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…