Title
1. Resort to it 1991 at Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
Flier describing various events for 1991 including Tropical Weekend, Christmas in July, and New Year's in August.Date(s) of Creation
1991Title
2. Douglas Dunes Welcomes Paris / Dance ChicagoDescription
A flier advertising for a performance by Paris / Dance Chicago.Title
3. Cafe Sir Douglas Where Great Expectations are FulfilledDescription
An advertising poster for the Cafe Sir Douglas.Date(s) of Creation
1983Search Terms
A Black and White Affair, Mercy, Hit & Run Lover, Ask MeTitle
4. Douglas Dunes in Person Carol Jiani: 2nd Anniversary PartyDescription
An advertising poster for the Douglas Dunes Second Anniversary PartyTitle
5. Douglas Dunes Summer HappeningsDescription
An informational letter with a list of the events happening at the Douglas DunesSearch Terms
Daphne Delight, Odessa BrownTitle
6. Information Letter on Skiing at the Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
A letter that advertises a skiing package offered by the Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1982Title
7. Welcome to Douglas DunesDescription
A card that explains the accommodations at Douglas Dunes.Title
8. Cross Country and Downhill Skiing!Description
A brochure that explains the cross country and downhill skiing offerings at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1981 - 1982Title
9. Now Open Douglas DunesDescription
An advertisement in the gay circular Cruise Weekly that promotes the opening of Douglas Dunes.Search Terms
Cruise Weekly, Gay Press AssociationTitle
10. Posters for Sale: Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement for the sale of Douglas Dunes Resort postersDate(s) of Creation
1983Title
11. Night CruiserDescription
A photo of David and Claude of Douglas Dunes with a caption about the Mr. Midwest Contest on September 24, 1983.Date(s) of Creation
1983Title
12. Miss Douglas Dunes ContestDescription
An advertisement for the Miss Douglas Dunes Contest on Saturday, March 3 using comic book style illustration.Search Terms
Danny Windsor, Mardi GrasTitle
13. "A Decade of Memories" Tenth Anniversary CelebrationDescription
A promotional card for the tenth anniversary of Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1991Search Terms
A Black and White AffairTitle
14. Classics Never Go Out of StyleDescription
Promotional materials for Douglas Dunes. Materials refer to the Dunes as a classic to resort to.Date(s) of Creation
2001Title
15. Tropical WeekendDescription
An advertisement in Metra for two events at Douglas Dunes: tropical weekend and the charity yard sale for the Grand Rapids AIDS Task Force.Search Terms
Evelyn Thomas, HIV, Andrew MeyersTitle
16. Catalina Video & Gay Chicago Magazine Present Down in the DunesDescription
An advertisement for the Down in the Dunes weekend at Douglas Dunes. Refers tongue and cheek to a porn film with the same name.Title
17. Magnolia GrillDescription
A proof copy for an advertisement for Magnolia Grill at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
Jun 2, 1997Title
18. Information Letter on Accommodations at Douglas DunesDescription
An informational letter explaining the location, facilities, and rates of Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1981Title
19. Resort To It: Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement for Douglas Dunes in Third Coast Magazine. It mentions Mardi Gras in June, Gay Pride Weekend, June in the Cabaret, T-Dances, and Magnolia's.Search Terms
Michael James, Tommie & Nannette, Becky Monoro, Cissy ConnorTitle
20. 1991 Members: Annual Member's PartyDescription
An invitation to the 1991 Annual Member's Party on Sunday, September 22.Date(s) of Creation
1991Title
21. Douglas Dunes: Recording Artist Pamala Stanley at Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement in Cruise magazine of Pamala Stanely at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1994Title
22. Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for Douglas Dunes. It describes t-dances, cabaret entertainment, and "Strippers in the Disco on Friday."Title
23. Ahh! Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement for Douglas Dunes with the phrase "Ahh!"Title
24. Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An advertisement for Douglas Dunes with a jock at the beach with a cocktail.Title
25. Douglas Dunes Resort Present Our Thirteenth Anniversary CelebrationDescription
An advertisement for the 13th anniversary party with its perennial theme "A Black & White Affair."Title
26. Douglas Dunes: Gala New Year's Weekend!Description
A program for the Douglas Dunes 1983 New Year's Eve Party.Date(s) of Creation
1983Title
27. Happy Holidays 1981Description
A program for the Douglas Dunes 1981 Christmas Party.Date(s) of Creation
1981Title
28. The "Dunes" Antique ShowDescription
