Grand Rapids (Mich.) -- Newspapers.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Gerald Elliott papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 529
Abstract
Gerald Elliott (1907-1994) was born in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids Public Schools, Grand Rapids Junior College, and Davenport Business College. He worked as a professional musician (1924-1941), social worker for federal and state emergency relief (1933-1941), caseworker and administrator for the Bureau for Homeless and Unattached Men, soldier in the Second World War, and finally as editor for The Grand Rapids Press from 1941 to 1972. After his retirement,...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1935 - 1991
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
On the Town photographs
Collection
Identifier: Collection 520
Abstract
On the Town is a free publication highlighting arts and entertainment in the Greater Grand Rapids area. It began in 1982 as Downtown magazine, changed its name in 1984 to On the Town, and is now part of the MLive Media Group. Donated by Joanne N. Bailey, former editor of On the Town magazine, this collection of negatives and contact sheets were produced in the 1980s for On the Town.
Dates:
1982 - 1999
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Tad Shaw collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 408
Abstract
Tad Shaw was a wholesaler and magazine distributor in Grand Rapids, Michigan from 1922-1959. He owned a book shop located in the Gilbert Building from 1922-1931. Tad was involved in many clubs and organizations in Grand Rapids throughout his life and eventually became president of the Peninsular Club from 1948-1949.
Dates:
1875 - 1959
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center