Memories of Camp Gray
dvd camp gray
Name/Title
Memories of Camp GrayEntry/Object ID
2009.54Scope and Content
DVD of Camp Gray Memories from a former staff member. 20-minute combination of home movies and still photos/postcards/maps with narration by Edwin Camps. Historic footage mixed with more current video taken at a reunion of staffers in the 1996. Edwin Camps explains how he got involved in the camp through his Chicago neighbor, Mr. Walker, who was manager of Presbyterian Camps. Edwin then describes traveling to the camp (train to Fennville, last 11 miles on camp bus) with movie footage from the 1940s illustrating the journey. Next comes photos of staffers including Rowena Walker camp librarian, Oliver Niel camp chef, and many young men named Bill. Then a tour of the buildings and what he remembers about in each one. Video concludes with memories about Mt. Baldhead, the Big Pavilion and Saugatuck. The ending credits: The Contributors Memories: Edwin Kamps Director: C.B. DeKamps Producer: E.C. Spielberg Old Movie Clips: Ted D. Shaw Jr. Recent Movies: E.C. Kamps Picture Post Cards: Rowena Walker Motivational Talks: Eric Kamps Music: Rowena Walker MarkhamContext
Overview of the Camp Grey experience in the 1940s and in the 1990s.Collection
1897 Forward Movement Park, Gray and Presbyterian Camps -2014Cataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2009.54Source or Donor
Kamps, Edwin 1925-2000sAcquisition Method
DonationNotes
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Search Terms
Camp Gray History DVD, Camp Gray buildings, Lake Michigan ShorelineArchive Details
Creator
Kamps, Edwin 1925-2000sDate(s) of Creation
Dec 7, 2009Archive Size/Extent
photos and videosArchive Notes
Date(s) Created: 1940s to November 2009 Narrator: Edwin KampsLocation
119 D CDs Donated Content
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