# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Make it a Date with Tinder
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The Incredible David V. Tinder Collection of Michigan Real Photo Postcards

Two of Michigan’s most notable post card collectors and authors Christine Byron and Tom Wilson of Grand Rapids will present a program on the exceptional David Tinder Collection of Michigan Photography, Thursday, April 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Historical Society of Greater Lansing Museum, 528 N. Capitol on the campus of Lansing Community College. The event is free.
David V. Tinder’s vast collection of 66,470 real photo postcards were donated to the Clements Library at the University of Michigan several years ago. Recently the cards were scanned and categorized and are now available online in an easy to research format. Christine and Tom will show examples of the scope of this collection, from diverse topics like logging, early agriculture, small town views, and much more, along with more than 4,500 exciting examples from the Lansing area. There are images of people, many not identified, but others like Theodore Roosevelt and Michigan governors are recognized.

The digital collection is organized by specific city, town, and county and all 83 counties are represented in the collection. Searching can be done by keyword, city, town, subject or photographer.

Tinder was a Detroit area engineer who spent his lifetime collecting daguerreotypes, ambrotypes, tintypes, carte de viste, cabinet cards, stereographs and real photo postcards ultimately amassing more than 100,000 images including real photo postcards.

In addition to the physical photographs Tinder created the ultimate guide to early Michigan photographers which is invaluable in researching family histories. Real photo postcards are actual photographs printed on postcard stocks and usually were produced in limited quantities and highly sought by collectors.

Christine and Tom share a love of Michigan and a fascination with its history. Their collection of antique postcards and tourist and travel ephemera was the inspiration for their “Vintage Views” books. Christine retired from her position as the local history librarian at the Grand Rapids Public Library and Tom has been involved in local history and genealogy research for many years. They are both active in the local history community.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lansing/make-it-a-date-with-tinder/200029913438505
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, photography
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lansing
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 528 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1210, United States
- **lat**: 42.73909
- **long**: -84.55364
- **full address**: 528 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1210, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Make it a Date with Tinder being held?
  - **A:** Make it a Date with Tinder takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm at 528 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933-1210, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Make it a Date with Tinder?
  - **A:** Make it a Date with Tinder is organized by Zig Olds.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Make it a Date with Tinder is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lansing, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Make it a Date with Tinder sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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