Copy of a foldout photograph of a lighthouse and a few houses near the mouth of the Kalamazoo River.

Photograph of the interior of Big Pavilion, advertised as the largest dance floor East of the Mississippi River. In the photograph there are two men in a dome like room. A orchestra is in the distance.

Certificate of promotion to the first grade at Saugatuck Public Schools for P.G. Walter, 1948

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.

Al Weener describes his connections to West Michigan as well as his time as a fisherman in Saugatuck

Printed pamphlet for West Shore Golf Links located in Douglas, Michigan, and known as "A Sporty 18 Hole Golf Course of Natural Beauty." The front of the pamplet has a description of West Shore Golf Links and their lodging, highlighting the location…

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…

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…

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…

Black and white postcard of the Berry Cove Motel located off of U.S. 31 in Saugatuck, Michigan. The motel is situated behind a few trees in the photograph and there are two individuals sitting in lawn chairs by the entrance.

Photograph of a woman identified as Winne Mac sitting on a large stump on the beach, her legs crossed while smiling brightly at the photographer. The photograph appears to be taken at dusk as there is a pink tint to the lighting that adds to the…

Black and white photograph of the Pine Crest Inn of Saugatuck, Michigan. The description underneath the picture reads: "Motel and Restaraunt." The Inn itself is slightly difficult to make out due to the grainy quality of the photograph and the…

Black and white photograph of the Texaco Gas station in Saugatuck-Douglas. The trunk of a parked car is visible in the right hand corner, next to the "Washing" and "Marfak Lubrication" signs above the gas station garage.

Black and white photograph of two trucks shoveling snow. One of the trucks has "Village of Bangor" written on the side.

Sepia-colored photograph of a man plowing with two horses along a dirt road. He is wearing a hat and overalls with a bandana around his neck and appears to be working somewhere in the countryside. He appears to be operating a horse drawn plow or lawn…

Black and white photograph of a large driftwood log that is uniquely shaped and appears to look like a dragon. It is sitting on the sand among the dunes and weathered from its surrounding environment.

Black and white photograph of a front loader tractor snow plow shoveling snow on a neighborhood street.

Black and white photograph of a group of adults and children taking a ride across the Kalamazoo River on the Saugatuck Chain Ferry. The children are happily looking over the railing to see how the ferry works and small homes can be see in the…

Black and white photograph of two women sitting and being rowed in a boat across the Kalamazoo River. The boat has "Saugatuck" written on it's side and there are more boats and buildings in the distance, including Mt. Baldhead Hotel.

Black and white photograph of a group of people painting outside among the trees and tall grass. There are individuals standing in the foreground and seated in the background while painting the young woman seated underneath a tree. This plein air…

Black and white photograph of a man who appears to be a police officer standing in front of collage of photographs. He is standing to his side and pointing with his left hand at one picture out of many which are pinned to the board on the wall behind…

Black and white photograph featuring a boat as it heads into the channel at the mouth of the Kalamazoo River. The boat is passing by the south pier located along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Black and white photograph of windswept trees lining the coastal dunes of Saugatuck. The body of water is difficult to identify as it may be a portion of the Kalamazoo River, Oxbow Lagoon, or even the lakeshore.

Photograph of a sunny day at Oval Beach in Saugatuck, Michigan. The beach is sprinkled with sunbathers and two multi-colored umbrellas in the foreground. To the right of those umbrellas lies a bright red paddleboard container which reads:…