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The South Manitou Story Gerald E Crowner2

The author joined the U.S. Coast Guard on his 18th birthday, and was immediately dispatched to South Manitou Island. During his two years on "South Island" (1927 & 1928) he grew to love the Island and its people. Crowner's remembrances ... of factual aspects, humorous anecdotes and touching moments ... are offered in a homey conversational style that readily takes one back to the place that was obviously so dear to his heart, and the islanders he knew so well. His wonderful book is essential to any Island library. [2.8Mb]   PDF eBook Format (4.3Mb) | Download HTML Format | View HTML Format

A Nationalized Lakeshore: The Creation and Administration of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Theodore J Karamanski3

It took 21-years to pass legislation creating the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The process was not a pleasant one. Long time property owners, resorters and developers strenuously objected, and did everything they could to scuttle the proposal. For their part, government representatives were often lacked finesse, acting arrogantly and employing heavy-handed tactics to achieve what they understood as their mandate. The vitriol and suspicion that developed during those troubled times persists even today. Both sides have a story to tell, and their stories are evenhandedly presented in this well-researched illustrated history. [4.3Mb]   PDF eBook Format [4.3Mb] | Download HTML Format [2.4Mb] | View HTML Format

Coming Through With Rye Brenda Wheeler Williams, Arnold R Alanen & William H Tishler3

"An historic agricultural landscape study of South Manitou Island at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Michigan" ... this is the definitive reference for anyone interested in the Island's agricultural resources. The illustrated study is replete with pictures, maps, diagrams, census records. Professionally compiled for the National Park Service by experts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison's Department of Landscape Architecture. [14.7Mb]   PDF eBook Format [14.7Mb] | Download HTML Format [5.6Mb] | View HTML Format

Farming At The Water's Edge Martha E McEnaney, William H Tishler & Arnold R Alanen3

"An assessment of agricultural and cultural landscape resources in the (proposed) Port Oneida Rural Historic District at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan." The illustrated study is replete with pictures, maps, diagrams, census records. Professionally compiled for the National Park Service by experts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison's Department of Landscape Architecture. [24.7Mb]   PDF eBook Format [20.9Mb] | Download HTML Format [8.6Mb| View HTML Format

A Garden Apart Susan O. Haswell, William H Tishler & Arnold R Alanen3
	An Agricultural and Settlement History of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Region, Michigan. Professionally compiled for the National Park Service by experts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison's Department of Landscape Architecture.   PDF eBook Format (4.3Mb) | Download HTML Format | View HTML Format

Tending A Comfortable Wilderness Eric MacDonald, & Arnold R Alanen3

"A History of Agricultural Landscapes on North Manitou Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan." Professionally compiled for the National Park Service by experts from the University of Wisconsin at Madison's Department of Landscape Architecture; supported by Kimberly Mann, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore; Marla McEnaney, Midwest Regional Office, National Park Service; Sherda Williams, Midwest Regional Office, National Park Service.   PDF eBook Format [0Kb] | Download HTML Format [0Kb] | View HTML Format

Beautiful Glen Arbor Township Glen Arbor Township History Group4
	An illustrated history of Glen Arbor Township, Michigan. Includes historical and cultural information about Glen Arbor, Glen Haven ("Sleeping Bearville"), Glen Lake, etc. Compiled by the Glen Arbor Township History Group. [19.4Mb]   PDF eBook Format [19.4Mb] | Download HTML Format [4.1Kb] | View HTML Format

Welcome to South Manitou Island Gene Warner
	An illustrated, pocket-size visitor's guide for South Manitou Island. For day visitors, hikers and campers, includes history, hiking and camping suggestions, what to bring, emergency information, and trail map. [812Kb] Printed version available.   PDF eBook Format [812Kb] | Download HTML Format [187Kb] | View HTML Format

Discover North Manitou Island Gene Warner
	An illustrated, pocket-size guide for North Manitou Island. For hikers and campers, includes history, hiking and camping suggestions, what to bring, emergency information, and trail map. [812Kb] Printed versionavailable.   PDF eBook Format [0Kb] | Download HTML Format [0Kb] | View HTML Format

MIMS Inc. Board of Directors, Class of 2005
	Everything you need to know about serving on the Nominating Committee or Board of Directors [146Kb] Printed version available.   PDF eBook Format [145Kb] | Download HTML Format [48Kb] | View HTML Format

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