Quick Reference Cards

Archive

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Quick Reference Cards

Entry/Object ID

2016.37.19

Scope and Content

A card index containing all of Lorenz's research for his book and papers. There are 11,000 index cards, all of which are either handwritten or has some typing on them. Each card contains information on early settlers in Saugatuck, businesses, locations, physicians, and Native Americans. The cards are organized alphabetically by surname or business name and are seperated into several categories. These categories include:Native American research, general information on early settlers, businesses, etc., sawmills, early marriages, and a list of his bibliography sources. Each section is clearly marked with a label or tab with the sections title on it. The cards were a quick reference guide for Lorenz, most likely used for cross referencing while he was writing. Each card contains all of the information that he had on the person or the topic, even if all he had was their birth and death records or that the person was a witness for a wedding in town. Exactly when Lorenz created the catalog is unknown, but it was most likely done during his initial research and while he was writing. NOTE: Before arriving here the cards had been stored in a basement or garage. They were covered in debris, and there was clear evidence that mice had gotten to them at some point. The cards have been wiped down since their arrival but I can't guarentee that they are perfectly clean. Anyone handling the cards should wash their hands after use. 1 cabinet (14 drawers)-index card catalog

Collection

Charles Lorenz

Cataloged By

Stevens, Meghann

Acquisition

Accession

2016.37

Source or Donor

Pena, Day

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Charles Lorenz, quick reference, card catalog, early settlers, Native american indians, saugatuck history, Saugatuck history, Early settlers, Native American Indians, Early history

Archive Details

Creator

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

Date(s) of Creation

1970 - 1990

Archive Size/Extent

1 cabinet with 14 drawers-index card catalog

Primary Language

English

Archive Notes

Date(s) Created: 1970-1990 Date(s) Assembled: 1970-1990 Archivist's Notes: When the cards arrived here it was clear they had been stored in a garage or basement. They were covered in debris and there was clear evidence that mice had gotten to them as well. The cards have since been wiped down, but I can't guarentee that they are completely clean. Anyone handling the cards should wash their hands after use and avoid touching their face while handling them. Finding Aids: Charles Lorenz Quick reference card catalog Saugatuck history Native American Indian Level of Description: Series

Location

Building

2nd floor archives

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Notes

The cards themselves are in decent shape, but are very dirty. This is due to how they were stored previously to coming to SDHC. Before being rehoused, each card has been cleaned to the best of my ability. Staples have caused rust marks on many of the cards, but these have been replaced with paper clips.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

General Notes

Note

The Early History of Saugatuck and Singapore, Michigan 1830-1850 by Charles Lorenz Status: OK Status By: Meghann Stevens Status Date: 2018-09-27

Create Date

September 27, 2018

Update Date

March 5, 2025