Abstract Gerald Elliott (1907-1994) was an editorial writer for the Grand Rapids Press in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This collection consists primarily of published work by Michigan associated authors. Also included are items published in Michigan, those having information about Michigan or some other Michigan association. All items in the collection are believed to have been collected by Elliott, or received by him as part of the book review process, for reviews he primarily prepared for the Grand...

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This is a devised collection containing publications written by Michigan authors or associated with Michigan. The items are gathered here because they represent the work of a Michigan author, rather than specifically for the subject content. However, many of these same titles are also valued for their subject content and will be found elsewhere in the archives or the library.

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The Grand Rapids Public Library Poets and Poetry Collection is a devised collection which brings together various accessions of poetry or the works of individual poets and poetry organizations in the Grand Rapids, Michigan (Kent County) area. A large portion of the material relates to the Bards of Grand Rapids, Michigan, a poetry group active from the 1920s through the 1990s. Papers and publications of poet Francis O. Raniville are also included.

Abstract Maurice LaClaire (1901-1969) was an internationally known Grand Rapids (Mich.) photographer. The collection contains 29 portrait photographs of leading Grand Rapids authors of the 1930s. The photographs were exhibited at the Grand Rapids Public Library during Book Week in 1942. The collection also contains a copy of Photographic Portraiture, published by by Maurice's son, David B. LaClaire, in 2003. This publication includes images of Grand Rapids individuals, as well as national notables,...