GVSC Nature Trail Topographic Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Grand River (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Nature trails
subject: Outdoor recreation
subject: Maps
description: 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 year flood plain, in addition to the natural features such as the population of Silver Maples, Willows, Poplars, and Aspens.
creator: Grand Valley State University. Institutional Marketing
source: University Promotional Materials (GV013-01)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1973-05-01
contributor: Spelman, Anne (cartographer)
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

The Campus Map of GVSC
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Grand River (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Maps
subject: Printed ephemera
description: A black and white map of "The Campus" of Grand Valley State College in Allendale, Michigan. circa 1970. The map highlights the main features of the campus at the time, including Campus Drive flowing north, south, and west in addition to the ravines as a prominent natural feature surrounding the campus.
creator: Grand Valley State University. Institutional Marketing
source: University Promotional Materials (GV013-01)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1970
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Grand Valley State College Campus Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Grand River (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Maps
subject: Printed ephemera
description: A black and white map featuring the Grand Valley State College campus in Allendale and the surrounding wooded ravines, circa 1970. The map features an aerial view of the campus as seen from the northwest and highlights the plateau area where the Great Lakes buildings are located and nestled among the wooded ravines. An arrow points to the left denoting the campus ski hill located south of M-45.
creator: Grand Valley State University. Institutional Marketing
source: University Promotional Materials (GV013-01)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1970
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Grand Valley State Colleges Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Grand River (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Maps
subject: Printed ephemera
description: A black and white map featuring the Grand Valley State Colleges campus in Allendale and the surrounding wooded ravines, circa sometime between 1977 and 1983. The map features an aerial view of the campus as seen from the southwest and highlights various academic buildings at the time, featuring special interest areas such as the "Winter Sports Area" on the northside of campus and the numerous buildings where Calder Art Center is currently located including the Cedar Studios, Anthropology Lab, Ceramics Lab, Grounds Garage, and Farm House.
creator: Grand Valley State University. Institutional Marketing
source: University Promotional Materials (GV013-01)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1977/1983
contributor: Perspecto Map Co. (Richmond, IL)
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

GVSC Campus Map and Wooded Ravines
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Grand River (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Maps
subject: Printed ephemera
description: A black and white map featuring the Grand Valley State College campus in Allendale and the surrounding wooded ravines. The map features a birds-eye view of the campus as seen from the southeast and highlights various academic buildings at the time, in addition to highway M-45 along the northside of campus and the Grand River along the east. The backside of the map features a "Welcome to the Campus" letter, highlighting the history of the college and its location in Ottawa county among the wooded ravines along the Grand River, along with GVSC's academic offerings in 1965.
creator: Grand Valley State University. Institutional Marketing
source: University Promotional Materials (GV013-01)
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1965-10
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Ravine View of GVSC Collegiate Center
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
description: Architect's drawing of the interior and exterior of the Collegiate Center of Grand Valley State College, later named Seidman House, as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961. In the drawing, the study lounge and outdoor terrace of the Collegiate Center are featured among the wooded ravines, with people seen inside the windows of the building and outside enjoying the outdoor patio seating.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Plateau and Ravine View of Learning Center
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
description: Architect's drawing featuring one of Grand Valley's academic learning centers of Great Lakes Plaza among the wooded ravines, as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Architect's Drawing of Ravine Campus Cross Section View
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
description: Architect's drawing of Ravine Campus featuring a cross section view of the academic buildings and surrounding ravine landscape, as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Natural Ravines Map of GVSC
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Site analysis map featuring the natural ravines and recreation areas and created as part of the campus planning of Grand Valley State College as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961. The map, labeled as Figure 7 of the publication, features a site analysis of the landscape located west of the Grand River and south of State Highway M-50 (later designated M-45), including the topography and plateau areas for potential campus building groupings along the edges of the ravines.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Site Analysis Map of GVSC
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Site analysis map created as part of the campus planning of Grand Valley State College as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961. The map, labeled as Figure 5 of the publication, features a site analysis of the landscape located west of the Grand River and south of State Highway M-50 (later designated M-45), including the topographic barrier created by the ravines and the plateau areas for potential campus building groupings along the edges of the ravines.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Architect's Drawing of Ravine View
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
description: Architect's drawing featuring a ravine view of Grand Valley State College's campus as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961, and created by Carl Johnson for the publication. In the architectural sketch, a scenic woodland ravine view can be seen with campus visitors exploring the natural area and a campus building is located along the plateau in the background overlooking the ravine.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
contributor: Johnson, Carl
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

