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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
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- 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
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- 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.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A red-tinted photograph of the Red Barn Theatre.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- 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 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
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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 five women standing with their arms around one another and smiling at the camera. with houses and 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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- 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.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A wide photo of where the water meets land. Several feet from the shore and running parallel to it is a long wave breaker.
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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 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.
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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:
- 1972-03-30T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- 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
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- 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
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- 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."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- 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."
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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 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
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- 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
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- 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
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- 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)
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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)
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- Sisters Joy Muehlenbeck and Jerry Elsinga describe adjusting to Saugatuck as young women after living in Chicago. Considerable discussion about the Pavillion and education in Saugatuck in the 60's and 70's.
- Date Created:
- 2018-10-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
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- 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:
- 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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- 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
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Howard Schultz was born in Douglas, Michigan in 1935. Howard recalls growing up during wartime on the lakeshore.
- Date Created:
- 2018-10-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage 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
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Candace Van Oss grew up in Douglas, Michigan. She shares many memories of her father's career as Chief of Police.
- Date Created:
- 2018-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage 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
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Paola Doyle was raised in Oak Park and Oakbrook, Illinois and spent her childhood summers in Saugatuck. In this interview, Paola remembers visiting her grandparents' cottage near Mt. Baldhead during the summers as a child, and bringing her own children to Saugatuck during the summers as an adult.
- Date Created:
- 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
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- Karen Morgan moved to the Saugatuck area after she graduated from high school and began waitressing at the new West Point restaurant in the 1960s. In this interview, Karen reminisces about her young adulthood in Saugatuck.
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage 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
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- 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
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Ray Diffenderfer's grandparents were among the first to own land near Mt. Baldhead, where they built a cottage in the early 1920s. In this article, Ray reminisces about spending summers of his youth at the cottage and swimming at the beach in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Date Created:
- 2018-10-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
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- 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
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- 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)
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- 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
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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
- Data Provider:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Bob Lord moved to a historic home in Saugatuck in 1978. In this interview he covers the history of his home, known as "The 1894 House." He details some of his favorite summer activities, and offers some hopes for the future of Saugatuck.
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage 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:
- 1972-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard featuring Coral Gables, Hotel Saugatuck, and The Old Crow Bar located in downtown Saugatuck, Michigan. The front of the postcard shows a busy street and nightlife, with the featured businesses lit up at night. The back of the postcard bares no handwriting but the description in the upper lefthand corner reads: "Coral Gables-Saugatuck, Michigan. Come by boat, bus or car but don't miss a visit to Coral Gables while vacationing at Saugatuck. This area offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment for your pleasure. 'Relax at Saugatuck.'"
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of Lake Michigan and its neighboring beach and sand dunes covered in snow. Sand fencing is seen cascading across the beach and dunegrass is sprouting above the snow.
- Date Created:
- 1967-04-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a blond young man at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. He is wearing sunglasses and striped swim trunks while lying down on a beach towel amongst other beachgoers. In the photo he is looking toward the camera with a half-smile.
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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 scan of an open letter to Lloyd J. Harriss that includes both the image of a man and the letter itself. The letter, which has a header labled The Aluminum Cooking Utensil Co," expressed gratitude and pride that Lloyd J. Harriss attributed some of his success to the use of their utensils. It is signed by a W. C. White, the president of the company.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a solitary woman standing in front of the camera and smiling at the photographer. A white house and trees frame her from the background.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A newspaper article titled "Next Act at Red Barn Theatre: Antique Dealers" that describes the transition of the Red Barn from a playhouse into an antique shop, following the most recent purchase of the building. It also includes a photo of a performance of Once Upon a Mattress, which was one of the last shows to be performed while the Red Barn was still a threatre.
- Date Created:
- 2003-10-28T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of an active beach featuring people sunbathing, swimming, and a large red container labeled "Paddleboards" in the midst of the excitement. The sky appears to be a dark blue-grey color making the lake and sky nearly indistinguishable. Circa summer 1966
- Date Created:
- 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of two young people walking toward the 'Round the Corner Ice Cream Shoppe, located in Saugatuck, Michigan. The photo is taken from the sidewalk at a distance with the left side of the building and its hand-painted sign in view.
- Date Created:
- 1966-09-01T00:00:00Z
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A back and white photo of a scene being performed. Two men and a woman who are dressed in all black pose with bowler hats in front of a sign that reads "Eagle Hall."
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A page from the weekly Red Barn News, which includes a large article about the Theatre's membership drive. It also discusses the ten-week film festival the theatre was hosting, as well as an article about A Thousand Clowns, the show that opens the ninth season for the theatre. Duplicate of Program-129.
- 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 of a large commerical oven with the phrase "Universal Oven Company, Inc. New York" engraved in the metal. The oven is completely filled with apple pies.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Newspaper clipping from the Press State Page with picture of the Saugatuck Sea Scouts standing on the stairs up Mt. Baldhead, as well as articles on local changes, surrounding the school, signs being replaced, and driver reform. December 18, 1957
- Date Created:
- 1957-12-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white photo of four large tanks, which hold flour and sugar.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A photo of the water with hills in the background. On the right side of the image, there is what appears to be a wave breaker.
