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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)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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)
- 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:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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: “1922-24. L. to R. “’Pete’ vonBrecht, Bertha & Charles vonBrecht.”
- Date Created:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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, “BUZ MARY CHARLIE + Johnny Dempsey” and “Heuchen kids cottage AT 109 Lakeshore” 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:
- 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:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- 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)
- 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)
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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
- 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)
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph of a boat docked in front of a small white house. The picture is dimly lit and taken from the shore.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Damaged photograph of a Douglas Police officer leaning on his police cruiser.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
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- Photograph of two large trees flanking a path in front of a mostly obscured white house.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- 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."
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a woman sitting in the shade of a tent on a beach towel with a young boy running into the sand. Circa 1990s
- Date Created:
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A wide shot of many boats docked in front of several large buildings. In the lower left corner, two men fish, although one is partially obscured by a black object seen on all corners.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- A scan of two photos stacked on top of each other that is labeled “109 Lakeshore Dr.” The top image is of an enclosed porch or sunroom with various patio furniture. The second is a taken down the hallway from what appears to be the dining room of the house.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- A black and white photo of four large tanks, which hold flour and sugar.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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.
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- Photograph of two women lying down on beach towels sunbathing. Circa 1990s
- Date Created:
- 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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:
- Photograph is taken from above and is of eight people laying on the sand and nine individuals in the water, of those in the water most are children. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Photograph shows an elderly woman with a young boy gazing up at the statue of a Union soldier. The statue's base has the inscription "Defenders of Our Union, '61-'65." 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 elderly women sitting in the shade on a bench outside. Both are facing to the left, looking at something in the distance. Circa 1960s
- Date Created:
- 1960-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Grand Valley State University. University Libraries
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- Hand-written menu that appears to list the specials of the restaurant that day.
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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
- Collection:
- Stories of Summer (project)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- 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)
- Notes:
- Photograph of an elderly woman and two boys sitting on towels at the bach. The woman is under a beach umbrella, wearing a black hat and sunglasses. She is looking to her right at two boys who are sitting attentively. Circa 1980s
- Date Created:
- 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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)