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- Collection: Summers in Saugatuck-Douglas Collection
Douglas - Saugatuck Art and Recreation Center map postcard
Black and white postcard of the "Douglas-Saugatuck Michigan Art and Recreation Center," which features a map of the Saugatuck-Douglas area and their proximity to the Kalamazoo River and Lake Michigan. The back of the postcard has no handwriting other…
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.
Douglas Dunes Flier
Advertisement flier for Douglas Dunes resort located off Blue Star Highway in Douglas, Michigan. The flier reads: "Douglas Dunes *Honors All* Bartenders, Waiters, & Bar Owners. Oct. 11, 12 & 13 1982." The flier also includes the prices of rooms and…
Douglas Dunes Informational Flier
Informational flier for potential guests of the Douglas Dunes resort located just minutes from Lake Michigan in Douglas, Michigan. The letter describes the different amenities offered at Douglas Dunes including an outdoor heated swimming pool,…
Douglas Dunes Resort Back Ad
Advertisement for the Douglas Dunes Resort featuring a backside view of a man in his swimsuit with his arms stretched above his head. The illustrated gentleman is standing in front of a pool and there are palm trees in the distance. The flier appears…
Douglas Dunes Resort Front Ad
Advertisement for the Douglas Dunes Resort featuring an illustrated man in sunglasses and a muscle shirt, drenched in water, looking off to his left and being offered a drink. The flier appears to be in the proofing stage due to the marks and symbols…
Douglas Dunes Resort Guest Information
Tan and brown colored infromational pamphlet for guests of the Douglas Dunes Resort. The front cover reads "Welcome To...Douglas Dunes Resort, P.O. Box 365/Blue Star Highway Douglas, Michigan, 49406 (616) 857-1401." The guest information details…
Douglas Dunes Resort Postcard
Black and white photo postcard of Douglas Dunes Resort featuring three outdoor scenes. The first is a picture of the pool, the second below it is of the outdoor patio and dining area, and the bottom photograph is of the parking lot and motel rooms.…
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: Michigan's Escape
Publication from Douglas Dunes resort titled "Michigan's Escape" dated May 7, 1982 and labeled Volume 1, Issue Number 6. It features the front and back cover pages which include advertising for the first annual beach party, Mr. Legs contest, and a…
Douglas Police
Douglas police officers Laurence Monique and Jack Wicks leaning on their police cruiser in August 1953.
Douglas Police Officers
Two unidentified Douglas Police officers leaning on a patrol car in October 1958.
Douglas, Michigan water tower
Photograph of the Douglas, Michigan water tower, with foliage in the foreground.
Dressel/Builard Civil Rights Amendment
Advertisement flier for supporting the Dressel/Bullard Civil Rights Amendment Bill for Michigan, which is "against discrimination in employment and housing due to sexual preferences." Additionally there is information on contributions, a gourmet…
Dresses and aprons
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…
Driftwood Shaped like a Dragon
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.
Duane Newmeyer (Audio interview and transcript), 2018
Duane Newmeyer describes his young adulthood in Saugatuck and Chicago as he met his husband Erwin. Considerable discussion of time in the dunes and at the Blue Tempo.
Dune Buggy Ride
Black and white photograph of a group of four young people driving across the sand in Saugatuck, Michigan. The automobile they are riding in appears to be a dune buggy and is identified as being from the 1940s. The handwriting on the back of the…























