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- Photograph of man holding a large catfish next to a woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat, circa 1920
- Date Created:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a few groups of people sitting on towels while talking and sunbathing at the beach. There is a rusty barrel located behind the group at the forefront of the photograph and young men can be seen running near the dunegrass in the background. Circa summer 1966
- Date Created:
- 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard of 'Round the Corner Ice Cream Shoppe in Saugatuck, Michigan. There is a large tree in the left side of the frame and two individuals sitting on a pink bench in front of the shop. The side of the building has "Round the Corner Ice Cream Shoppe" in big black lettering. The back of the postcard has the writing: "Bill & Joyce Jann. 616-857-8851 Rooms & Apts. $20.00 couple." In the bottom left hand corner the date October 1980 is written.
- Date Created:
- 1980-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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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."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A page from the weekly Red Barn News, which includes articles on several of the shows that were to be performed during the ninth season, an announcement of tryouts and the Theatre's new leading man, a poster contest, and the opening of the Puppet Grove. Duplicate of Program-130.
- Date Created:
- 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo that depicts a man smoking while petting two young dogs. Next to him, a younger boy eats what appears to be a hotdog. The shadow of the photo taker is visible in the bottom right corner, and the water and docks are in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of the Knight's Lounge. There is obvious fire damage, and the roof has collapsed on the top of the building. A firefighter props a ladder on the building, and smoke is still seen from the back of the building.
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard of people at the beach in Saugatuck, circa 1920
- Date Created:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photo of a large group of people. Seven individuals sit on the steps of a porch, six stand on the porch, and one man stands next to the porch with his hand on the railing. On the reverse: "Painting the Old Hospital." Names are also written on the back in cursive.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A letter to the editor published in The Commercial Record titled "Sleep-Out for County Homeless to be Here at Red Barn This Year." It asks the editor to join the sleep-out, which raises awareness and funds for local homelessness. It also lists that the project's goal is to raise more than $5,000.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A red-tinted photograph of the Red Barn Theatre.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A couple is sitting on some stairs in the foreground, slightly ahead of them is their golden retriever who is walking up, circa 1990s
- Date Created:
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard of 'Round the Corner Ice Cream Shoppe in Saugatuck, Michigan. There is a large tree in the left side of the frame and two individuals sitting on a pink bench in front of the shop. The side of the building has "Round the Corner Ice Cream Shoppe" in big black lettering. The back of the photograph is addressed to Jerri Lea Walsh at 22608 Victory Blvd. Woodland Hills, California 91367, however, the message on the postcard reads: "Hi sweetie, it was wonderful, we did our share of eating all those flavors - but the weather was bad - rain Fri-Sat & Sunday. The steak fingers were just as good as last spring. Your business cards are attractive. Love, A. K. [illegible]."
- Date Created:
- 1977-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph of a group of five women standing with their arms around one another and smiling at the camera. with houses and trees in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white photo of nine women and a man who pose in front of a set that reads "La Cage." They are all wearing costmes and two are seated with their toes pointed in front of the others. The back of "La Cage," which lists the cast from left to right.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph is of a group of four, one adult woman is centered in the picture and she is hugging three children wearing purple uniforms with a "Lansing Parks and Rec" logo. Two of the children hold soccer balls. Circa 1990s
- Date Created:
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Color slide of a pond surrounded by autumn-colored trees. Circa 1960
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white postcard of West Shore Golf Links in Douglas, Michigan. The postcard depicts the first tee of a golf game and has many individuals on the course. The back of the postcard has no handwriting on it other than the note "1st Tee 1952."
- Date Created:
- 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A wide photo of where the water meets land. Several feet from the shore and running parallel to it is a long wave breaker.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white photo of a scene being performed. There are three women in striped dresses who are talking to a man. Another woman in a black dress stands away from them and looks toward the parasol she holds in the air.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1972-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a crowded Lake Michigan beach as seen from a distance. The foreground features sand fencing in front of a gathering crowd of beachgoers and boats in the background. Circa summer 1966
- Date Created:
- 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1970-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph is taken from a left side angle of the Masonic Hall and a blue car is in the foreground.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Color slide of an older man holding a baby boy dressed in a blue jacket on the hood of a car.
- Date Created:
- 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A photo of two women who are crimping apple pie shells at a large table. There are three large shelving units behind them, which are all filled of more pie shells. The caption reads: "Again you see the home made touch by women in our Bakery."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of a man operating a large commercial oven. The caption reads "This latest type of rotating, gas heated oven holds 240 pies, employs the latest feature of top and bottom heat control."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a trio of young adults having a conversation outside Coral Gables in downtown Saugatuck. They appear to be college students as one of them is wearing a WMU sweatshirt and they are surrounding a parked convertible. The handwriting on the back of the photograph is partially illegible, listing "Saugatuck, Colleen James, Dick's friend, Dick Fosdick."
