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Jo Ann and Nicki Gallas / Mike Sweeney interviews

Oral History
First 48 minutes: Nicki and JoAnn Gallas about performing and teaching dancing, owning the Douglas Root Beer Barrel, their love for animals. Interview location at "Ham's Haven" the Gallas cottage at 100 Van Dalson. Next 10 minutes: Mike Sweeney talking about the birth of the Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society when the Saugatuck Village Hall was threatened with a major remodeling and about the history of Village Hall building. Interview location at the Saugatuck Douglas History Museum at Mt. Baldhead Park.
Jo Ann and Nicki Gallas / Mike Sweeney interviews picture number 1

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Historic PreservationTheater, plays, dramatic performing artsSDHS/SDHC generalCemeteries and gravesFires and fire departments

Winthers, Sally

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Gallas, Jo AnnGallas, NickiSweeney, Michael Sampson 1947-2020

Mauger, Judith Morris "Judy" 1938-2016

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Rudich, Richard "Dick"Sweeney, Spring (Busies)Sweeney, Michael Sampson 1947-2020Gallas, George E.Gallas, Jo AnnGallas, NickiSheridan, James E. 1909-1996Lorenz, Charles J. 1942-1994Van Dis, Jane Ellen (Bird) 1921-2017Saugatuck City Council102 Butler/Saugatuck Village HallLane, Art 1930-2020Root Beer Barrel 1950-Big Pavilion 1909-1960Thomas, Everard "Ev" D. 1912-2004Gallas Cottage/100 Van Dalson735 Park/S-D History Museum/Shorey Cottage/Pump House

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