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Frances D. Burgtorf

Born: 06/10/1916   Cleveland
Died: 08/26/1992
Parents: James and Genevieve Donoghue
Spouse: Carl E. Burgtorf, U. S. Park Service, U. S. Forest Service
Address(es):
Interred:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Mullett Lake , MI

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Chief Wawatam, Story of a Hand-Bomber
- Story of a train ferry running the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan. 		Michigan History Cheboygan, Mich. : Burgtorf 1975
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "Historical subjects-Great Lakes oriented." 2nd ed. says, " We retired from Washington in 1966 to our new home south of Cheboygan, MI and became interested in local history and Great Lakes shipping lore. After riding on the train ferry, S. S. Chief Wawatam, as guest of the Captian and Mate, I was aked to write the history of the boat. The men were afreaid she would be scrapped before she could be preserved. So I recorded, photographed, researched, and typed for five years to save the Chief's history. Now we are busy presenting the book to the libraries, schools, and stores in variouis areas near her. Meanwhile we are enjoying the many unusual letters from boat buffs, railroad buffs and 'Chief-lovers' all over the States...we feel that the ol' Chief will be well remembered."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Author

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
High school diploma Dobyn S. Bennett High School

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
- Housewife, Waitress, Manager of tourist home, Clerk in county health office, Welcome Wagon Hostess, Book mobile driver, Substitue teacher

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MeLCat Links:
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Last Modified On: 4/8/2014 12:00:00 AM