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- Black and white photograph of a man in a white t-shirt leaning over and staring intently at what is in front of him. He has short cropped hair and a beard and appears to be working in a workshop. The handwriting on the back of the picture is barely legible but says "Weaving, Ralph [illegible] 321 Milwaukee." Based on this description, he appears to be working at a loom and potentially in a weaving course at Oxbow. Additionally, underneath the handwriting there is a stamp which reads: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a tractor snow plow and large truck being used to hold excess snow that is being cleared off of the street in a wooded area.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a man sitting in his boat, tied in between two posts, with his back to the camera. He appears to be fishing in Lake Kalamazoo and another boat can be seen in the distance. The description on the back of the photograph reads "Fishing for walleye" and the second line is illegible. The back also features two stamped inscriptions which read: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of men painting outside as part of the Oxbow Club. It appears to be a warm and sunny summer's day as they are all wearing hats and one of the men in the foreground has his shirt tied around his waist. There is writing on the back of the picture but it is too faint to be legible. Underneath the faint writing there is a stamp which reads: "Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Douglas." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier for the 2nd Annual Invitational Volleyball Tournament at The Dunes resort in Douglas, Michigan, which took place on June 12-13, 1982. The flier includes information about tournament registration as well as booking rooms for the weekend.
- Date Created:
- 1982-06-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard featuring the dining room within the Twin Gables Hotel in Saugatuck, Michigan. The tables shown are white and there is a small wooden bar located behind the tables. The back of the postcard is blank aside from the small typed description in the upper left hand corner which reads: "Twin Gables Hotel. Trophy Bar, 'Homelike Hospitality,' Saugatuck's Most Complete Resort. Located on Lake Kalamazoo, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph featuring a group of men on the back of a boat while enjoying a sunny day on the Kalamazoo River in Saugatuck, Michigan. The second man on the left has a large video camera on his shoulder and appears to be filming. Only two individuals in the picture are making eye contact with the photographer while the others are enjoying the scenery.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a woman in a white dress and white hat sitting on the sand at what appears to be the summit of Mt. Baldhead in Saugatuck, Michigan. She is stylishly posed with a view overlooking the trees, the water, and the towns of Saugatuck-Douglas in the distance. Circa 1910.
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier for supporting the Dressel/Bullard Civil Rights Amendment Bill for Michigan, which is "against discrimination in employment and housing due to sexual preferences." Additionally there is information on contributions, a gourmet dinner at Sir Douglas, and a slip to contribute to the dinner and cocktail party.
- Date Created:
- 1983-10-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of an elderly man walking on the pier with a bucket in hand. He appears to carefully walking across the ledge along the channel where the Kalamazoo River meets Lake Michigan. The handwriting on the back of the picture reads "Fisherman on pier" although the writing is faint. Additionally, underneath the handwriting there is a stamp which reads: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph featuring two individuals standing outside of the Saugatuck Rest Area while taking a look at the Travel Service Directory and the Public Recreation Facilties information posters. A pay phone can also be seen outside the building. The ground if covered in snow and both individuals are wearing winter coats.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier featuring the All-Star Jazz Combo playing at The Blue Tempo "House of Music" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The flier reads: "6 nights weekly. Jazz sessions Saturday, Sunday 3 P.M. 'Till 9." Also listed are the members of the band and at the bottom it reads: "The Blue Tempo. 'House of Music' Saugatuck." It is known as being one of West Michigan's first gay bars and had its peak popularity, circa the 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Color photograph featuring a row of identical looking cabins at Douglas Dunes Resort. The cabins are nestled among the trees and there is landscaping in front of various grasses and other plants.