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Explore our city's early history through Charles E. Belknap’s The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids . This classic work, which began as a popular column in the Grand Rapids Press, features Belknap's firsthand accounts of life in the Grand River valley. Local historian Colleen Alles recently edited and expanded this collection, adding new stories by Belknap and providing her own contextual essays. At this event, Alles will share insights into Belknap’s remarkable life and discuss her process for researching and revising this new edition. Attendees will also have the opportunity to purchase copies of the book. For adults. Michigan Author Series | Colleen Alles Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Main Library – 111 Library St NE Explore la historia temprana de nuestra ciudad a través de The Yesterdays of Grand Rapids de Charles E. Belknap. Esta obra clásica, que comenzó como una popular columna en el Grand Rapids Press, presenta los relatos de primera mano de Belknap sobre la vida en el valle del Grand River. La historiadora local Colleen Alles editó y amplió recientemente esta colección, añadiendo nuevas historias de Belknap y sus propios ensayos de contexto. En este evento, Alles compartirá conocimientos sobre la notable vida de Belknap y hablará sobre su proceso de investigación y revisión de esta nueva edición. Los asistentes también tendrán la oportunidad de comprar ejemplares del libro. Para adultos. Serie de autores de Michigan | Colleen Alles El martes, 3 de Listed from Grand Rapids Public Library's public calendar. Details and registration: https://grpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6a74912074e3b8b75db7fe9b
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