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

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
Image of The Letters of William G. Butler and Other Tales of Saugatuck The Letters of William G. Butler and Other Tales of Saugatuck Non Fiction , Michigan Adult Douglas, MI : Pavilion Press 1994
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
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

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