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Series of four postcards celebrating the scenic locations of Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard at the top reads "Big Pavilion and Yachts, Saugatuck, Mich." featuring the dance hall overlooking the water. The two postcards found in the middle feature Mt. Baldhead with views of the stairs and a bird's eye view of the treetops overlooking the Kalamazoo River. The bottom postcard features a colorful artist's palette and reads "Greetings from Saugatuck Mich." Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph looking down the wooden staircase that leads to the summit of Mt. Baldhead. The handwriting is barely legible, but the top line says "Mt. Baldhead Stairs" and the line underneath is too faint to make out. The back of the photograph has two stamped inscriptions which read: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom right-hand side there is a stamp which reads "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier featuring jazz musician, Ira Sullivan, playing at The Blue Tempo "House of Music" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The description reads: "Chosen out of America's Top Jazz Musicians to do the Charlie "Bird" Parker Memorial Record Album (Released soon). Ira has played with the best Jazz Musicians of our times. To mention a few: Art Blakey "Jazz Messengers," Stan Getz, "Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, Horce Silver, Oscar Pettiford, Joe Jones, Max Roach, Miles Davis, Roland Kirk, Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, and Many Many More." The flier is brown with age and the bottom highlights the different band members of the Blue Temp All Star Jazz Combo as well as dates for the music. Circa the 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of an eldely couple on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary. They are wearing glasses, nice clothing, and smiles for the studio portrait. The back of the photograph reads: "Otto + Edith's 50th Wedding Anniversary."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- An aerial shot of buildings and boats along the Kalamazoo River waterfront. The photograph is in black and white and framed by the neighboring trees. The back of the photograph has two stamped inscriptions which read: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom right-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Publication from Douglas Dunes resort titled "Michigan's Escape" dated May 7, 1982 and labeled Volume 1, Issue Number 6. It features the front and back cover pages which include advertising for the first annual beach party, Mr. Legs contest, and a photo of the Douglas Dunes co-owners, Larry Gammons and Carl Jennings.
- Date Created:
- 1982-05-07T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of people painting outside among the trees and tall grass. There are individuals standing in the foreground and seated in the background while painting the young woman seated underneath a tree. This plein air painting class was likely a part of Oxbow School of Art.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Informational flier for potential guests of the Douglas Dunes resort located just minutes from Lake Michigan in Douglas, Michigan. The letter describes the different amenities offered at Douglas Dunes including an outdoor heated swimming pool, poolside sandwich and bar service, boat rentals, and dining at Sir Douglas. It also describes the area activities for guests and the 1981-1982 Fall and Winter rates.
- Date Created:
- 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Two interior pages of Cruise entertainment publication featuring a "Cruisin' the Bookstore" book review and advertisements for historic LGBTQ bar and nightclubs. The publication features black, white, and bright yellow lettering. The left side of the pamphlet features a horizontal ad which reads: "December is Party Month. Backstreet, 15606 Joy Road, Detroit, 272-8959. 'After Hours' Every Saturday 'Til 5 A.M." The right side features an article entitled "Cruisin' the Bookstore" and a review of the book "Springwood" by Larry Parr. At the bottom of the page is an ad for a dance club called The Parsonage in Detroit.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of the Saugatuck Rest Area as seen from a distance on a winter's day. The building is located in a wooded area with an empty parking lot in the background.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white interior pages of Cruise entertainment publication featuring horoscopes entitled "Cruisin' the Stars" as well as an advertisement for the First Annual Christmas party at Douglas Dunes Resort. The party has a listing for a benefit show and a Miss Gay USA pageant. The date of the party is December 12th and the bottom line reads: "Make reservations now for a wild New Year's Eve Party."