Local History & Genealogy — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebThe History Room maintains an extensive collection of materials about all aspects of the history of Kalamazoo County, including businesses, institutions, buildings, and biographical and genealogical information about county residents.
Parchment — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebIf there was ever a town with a purpose, it was Parchment. In 1909 Jacob Kindleberger set up shop in an abandoned sugar beet factory on the banks of the Kalamazoo River . His mission, like many other Kalamazoo entrepreneurs during that period, was to use the natural resources and convenient location of his factory to build a successful paper mill.
Parchment Local History - Parchment Community Library
WebClick to learn local history for the City of Parchment: films, oral histories, newspaper digital archives, documents, photographs, postcards & a short history.
Towns — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebNotice of Public Committee Meeting: Kalamazoo Public Library Board of Trustees | April 29th| 6 pm | Central Library/Van Deusen Room. ... Local History. ... For much of the twentieth century, the town of Parchment and the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company grew and prospered... Richland. The modern village of Richland is located …
Local History Newspapers - Parchment Community Library
WebFor much of history, residents could purchase the paper for 5¢ a copy or $1.25 for a yearly subscription. In 1947, KVP announced the paper would be free to mill workers and available to everyone else for $1 yearly. By the time The Parchment News ceased publication in May, 1952 the yearly subscription rate had risen to $1.50.
How Parchment Changed - Parchment Community Library
WebApr 17, 2024 · How Parchment Changed This three-part program explores Parchment’s early history including the role of Jacob Kindleberger in the development of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Company, the growth of Parchment as a “model community for the world,” and the changes in the city as the paper industry evolved in the 1950s and 1960s.
Paper Industry — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebThe paper industry in Kalamazoo began in 1867, and flourished throughout the first half of the twentieth century. It has been steadily declining ever since, but for more than one hundred years, paper was king in Kalamazoo. Papermaking. Michigan Paper Company.
Digital Collections - U.S. Local History: A Resource Guide
WebFeb 22, 2024 · The digital collections of the Library of Congress include several deep dives into local history in different regions of the country. A selection of these resources is provided below with links to the home pages for each relevant archive.
nailhed: The Paper City, Pt. 3: "Bloodsweat & Gears"
WebJacob Kindleberger set up his paper-making business in an abandoned sugar beet factory on the banks of the Kalamazoo River just outside of K-zoo's city limits in 1909, marking the birth of the Kalamazoo Vegetable Parchment Co., and according to an online article by Alex Forist of the Kalamazoo Public Library, he did so with a vision of making more than just …
Parchment — Kalamazoo Public Library
WebLocation Central Library, second floor 315 S. Rose St. Kalamazoo, MI 49007 Phone: (269) 553-7808 Fax: (269) 553-7959 Contact Local History. Open Hours Mon–Thu: 9 am–8 pm
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