GVSC Site Map, 1961
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Site map featuring an aerial view of the future Grand Valley State College campus as seen in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," circa 1961, and created by Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. of Lansing, Michigan for the publication. The map, labeled as Figure 4 of the publication, features an aerial view of the land located west of the Grand River and south of State Highway M-50 (later designated M-45), and highlights the contrast of the river's ravines with the surrounding countryside.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
contributor: Abrams Aerial Survey Corp. (surveyors)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Publication titled, "Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development," highlighting the development plans for GVSC and its relation to the surrounding Grand River ravines landscape, and published circa 1961.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Guide to Future Physical Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1961
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (landscape architects & site planners)
contributor: Meathe-Kessler, Associates, Inc. (architects)
contributor: Wehrer & Borkin (educational consultants)
contributor: Williams & Works (utility consultants)
contributor: Hotaling, Robert B. (area township planner, MSU)
contributor: Jones, John Paul (head of city planning department, Grand Rapids)
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Grand Valley State College: Little Mac Bridge
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
description: Black and white photograph featuring two individuals standing on Grand Valley's Little Mac Bridge among the wooded ravines, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: Collegiate Center Ravine View
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
description: Architect's drawing featuring the patio view of Grand Valley State College's Collegiate Center and it's outdoor terrace among the wooded ravines, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: Ravine Campus Concept Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
description: Illustrated map of the "Ravine Campus Concept" which highlights the development plans for Grand Valley State College in relation to the surrounding Grand River ravines landscape, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: Wooded Ravine Drawing
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
description: Illustration of the wooded ravines that surround the campus of Grand Valley State College, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: Site Analysis Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Site analysis map highlighting the selected site for Grand Valley State College and the significance of the surrounding ravines, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: Aerial Map of Allendale Site and Ravines
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Aerial map highlighting the selected site for Grand Valley State College and the significance of the surrounding ravines, as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: 1961 Campus Plan Map
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Black and white map of the 1961 campus plan as featured in the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," created by the architects Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. and published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Ottawa County (Mich.)
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
subject: Campus planning
subject: Land use
subject: Maps
description: Selections from the publication, "Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development," highlighting the significance of the Grand River ravines landscape in relation to the development of Grand Valley State College, published on June 30, 1968.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: Grand Valley State College: A Concept for Continuing Development
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1968-06-30
contributor: Johnson, Johnson & Roy, Inc. (design)
contributor: Baltazar Korab and Hedrich-Blessing (photography)
contributor: Fillinger Typesetting (typesetting)
contributor: Braun-Brumfield, Inc.(printing)
contributor: Meathe, Kessler, and Associates, Inc. (architects)
rights: In Copyright
format: application/pdf
language: eng
type: Text

Zumberge Library. Window view overlooking the bridge and ravines
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Allendale (Mich.)
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Facilities
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
description: Black and white photograph of a student sitting in Zumberge Library and looking out the window toward Little Mac Bridge and the wooded ravines, circa 1972. In the background, the Robinson and Copeland dormitories can be seen on the other side of the ravine.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: University photographs, GV012-01
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1976
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Lake Huron Hall. Winter view of ravines
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Allendale (Mich.)
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Facilities
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
description: Black and white photograph of the winter window view from Lake Huron Hall of the surrounding wooded ravines, circa 1972.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: University photographs, GV012-01
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1972
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image

Lake Huron Hall. Students seated in study lounge
subject: Grand Valley State University
subject: Michigan
subject: Allendale (Mich.)
subject: Universities and colleges
subject: Facilities
subject: Ravines -- Michigan
description: Black and white photograph of two students seated in the study area of Lake Huron Hall, circa 1972. In the photograph, the students are seated next to one of the building's floor to ceiling windows overlooking the wooded ravines in wintertime.
creator: Grand Valley State College
source: University photographs, GV012-01
publisher: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives
date: 1972
rights: In Copyright
format: image/jpeg
language: eng
type: Image