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier featuring the All-Star "Jazz Festival" held at The Blue Tempo club in Saugatuck, Michigan. The flier is a more simplified version which is advertising Ira Sullivan's performance at The Blue Tempo club on September 22. Circa the 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Color photograph featuring a row of parked cars in front of the outdoor pool at the Dunes Resort in Douglas, Michigan. The pool and resort is nestled among the trees and landscaped greenery.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard of Saugatuck, Michigan featuring the Big Pavilion dance hall along the waterfront and boats in the harbor. The postcard is brightly colored and appears to be an illustrated backside view, as it features a blank area for a stamp and address. The description at the bottom reads: "Big Pavilion and Yachts." Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of the Pine Crest Inn of Saugatuck, Michigan. The description underneath the picture reads: "Motel and Restaraunt." The Inn itself is slightly difficult to make out due to the grainy quality of the photograph and the surrounding trees.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a man crouching on top of a whaleback ship, a type of cargo ship with a hull which was continuously curved above the waterline. He is staring at a small sailboat with many passengers in the distance.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement for the Douglas Dunes Resort featuring an illustrated man in sunglasses and a muscle shirt, drenched in water, looking off to his left and being offered a drink. The flier appears to be in the proofing stage due to the marks and symbols seen in the margins and it is possibly the cover image for a promotional pamphlet.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph featuring a group of men at Douglas Dunes Resort, two of whom are shirtless and in the forefront of the picture. On the left is a person in drag with bright red blush and striking white foundation. The three gentleman in the back are in suits and smiling.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a boy wearing a straw hat and sitting on the edge of a dock with his legs hanging over the water. He has a stoic expression on his face and is seated next to a gathered dock line.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Bllack and white photograph featuring a group of four women and a little girl all gathered in a living room. The generational differences are evident in the ways in which they are dressed as each woman seems to represent a different era. The back of the photograph has two lines of handwriting but the pencil is very faint and thus illegible. The back also features two stamped inscriptions which read: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom right-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photo postcard of Douglas Dunes Resort featuring three outdoor scenes. The first is a picture of the pool, the second below it is of the outdoor patio and dining area, and the bottom photograph is of the parking lot and motel rooms. There is a small border which is decorated with little trees. The postcard is blank aside from the small typed writing in the top left corner which reads: "Douglas Dunes Resort. Deluxe motel, a/c, heated pool, and cable TV. Sir Douglas fine dining, Disco and Patio bars. P.O. Box 365 Douglas, MI 49406. (616) 857-1401."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph featuring numerous stacked boxes from the Lloyd J. Harriss Pie Company. The sides of the boxes are labeled as having "6 - 8" Frozen Pies" and the photograph appears to be taken inside a refrigerator storage facility.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of men leaning over the back of The Island Queen river boat while trying to tie it to the dock. There are four men on the boat all looking down while they approach the dock. The inscription is typed on a piece paper that is pasted onto the back of the photograph. The paper has dimmed with age and reads: "The Island Queen, an all-metal river boat fashioned after Mississippi [?] stern wheelers, docks after an excursion trip from Saugatuck to New Richmond on the picturesque Kalamazoo river. The boat was built and is skippered by Dick Hoffman. It has facilities for some fifty passengers. The Island Queen was launched in 1954." Underneath the typed description there is a "-O-" and in the bottom right-hand corner there is the stamp which reads, "Joe Armstrong. Allegan, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Tan and brown colored infromational pamphlet for guests of the Douglas Dunes Resort. The front cover reads "Welcome To...Douglas Dunes Resort, P.O. Box 365/Blue Star Highway Douglas, Michigan, 49406 (616) 857-1401." The guest information details their check-out time, amenities, guest recommendations on clothing and restaurants, and local advertisements for the Saugatuck-Douglas area.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Photograph of a blond man singing on stage during the Mr. Midwest 1985 competition at Douglas Dunes Resort. He is dressed completely in leather and his eyes are closed as he holds the mic with both hands.
