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Row of Cabins at the Dunes
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.
Eddie Calhoun's Birthday Celebration
Program pamphlet for a birthday celebration honoring jazz musician, Eddie Calhoun, at Douglas Dunes Resort on November 12-13-14, 1993. The program includes Eddie Calhoun's biography outlining his upbringing, career in music and the Chicago music…
Mr. Great Lakes Contest at Douglas Dunes
Black and white photograph layout featuring various pictures of the Mr. Great Lakes Contest at Douglas Dunes, in addition to the Mr. Backstreet Contest in Detroit and the Dating Game at J.P.'s of Canada. Four of the seven pictures feature the Mr.…
Eartha Kitt at Douglas Dunes Resort
Black and white interior page of Cruise entertainment publication featuring a photograph of recording artist Eartha Kitt at Douglas Dunes Resort in Douglas, Michigan. She is seen holding a bouquet of flowers and shaking hands with fans. The page also…
Group at Douglas Dunes Club
Photograph featuring a group of men at Douglas Dunes Resort, two of whom are shirtless and in the forefront of the picture. On the left is a person in drag with bright red blush and striking white foundation. The three gentleman in the back are in…
Mr. Midwest 1985
Photograph of a blond man singing on stage during the Mr. Midwest 1985 competition at Douglas Dunes Resort. He is dressed completely in leather and his eyes are closed as he holds the mic with both hands.
The Dunes
Photograph of Douglas Dunes Resort showing a small one-story building with a teal roof and there is a car parked out front. The left side of the building has a sign which reads "The Dunes."
Douglas Dunes Resort Sign
View of the Douglas Dunes Resort sign located on Blue Star Highway in Douglas, Michigan. The sign reads: "Douglas Dunes Resort and Motel" and "Cafe Sir Douglas. Food, Spirits, Fun." The street can be seen to the left and the sign is nestled among…
Douglas Dunes Bar
Photograph of the Douglas Dunes bar located in Douglas, Michigan. The bar is seen at a time when empty without customers and an active nightlife.
Boat Ride Along the Kalamazoo River
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…
Outdoor Party in Saugatuck-Douglas
Photograph featuring an outdoor party with a crowd full of people in Saugatuck-Douglas. A tall blond individual is balancing on the shoulders of another and surrounded by a crowd that appears to be mostly men. The party appears to be at a patio space…
Gay Chicago Magazine - June 27, 1985
Front and back pages of Gay Chicago Magazine, Vol. VIII, No.26, and dated June 27, 1985. The front cover features an illustration of a shirtless man who appears to be running. The back cover features an advertisement for Kraeusening Old Style beer.
Heuchan family circa 1954-1955
Photograph of a mother and father with two daughters and two sons in swimming attire on the beach. They are posing as a group with a small dachshund. On the back of the photo is written "Heuchan family circa 1954-55. From left - Buz Heucha, Charlie…
Children Playing
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…
Golf Joust
A photo of three men and one woman playing golf together. The woman has putted her ball towards the hole, where a man holds the flag. Another man crouches, and the other man casually rests on his golf club. On the back is inscribed “St. Louis at…
Hole 18
A photo of a woman putting a golf ball towards Hole 18 of a course. Two other women and one man watch as she plays, but only the woman in the middle has a golf club. On the back is stamped “Don Heuchen Photographer PA. 5-3624” and then an address.…
Motley Crew
A photo of a group of teens on a pontoon. Three women and three men clad in bathing suits look down at something out of frame, while the center man looks at the camera and smiles. On the back a caption reading, “This motley crew rented the pontoon…
Trophies
A black and white photo of three men and a woman that are all dressed professionally who are seated around a table with trophies on it. The woman smiles and the man in the suit appears to be writing something down while the man next to him watches.…
Cafe' Sir Douglas
A scan of the front cover of Cafe' Sir Douglas. There is a pine tree in the lower left.
On the Water
Black and white photo of a man, two women and four children of various ages. Three children and one woman sit on the dock, while the others are in a small boat in the front of the frame. There are other boats on the water in the background. On the…
Painting the old hospital
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…
Rowboat
Black and white photo scan of two women and a man on a row boat that has Saugatuck on the side. In the back of the image is the Mt. Baldhead Motel and several boats. On the reverse: "Saugatuck-Douglas Chamberof Commerce, Saugatuck, MI." In the…
Three rowboats
Black and white photo of three teams of rowboats. Each boat has several people in it, each with their own ore. In the front boat, a man sits on the helm, and in the back boat, there is someone standing.
Douglas Police
Douglas police officers Laurence Monique and Jack Wicks leaning on their police cruiser in August 1953.























