Centennial 1930 Parade

Photograph

Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Centennial 1930 Parade

Entry/Object ID

1989.01.45b

Description

Photo marked 1930 Centennial Lee Leland and Lem Brady. Both men are comically dressed in old-timey costumes for a parade. Merchant and innkeeper Lee Leland is in drag, dressed as a woman with an exaggerated bust and floral hat. Banker Lemuel Brady has an oversized moustache and an undersized umbrella.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Print, photograph

Subject Person or Organization

Brady, Lemuel "Lem" Rawlings Sr. 1889-1959, Leland, E.L. "Lee" 1878-1963

Context

Example of business leaders adding humor to Saugatuck's 1930 Centennial celebrations

Collection

Festivals, events, parades, celebrations

Cataloged By

Winthers, Sally

Acquisition

Accession

1989.01

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Location

Box

031 A+B+C+D Photo Files

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Saugatuck Centennial 1930

General Notes

Note

These image(s) were copied from the SDHC photo blog [or the Jack Sheridan drive if that was a superior version] in preparation for updating the SDHC website in 2023.

Create Date

October 6, 2023

Update Date

February 7, 2026