- Date Created:
- 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a large white farmhouse on the leftside of the frame and there are a few barns located to the right. A group of people that appear to be a family are sitting or standing in the front yard and on the front porch. The writing on the bottom of the picture reads: "Heinze Homestead."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of three gentleman gathered around a bright red table on a dock while watching something out on the water. The man seated on the left has what appears to be an old fashioned megaphone and the one seated on the right is looking through binoculars with a few clipboards gathered in front of him.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a trio of young people bent over and appearing to assemble doors in front of the Red Barn Theatre entrance. The picture is in black and white and the trio consists of one woman and two men. The handwriting on the back of the photograph is incredibly faint and illegible. The stamp underneath the writing reads: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce. Saugatuck, Michigan. The stamp in the left corner reads: "Joe Armstrong. Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of Douglas Dunes Resort showing a small one-story building with a teal roof and there is a car parked out front. The left side of the building has a sign which reads "The Dunes."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and white photograph of two semi-trailors parked outside the Lloyd J. Harriss Pie Company loading dock in Saugatuck, Michigan. The one on the right has a truck attached and the trailor on the left is parked for loading purposes. The photograph is taken from an angled view to the right.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Jazz poster for A Touch of Chicago's "Old Town" performed every weekend at The Blue Tempo in Saugatuck, Michigan. The advertisement mentions a jam session every Sunday and there is a phone number listed at the bottom which says "Call 857-2629." Circa the 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Sepia-colored photograph of a man plowing with two horses along a dirt road. He is wearing a hat and overalls with a bandana around his neck and appears to be working somewhere in the countryside. He appears to be operating a horse drawn plow or lawn mower.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Typed letter from The Blue Tempo Resort addressed to potential resorters ahead of their stay in Saugatuck, Michigan. The letterhead reads "The Blue Tempo, House of Music" in cursive lettering. The letter covers the rates for a stay in The Blue Tempo Hotel and cabin rates on the Kalamazoo River. It also covers the activities available in Saugatuck, the restauraunt within the Hotel, and the need for identification to drink legally. Circa the 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a trio of people standing in shallow water next to their sailboat with "The Gold Bug" written at the bottom of the picture. Two individuals are bent over reaching into the sailboat, while another stands off to the side with their foot resting on the side of the boat. The photograph is slightly blurry and in black and white.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement for the Douglas Dunes Resort featuring a backside view of a man in his swimsuit with his arms stretched above his head. The illustrated gentleman is standing in front of a pool and there are palm trees in the distance. The flier appears to be in the proofing stage due to the marks and symbols seen in the margins and it is possibly the back cover image for a promotional pamphlet.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white photograph of a fishtug boat cruising along the Kalamazoo River.. The back of the photograph has writing which reads, "Fishtug passing Mt. Baldhead Hotel" however, the second line of writing underneath it is illegible. The back of the photograph has two stamped inscriptions which read: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom right-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of Saugatuck Village Hall, located across the street from the Kalamazoo River waterfront in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The building is surrounded by trees and a famiy appears to be walking by on the sidewalk out front.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- An advertisement for the Berry Cove Country Club in Saugatuck, Michigan. It features an illustration of the upper half of a naked man with a towel or bandana around his neck. Membership is advertised as being a dollar and in the bottom right hand corner there are summer rates listed for the year 1975.
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white interior pages of Cruise entertainment publication featuring an article entitled, "Cruisin' Around: On the Road with Michael Ivan." The article highlights a new gay resort near Saugatuck, known as Douglas Dunes, and describes the food served, atmosphere, and the men who served drinks near the pool. Under the brief article is an advertisement for the video tape special of the week and the prices for The Irving Theatre. The right side of the publication includes classifieds, advertisements for services, personals, stuff for sale, and resorts. There is an advertisement for a Detroit night club called The Outlaws on the bottom right of the page.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of the Heinze Homestead from a driveway view. There are chickens exploring alongside the dirt drive in the front yard and a tree is partially blocking the view of the house.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and white photograph of two trucks shoveling snow. One of the trucks has "Village of Bangor" written on the side.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a front loader tractor snow plow shoveling snow on a neighborhood street.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and white photograph of a gentleman, who appears to be a priest, standing next to a building which appears to be a greenhouse. The building has a large dome structure and there is a cross in the distance on the top of the steeple of a church located behind the greenhouse. There is writing on the back of the picture but it is too faint to be legible. Underneath the faint writing there is a stamp which reads: "Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Douglas." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Interior page of the Saugatuck-Douglas community newspaper, The Commercial Record, dated Friday, November 4, 1960. Articles feature the Junior Garden Club hosting a campout, a ban of All-Star teams of the Al-Van League, and the price reduction of a ranch-style home. There are advertisements for businesses as well as ads encouraging voting for State Senator and Representative candidates.
