Kit
Lane
Born:
10/13/1939
Detroit
,
MI
Parents: Lawrence V. and Mable Erickson
Spouse: Arthur L. Lane
Children: Eric, Christopher, Joseph, and Douglas
Address(es):
Permanent :
3386 Clearbrook Green
Saugatuck , MI 49453
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : 269-857-2781
Parents: Lawrence V. and Mable Erickson
Spouse: Arthur L. Lane
Children: Eric, Christopher, Joseph, and Douglas
Address(es):
Permanent :
3386 Clearbrook Green
Saugatuck , MI 49453
USA
Contact Information:
Phone : 269-857-2781
Writings
| Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
The St. Joseph - Rivers of Michigan Series |
Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2010 | |
| The Big Pavillion : Saugatuck's Famous Dance Hall : The Brightest Spot on the Great Lakes | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2009 | |
|
The Raisin - Rivers of Michigan Series |
Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2009 | |
|
The Grand - Rivers of Michigan Series |
Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2007 | |
|
The Kalamazoo - Rivers of Michigan Series |
Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2006 | |
| Lincoln's Ready-Made Soldiers : Saugatuck Area Men in the Civil War | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society | 2005 | |
| Ohio vs Michigan : Guns Across the Maumee | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2001 | |
| Goshorn Lake Remembered | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 2000 | |
| Lost & Found: Ghost Towns of the Saugatuck Area | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society | 2000 | |
| Ottawa County Historical Atlas and Gazetteer | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1999 | |
| Allegan County Historical Atlas and Gazetteer | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1998 | |
|
Heroes, Rogues and Just Plain Folks - A history of the Saugatuck Area |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society | 1998 | |
|
Lake Michigan Shipwrecks: South Haven to Grand Haven - Saugatuck Maritime series ; bk. 4. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1997 | |
| Painting the Town: A History of Art in Saugatuck and Douglas | Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society | 1997 | |
| Between the Bridges: Seven Short Stories Set in Saugatuck, 1834-1985 | Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1996 | |
|
Chicore: Lost on Lake Michigan - Saugatuck Maritime series ; bk. 3. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1996 | |
|
The Dustless Road to Happyland: Chico-Saugatuck Passenger Boats - Saugatuck Maritime series ; bk. 2. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1995 | |
| Buried Singapore: Michigan Imaginary Pompeii | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1994 | |
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The Letters of William G. Butler and Other Tales of Saugatuck | Non Fiction , Michigan | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1994 |
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Built on the Banks of the Kalamazoo - Saugatuck Maritime series ; bk. 1. |
Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1993 | |
| Michigan's Victorian Poets | Non Fiction , Michigan , Poetry | Teen | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1993 | |
| The Wreck of the Hippocampus and Other Tales of Saugatuck | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1992 | |
| Lucius Lyon : An Eminently Useful Citizen | Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1991 | |
| The Popcorn Millionaire and Other Tales of Saugatuck | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1991 | |
| Beyond b., m., d: A Guide to Collecting and Publishing Family History | Non Fiction | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1990 | |
| The Day the Elephant Died and Other Tales of Saugatuck | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1990 | |
| Winter on Spain's Costa de Sol: A Traveler's Preview | Non Fiction , Travel | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1990 | |
|
Australia: A Traveler's Preview - With Art Lane |
Non Fiction , Travel | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1989 | |
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Fiji: A Traveler's Preview - with Art Lane |
Non Fiction , Travel | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1989 | |
|
Galapagos Islands: A Traveler's Preview - with Art Lane |
Non Fiction , Travel | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1989 | |
| History of Western Allegan County Michigan | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Dallas, TX : Curtis Media Corporation | 1988 | |
| John Allen: Michigan's Pioneer Promoter | Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press | 1988 | |
| Douglas: Village of Friendliness | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Commercial Record | 1987 | |
| Fennville Area | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Fennville, MI : Fennville Herald | 1983 | |
| Fennville: Village to City | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Fennville, MI : Fennville Herald | 1983 | |
| Fennville: The Early Years | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Fennville, MI : Fennville Herald | 1982 | |
| Saugatuck's Big Pavilion | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Commercial Record | 1977 | |
| Saugatuck: A Brief History, Illustrated | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Commercial Record | 1975 | |
| Some Stories of Holland Harbor | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Commercial Record | 1975 | |
| Shipwrecks of the Saugatuck Area | Non Fiction , Michigan History | Adult | Saugatuck, MI : Commercial Record | 1974 |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
I would rather be putting words on paper than any other activity available. Research has never ceased to be a fascinating treasure hunt. Enthusiasm, along with the knowledge and education to do it well, is the secret of what success I have achieved.
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: Yes
Skills:
Author
Awards:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Historical Society of Michigan Award of Merit |
Memberships:
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society |
Education:
| Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching certification | Michigan State University | East Lansing , MI | 1977 |
| Master of Library Science (MLS) | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo , MI | 1974 |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism | Michigan State University | East Lansing , MI | 1961 |
Career:
| Position | Organization | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Taught English and Public Speaking
- Prison extension program |
Montcalm Community College | Sidney , MI | 1986 -1995 |
|
Editor and publisher
- Weekly newspaper |
The Fennville Herald | Fennville , MI | 1978 -1988 |
|
Columnist and photographer
- Weekly |
The Commercial Record | Saugatuck , MI | 1967 -1988 |
| Reporter | The Southern Illinoisan | Murphysboro | 1961 -1963 |
| Correspondent | Detroit Free Press | Detroit , MI | 1958 -1961 |
| Correspondent | The North End News | Detroit , MI | 1955 -1957 |
Other Resources:
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