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What Grand Rapids (?) Think of This and That #2
A continuation of the newspaper article of multiple Grand Rapids citizens and what their answers to five questions, accompanied by their photograph and address.
What Grand Rapids (?) Think of This and That #1
Newspaper article of multiple Grand Rapids citizens and what their answers to five questions, accompanied by their photograph and address.
Letter of property interest to Grand Rapids Mayor
A letter written to the Grand Rapids mayor, Geo. W. Welsh, stating that the American Legion Boat and Canoe Club has been renting from the city of Grand Rapids for three years, and that due to the expenses of imporovements they plan to make, that they…
Note from Herb Conlon to Russ
Note written in blue ink: "Russ, am cleaning out my desk and these pictures have been around a long time - I also have some home in attic and some day I'll locate them and give to you. Kindest Regards, Herb Conlon."
1920 Annual Meeting and Banquet Program and Menu
Program and menu for the Banquet of the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club at the Pantlind Hotel. The first couple of pages list the officers, directors, and commiteemen, then the program and menu, two "dope" pages listing notable events of the season,…
Central States Rowing Regatta Comic
Full-size cardstock(?) sheet with the title Grand Rapids Boat + Canoe Club, and a small comic clipping glued to the bottom left corner.
July Fourth Music Program
Small card with printed American flag listing the songs and musicians of the music played at the July Fourth celebration in 1910.
1923 Annual Meeting and Banquet Program and Menu
Program and menu for the Banquet of the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club at the Pantlind Hotel. On the title page, pencil script listing the names Conlon, Kotlands, Bullock, and Lassen. Five pages at the back liosting the songs and lyrics of the…
The GR Log: Opening Number 1922
Periodical pamphlet to Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club members detailing the season's activities, including tennis and canoeing, as well as short articles from the office, a joke section, and adverts on the back two pages, as well as the back cover.
1911 Annual Meeting and Banquet Program and Menu
Program and menu for the Banquet of the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club at Press Hall, with a map of the club on the back cover.
Central States Amateur Rowing Association Regatta Program
Fold-out pamphlet describing the competing rowing clubs and the daily schedule of events for Friday and Saturday. Many of the events are filled in with pencil of how many points the races were won by and how long they took.
Peoria Rowing Festival Invitation and Program
Invitation and menu of events for the Peoria Rowing Festival including the fortieth anniversary of the National Ass. Of Amateur Oarsmen. The festival was to be held August 5-10th of 1912, with multiple events and activities each day.
County Fair Program and Attractions
Program and attraction list for the County Fair held September 22, 23, and 24th of 1909 by the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club.
1910 Annual Meeting and Banquet Program and Menu
Program and menu for the Banquet of the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club at Press Hall, with an image of the club building on the back cover.
Russell C. Davis Membership Card
Orange membership card certifying the Russel C. Davis is entitled to the rights and privileges of a member of the Masonic Country Club of Western Michigan, certified by A. E. Davidson, secretary. Davis never signed.
CSARA Flag
Single page with a drawing of the CSARA Flag, and a short description underneath detailing the presentation and use of the flag.
Constitution, By-Laws, and Regatta Rules of Central States Amateur Rowing Association
21-Page panphlet with title sheet listing articles of the CSARA constitution, by-laws, and regatta rules. The first page lists the president, VP, secretary, and treasurer (Theodore Umbright, Elmer Mutz, Wm. Haltiner, and Aug. Bergman, respectively)…
Portrait of John F. Corbet
Outdoor portrait of John F. Corbet. Written on backside: "Return to Herb Conlon"
Two Buildings
Rectangular brick building on the left with a three storey building, including a rooftop gazebo, to the right.
Three Crewboats in Water
Three distant crewboats and one spectator boat in water. Small object in foreground and cityline with trees in the background.
8-Oar Central State Champions
Central state champions in Chicago, 8-oar crew on the water. A. C. K. Johnson on stroke, L. Lineau on 7th position, J. Culver on 6th, H. Templeman on 5th, O. W. Crane on 4th, K. McKennon on 3rd, T. London on 2nd, N. M. C. Olsen at the bow, and…
Tandem Canoe Boats Racing
Frank Leity and D. Van Ess race in doubles event against Dick Janis and Clem Mohan, with trees in the background. Both entered in the Tandem Canoe and other Canoe events. Found in the dark brown scrapbook.
4 Paddle Race
Teammates Clem Mohan, Dick Janis, D. Van Ess, and Frank Leity race in 4-paddle event. The same men could enter doubles, singles, and novelty events. Found in dark brown scrapbook.























