A Place To Hang Your Hat: The History of Immigration in Grand Rapids
Latvian immigrants at Union Station, 1949
(GRPL Coll. 125-H004570)
As the Public Museum prepares to open a new permanent exhibit on January 19th called, Newcomers: The People of This Place, the Library is also celebrating the enormous impact that immigration has had in shaping the city that we know today. Historic photographs, newspaper clippings, and first-person accounts, as well as books and resources are on display at each library branch. Each display offers a unique selection of images, so be sure to visit them all!
How did your family happen to settle in Grand Rapids? We want to know! In an effort to document the changing face of Grand Rapids, the Library is inviting the public to share their immigration story in 500 words or less. Just go to www.grpl.org/grip to submit your story online, or stop by any library location to pick up a paper form.