Box L20 Early Businesses

Archive

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Box L20 Early Businesses

Entry/Object ID

2016.37.10

Scope and Content

Documents pertaining to the history of businesses in the Saugatuck-Douglas area. There are records of some of the businesses from the founding of the town and through several deacades. This includes sawmills, lumberyards, shipyards, blacksmiths, etc. The information is in handwritten notes or photocopies made from books and articles. There are specific businesses, but also lists of local businesses which are arranged by year. This series is included in box 20 in a hanging folder titled "Early Businesses" and is in 19 folders.

Collection

Charles Lorenz

Cataloged By

Stevens, Meghann

Acquisition

Accession

2016.37

Source or Donor

Pena, Day

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Early businesses, Charles Lorenz, Bird company, American Fur, Sawmills, Shipyards, Early businesses in Saugatuck-Douglas area

Archive Details

Creator

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

Date(s) of Creation

1831 - 1864

Archive Size/Extent

19 folders-research on early business in the area

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1831-1864 Date(s) Assembled: 1970-1980 Archivist's Notes: While there are only 19 folders, these documents were distinct enough to need their own series. At a future date, when there are more supplies (flip top boxes) it would be a good idea to place these documents in their own box and mark the new location. At the time this processing was happening, we did not have enough boxes to seperate all of the series so this one ended up in box 20 with several other items. But, everything is in hanging folders which are clearly labeled. Finding Aids: Charles Lorenz Early businesses Sawmills Shipyards Richmond company american fur bird company Level of Description: Series

Location

Box

Lorenz Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The overall condition is good, although the folders are showing more wear than the documents. The writing on the tabs has become smudged and the top tabs of the folders have been bent several times. This is most likely the result of the several moves that the collection went through. The photocopies and notes are in good condition too. There is some minor deterioration where the letters have faded on several of the documents, but not enough to make them illegible.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

General Notes

Note

Status: OK Status By: Meghann Stevens Status Date: 2018-09-24

Create Date

September 24, 2018

Update Date

May 21, 2024