A card advertising for the free "Dunes" Antique Show.Title
29. Saturday, July 23rd Christmas in July Party with Special Guest Pamela StanleyDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for Pamala Stanley at the Douglas Dunes Christmas in July Party.Title
30. Hot Men, Beach Parties, Cruising... Douglas DunesDescription
An advertisement for Douglas Dunes in Metra magazine for the summer of 1985. It states "Hot Men, Beach parties, Cruising, Tea dances, Shows, Fine Dining, Volleyball, and now... Monday Boat Cruise's [sic]."Date(s) of Creation
1985Title
31. Letter from Kenneth Keller to Larry and the Douglas Dunes StaffDescription
A letter from Kenneth Keller expressing gratitude for the excellent service he received at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1996Title
32. Douglas Dunes 5th Anniversary CelebrationDescription
An advertisement for the 5th anniversary party with its perennial theme "A Black & White Affair."Date(s) of Creation
1986Title
33. Letter from Jim Dressel to Larry of Douglas DunesDescription
A letter from Jim Dressel on his letterhead that thanks Larry for his contribution to his campaign.Title
34. Live and in Concert... Eartha KittDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for Eartha Kitt at Douglas Dunes.Title
35. Douglas Dunes Coaster and Business CardDescription
A bar coaster and a business card for Douglas Dunes.Title
36. Beach AlertDescription
A notice put out at the Sherriff's Department's request stating that "nudity and indecent acts in public areas" are illegal especially north of Oval Beach.Title
37. The 1986 Gay Awards Western Michigan: A Grand AffairDescription
A poster for the 1986 Gay Awards Western Michigan: A Grand Affair presentation at Douglas Dunes on May 18.Date(s) of Creation
1986Title
38. Country at the DunesDescription
A caption to a photo of Jeff Miller, "The John Deere Diva," in the Commercial Record. It notes he has two records, Cowboys Don't Cry and Not Really Strait.Date(s) of Creation
Aug 22, 1996Title
39. It's Raining Men: The Weather Girls LiveDescription
An advertisement for the Weather Girls at Douglas Dunes in Gay Life newspaper.Date(s) of Creation
May 19, 1983Title
40. Pamela Stanley Appear This Weekend at Douglas DunesDescription
A caption to a photo of Pamela Stanley in the Street Talk section of Gay Life newspaper.Date(s) of Creation
Jul 21, 1983Title
41. Douglas Dunes Advertisement in Gay Life NewspaperDescription
An advertisement for Douglas Dunes in Gay Life.Date(s) of Creation
Apr 2, 1982Title
42. Cross Country and Downhill Skiing!Description
An advertisement for skiing at Douglas Dunes in Escape newspaper.Date(s) of Creation
Jan 27, 1983Title
43. Night Cruiser: Mr. Douglas Dunes Contest 1982-83Description
Photos from the Mr. Douglas Dunes Contest 1982-3 in the Night Cruiser section of Gay Life.Date(s) of Creation
Nov 18, 1982Title
44. Douglas Council: Expansion of Sir DouglasDescription
An article in the Commercial Record on the proceedings of the Douglas Council. It notes that a request from Douglas Dunes for a special permit was referred back to committee.Date(s) of Creation
Dec 8, 1983Title
45. Douglas Council Approves Amity License TransferDescription
A front page article in the Commercial Record on the approval of the license transfer from Amity Motel to Douglas Dunes Resort.Date(s) of Creation
Jan 8, 1981Title
46. Women's WeekendDescription
An advertisement in Outlines for Women's Weekend at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
Sep 1992Title
47. AIDS Benefit featuring Pamala StanleyDescription
An advertisement in Gay Chicago magazine for the AIDS benefit at Douglas Dunes with special guest Pamala Stanley and for the West Michigan Gay Awards Gay Games event during the day.Title
48. Independence PartiesDescription
An advertisement for Viola Wills for the 4th of July parties at Douglas Dunes in Metra magazine.Title
49. Christmas in July Party: Pamala StanleyDescription
An advertisement for the Christmas in July party with special guest Pamela Stanley in Escape newspaper.Date(s) of Creation
Jul 14, 1983Title
50. Two Michigan Towns are "Key West of the North"Description
An article in Gaybeat newspaper on Douglas and Saugatuck includes coverage of Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
Sep 1988Title
51. Resorts Lure Vacationers from all over the CountryDescription
A front page article in the Commercial Record Resorter on Douglas Dunes Resort with extensive coverage on the accommodations.Date(s) of Creation
Sep 11, 1988Title
52. Watermelon Party!Description
An advertisement in Cruise magazine for the Watermelon party at Club Incognito which included a raffle for a trip to Douglas Dunes.Title
53. Popular Vocalist Pamala Stanley Appeared in a Pre-Thanksgiving ConcertDescription
A caption and two photos of Pamala Stanley performing at the pre-Thanksgiving concert at Daniel's restaurant in Miami. Stanley periodically sang at Douglas Dunes.Title
