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Box L11 Lorenz Early Settlers research

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These documents contain handwritten notes and photocopies of documents pertaining to the early settlers of the Saugatuck-Douglas area. Prominent figures such as William Gay Butler and O.R Johnson are mentioned. Lorenz did a lot of research on the early settlers and gathered what information he could on them. This includes birth and death records, marriage licenses, land purchases, etc. There is one box of these documents that contain copies of the diaries of Reverend George N. Smith and Alvira Powers Smith. The remaining boxes contain individual folders on each person that Lorenz research, which are organized alphabetically. The amount of information for each person varies, but typically contains a short biography and maybe a photo if there was one available. 3 boxes (boxes 9, 10 and 11) early settlers of the Saugatuck-Douglas area (1 box contains diaries of the Smiths, 2 boxes containing information on individual settlers.)
Sample documents from the files of Charles Loren on prominent figures in the Saugatuck Douglas area

2016.37.09

Status: OK Status By: Meghann Stevens Status Date: 2018-09-24

09/24/2018

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08/30/2022

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Charles Lorenz

Stevens, Meghann

Charles LorenzEarly SettlersGeorge SmithAlvira SmithNewarkSingaporeSaugatuck

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

1830 - 1906

3 boxes-research on early settlers of Saugatuck-Douglas area

English

Date(s) Created: 1830-1906 Date(s) Assembled: 1970-1990 Archivist's Notes: Box 9 contains the Smith diaries, which have the entries for Alvira Powers Smith and her husband Reverend George Smith. Boxes 10 and 11 contain folders for individual people from the town's history. These are organized alphabetically by last name. Finding Aids: Charles Lorenz Early Settlers George Smith Alvira Powers Smith O.R Johnson Diaries Level of Description: Series System of Arrangement: Series broken into 2 subseries

Lorenz Collection

Good

The materials consist mainly of photocopies, which are in decent condition. There is some minor deterioration present, but this is most likely due to age and frequent handling. Some of the writing has faded a bit, but it is still legible. There is no sign of severe deterioration or damage to these papers.

Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994

Smith, George

Smith, Alvira Power