Abstract

The Grand Rapids Public Library Stereo Card Collection contains many early views of Grand Rapids, Michigan. The majority of these identify Schuyler C. Baldwin, Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, Michigan, as the photographer. Included are views of late nineteenth century Grand Rapids, the United States Centennial celebration in Grand Rapids and the Historic Furniture Exhibit in 1928.

Abstract This collection is named for the donors/collectors and reflects their historical interests and expertise. The collection provides diverse visual and written information on the history of the Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan community. Some of the stereographic photographs (ca. 1865-1910) included in the collection, may also be found in the books written by Thomas R. Dilley on this historical graphic format. Other original or copy photographs document numerous events, people and organizations,...