personal papers
Subject
Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus
Found in 45 Collections and/or Records:
Richard F. Vander Veen papers
Collection
Identifier: Collection 336
Abstract
Richard F. Vander Veen (1922-2006) was a Grand Rapids, Michigan lawyer and politician. He served as the Democractic Congressman from the 5th District of Michigan from 1974 to 1977. Beyond his political activities, Vander Veen was devoted to his family, headed a law firm, was a rare bookman, loved sailing and headed an alternative energy company later in life. He was particularly important to the Grand Rapids Public Library, having been primarily responsible for developing the Ryerson Library...
Dates:
circa 1922-2006
Robert G. Nelson Grand Rapids and Michigan history collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 363
Abstract
This collection reflects Robert G. Nelson's knowledge and interests in the local and regional history of the greater Grand Rapids and Kent County, Michigan area. The collection includes material related to the Nelson family and to Nelson's work as a graphic designer and printer, including his time at Meijer. Also included are ephemera, photographs and printed material for a wide variety of topics and organizations, including, but not limited to, urban renewal, churches, local periodicals,...
Dates:
circa 1850s-2000s
Stuart Hoffius collection of records
Collection
Identifier: Collection 345
Abstract
Judge R. Stuart Hoffius (1914-2005) was one of the key players in bringing the Alexander Calder sculpture La Grande Vitesse to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Hoffius served with Nancy Mulnix and other Grand Rapids notables on the Vanderberg Center Sculpture Project Committee from 1967 through the dedication of the sculpture in June 1969. This collection includes documents relating to the sculpture project as well as some biographical information. For documentation of Hoffius work as a judge and for...
Dates:
1928-2005
The Old Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 371
Abstract
The Old Collection is a collection holding various early Grand Rapids documents, ephemera, correspondence, journals, records, accounts, indentures deeds, etc. The items held in this collection are separated into several separate series by their Old Collection name (subject, organization, person, donor, etc.). This collection is a combination of materials collected before the Ryerson Library was built and in the 1920s. There are some materials collected after that. A large portion of the...
Dates:
1778-1967
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
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The Old Collection
William A. Seeley Grand Rapids and Michigan graphics collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 222
Dates:
circa 1967-1986