Nude beach freedom letter

Letter

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Nude beach freedom letter

Entry/Object ID

2021.18.74

Description

One page typed letter signed twice by Edna Steinmetz and dated 16 July 1987. In the letter, Ms. Steinmetz points out the hypocrisy of townspeople supporting freedom for McDonalds to open a hamburger franchise in downtown Saugatuck but decrying people sunbathing naked on the beaches (likely referring to the nude beach north of Oval Beach.) Conclusion refers to (the absence of) freedom in Russia.

Subject Person/Organization

Saugatuck Harbor Natural Area/South Denison Property/Gay/Nude Beach;

Collection

Development, resistance to, 1960 Gay/LGBTQ+ culture, Cold War 1947-1991

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

2021.18

Source or Donor

Lane, Kit, family

Dimensions

Height

11 in

Width

8-1/2 in

Location

Box

076 Parks and Cemeteries

Create Date

April 9, 2025

Update Date

April 9, 2025