Postcards -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Catherine (Kay) Swanlund postcards and photos and Colby family memorabilia
Collection
Identifier: Collection 089
Abstract
This collection is named for its donor, Catherine (Kay) Swanlund (1911-2001). The bulk of the materials here represent her postcard collecting interests, including Grand Rapids views from 1890-1985. Shown are streets, churches, parks, hospitals, and businesses. Also found is a section of Grand Rapids business cards, 1870-1940. Documents and photographs found in the collection provide personal and family history. A Colby Genealogy is included, as well as photos of the Colby family and a...
Dates:
1890-1985, n.d.
Gordon Van Smith postcards
Collection
Identifier: Collection 377
Abstract
The Gordon Van Smith posts contains over 250 postcards of the Grand Rapids area. The postcards range in date from the early 1900s through the 1980s. Many local landmarks are represented, as well as street views, river scenes and bridge views.
Dates:
1900s-1980s
Nellie Fuller Rice Boer Roberts Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 423
Abstract
This collection consists of much information on Grace Episcopal Church, the Boer family, John L. Boer - former City Clerk, and many other photos and postcards of West Michigan.
Dates:
1901-1946; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1919