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...

Abstract The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was a notable and large early labor union in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was the first bricklayers' union in the state and was involved in strikes in 1891 and 1893, over wages and and working hours. The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was active until 1993, however the records in the collection are limited to 1886-1913. The records include meeting minutes, list of members, financial records and some correspondence. In addition, a record book from the Stonemasons Union No....

Abstract This collection includes the records of the Grand Rapids local union (No. 39) of the International Typographical Union, as well as general documents from the printing industry. The papers and records portray the history, financial background, activities and operations of the Union, including strikes. Strike rolls contain the names of members that went on strike during 1905-1906, 1921-1922, and 1958-1959. The collection also contains material that pertains to the Union's...

Abstract This is a devised collection of programs from annual Labor Day events held by the Trades and Labor Council of Grand Rapids, an umbrella organization for local unions. The Labor Day programs were organized as a celebration of union strength and solidarity, to celebrate labor's own day and to provide an atmosphere of enjoyment for the union workers and their families. The programs include identified images of labor representatives, and/or candidates for office. Advertising is also a large...