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Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3962
Scope and Contents
This collection contains various personal correspondence and military related documents pertaining to Edward J. Campau and/or his family members. The majority of the collection spans the years 1928 to 1950. The majority of the collection consists of personal correspondence belonging to Edward J. Campau, a descendent of Louis Campau, pioneer and founder of Grand Rapids, Michigan. A section of the collection consists of personal correspondence belonging to Elward B. Campau, Edward’s younger...
Dates:
1928-1950
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3626
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of a number of documents detailing Emil Popke’s various ventures and miscellaneous school work from Emil Popke and his son, Jeff Popke. Also in the collection is a large number of letters written to different members of the Popke family. Additionally, there are photos ranging from Emil Popke’s High School senior photo to little league shots of Emil’s children Jeff and Jon.Material includes information detailing Emil Popke's work with WYYYY (AM 1470),...
Dates:
1940-1999
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-1584
Scope and Contents
Letters exchanged between Esther Morris Rasmussen (1914-1991), her immediate family, and friends, 1930-1980. The collection includes correspondence from Leo. Brown, Jr. to Esther, 1934-1939 and letters from Esther’s five brothers, Richard, Edward, Walter G., Robert S. and Harold during their service in the armed forces during World War II. Included are letters exchanged in early 1945 in regards to Robert’s untimely death in an airplane crash, as well as Harold’s abrupt marriage later in the...
Dates:
1930-1980
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3493
Scope and Contents
This collection is composed of family letters written to Mary Kammerer Frobenius, Frank Frobenius and his daughter, Ruth Frobenius Hamill from the years 1882 to 1948. This collection was originally part of A-55, Kalamazoo Valley Museum.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1882-1948
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-4195
Scope and Contents
The collection is composed of various documents relating to the Galesburg Parent-Teacher Association of Galesburg, Michigan, dating from the years 1949 to 1957. The documents include numerous annual reports, bylaws, and meeting notes. There are also various Council Committee guidelines, directories, member lists, bulletins, and articles from magazines.
Dates:
1949-1957
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3878
Abstract
The collection is comprised of correspondence, articles, photos, and awards that involve Garret Van Haaften, dating from the late 1940’s to the 1990’s.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1940-1990
Item — Box: 1 of 1
Identifier: Rh-A-4246
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one ledger possibly from a local farmer in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. The range of the material is from 1888-1901. The ledger tracks farm expenses of the unnamed farmer, the farms of Frank Milham and Noah Bryant, and keeps track of a “wood account” which recorded lumber purchased by various individuals.
Dates:
1888-1901
File — Folder: 1 of 1
Identifier: RH-A-4353
Scope and Contents
The collection contains two letters written in April 1859 by Gilbert S. Boardman living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to his parents Samuel and Ann Gilbert Boardman who are living in Vermont.Both letters were written by Gilbert Simeon Boardman while living in Kalamazoo, Michigan to his parents Samuel and Ann Gilbert Boardman who are living in Pittsfield, Vermont. He discusses the trip in the April 4th letter describing leaving Schenectady, New York and riding all the way to Detroit. He...
Dates:
April 1859
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3447
Scope and Contents
This collection includes the financial and business documents of the Gull Lake Country Club in the first few decades after its establishment in 1911.
The documents in this collection are dated to the years 1911-1947. The majority of papers in this collection come from business and financial transactions, including receipts from members and services rendered for club maintenance and correspondence related to membership, dues, and other business matters.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1911-1930's
Collection
Identifier: RH-A-3080
Scope and Contents
The collection contains material created and gathered by Guy H. Lockwood. Seventeen magazines dealing with socialism written and published by Guy Lockwood, Lockwood Publishing Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Titles include: The prophet and the ass, 1911 (continued by The billygoat, 1912-1913); Unity, approximately 1913; and Pa and young American, no date. Fourteen binders of documents and two boxes of printing plates associated with Guy H. Lockwood. Materials include correspondence with Upton...
Dates:
1904-1942