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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 30. A black and white photo of the Saugatuck Boat Livery. Three men stand in front of the building. They are surrounded by many kayaks and canoes. On the back, "#8" is handwritten in the top right corner.
- 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 newspaper article written by Shandra Martinez titled "Brewery Planned for Red Barn Theater." It explores the recent purchase of the theatre and its transformation into Guardian Brewing Company. It depicts the plans for the restaraunt and brewery and includes quotes from the new owner of the building, Kim Collins.
- Date Created:
- 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A full color advertisement for Lloyd J. Harriss Pies that depicts several marketing signs for the business. The advertising reads: "The most beautiful, attractive sales increasing signs that have ever been created for any pie company, are yours for the asking. Wire racks, pie markers, pie cases, are all a part of our service to you."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A three panel pamphlet that describes the operas, The Mikado, Patience and H.M.S. Pinafore, which would be performed during the Gilbert & Sulivan Festival of Western Michigan. It also includes a calendar of events and information on how to purchase tickets.
- Date Created:
- 1981-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Nancy Crean's family bought a home in Saugatuck, Michigan in 1930. Throughout her childhood she remembers coming from Chicago to Saugatuck every weekend from April to November. She and her family still spend weekends in the family home throughout the summer. In her interview, Nancy remembers a massive influx of college aged people on holiday weekends in the 1960s. Nancy also recounts attending the 1968 music festival that was held in Douglas.
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
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- Photograph of two young woman sitting on the beach and surrounded by sunbathers at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan.
- Date Created:
- 1967-07-04T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 1970-04-24T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 1970-03-13T00:00:00Z
- 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. Three women in striped dresses lean or crouch around a stern looking man in a suit. Another woman who holds a parsol looks and points to the right of the stage.
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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 photo of two women and two men. The men sit and the women appear to be talking to each other. There is some distortion along the edges of the photo. The back of "Looking Back." It lists those depicted in the photo, as well as a note that the photo was "found in our cottage in yellow nightstand."
- Date Created:
- 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Renee Zita was born and raised in Chicago. In this interview, she recounts spending several weeks of every summer in the family cottage on Park Street in Saugatuck. As her own family grew, Renee remembers bringing her own children to the family home and ultimately deciding to become a full-time resident of Saugatuck.
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
- Notes:
- Black and white photo postcard of Newnham's, a bed and breakfast located in Saugatuck, Michigan. There are three trees in the front yard and the word "Newnham's" appears in the bottom right hand corner. The writing on the post card says: "1947. 131 Griffith St. Saugatuck, Michigan."
- Date Created:
- 1947-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of a crowded beach next to a large dune covered in beachgrass. The handwriting on the photograph mentions it's Memorial Day.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Postcard of Lake Kalamazoo and the vibrant lakeside community of Saugatuck, Michigan. The front of the postcard depicts many different boats on Lake Kalamazoo as the day turns to night and lights are shining on the water. Coral Gables and the village's active dockside community can be seen in the distance. The back of the postcard bares no handwriting but the description in the upper lefthand corner reads: "Saugatuck, Michigan. As evening nears, the lights of Saugatuck sparkle and dance across the waters of Lake Kalamazoo. Saugatuck offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment for your vacation pleasure. 'Relax at Saugatuck.'"
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A black and white image of two men. The one closest to the camera sits and has a bottle in his hand. The man in the back stands with a cigarrette in his mouth. A sign in the top right corner appears to read Toadville, and there is a gun hanging under it.
- Date Created:
- 1962-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A full-color image of the variety of fruits that go into Lloyd J. Harriss pies, which includes apples, peaches, raspberrys, strawberrys and bananas. The caption subtext reads: "Note 32% Cream, fresh butter, large fresh peaches, Willow Twig apples, cherries, blueberries, youngberries, strawberrys, raspberries and the finest quality bananas, lemons and coconuts. We pride ourselves on buying the highest quality of merchandise obtainable."
- 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 Night of the Iguana. On the back is information about the following production, The Moon is Blue.
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-24T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 1969-12-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Barbara Kiszonas grew up on the South side of Chicago but shares memories of spending summers in Saugatuck-Douglas as a camper and as a camp councilor.
- Date Created:
- 2018-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
- Notes:
- Program for Red Barn Theatre's production of My Fair Lady that lists characters in order of appearance. Program includes a synopsis of scenes for My Fair Lady. It also includes a revised schedule and an announcement of what show is coming next.