- Date Created:
- 1960-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of windswept trees lining the coastal dunes of Saugatuck. The body of water is difficult to identify as it may be a portion of the Kalamazoo River, Oxbow Lagoon, or even the lakeshore.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Series of four postcards highlighting the natural beauty found in Saugatuck-Douglas, Michigan. The postcards feature the Big Pavilion on the riverfront, the Saugatuck Country Club, a yacht approaching the Saugatuck harbor, and Lake Shore Drive in Douglas, Michigan. All of the postcards are drawings with saturated and vibrant colors. The pictures are primarily of greenery and areas along the water. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Volume ninety-six and issue thirty-one of the community newspaper, The Commercial Record, serving Saugatuck-Douglas since 1869. The newspaper is dated ast Thursday, July 30, 1964 and has a variety of articles covering the winners of Venetian Events from the Festival of the same name. Events highlighted are related to automobiles and parade winners. Additionally, articles cover an ice cream social, a closing of public swimming pools, as welll as dead alewives littering the shores of Lake Michigan. Additionally, there are a variety of advertisements surrounding the articles, the biggest of which is one for The Blue Tempo. Articles cover the Venetian Festival and growing crowds, the opening of "My Fair Lady" at the Barn Theatre, the near completion of Douglas School, an opening of a Church Arts Show, stringent rules for Labor Day Weekend proposed by citizens, the opening of the I-96 Freeway, as well as the hosting of the Michigan PGA Tourney by the Hamilton Lake Golf Club. The advertisements cover The Blue Tempo Jazz Club, E.R. Launderette, Furniture, and the Forest Grove Mill.
- Date Created:
- 1964-07-30T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of All Saints Episcopal Church blanketed with snow in Saugatuck, Michigan. The church is located on Grand Street in a wooded area close to downtown.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph featuring a variety of boats in the bay of Lake Kalamazoo near downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. Two of the boats have large American flags displayed proudly. The lake is very busy with boaters and there are buildings and a forest in the distance. Coral Gables and its neighboring dock can be seen in the back left corner.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of an aerial view of the Saugatuck-Douglas shoreline from what appears to be the summit of Mt. Baldhead. The picture features a beautiful view of where the Kalamazoo River and Lake Kalamazoo meet and the buildings along the waterfront are surrounded by forested areas in all directions. The bridge leading to Douglas can be seen in the distance.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Newspaper advertisement for The Blue Tempo Jazz Club in Saugatuck, Michigan. It also features Ray Murphy's Jazz Group whose modern jazz and dancing takes place every Saturday night and country music featuring Glenn Owens of Allegan every Friday and Sunday night.
- Date Created:
- 1960-09-29T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a man who appears to be a police officer standing in front of collage of photographs. He is standing to his side and pointing with his left hand at one picture out of many which are pinned to the board on the wall behind him. The photographs appear to be of people and places of Saugatuck-Douglas.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Program pamphlet for a birthday celebration honoring jazz musician, Eddie Calhoun, at Douglas Dunes Resort on November 12-13-14, 1993. The program includes Eddie Calhoun's biography outlining his upbringing, career in music and the Chicago music scene, and semi-retirement in Baldwin/ Idlewild, Michigan. The program also includes daily itineraries for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday musical events in celebration of his life and career. In addition, it includes a "Meet the Musicians" section with biographies for the musicians joinging in on the celebration and accompanying photographs.
- Date Created:
- 1993-11-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of adults and children taking a ride across the Kalamazoo River on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry. The children are happily looking over the railing to see how the ferry works and small homes can be see in the background. The handwriting on the back of the photograph reads: "Old 6 Line Ferry." Underneath that description, there is the phrase "4" high" written upside down and in the middle there is a lopsided letter B.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Volume ninety-six and issue thirty-six of the community newspaper, The Commercial Record, serving Saugatuck-Douglas since 1869. This issue is dated September 3, 1964 and has a series of different stories, sports news, changes in labor day weekend for schools, local politics, as well as local news of a death and Ox-Bow's 54th season. A spread which includes advertisements for the Blue Tempo, as well as news that the lounge plans to have a jazz festival. The advertisement features the different names which are performing at the festival.
