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Dunesmobile Dune Rides, Glen Haven, Michigan
Black and white photograph of the D. H. Day General Store in Glen Haven, Michigan, where visitors could sign up for dune rides on the Dunesmobiles operated by the Warnes family. In the photograph, the storefront features two Mobil gas pumps and…
Scenic Dune Rides, Glen Haven, Michigan
Black and white photograph of a sign for "Scenic Dune Rides" among the rolling dunes of Sleeping Bear Dunes in Glen Haven, Michigan. Scanned from the negative.
Crowded beach San Sebastian
Black and white lantern slide (blurry) of a very crowded beach in San Sebastian, Spain.
Ching Wang Tao beach tent
Black and white lantern slide of a group of caucasian sunbathers under a makeshift tent on a beach in Qinhuangdao (Ching Wang Tao), China
Massachusetts: Nantasket looking south
Black and white photograph of a crowded beach with a city in the distance.
GVSC Nature Trail Topographic Map
A black and white topographic map of the GVSC Nature Trail as found on the Allendale campus and received by the GVSC Library Archives on May 1, 1973. The cartographer of the map is Anne Spelman and features the trail and the Grand River one hundred…
Windsor Park
Black and white photograph of shoreline at Windsor Park, Rochester, New York. A large building is seen in the right side of the frame, and people can be seen walking along the shore.
Ontario Beach Piers
Black and white photograph of piers at Ontario Beach, Rochester, New York. Two steamers are visible in the background, and one individual is walking through the water in the foreground.
Ontario Beach Park
Black and white photograph of Ontario Beach Park, Rochester, New York. Large crowds are gathered, and several attractions are visible in the background.
Green Scrapbook
Green scrapbook with a number of newspaper clippings and photos related to the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club
Dark Brown Scrapbook
Dark brown scrapbook with a number of newspaper clippings and photos related to the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club
John F. Corbet Death
Newspaper clipping of eulogy for John F. Corbet, who died at 83 and won a $1,000 prizeat the Columbian exposition, defeating Edward Clator in a single sculls race.
Rugged Oarsmen Will have Reunion at Luncheon
Newspaper Article about the 1887 World Honors Winners from Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club, and their reunion at the luncheon honoring A. A. Carroll.
GVSC Revives an Old, Proud GR Sport
Newspaper article detailing GVSC's role in bringing crew back to GR, after Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club gifted clubhouse back to the city. One section tells the history of Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club prior to GVSC.
A Four Out for a Spin
Full-sized sheet of paper, pencil script. At the top, crossed out, "Members of first crew to win race for," underneath that, "A four out for a spin - Herbert Conlon, Ernst Conlon, McQuewan, Corbet."
Crew Positions on Scrap Paper
Piece of scrap paper with notes in pencil: "Won Central States Regatta and Southwestern States Regatta in Peoria in 1922 - Also, won dual regatta with Detroit in 1923: Russ Davis (stroke), Alvin Hoek, Richard Tanis, Geo. Donker, Bill Young, Phil…
Detroit Challenge Cup
Image of the Detroit Challenge Cup for the Intermediate Fours event, won by Conlon, Foote, Kuyers, and Schipps. On the back, an image of the cup for the Senior Quadruple Sculls event.
Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club Ships its Oars
Newspaper article announcing the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club gifting their property and clubhouse on the Grand River to the city, with the undertsanding that the city continue the work of the club in sports.
Hundreds at Luncheon in Honor of A. A. Carroll
Newspaper article about a luncheon held in honor of A. A. Carroll, just retired as superintendent of police, who established a world rowing record in 1887, along with Charles McQuewan, William Sargent, and Jesse Fox. 400 Grand Rapids citizens and…
"Winning The Eight" Newspaper Clippind
Newspaper clipping detailing th Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club's win over the Detroit Boat Club in the Southwestern Regatta at Peoria Lake.
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."