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Board of directors minutes, committee minutes and reports, and newsletters; include materials concerning the Chamber's efforts on behalf of civic and local economic improvements.

This microfilm edition of the records of the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce covers the years 1887 to 1946 and includes board of directors minutes, committee minutes and reports, newsletters and other material documenting the Chamber's efforts on behalf of civic and local economic improvements. The microfilmed records are organized into six series: Early Records; Minutes of the Directors' Meetings; Miscellaneous Committee Minutes; Miscellaneous Committee Reports; Committee of 100; and Newsletters.

Oral history project undertaken by Professor John Tevebaugh of Grand Valley State Colleges in 1976. The focus of the interviews was the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Oral history project undertaken by Professor John Tevebaugh of Grand Valley State Colleges in 1976. The focus of the interviews was the history of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Interviewees included longtime residents of the city, church, business, and community leaders, as well as representatives of Grand Rapids ethnic groups. The interviews were subsequently used as the basis for a WUOM radio series entitled, "Fitzgerald's Prophecy." There are currently no transcripts for the interviews. There are, however, notes made from some of the interviews. These interview notes include individuals for whom there are no extant tapes.