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- Collection: Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club collection
Three Crewboats in Water
Three distant crewboats and one spectator boat in water. Small object in foreground and cityline with trees in the background.
Two Buildings
Rectangular brick building on the left with a three storey building, including a rooftop gazebo, to the right.
Portrait of John F. Corbet
Outdoor portrait of John F. Corbet. Written on backside: "Return to Herb Conlon"
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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…
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."
Dark Brown Scrapbook
Dark brown scrapbook with a number of newspaper clippings and photos related to the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club
Green Scrapbook
Green scrapbook with a number of newspaper clippings and photos related to the Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.























