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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.
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…
Rabbi Avraham Weiss is dragged from the convent by workman
Newspaper clipping of a photo of two men dragging another man by his arm and coat as others gather around.
Key German official quits after furor over Kristallnacht speech
Associated Press article about the West German Parliamentary President, Philipp Jenninger's resignation following his comments praising the Nazi Third Reich.
Jews 'deserved to die,' says Nazi in Syria
Associated Press article about convicted war criminal Alois Brunner, captured in Syria.
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.
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.
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.
Adriana B. Schuurman, 1934
Portrait photograph of Adriana B. Schuurman (b. 1916). Adriana is photographed in profile, and is wearing a dark dress, necklace, and glasses.
Master Plan of Future Land Use, City of Marysville, Michigan
The Master Plan of Future Land Use, City of Marysville, Michigan was prepared in September 1991 by The City of Marysville Planning Commission with assistance from Vilican-Leman & Associates, Inc. Duplicate of City of Marysville Master Plan.
City of Marysville Master Plan
The City of Marysville Master Plan was prepared in September 1991 by The City of Marysville Planning Commission with assistance from Vilican-Leman & Associates, Inc. Duplicate of Master Plan of Future Land Use, City of Marysville, Michigan.
Potawatami Homecoming Benefit Dance, April 1979
Potawatami Homecoming Benefit Dance flyer, Hopkinsburg MI, April 28, 1979, collected by Edward Gillis included as part of his Native American publication collection.
U.S. holds document linking Waldheim to Greek deportations
Newspaper clipping about the documents relating the war crimes charges against President Kurt Waldheim of Austria.
Thatcher, Bruce (Interview transcript and video), 2017
Bruce Thatcher was born in Berwyn, Illinois in 1941 and grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He tried college and did not do well, and found work as a surveyor and enlisted in the Army in early 1963. He hoped to train as a surveyor, but after basic…
Terry, Howard (Interview outline and video)
Howard Terry was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1927 and lived in different orphanages from the ages of 5-15. When he was 15 years old he lied about his age and enlist in the Marine Corps to get out of the orphanage. Howard went through boot camp…
Termaat family awaits Dutch Royals, 1952
Photograph of Adriana P. Termaat and sons, Michiel P., Nicolaas P. J., and Cornelis B. (Keith), waiting for the arrival of Queen Juliana and Prince Berhard of Netherlands to Grand Rapids, Michigan. The family stands in front of Air Service Building…
Termaat boys greeting Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of Netherlands, 1952
Photograph of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of Netherlands, Governor Williams of Michigan, Nicolaas P. J. Termaat, and Cornelis B. Termaat. The Termaat boys greet the Queen and Prince on their visit to Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Notes on Yad Vashem Righteous Gentiles Award
Notes by Pieter N. Termaat on the story of receiving the Righteous Gentiles award from Yad Vashem.
Notes on German aggression against the Netherlands
Notes by Pieter N. Termaat on Germany's military agression and strategy in the Netherlands during World War II.
Notes on anti-semitism
Notes by Pieter N. Termaat on the nature of anti-semitism in Europe and Germany.























