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Meet the Author: Arnie Johnston

Hear local poet, author, and playwright Arnold Johnston read from his new full-length poetry collection Where We’re Going, Where We’ve…

KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

The KPL Story (1998)

The KPL Story

A 1998 mini-documentary about the library’s renovation project, featuring architect David Milling, artist Michael Hayden, and others. Includes two television…

Houses

Ingersoll Village

In the early years of World War II, building materials were scarce, and the manpower with which to build anything…

Buildings

Salvation Army Building

Sometimes referred to as the Citadel because of its distinct parapet roofline, the more common moniker used by local historians for…

Climax Township

Carney School

Location: District #2 – Section 17, north side of Q Avenue between 38th and 40th Streets. School appears to have closed…

KPL TV: Music & Concerts

Michael Beauchamp @ KPL

Michael Beauchamp with special guests Ian Gorman (bass) and Brandon Foote (mandolin) at Kalamazoo Public Library, September 17, 2008 (11…

Biographies

Roberts, Duane L.

Duane L. Roberts was a native son of Kalamazoo, and one of its most important voices for community change for…

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Heritage Quest Online

HeritageQuest® Online is a comprehensive treasury of American genealogical sources—rich in unique primary sources, local and family histories, convenient research…

Worldbook Online

World Book Online helps information seekers of all ages find the content they need at the correct reading level. World…

Kalamazoo Gazette Collection

Search Kalamazoo and Michigan history with The Kalamazoo Gazette Collection. Coverage from 1837 through current. Explore current and archived issues…

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