Authors and Illustrators Database

Kit Lane

Born: 10/13/1939  Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent
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, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1986-1995
Editor and publisher
- Weekly newspaper
The Fennville Herald Fennville, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1978-1988
Columnist and photographer
- Weekly
The Commercial Record Saugatuck , Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1967-1988
Reporter The Southern Illinoisan Murphysboro 1961-1963
Correspondent Detroit Free Press Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1958-1961
Correspondent The North End News Detroit, Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures.StringHtmlContent 1955-1957

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