- Date Created:
- 1966-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a couple with their young son on a sand dune. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of an elderly woman sitting in a green lawn chair smiling at a boy sitting next to her in a blue chair. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A brochure for the Saugatuck-Douglas Museum 2010 Exhibition, "A Place Called Ox-Bow." The brochure describes the exhibit and also gives the location, admission cost and dates of the exhibition.
- Date Created:
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Playbill for the Red Barn Theatre's production of The Sound of Music. On the back is an announcement for the following production of My Fair Lady.
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Schedule program for the 1965 season of the Red Barn Theatre, including cast and crew biographies, advertisements, and list of patrons.
- Date Created:
- 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1972-02-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a one-story red house. In front of the house are apple trees, in the foreground is a forest.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Page from Bob Lord's family photograph album with four photos. Top left and bottom left are photos of the same young girl wearing a dress in a living room with a Christmas tree. Top right is a man wearing an apron in a kitchen. Bottom right is a young girl in a traditional Dutch costume with wooden shoes and an apron.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Page from Bob Lord's family photograph album with three photos. The left two pictures are of three men roofing a yellow-orange house. The other image is oriented the opposite way, and it depicts what looks to be two doors with some sort of archetectural molding around the top.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of a performer in a costume from the Red Barn Theatre's performance of The Mikado. It is captioned: "The Gilber and Sullivan operetta, 'The Mikado', will be presented Saturday, July 4 at the Red Barn Theatre of Saugatuck. Performed by the manhattan Savoyards of New York, The Mikado is the story of Ko Ko, a cheap tailor condemned to death for flirting, then raised to the exalted rank of Lord HIgh Executioner by remarkable circumstance."
- Date Created:
- 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Color photograph of a barn on the water labled "Studios at Ox-Bow."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of a group of men, some firefighters, standing in front of a building that has been damaged by the fire. Smoke fills the air, and several fire hoses lead to the building.
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- An article that gives an exemplary review of the Red Barn Theatre's production of My Fair Lady.
- Date Created:
- 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a woman in a straw hat and sundress looking down at the camera from wooden steps which go up the dune. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of two women and a man on a beach in front of an umbrella that is taped to a piece of paper. The younger woman and man appear to be in swim gear, while the older woman is in a dress. Below, it reads: โ1922-24. L. to R. โโPeteโ vonBrecht, Bertha & Charles vonBrecht.โ
- Date Created:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white image of the interior of the Big Pavilion. A band is set up on the stage, and one man stands on the dance floor.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1972-05-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a group at the beach. There are two women with a group of about six small children standing at the edge of the water facing the camera. In the foreground seven adults are seated in the sand facing the water. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Black and white photograph featuring a wide shot of a few cabins, which are largely obscured by the trees. There are a few cars visible between the trees. The back of the photograph has a purple Post-it note which says "late 40 uncles cabins." Circa the late 1940s
- Date Created:
- 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white photo of the pie pan washer, which is being operated by two women i white dresses. The caption reads: "Designed by Lloyd J. Harriss and built to his specifications this machine does the most thoorough washing and sterillizing job that has ever been introduced in the pie industry." It goes on to explain the way in which the machine works.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A woman in a bathing suit and large straw hat stands in tall grass overlooking the lake. The color of the water is a blue-green and the grass and shrubbery around her is a vibrant green. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Two photographs. In the top image, five young women pose around a car and in the bottom image, the same women, much older, pose around the same car. Circa 1950/2010
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of Peterson Mill located on Holland Street in Saugatuck, Michigan. The picture features the historic mill with a man standing to the left of the building and overlooking the pond. The sky is gray, there is snow on the ground, and the trees surrounding the building are barren.
- Date Created:
- 1967-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of three boys and one girl. One boy kneels in the dirt and holds a hammer. The other three children sit on the stairs to an enclosed porch. One holds her hands over her ears, one looks at his hands, and the other looks at the boy while holding something in his right hand. On the back, "Don Heuchan Jul 4 1954 St. Louis" is stamped in red. Below that, โBUZ MARY CHARLIE + Johnny Dempseyโ and โHeuchen kids cottage AT 109 Lakeshoreโ are written with irregular capitalization.
- Date Created:
- 1952-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A photo of the fire damage done to the Knight Lounge, which has a fire hose in the top window. The roof of the house has been burnt away, and several windows have shattered. A bright red fire truck sits in front of the house with its hood popped.