54. Mr. Midwest ContestDescription
An advertisement for the Mr. Midwest Contest at Douglas Dunes with a notice about the annual volleyball tournament.Search Terms
Michael K., Michael Lee, Miss Dunes Grace LeRay, Mr. Gay AmericaTitle
55. Douglas Dunes Hosts the Gay Games of Western MichiganDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for the Gay Awards Western Michigan's Gay Games at Douglas Dunes.Title
56. Fantasia WeekendDescription
An advertisement for Fantasia Weekend at Douglas Dunes which included workshops, seminars, and social events on crossdressing.Title
57. The Gay Awards Western Michigan at Douglas Dunes! Presents "The Gay Games"Description
An advertisement in Metra magazine for the Gay Awards Western Michigan's Gay Games awards banquet at Douglas Dunes.Title
58. Recording Star Carol Jianni Performing "LIVE" - 1st Anniversary at Douglas DunesDescription
Two photos and a caption in Cruise magazine of Carol Jianni performing at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1982Title
59. Lauren Grey Autographed Poster to Carl and LarryDescription
A signed photograph of Lauren Grey written out to Carl and Larry for "a wonderful time" at Douglas Dunes.Title
60. Douglas Dunes MatchesDescription
A match set with Douglas Dunes and Sir Douglas Cafe branding.Title
61. Danny WindsorDate(s) of Creation
1993Title
62. Douglas Dunes Resort Rate ScheduleDescription
A card with the rate schedule for Douglas Dunes for the 1986 summer season.Date(s) of Creation
1986Title
63. Michigan Organization of Human Rights Benefit InvitationDescription
An invitation to the Michigan Organization of Human Rights Benefit held at Douglas Dunes for the advancement of gay and lesbian rights in Michigan.Title
64. 4th Anniversary... A "Black and White Affair"Description
An advertisement in Cruise magazine for the 4th anniversary of Douglas Dunes with the perennial theme of "A Black & White Affair."Title
65. Card from Ray de la Mar to Larry and CarlDescription
A card from Ray de la Mar to Larry and Carl, owners of Douglas Dunes, thanking them for hosting him.Title
66. X-Mas in JulyDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for the Douglas Dune's Christmas party with Odessa Brown as Miss Santa Claus.Title
67. Happy Holidays! Celebrate New Years Eve Weekend With Us!Description
An Advertisement in Metra magazine for Douglas Dunes for the New Years Eve party and the AIDS benefit show.Title
68. Last Chance to Join Us: Gay Chicago Magazine's Weekend Get-a-way to Douglas DunesDescription
An advertisement in Gay Chicago magazine for a two day get-a-way at Douglas Dunes.Title
69. Welcome Nimbus-Dunes 5Description
An advertisement in Metra magazine for various events at Douglas Dunes including the Gay Games, a bridge tournament, and women's weekend.Search Terms
Michael Lee, Peter RooneyTitle
70. Recording Star Viola Wills Performing at Douglas DunesDescription
An photograph by Dennis Block of Viola Wills singing at Douglas Dunes in Cruise magazine.Title
71. A Grand AffairDescription
A program for the 1986 Gay Awards West Michigan A Grand Affair awards show at Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
1986Title
72. Michigan Lodging Association: Safety Award Program Certificate of MeritDescription
An award from the Michigan Lodging Association for zero workers' compensation claims for Douglas Dunes published in Between the Sheets.Date(s) of Creation
May 1984Title
73. Nimbus M.C. of Western Michigan Presents Dunes IV at Douglas DunesDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for Nimbus M.C. at Douglas Dunes.Title
74. Summer 85 Douglas DunesDescription
An advertisement in Metra magazine for Douglas Dunes. It advertises "Hot Men, Beach Parties, Pina Coladas, Memorial Day with Pamala Stanley" and other events.Date(s) of Creation
1985Search Terms
Antique Show, Tropical Weekend, Lauren Grey, Mr. Midwest Contest, volleyball, 4th of July, Christmas, New Years EveTitle
75. Survey of the southwest quarter of section 16, town 3 north, range 16 west of Saugatuck TownshipDescription
A survey by Alpha Engineering of the lot which was the Amity Hotel now Douglas Dunes.Date(s) of Creation
Apr 1978Title
76. Form letter from Douglas Dunes with Amity Motel letterheadDescription
A letter informing motel guests that the Amity motel had been acquired by Douglas Dunes and that accommodations were intended for single men not families.Date(s) of Creation
1981Title
77. Douglas Dunes Opening Press ReleaseDescription
A press release from Douglas Dunes describing the accommodations of Douglas Dunes. It specifically mentions that the hotel is "for gay people."Date(s) of Creation
1981Title
78. Welcome to Douglas Dunes ResortDescription
An information card kept in rooms with guest information including check out time.