- Date Created:
- 1964-09-03T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Series of four postcards highlighting some of the prominent recreation spaces in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard at the top features tennis courts next to a flower garden, while the two postcards found in the middle feature a dock overlooking the Kalamazoo River and the interior of the Big Pavilion dance hall. Saugatuck's main street is the subject of the postcard located at the bottom of series and it illustrates a quiet intersection in the center of town. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of the Coral Gables Ballroom located along the waterfront in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The ballroom is full of dining tables covered in white tablecloth and features an amazing shoreline view of where the Kalamazoo River meets Lake Kalamazoo.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Front cover advertisement for The Blue Tempo "The House of Music" in Saugatuck, Michigan. The background photograph is a sepia-colored image of a crowded beach, which is most likely Oval Beach on the shores of Lake Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1964-07-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Series of four postcards featuring the prominent bodies of water enjoyed in Saugatuck, Michigan. The two postcards located at the top feature Oval Beach overlooking Lake Michigan: one features a crowded beach of sunbathers and the other a crowded parking lot overlooking the beach. The two postcards located at the bottom feature the Kalamazoo River: one highlights the bridge crossing the river over to Douglas, Michigan and the other illustrates people enjoying water sports while water skiing on the Kalamazoo River. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Issue number thirty of community newspaper, The Commercial Record, dated July 22, 1976 and written in its 109th year of serving the Saugatuck-Douglas community. The front page features an article on the devastating fire which broke out at The Blue Tempo, along with a brief history of the local landmark, and news of the Red Barn Theatre reopening. The newpaper has become discolored from age and there appears to be water damage.
- Date Created:
- 1976-07-22T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- View of the Douglas Dunes Resort sign located on Blue Star Highway in Douglas, Michigan. The sign reads: "Douglas Dunes Resort and Motel" and "Cafe Sir Douglas. Food, Spirits, Fun." The street can be seen to the left and the sign is nestled among trees and landscaping on the right.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a couple sailing upon a small sailboat in Saugatuck. The writing at the bottom of the photograph reads "Tuckers Boat" and the dance hall known as the "Big Pavilion" can be seen in the background on the shores of the Kalamazoo River and Lake Kalamazoo.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a row of four sailboats lined by a deck at the Big Pavilion dance hall in Saugatuck, Michigan.Pairs of men can be seen standing in the docked sailboats.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and white photograph of the Texaco Gas station in Saugatuck-Douglas. The trunk of a parked car is visible in the right hand corner, next to the "Washing" and "Marfak Lubrication" signs above the gas station garage.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of four young people driving across the sand in Saugatuck, Michigan. The automobile they are riding in appears to be a dune buggy and is identified as being from the 1940s. The handwriting on the back of the photograph, which is faint and partially illegible, reads: "Dune scooter, piloted by Ron [?], [?]." There is a stamp underneath which reads: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph featuring a boat as it heads into the channel at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. The boat is passing by the south pier located along the shores of Lake Michigan.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a Lake Michigan beach scene in Saugatuck, Michigan. It appears to be a busy day at Oval Beach where people are sunbathing on the sand and swimming in the lake. On the back of the photograph there is a stamp which reads: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamber of Commerce, Saugatuck, Michigan." In the bottom left-hand side there is a stamp which reads: "Joe Armstrong, Allegen, Michigan."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and white photograph of two women sitting and being rowed in a boat across the Kalamazoo River. The boat has "Saugatuck" written on it's side and there are more boats and buildings in the distance, including Mt. Baldhead Hotel.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Photograph of a red mill known as Peterson Grist Mill in Saugatuck, Michigan. The mill is situated next to a pond and is surrounded by trees not far from the Kalamazoo River. The handwriting on the back of the picture reads: "A photographers delight where cornmeal is grounded and can be purchased in the restored Grist mill. Saugatuck, Mich." There is also upside down writing which says "SS Page 32."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white interior page of Cruise entertainment publication featuring a photograph of recording artist Eartha Kitt at Douglas Dunes Resort in Douglas, Michigan. She is seen holding a bouquet of flowers and shaking hands with fans. The page also includes advertisements for The Body Works, The Health & Social Club for Gay Men in Indianapolis, and Keys Cocktails and Company in Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Black and sepia colored newspaper advertisement for the Saugatuck/Douglas Area. The top of the advertisement has the phrase "Your Resort Area of the Midwest" and there is a small map showing the location of Saugatuck/Douglas in the lower right side. It also mentions being "only 2 1/2 hours by car, Greyhound or Amtrak from Chicago." On the left side there is a list of amenities found in the area, including the restauraunts, Inns, and shopping available in the area.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Front and back pages of Gay Chicago Magazine, Vol. VIII, No.26, and dated June 27, 1985. The front cover features an illustration of a shirtless man who appears to be running. The back cover features an advertisement for Kraeusening Old Style beer.