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard of Hotel Butler, a young women can be seen sitting on the front porchcirca 1920
- Date Created:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Black and white photograph of a young boy walking on the beach smiling, behind him stands an adult man. Circa 1990s
- Date Created:
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A picture of what appears to be rows of church pews. The image is dimly lit and appears to have been taken with a flash. In the bagkground, there are several light fixtures and lamps. There are also several framed images on the back wall.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1971-12-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of four women and children sitting on a log at the beach. Two men in the background are working on a kayak. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a baby and toddler sitting on a cushion in the grass with a tea kettle to their left and a dog sits in shadow in the foreground. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a group of people having a cook-out. There are several tables set out, as well as lawn chairs, and everyone is in conversation. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of "Old Mill Pond" surrounded by snow. The pond is the focal point of the photograph, with trees in the background that are barren and patches of snow on the ground. The description on the back of the photograph reads: "Wed. March, 22/67. Easter, Saugatuck. 'The Old MIll Pond' Jerry, Kelly."
- Date Created:
- 1967-03-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A photo of the fire damage done to the Knight Lounge. A firetruck sits in front of the building, and a fire fighter sprays water at the chimney. Two women in long brown coats stand in the right corner.
- Date Created:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a middle-aged couple reclining on a log on the beach. The woman is wearing a dark blue swimsuit and conical straw hat. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of wood pilings from an old pier emerging from a lake with a grassy shoreline in the distance.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Plaintiff's Exhibit 3. A black and white shot of four buildings, including the Cook Boat House, located on the water that is taken from across the water. There are several boats docked or on the shore.
- Date Created:
- 1968-03-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A scan of a playbill that lists the cast in order of appearance for the Red Barn Theatre's production of Enter Laughing.
- Date Created:
- 1964-06-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A scan of a newspaper article titled "Yes, Robby Segal Has Come a Long Way Since 1967 in Saugatuck," written by David Nicolette. It explores the history of Robby Benson, who went from playing chorus roles at the Red Barn to starring in blockbuster films. There are also articles about new Michigan State University performance buildings and an upcoming Stratford Shakespeare Festival.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Front of the postcard of individuals fishing on the pier in Saugatuck, Michigan
- Date Created:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Page from Bob Lord's family phtograph album with three photos. In the top, a woman in a puffy jacket stands next to her son in front of the water. Snow covers the ground. The bottom left picture shows the snowy waterfront and various fowl that sit on the beach. The bottom right image is another shot of the mother and son hugging on the beach, this time shot vertically.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of the Saugatuck Dancing Pavilion. Trees in the shot slightly obscure the building. In the bottom left, there is a CocaCola sign as well as a sign for a coffee shop
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of two elderly women in navy blue swimsuits standing on the sand, one holds her fist high in the air, while the other is moving hair out of her face. In the background the water has may waves and you can make out umbrellas and people. Circa 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 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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- Plaintiff's Exhibit 2. A hand-drawn map labeled The Village of Saugatuck, Mich., 1907. The map depicts both several city blocks and the water, where there are multiple kinds of boats on the water. On the back "#4" has been written in the top right corner.
- Date Created:
- 1968-03-26T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Advertisement flier 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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- Legal action that the Coburn family took against the Kalamazoo Ferry Company. It provides background information about the case and the franchise agreement that led to the lawsuit.
- Date Created:
- 1967-06-20T00:00:00Z
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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 boat docked in front of a small white house. The picture is dimly lit and taken from the shore.
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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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- Page from Bob Lord's family photograph album with four photos. In the top left image, a young girl holds her and hides behind her. The top right image is a candid of a woman in a black turtleneck who has a lng object in her hand. The bottom right depicts a nature scene with a body of water surrounded by trees. In the bottom left picture, a young boy smiles in front of his father as they pose for the image.
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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 boat. The water it is on is undisrupted other than the waves the boat makes. There are trees 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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- Photograph of a woman in a white romper and three children under the shade of trees, in their midst is a black Labrador. Circa 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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- 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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- Damaged photograph of a Douglas Police officer leaning on his police cruiser.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Playbill for the Red Barn Theatre's production of Enter Lauging. On the back is an announcement for the following production of Take Her, She's Mine.
- Date Created:
- 1964-07-29T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of two large trees flanking a path in front of a mostly obscured white house.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A print of the Saugatuck Dancing Pavilion. Text reads "Largest Dance Pavilion in Michigan" in the top right corner. Along the bottom, text reads "12,000 Square Feet Floor Space Exclusive of Movie Theater which Seats 750."
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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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- Tomahawk was the student newspaper of Sagutuck High School. It contains editorials, stories, poems, and information about extracurricular clubs and events.
- Date Created:
- 1972-01-20T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)