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A black and white photo of a scene being performed at a diner table. A man in a suit points at a woman in a dress, who looks distressed.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph featuring groups of young people sunbathing on the beach and having conversations among the dunes. The inscription on the back reads "Saugatuck, 4th of July '66 Weekend, Me, Colleen James, Dick Fosdick, Marietta, Dick's friend." Circa Fourth of July weekend 1966
- Date Created:
- 1966-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Postcard featuring an incomplete scan of Peterson Mill located in Saugatuck, Michigan. The postcard depicts a dark brown mill in the midst of a forest, there is a small boy in red in the right hand corner of the photograph. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard, however the typed description in the upper lefthand corner reads: "Picturesque Grist Mill at Saugatuck, Michigan. Well known as a summer resort and art center, Saugatuck offers ample accomodations and entertainment for your vacation pleasure."
- 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 the theater group, the Oxbows, from Wayne State University. There are ten individuals depicted, all in various costumes. One holds a baby.
- 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:
- 1970-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A photo of land that meets the water. In the forefront of the frame, there are several trees that appear to have fallen or been chopped down at odd angles. Closer to the water, there are other trees, and the wave breaker is visible from the shot.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
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- A a hand-drawn map divided into numbered segments.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
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- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- An article from The Grand Rapids Press titled "Red Barn Buzzes with Arts," written by Lucia Rios. It describes Patricia Huyge and her dedication to both bringing back the Lakshore Art Alliance and recognizing local talent. It discusses the ways in which she goes about this, including the acquisition of a 10-year lease for the Red Barn Playhouse. It also discusses goals to expand participation and memberships in the threatre. It includes aphoto of Patricia Huyge, who stands in front of several of the actors from the upcoming production of Revival at Possum Kingdom Community Church.
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- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Red Barn News was the newsletter of the Red Barn Theatre. This issue for summer 1965 includes columns about membership, upcoming shows, events and contests.
- Date Created:
- 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A loaded delivery truck with its back door open that is ready to deliver pies to restaraunts. The caption reads: "These modern latest type pie trucks are washed inside and outside every night to insure the highest degree of sanitation."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a young woman walking on a dock overlooking the Kalamazoo River. She is wearing a light brown jacket with her back turned to the camera and there are boats docked nearby with people standing just ahead of her. In the background, the Mount Baldhead radar tower can be seen from a distance.
- Date Created:
- 1966-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Plaintiff's Exhibit 11. A black and white aerial shot of the area of Saugatuck along the water, including the dance hall and the Hotel Butler. Several boats are on the water. In the bottom of the image, there are trees.
- Date Created:
- 1968-03-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Playbill for the Red Barn Theatre's production of The Moon is Blue. On the back are acknowledgements.
- Date Created:
- 1964-08-20T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 1969-12-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- An article from The Commercial Record titled "Memorable Musical Performances in Red Barn Show. It discusses the plot and performances of 1940s Radio Hour. The review is mostly neutral, although Broglio argues that it does not quite meet authentic radio standards. It includes a photograph of Don Bonevich and Brandon Montgomery performing a scene from the show.
- Date Created:
- 1987-07-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A newspaper article titled "Iguana Draws Full House at Red Barn." The article describes the show, as well as its leading cast. It also desribes the set of the show and announces that the Red Barn's 1964 season would end the following week.
- Date Created:
- 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Red Barn Theatre playbill that includes red advertisements for Tara and Goral Gables, as well as black and white advertismeents for the Saugatuck Marine Inc. and The London Shop. The playbill lists the full 1964 schedule for the Red Barn Theatre. There is also a list of the Red Barn Theatre Advisory Committee, as well as an advertisement for WIllard Motors, Inc.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Three young women sitting on the trunk of a car parked at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. Two women are wearing large sunglasses, while the woman with her hair in pigtails has hers perched on her forehead. They are smiling at the camera and the background is lined with trees.
- Date Created:
- 1967-07-04T00:00:00Z
- 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:
- 1969-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Phillip "PG" Walter grew up in downtown Saugatuck. This interview covers his memories of childhood, work experiences, and the burning of the Big Pavilion in 1960.
- Date Created:
- 2018-06-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a young woman seated on the beach and smiling at the photographer. She is squinting while wearing a white shirt and white sunglasses perched on her head. Beach towels and dunegrass are featured 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:
- Postcard showcasing an aerial view of Saugatuck, Michigan and the neighboring Kalamazoo River flowing to Lake Michigan. The majority of the land shown in the image is covered in forest and sand dunes are seen by the lakeshore. There is no handwriting on the back of the postcard and the typed description in the upper left corner reads: "Saugatuck, Michigan. Aerial view shows Saugatuck's unique location along the shores and bathing beach of Lake Michigan. Lake Kalamazoo in the foreground makes an ideal natural harbor for all kinds of boating activities."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A black and white photo that depicts the interior of Lloyd Harriss Pie Co. Boxes are stacked in various piles. A person works on what appears to be some sort of machinery, and two men in the back move boxes. The back of Lloyd Harriss Pie, Interior. There is a yellow mark at the top. Handwritten in cursive in the top left are several names of those depicted in the image. Next to the second name is a question mark.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Playbill for Red Barn Theater's production of A Shot in the Dark. On the back is an announcement for the following production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown.
- Date Created:
- 1965-07-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
