The Mathias J. Alten papers document the personal life and career of the West Michigan painter. The collection includes biographical information, business records, exhibit catalogs, and newspaper clippings collected by family members.
Alten, M. (Mathias), 1871-1938; Grand Rapids (Mich.); Artists--Michigan; Painters; Photographs
Wheels--The world's oldest, greatest and simplest invention"" April 1921 cover illustrating an article in The Commonwealth: A magazine for workers painted by Mathias Alten.
Alten, M. (Mathias), 1871-1938; Grand Rapids (Mich.); Artists--Michigan; Painters; Photographs
John Segar, cabinet maker Grand Rapids Chair Co. October 1921 cover illustrating an article in The Commonwealth: a magazine for workers painted by Mathias Alten
Alten, M. (Mathias), 1871-1938; Grand Rapids (Mich.); Artists--Michigan; Painters; Photographs
What I get out of Making School Desks September 1921 cover illustrating an article in The Commonwealth: A magazine for workers painted by Mathias Alten.
Alten, M. (Mathias), 1871-1938; Grand Rapids (Mich.); Artists--Michigan; Painters; Photographs
Scene in Wolverine Brass Works Grand Rapids, Michigan, February 1921 cover illustrating an article in The Commonwealth: A magazine for workers painted by Mathias Alten.
