Background Research

Archive

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Background Research

Entry/Object ID

2016.37.13

Scope and Content

Consists of books, articles, handwritten notes, and typewritten notes on various topics that were more background research for his books rather than the main topics. This research was both for his writing and for his personal interests. There are various books on Michigan and Chicago history. While the Michigan books are relevant to his writing, the books on Chicago were most likely of personal interest because he was raised there. There are also several binders in Box 19 that contain research on Saugatuck history and the Dutcher Lodge. The Dutcher Lodge binder contains copies made of the ledger from 1866-1915. The rest of the materials contain various topics, both historic and personal. They also have forms that display how Lorenz was able to access some of his information. For example, there are forms for accessing vital records for indivisuals, as well as geneologies. These forms, though, are blank and are most likely just extra copies that were kept in case he wanted to access a different record in the future. There are also the sources that Lorenz used for his research, such as several of Kit Lane's books and other various articles about the area in box 17. Also, in box 18 there are various publications about Saugatuck and Michigan. This includes poems, short stories, and the like. 4 boxes-research materials on various topics

Collection

Charles Lorenz

Cataloged By

Stevens, Meghann

Acquisition

Accession

2016.37

Source or Donor

Pena, Day

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Charles Lorenz, Saugatuck, Dutcher Lodge, research, research source, publications about saugatuck, Personal research

Archive Details

Creator

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

Date(s) of Creation

1866 - 1988

Archive Size/Extent

4 boxes-research materials on various topics

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1866-1988 Date(s) Assembled: 1970-1988 Archivist's Notes: These documents didn't seem to be specific in their topic. It's mainly a combination of multiple topics on the history of the area and Chicago. And, because they weren't specific with events, people,etc. they were seperated and considered background research instead. In the future, if a researcher or anyone is looking through the folders and finds that there was a specific order or topic to some of these materials, then they should be set into the correct series. But, for now, it's best to consider these materials as background research. Before processing began a label was placed on box 17 that reads "Charles Lorenz Box 2." It is unknown where this number came from or what it signifies. For the time being, it has been left until the origin of the number can be determined. For this record, though, it will be referred to as Box 17 and will have a label stating that. Finding Aids: Charles Lorenz Dutcher Lodge Saugatuck history research Geneology Kit Lane poems Level of Description: Series

Archive Items Details

Title

Box L23 Research books

Description

These books are on various topics, ranging from Michigan history to Chicago history.

Title

Box 17 Research Sources

Description

This box contains various sources that Lorenz used for his research. There are books by Kit Lane along with other articles/books about the area.

Title

Box L18 Publications about Saugatuck

Description

These documents are various articles about Saugatuck, such as poems and short stories. There are also lists of publications about Michigan history and Saugatuck history that Lorenz kept. These were most likely kept for future reference as they seem to be order sheets.

Title

Box L19 Research Binders

Description

These binders contain photocopies of information on Saugatuck history and the Dutcher Lodge Ledger. The Saugatuck history binder contains some non-specific information about the area, so it was considered background research that may or may not have been used in Lorenz's book.

Title

Box L20 Background Research/Methods

Description

Contains notes, handwritten and typed, about various topics. These topic are both historic and modern and seem to cover Lorenz's personal interests. There are also blank copies of forms that he used to access certain information for his research, such as access to vital records forms.

Location

Box

Lorenz Collection

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

These documents are in decent shape and only show minor-moderate amount of deterioration. This deterioration is most likely due to age and presents itself as faded lettering and some yellowing paper. There are no signs of serious damage.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

Person or Organization

Lane, Kit 1939-2024

Copyright

Copyright Holder

SDHC Saugatuck-Douglas History Center 2017-

Notes

The Saugatuck-Douglas History Center now owns the copyright to Charles Lorenz's materials and we are able to reproduce his writing. This only applies to his own writing, however, and not his sources. But, Lorenz always signed and dated the copyright to his own work so distinguishing between his work and others is very easy.

General Notes

Note

Notes: We don't own the copyright to any of his research sources. Our copyright only pertains to Charles Lorenz's own writing. Luckily, he made sure to write his name on any of his own work along with a copyright date, so it is easy to distinguish what is his versus what was just a source for him. Status: OK Status By: Meghann Stevens Status Date: 2018-09-26

Create Date

September 26, 2018

Update Date

March 4, 2024