Scope and ContentA written history of Douglas, Michigan with special attention to documenting primary sources. Topics covered include early settlers, creation of Douglas, prohibitions on alcohol, bridges, business development, Douglas House, Putnam, Mc Donald and Grey, grist mills, lumber mills, baskets and fruit, fruit farming, Thomas Collier tragedy, railroads and harbor development, Good Templars, churches, Dutcher Lodge, the Lakeshore Club, Center St. beach access case, the succession of newspapers, transportation, telephones, electricty and other developments, a list of Douglas Key Events, list of Douglas Village Presidents and bibliography.