Governor G. Mennen Williams signing the bill that established Grand Valley State College as Michigan's 10th state-supported, four-year college on April 26, 1960. Governor Williams appointed nine individuals as members to the first Board of Control.…

Black and white lantern slide of three women sitting at a picnic in the woods near Croton Lake, Michigan.

Black and white lantern slide copy of a map of Indian trails in west Michigan counties Ottawa, Kent, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana.

Black and white photograph of a young gentleman nailing a sign for "The Little Theater" to a wooden post while a boy wearing a boldly striped shirt and glasses looks on. Photograph by Douglas R. Gilbert. Scanned from the negative.

Black and white photograph of a theatrical production held at "The Little Theater" in July 1960. In the photograph, two seated characters and one standing can be seen center stage and a hanging banner featuring a shield crest can be seen in the…

Black and white photograph of a theatrical production held at "The Little Theater" in July 1960. In the photograph, four character actors fill the small stage and appear to be having a conversation while the front row of the young audience looks on.…

Black and white photograph of a theatrical production held at "The Little Theater" in July 1960. In the photograph, two female characters are center stage and appear to be having a disagreement while the front row of the young audience looks on.…

Black and white photograph, multiple exposures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

Black and white photograph, multiple expostures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

Black and white photograph, multiple exposures of the sun at different positions of a sunset at a beach. Two piers are visible in the distance.

Black and white photograph of Helen Burkhead (niece of Robert Merrill) and four children outside behind a house and next to a garage.

Black and white photograph of a sidewalk lined with cottages.