Michigan circa 1880. Family members operated several businesses, including the John Seven Paint & Wallpaper Co. (later Seven's Paint & Wallpaper). The collection includes 66 4x5 glass plate negatives depicting Grand Rapids, Michigan area views, Grand River flood views and images of Seven family members, homes and businesses, primarily on the West Side.

Dates: circa 1900-1912

Thomas glass plate negatives

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 136
Abstract

The Thomas glass plate negatives contain 269 historical glass negative images from the first decade of the twentieth century, plus one original photo. The plates seem to have been taken by Mr. Thomas and his daughter. The images depict Thomas family members, houses, house interiors and various Grand Rapids views such as the flood of 1904, the Grand River, John Ball Park and workers. Also included are views from Holland, Grand Haven and Muskegon, Michigan.

Dates: circa 1900-1910