Postcards -- Michigan
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 5 Collections and/or Records:
Fannie Phipps Dautrich postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 077
Abstract
Fannie Phipps Dautrich was born in 1893 in Grandville (Mich.) and graduated from Grandville High School in 1911. This collection consists of 58 postcards collected by Dautrich from circa 1910-1930, several of which are photographic postcards. The images depict various views of Grand Rapids, Grandville, Macatawa and Grand Haven, Michigan. The post cards from Grandville include several photo postcard views of unidentified students and high school athletics. Notes are also found on several of...
Dates:
c1910-c1930
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Grand Rapids Public Library postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 078
Abstract
The Grand Rapids Public Library postcard collection is the library's generic postcard collection. Contained here are primarily Grand Rapids views, particularly of Grand Rapids streets, buildings, bridges and parks. Views of other Michigan towns and resort communities, particularly those from Macatawa and Ottawa Beach from the early 20th century, may also be found in the collection.Several different postcard distributors are represented, as well as various correspondents. Also...
Dates:
c1900-
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Meyer postcard collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 220
Abstract
The Meyer postcard collection contains 72 postcards belonging to Evelyn B. and Joseph Meyer. The Meyers resided in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The postcards were exchanged between the Meyers and their family and friends. The correspondence provides insight into a circle of acquaintances and into communications in the early 1900s. The postcards also provide access to early 20th century images and illustrations.
Dates:
1908-1968; Majority of material found within 1908 - 1912
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Nellie Fuller Rice Boer Roberts Collection
Collection
Identifier: Collection 423
Abstract
This collection consists of much information on Grace Episcopal Church, the Boer family, John L. Boer - former City Clerk, and many other photos and postcards of West Michigan.
Dates:
1901-1946; Majority of material found within 1913 - 1919
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center
Thomas R. and Debra C. Dilley collection
Collection
Identifier: 364
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,...
Dates:
circa 1850s-2000s
Found in:
Grand Rapids History Center