GRPL Local History and Special Collections Department
Renewal Madness
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-13-2016 under
Join us for a discussion on why the City of Grand Rapids chose to enter the path of Urban Renewal in the latter half of the 20th century. Our local history experts will examine the national trends as to why urban renewal was considered a benefit to...Speak Up: All About Oral History
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Submitted 06-13-2016 under
History is made up of the stories of individual people. Oral histories record these stories, highlighting the role a person played in the broader community. Over time, some stories are buried or forgotten. Oral histories can speak to these gaps,...Genealogy Lock-In
by (grpl)
Submitted 06-01-2015 under
Come to the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections department for a free after-hours program just for genealogists! Learn how to use the microfilm reader/scanner/printer, save images, and take advantage of free copying and printing during the...Treasures of Your Library: A White Glove Event
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Submitted 03-12-2015 under
The Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation is offering the opportunity to view unique items housed in the Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department of the library. At this event, guests will be allowed to examine items from President...
Local history buff launches Tour GR, gains traction
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-02-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Meet Jim Winslow, local graphic designer, photographer and history enthusiast. For the past three years he has been leading walking tours throughout the city and just this past June he launched Tour GR. Since then, he has done as many as 60 tours,...
Story Matters: Cora Lee Umphryes explains impact of church on her life
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 11-17-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...
Historical Society to explore library's special historical collection on Grand Rapids Thursday night
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 05-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
Explore some of the outstanding historical items and records about the Grand Rapids area Thursday evening, May 12 when the Grand Rapids Historical Society sponsors its annual banquet and meeting. Tim Gleisner, manager of the Grand Rapids...