The Austin Automobile Company operated in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1901 to 1918. This collection contains photographs, catalogs, diagrams, correspondence and articles about the company. Also in the collection are catalogs and ledgers from the United Motor products Co. concerning United Trucks from the 1920s to 1950s.

The Grand Rapids Public Library cyanotypes collection is a devised collection containing cyanotype images. The images include views of Grand Rapids, Michigan, houses, house interiors, John Ball Park and the 1900 break in the city's water reservoir. The collection also contains a set of 56 images of vehicles manufactured by the Couple Gear Company.