Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection
Fishing on the Pier, Saugatuck, Mich. Postcard
Front of the postcard of individuals fishing on the pier in Saugatuck, Michigan
Between Bridges, Saugatuck Mich. Postcard
Front of the Between Bridges postcard depicting a road with trees on either side, circa 1910
Old Pets, Douglas Mich. Postcard
Two children are sitting in a horse-drawn carriage infront of a house, circa 1910
Hotel Butler, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Postcard of Hotel Butler, a young women can be seen sitting on the front porchcirca 1920
!["Summer School of Painting," Old Harbor, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard](https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/fullsize/c74d856793778d9a346cf61ea459d199.jpg ""Summer School of Painting," Old Harbor, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard")
"Summer School of Painting," Old Harbor, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Scenic view painting of the beach, with forest and a house in the distance, circa 1920
Lake Shore Drive, Saugatuck, Mich. postcard
Postcard of a scenic road in the midst of forest, circa 1920
Beech-Hurst house on Ferry street
Side view of the Beech-Hurst farmhouse, an old automobile can be seen in the background.
Portrait of the Eddy Boys
Studio portrait of brothers Benjamin Hathaway and Raymond Grimes Eddy in the typical curls of that time.
Woman next to a giant catfish
Photograph of a woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat holding a large catfish, circa 1920
Scott Eddy and his big catfish
Photograph of Scott holding a large catfish next to a woman in a white dress and wide-brimmed hat, circa 1920.
Siblings Ben and Ray Eddy
Studio portrait of Ben and Ray Eddy in sailor outfits, there is a small mark in the bottom right which says "South Haven," circa 1900.
Larry Arnett and Joan Brigham riding a tandem bicycle
Photograph of cousins Larry and Joan riding a single bicycle sat side by side, circa 1940
Ben Eddy plowing the Beech-Hurst field
Benjamin Hathaway Eddy plows the south field at Beech-Hurst with the 1929 Fordson tractor.
Ben and Fido, circa 1917
Photograph of Ben H. Eddy and Fido at Beech-Hurst, two automobiles are in the background, circa 1917. On the reverse, an inscription reads "Ben and Fido, Overland in the Backround."
Eddys, Martha Siebert and Fido in a car, 1917
Scott and Lillian Eddy sit in the backseat with Martha Siebert while son Benjamin H. Eddy drives Martha's 1917 Overland. Fido sits next to Ben. convertible automobile infront of their house. Verso: inscription reads: "Backseat L(eft) to R(ight).…
Postcard to Mr. Russell Laurey
Postcard message says: "Dear Everybody: I have been in Saugatuck for a week now am writing in Grand Rapids. Have had [illegible] a grand time. Will write again- Walter," circa 1915
Postcard to Mrs. S.W. Eddy, June 17, 1913
Postcard message says: "I wish you many happy [illegible] this day tell Mother hello for me tell Ben hello Saved 4 [illegible] With love Jay"
Photograph of A.H. Palor Sr. and Elizabeth T. Palor, circa 1931
Photograph of A.H. Palor Sr. and Elizabeth T. Palor sitting on lawn chairs with Greta at their feet. Verso: Lists the details of individuals in the picture, alongside a potential date. "Probably late '31 or '32"
The Beech-Hurst farmhouse
The Beech and Maple trees by the driveway of Beech-Hurst on Ferry Street with the farmhouse in the background
Martha, Betsy, and Sandy on the beach, 1929
Photograph of Marths, Betsy, and Sandy on the Beach. Verso: inscription reads: "Martha, Betsy 8 years, and Sandy. 1929 Sandy 5, pex"
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Title
Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection
Creator
Grand Valley State University. Kutsche Office of Local History
Contributor
Saugatuck-Douglas History Center
Description
Collection contains images and documents digitized and collected through the project "Stories of Summer," supported by a National Endowment for the Humanities Common Heritage Grant. The collection aims to document the twin lakeshore communities of Saugatuck and Douglas, Michigan, as they transformed through the state's bustling tourism industry and acceptance of minorities.
Coverage
1910s-2010s
Date
2018
Source
Various
Rights
Subject
Michigan
Saugatuck (Mich.)
Douglas (Mich.)
Michigan, Lake
Allegan County (Mich.)
Beaches
Sand dunes
Outdoor recreation
Publisher
Grand Valley State University Libraries. Allendale, Michigan
Identifier
Stories of Summer (Common Heritage project)
Format
image/jpeg
application/pdf
Type
Image
Text
Language
English