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Robinson Studio photographs

The Robinson Studio was a commercial photography studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in operation from 1930 through 1989. The archives of the Robinson Studio, totaling over 950,000 negatives, are held at the Grand Rapids Public Library. The images depict the cultural, educational, social, economic, sports, and geographical development of the Grand Rapids area.

One part of the collection features photographs taken for the Grand Rapids Herald. These images were often published in the newspaper shortly after they were taken.

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This collection is available online thanks to support from the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation.

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Group Portrait
125-935-019_001
Group Portrait

Group Snapshot
125-935-019_002
Group Snapshot

Group Portrait
125-935-019_003
Group Portrait

Presentation
125-935-019_004
Presentation

Presentation
125-935-019_005
Presentation

Banquet
125-935-019_006
Banquet

Presentation
125-935-019_007
Presentation

John F. Kennedy, Parade
125-c010009_001
John F. Kennedy, Parade

Fat Boy Cafeteria
125-c010906_001
Fat Boy Cafeteria

"All City" award
125-c015345_001
"All City" award

200 block of Michigan St. (north side)
125-c021270_001
200 block of Michigan St. (north side)

NAACP, group at mayor's office
125-c026477_002
NAACP, group at mayor's office

NAACP, presentation
125-c026478_001
NAACP, presentation

Olds Manor
125-c027237_001
Olds Manor

Peck's Drug Store
125-c031831_004
Peck's Drug Store

Wolverine Recreation Parlor interior
125-c034640_001
Wolverine Recreation Parlor interior

Wolverine Recreation Parlor exterior
125-c034640_002
Wolverine Recreation Parlor exterior

Finney and Goodrich Intersection SW
125-c034643_002
Finney and Goodrich Intersection SW

Miss Jean of Romper Room
125-c038110_001
Miss Jean of Romper Room

Gerald R. Ford at WZZM
125-c038140_001
Gerald R. Ford at WZZM

Williams Magnavox
125-c042646_001
Williams Magnavox

Farm Bureau Service
125-e0722_001
Farm Bureau Service

Gallmeyer and Livingston Co.
125-e0809_001
Gallmeyer and Livingston Co.

Gallmeyer and Livingston Co.
125-e0810_001
Gallmeyer and Livingston Co.

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Buildings (5)
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Civil rights (2)
Clergy (1)
Clubs (1)
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Diners (Restaurants) (1)
Drugstores (1)
Exhibit booths (1)
Farmers' groups (1)
Fraternities & sororities (7)
Fruit industry (1)
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Group portraits (6)
Hotels (1)
Machinery (1)
Machinery industry (2)
Mayors (1)
Merchandise displays (1)
Nursing homes (1)
Offices (1)
Parades & processions (1)
People (1)
Political campaigns (1)
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Radio industry (1)
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Rest homes (1)
Storefronts (1)
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Television industry (1)
Television production & direction (1)
Television programs for children (1)
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