Finding aid for the Thomas R. and Debra C. Dilley historical collection Collection 364 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on August 10, 2019. Describing Archives: A Content Standard Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids History and Special Collections Department 111 Library Street NE Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 [email protected] URL: http://www.grpl.org Finding aid for the Thomas R. and Debra C. Dilley historical collection Collection 364 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 4 Biographical / Historical ................................................................................................................................ 4 Scope and Contents ........................................................................................................................................ 5 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 5 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 6 Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Series I. Biographical .................................................................................................................................. 7 Subseries A. Personal & Family information .......................................................................................... 7 Subseries B. Dilley donation information ................................................................................................ 7 Subseries C. Publications by Thomas R. Dilley ...................................................................................... 7 Series II. Images. ......................................................................................................................................... 7 Subseries A. Stereocards 164 Stereograph photographs, Grand Rapids, Michigan area, 1865-1910. Arranged by the donor as follows, with adjustments .............................................................................. 8 Series III. Postcards ................................................................................................................................... 27 Subseries A. Grand Rapids Businesses .................................................................................................. 27 Subseries B. Grand Rapids Care Facilities ............................................................................................ 32 Subseries C. Chicago .............................................................................................................................. 34 Subseries D. Grand Rapids Churches .................................................................................................... 38 Subseries E. Grand Rapids Education .................................................................................................... 39 Subseries F. Grand Rapids Government ................................................................................................ 41 Subseries G. Grand Rapids (other/special card formats) ....................................................................... 42 Subseries H. Grand Rapids Views ......................................................................................................... 45 Subseries I. Grand River ........................................................................................................................ 48 Subseries J. Kent County ....................................................................................................................... 49 Subseries K. Michigan ............................................................................................................................ 49 Subseries L. Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................... 52 Subseries M. Grand Rapids Organizations ............................................................................................ 53 Subseries N. Grand Rapids People ........................................................................................................ 54 Subseries O. Recreation in Grand Rapids .............................................................................................. 54 Subseries P. Grand Rapids Service Industry .......................................................................................... 56 Subseries Q. West Michigan Suburbs .................................................................................................... 59 Subseries R. Transportation .................................................................................................................... 60 - Page 2 - Finding aid for the Thomas R. and Debra C. Dilley historical collection Collection 364 Subseries S. Grand Rapids Buildings & Landmarks ............................................................................. 60 Subseries T. Other U.S. cities & landmarks .......................................................................................... 61 Series IV. Scrapbooks. .............................................................................................................................. 61 Rospatch Company scrapbooks .............................................................................................................. 61 Mary Louise Powers scrapbook ............................................................................................................. 62 Plays & Players: A Theatre-Goer's Record ............................................................................................ 62 Series V. Ephemera ................................................................................................................................... 62 Baseball Trading Cards [baseball cards] ................................................................................................ 63 Series VI. Publications .............................................................................................................................. 69 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, State of Michigan (2008.092.2) ................................................... 70 IOOF. Daughters of Rebekah (2008.092.2) ........................................................................................... 70 Series VII. Grand Rapids Real Photos ..................................................................................................... 70 Subseries A: Grand Rapids Business ..................................................................................................... 70 Subseries B: Grand Rapids Care Facilities ............................................................................................ 71 Subseries C: Grand Rapids Churches .................................................................................................... 72 Subseries D: Grand Rapids Education ................................................................................................... 72 Subseries E: Grand Rapids Government ................................................................................................ 73 Subseries F: Grand Rapids City ............................................................................................................. 73 Subseries G: Grand River ....................................................................................................................... 74 Subseries H: Grand Rapids Organizations ............................................................................................. 75 Subseries I: People ................................................................................................................................. 75 Subseries J: Grand Rapids Recreation ................................................................................................... 76 Subeseries K: Grand Rapids Service Businesses ................................................................................... 76 Subseries L: Grand Rapids Transportation ............................................................................................ 77 Subeseries M: Grand Rapids Miscellaneous .......................................................................................... 77 Subseries N: Suburbs .............................................................................................................................. 78 Subseries VIII: Michigan Real Photos ..................................................................................................... 78 Subseries A: Cities Near Grand Rapids ................................................................................................. 78 Subseries B: Cities Lower Peninsula ..................................................................................................... 79 Subseries C: Upper Peninsula ................................................................................................................ 80 Subseries D: Waterways ........................................................................................................................