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Black History

Phillips Brothers

Of all the dance orchestras and concert ensembles that Kalamazoo produced during the 19th century, the Phillips Brothers’ Orchestra was…

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Social Media Policy

Print Version (PDF) Kalamazoo Public Library’s presence on social media provides a public forum to facilitate the sharing of ideas,…

KPL TV: Kalamazoo History

Vine Neighborhood Architecture

Kalamazoos Vine neighborhood boasts a rich history, as well as a variety of architectural styles. Local historian Lynn Houghton, co-author…

KPL TV: Teen Filmmaker Festival

Teen Filmmaker Festival 2018

The 15th Annual Teen Filmmaker Festival was held at the Judy K. Jolliffe Theatre in Kalamazoo, MI, on Saturday, March…

Towns

Parchment

The small city of Parchment has a fascinating history that is inextricably tied to the product that gave it that…

KPL TV: Timely Topics

Chemical Kim @ KPL

Kim De Clercq, aka “Chemical Kim,” resident scientist on “Take Five & Company” from ABC affiliate WZZM 13, visits Kalamazoo…

Music

Ragtime in Kalamazoo

More than 27 million people — nearly half of the US population at the time — visited the 1893 World’s…

Databases

Art & Architecture Source

Art & Architecture Source is the largest full-text art research database covering fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as…

Fold3 Library Edition

Fold3 provides convenient access to military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who…

Kalamazoo Gazette Collection

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

Biography Resource Center

Containing many of the top-ranked biographical reference collections and magazines, this database offers a comprehensive collection of full-text biographies and…

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