- Date Created:
- 1985-06-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph layout featuring various pictures of the Mr. Great Lakes Contest at Douglas Dunes, in addition to the Mr. Backstreet Contest in Detroit and the Dating Game at J.P.'s of Canada. Four of the seven pictures feature the Mr. Great Lakes Contest and show young men wearing bathing suites on stage. Circa 1982.
- Date Created:
- 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a house which appears to be abandoned. The house is seen in wintertime with weathered wood siding. The close up angle appears to show that there is no glass within the window frames and no doors visible.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of the Douglas Dunes bar located in Douglas, Michigan. The bar is seen at a time when empty without customers and an active nightlife.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a church sign which reads: "St. Peter's Catholic Church. Sunday Masses 7 8 9 10 11 and 12. Weekday masses 7:45 am. Confessions Saturday 7:30 to 9:00. Sunday before Mass."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a sunny day at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. The beach is sprinkled with sunbathers and two multi-colored umbrellas in the foreground. To the right of those umbrellas lies a bright red paddleboard container which reads: "Paddleboards. Rafts. Umbrellas. Fun Floats." The colors of the picture are highly saturated and complement the blue, yellow, and red tones as seen throughout.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white portrait photograph of Hubert Engel as taken by Appleyard Studio of South Haven, Michigan. He is dressed in a three-piece suit and tie while wearing a kind expression on his face.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of two women painting a mural of a town scene on a wall. The woman on the right is standing on something to paint buildings toward the top of the mural while the woman on the left is painting greenery.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph featuring an outdoor party with a crowd full of people in Saugatuck-Douglas. A tall blond individual is balancing on the shoulders of another and surrounded by a crowd that appears to be mostly men. The party appears to be at a patio space at an unidentified location, possibly the Douglas Dunes Resort.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier for Douglas Dunes resort located off Blue Star Highway in Douglas, Michigan. The flier reads: "Douglas Dunes *Honors All* Bartenders, Waiters, & Bar Owners. Oct. 11, 12 & 13 1982." The flier also includes the prices of rooms and amenities included.
- Date Created:
- 1982-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Newspaper page from what appears to be a publication for the gay community, highlighting the Douglas Dunes Resort and celebrates the first year of the resort being open. The top photo features the Douglas Dunes staff photo of men wearing white suits, on the bottom left is a picture of a DJ at the Dunes, and on the bottom right is a picture of men at Sunday brunch in Detroit. The document has the word "Flashback" written as a heading and Issue 73 is noted at the bottom of the page.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier for a singing group called "The Weather Girls" performing at Douglas Dunes Resort on Saturday, May 21. The year of the event is unknown, but they were promoted as singing their hit "It's Raining Men" and other songs for the Saugatuck-Douglas community. Circa 1983.
- Date Created:
- 1983-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Interior of a postcard series describing the history of Saugatuck, Michigan. The page features a detailed description of the founding of Saugatuck and the industries which categorize the area such as lumber, shipbuilding, and later tourism, art, and entertainment. Circa 1955.
- Date Created:
- 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a community theater production being set up with young people working on set design and practicing acting. The young people on the left are working on the wall decor and the couple to the right of the frame appear to be practicing a scene. There are theater seats lining the bottom of the frame and the photo has a sepia tone to it.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a woman identified as Winne Mac sitting on a large stump on the beach, her legs crossed while smiling brightly at the photographer. The photograph appears to be taken at dusk as there is a pink tint to the lighting that adds to the composition of the woman, the sand, and the waves.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a busy day at the beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. Sunbathers and swimmers are enjoying Lake Michigan at what appears to be Oval Beach on a summer's day.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)