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- Collection: Grand Rapids Boat and Canoe Club collection
Junior Double Shell Chicago
A. C. Palm on stroke and F. H. Reichers at the bow in a doubles event in Chicago. Saved for Conlon
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…
Male posing with oar
Single teammate on shore posing with oar. Water ion the background. Found in dark brown scrapbook.
Map of Europe during WWII
Map of Europe during WWII, year unclear, emhasizing the French Maginot Line and german Seigfried Line.
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."
Oarman in Single Event
Herbert Heinrich in single rowboat. In the background, a docked doubles rowboat with male spectator on left side.
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.
Portrait of James Wray, Coach
Portrait on black background of coach James Wray. Written on the back: "James Wray. Coach. Grand Rapids Boat + Canoe Club. Save and return to H. H. Conlon."
Portrait of John F. Corbet
Outdoor portrait of John F. Corbet. Written on backside: "Return to Herb Conlon"
Quadruple Sculls in Water
Unidentified GR Quadruple Sculls crew rowing with a doubles boat in the background. Photo in brown faux frame.
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.
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.
Senior Double Chicago
Joe Geilan, stroke, and H. Geilan, at the bow, perform in a doubles event on a Saturday. Trees on a shoreline in the background.
Seven Double Chicago
A. C. K. Johnson on stoke and R. H. A. Green at the bow in a doubles event on a double-sculls boat. Shoreline with trees in the background.
Seven Single Shell
R. H. A. Green in single event in Chicago with doubles boat in the water, and shoreline in the background. Saved for Conlon.
Single Teammate Rowing
Single teammate rowing on the water before a double crewboat in the background.
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.
Teammates on land
13 male teammates pose for picture on dry-land, some in GR tanks, others in dress suits. One teammate is lifted on the shoulders of two others. Found in dark brown scrapbook.
Teams Preparing for Race
Two crewboats on the water near the dock. Two other crewboats rowing behind them. Found in dark brown scrapbook.
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.
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.
Two Grand Rapids Junior Four Crews
Two crewboats in the water in a Junior Four event at Grand Rapids S. A. R. A. Peoria Lake.
Two Rowing Clubmates with Oars
Alfred Davies, Junior Single, with Harold Hartwick, Junior Double, posing with their oars in the grass. In the background, a building and chair.























