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Members Of The Ann Arbor Black Theater Inc Rehearse A Play, December 2, 1971

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Ann Arbor News, December 2, 1971
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In an effort to promote black awareness for those in the area, the Ann Arbor Black Theater Inc. will present a play about Malcolm X, " El Hajj Malik" by N. R. Davidson Jr. Jan Taylor, Charles Loeb, and Lujuana Tucker (left to right) rehearse their parts in the production, which is scheduled for 8p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Slauson Junior High. Tickets will be available at the door.

Year
1971
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December
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Children Plant Flowers At The Community Development Center Dedication, May 1973

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Ann Arbor News, May 31, 1973
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Area elementary school children plant geraniums at the Community Development Center and multi-media building site Thursday as (left to right behind sign) Charles Thomas, president of the Black Economic Development League, Mayor James E. Stephenson and David R. Byrd, vice president of the Huron Valley Chapter of the AIA, observe.

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1973
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May
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Removing Pavement on Main Street, April 1939

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1939
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WELCOME SIGHT FOR ANN ARBOR MOTORISTS: Removal of the present Main St. pavement was started this morning in preparation for the repaving of the street between William and Catherine Sts. The Ann Arbor Construction Co. placed the power shovel in operation at William St. and the work will continue north toward Catherine.

Year
1939
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April
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Rev. John A. Woods Outside Bethel A.M.E. Church, December 1987

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Ann Arbor News, December 27, 1987
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Rev. Woods poses next to the church bulletin board Saturday, still unaware of plans for the appreciation day.

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1987
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December
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26
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Rev. John A. Woods - Pastor Of Bethel A.M.E. Church, December 1987

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Ann Arbor News, December 27, 1987
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Reverend John A. Woods has served as pastor of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church since coming to Ann Arbor in June 1964.

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1987
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December
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26
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Plum Street Renamed In Ceremony To Honor Rev. John A. Woods, February 1990

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Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1990
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HISTORY LESSON - Children from the Sunday school of Bethel A.M.E. Church watch history being made in Ann Arbor as Plum Street is renamed Sunday to honor the late Rev. John A. Woods. The Ann Arbor City Council voted last month to rename the street after a petition drive by members of the church. Woods is the first African-American in Ann Arbor to have a street named for him. Former Mayor Al Wheeler, City Councilwoman Ann Marie Coleman along with members and friends of the church spoke during the ceremony Sunday. The Rev. C. Wesley Gordon is now pastor of Bethel.

Year
1990
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February
Day
11
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Mary D. Mitchell At Mitchell Elementary School Dedication, June 1952

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Ann Arbor News, June 9, 1952
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Three hundred East Ann Arbor residents held a joint celebration Saturday afternoon to dedicate their new $183,000 elementary school building, to honor their first school superintendent, Mary D. Mitchell, for whom the school is named, and to mark the 25th anniversary of the district's founding. A luncheon at the Michigan Union was given by the Board of Education to honor Mrs. Mitchell and all past presidents of the Pittsfield School District No. 9. Shown above are three who participated in the celebration at the school. Left to right they are former Dean James B. Edmonson of the University School of Education, Mrs. Mitchell and Raymond Sorg of the present board.

Year
1952
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June
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Mary D. Mitchell Visits Mitchell School, May 1966

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Ann Arbor News, May 14, 1966
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Mary D. Mitchell, the 85-year-old former teacher, principal and superintendent of the old Pittsfield School District No. 9, visits third graders at the school named for her. The youngsters, members of Mrs. Shirley VanderLey's class at Mitchell School, are showing Mrs. Mitchell a collection of newspaper articles and other materials on old Ann Arbor. The students are, seated in the foreground, Douglas Williams, left, and John Woodall and in the background, Mike Richards and Darlene Vogel. The retired educator visited the school yesterday where she was introduced to the student body and learned of plans for the school's expansion. Mitchell School is now in the Ann Arbor School District.

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1966
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May
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Mary D. Mitchell And Her Portrait At Mitchell Elementary School, April 1969

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1969
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Mrs. Mary D. Mitchell, 88, former teacher, principal and superintendent of the old Pittsfield School District No. 9, stands before a portrait of herself presented last night to the elementary school named for her at 3550 Pittsview Drive. The portrait was painted by local artist Jon Lockard and was presented by the Mitchell Parent-Teacher Organization to the school during an open house held last night to honor Mrs. Mitchell. Yesterday was Mary D. Mitchell Day at the school. The veteran educator retired in 1949 after 30 years in the teaching profession.

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1969
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April
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Mary D. Mitchell & Visitors Admire A Muchilla, August 1972

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Ann Arbor News, August 11, 1972
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Mrs. Mary D. Mitchell (left to right), Martin Correa, Hector Salah and James D. Mitchell admire a muchilla, a macrame bag made in Columbia, in Mrs. Mitchell's home where James, her grandson, stayed during a portion of his tour of the United States which is scheduled to end next Tuesday.

Year
1972
Month
August
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Bingo Brown & Spike Briggs At Opening Ceremonies Of Michigan State Normal College's Briggs Field, Ypsilanti, May 1938

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Ann Arbor News, May 7, 1938
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THEN HE TOSSED A PERFECT STRIKE: There is a lot of determination written on the features of Walter O. "Spike" Briggs, jr., as he ascended the pitching mound at the Briggs athletic field at Ypsilanti Normal yesterday afternoon. Briggs, at the right, threw a perfect strike on the first pitch to Charley Pink, Michigan lead-off man in the baseball game with the Hurons. It was all a part of the ceremonies which attended the dedication of the $150,000 athletic plant which Walter Briggs, sr., donated to Michigan State Normal. Shown at the left is James M. "Bingo" Brown, dean of men at the Normal and former state boxing commissioner.

Year
1938
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May
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Caroline Greve - 92 Years Old, March 1950

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Ann Arbor News, March 23, 1950
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Mrs. Caroline Greve will celebrate her 92nd birthday at a family dinner party tonight at the Chelsea home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Stierle. Mrs. Greve makes her home at 611 W. Liberty St. where she has lived since her marriage to the late Joseph Greve in 1884.

Year
1950
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March
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Demonstrators for ADC mothers walk in rain, September 1968

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Ann Arbor News, September 10, 1968
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Uncooperative Weather: It was a "wet walk" yesterday for many of the estimated 150 University students who picketed in front of the County Building in support of ADC mothers. While some of the students "did their thing" with the help of umbrellas, others braved the downpour. One student takes advantage of a nearby table for shelter from the rain.

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1968
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September
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Rufus Wainwright, at the 30th Ann Arbor Folk Festival, January 27, 2007

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Ann Arbor News, January 27, 2007
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Rufus Wainwright performs at Hill Auditorium on Friday evening. Wainwright was the headliner at the opening night of the Ann Arbor Folk Festival. Tonight the festival is headlined by John Prine, who starred at the very first festival 30 years ago. The master of ceremonies both nights is Jeff Daniels. All funds raised through the festival benefit The Ark. More details are on Today's Happenings page, B7.

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2007
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January
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26
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Demolition of former University of Michigan Music School, 325 Maynard, March 1965

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Ann Arbor News, March 12, 1965
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OLD LANDMARK DISAPPEARING: This was the demolition scene yesterday at the University's old Music School at 325 Maynard. The building was sold to Stepar Investments, Inc., of Ann Arbor, which ordered the 71-year-old structure razed. Stepar has not announced what it plans to build on the site and any adjacent property it might acquire.

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1965
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March
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Senior citizens opposed to development on Greenview-Pioneer nature area site, March 1991

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Ann Arbor News, March 4, 1991
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Suzie Buning, Helen Weber, Dick Cutler, Dick Corpron, and Bill Barense gather at the Greenview-Pioneer nature area along Scio Church Road. They are opposed to the site being used for a senior center - or any other development.

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1991
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March
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National Council of Negro Women Local Chapter Honors Black Women In Community, February 1976

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Ann Arbor News, February 11, 1976
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Lives Of Service - The National Council of Negro Women honored the area women above for contributions to their community: from left, Nellie Monamus, Patsy Chandler, Johnny Mae Baylis, Margo Ellis, Dr. Eva Mae Jessye, Ruth Edwards (rear), Mattie L. Dorsey, Ruby Baker, Emma Wheeler and Lottie Johnson. (News Photos by Robert Chase)

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1976
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February
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Peace Neighborhood Center Director Rose Martin Honored For Service To Community, June 1988

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Ann Arbor News, June 16, 1988
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A well-wisher speaks with Rose Martin, guest of honor.

Year
1988
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June
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15
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O'Dell Lewis Watches Students Enrolling In Summer School At Forsythe Junior High, June 16, 1971

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Ann Arbor News, June 16, 1971
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O'Dell Lewis (standing), assistant director of 'Summer Adventure in the Black Experience' watches as students enroll for the tuition-free classes which begin this week at Forsythe Junior High School. This is the first summer school program in black education sponsored by the Ann Arbor Public Schools. The school enrolls grades 4-8 and also includes a work-study program for high school students.

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1971
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June
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Peace Neighborhood Center Director Rose Martin Speaks on Poverty Issues, June 1982

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Ann Arbor News, June 17, 1982
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Peace Neighborhood Center's Rose Martin said that the city is faced with a class of people who are newly poor because of the recession.

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1982
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June
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Black Arts Fair Models In Costume, September 1972

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Ann Arbor News, September 2, 1972
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The second annual Black Arts Fair will continue in Ypsilanti's Perry Elementary School through Labor Day. Sponsored by Youth on the Move, the fair includes some 33 booths and entertainment. The fair runs from noon to midnight each day and admission is free. Sharon Brown adjusts a headdress for the fashion show for Millie Smith while Leo Brown assumes a regal pose in his costume.

Year
1972
Month
September
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Printing Church Bulletins at Second Baptist Church, June 1955

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Ann Arbor News, June 4, 1955
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AMATEUR PRINTERS AT WORK: Running off the church bulletin for Sunday services is a regular Wednesday task in the miniature printer's shop in the basement of the Second Baptist Church parsonage. The Rev. C. W. Carpenter (above, right) who has printed as a hobby for 25 years, directs operations on the foot-operated press. He is assisted by Leroy Clemens (center), recently inducted in the Army, who was one of his youthful assistants, and Charles Cromwell of the office staff.

Year
1955
Month
June
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Plane Crash Near Saline Airport, August 1955

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Ann Arbor News, August 18, 1955
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WHERE TWO DIED: Two men were killed instantly late yesterday afternoon when this light plane crashed seconds after it took off from the Saline Airport. The dead are Rudolph Schumaier, 44, owner of the airport, and William Beardsley, 49, of Macon.

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1955
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August
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Living Room of Frank Lloyd Wright Designed Snowflake House, March 1987

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Ann Arbor News, March 30, 1987
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Design of the living room of Snowflake house, owned by Domino's Pizza, is based on the hexagon.

Year
1987
Month
March
Day
25
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