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AADL Talks To: Peter Andrews

Peter Andrews, photo by Leni Sinclair
Peter Andrews, circa 1971. Photo by Leni Sinclair.

In this wide-ranging interview from 2010, Peter Andrews recalls his varied career producing and managing local and regional music talent — from managing the Scot Richard Case (SRC) band and bringing bands like The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and the Yardbirds to Ann Arbor’s Fifth Dimension club, to booking national acts for University of Michigan student groups. He also discusses his role in Ann Arbor’s legendary Blues and Jazz Festivals, producing the John Sinclair Freedom Rally at Crisler Arena in 1971, and bringing John Lennon and Yoko Ono to town.

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AADL Talks To: Peter Stipe

Peter Stipe, June 1992
Peter Stipe, June 1992

Author and former Ann Arbor policeman Peter Stipe recounts his journey from being a wayward youth growing up in countercultural Ann Arbor to becoming the most decorated member of the Ann Arbor Police Department. Peter shares memories of his time with the AAPD, including harrowing encounters on emergency calls and the many people and events that helped shape his career. Peter also shares his love of local history and discusses the changes he's seen in the city over the years.

Peter's story is detailed in his 2021 memoir, Badge 112

You can read and view historical photos about Peter Stipe and the Ann Arbor Police Department, or read other histories of the Ann Arbor Police Department.

Takes Own Life

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1
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December
Year
1959
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Lt. Marvin Konkle Speaks To AATA Director Richard Simonetta, June 1981 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Lt. Marvin Konkle Speaks To AATA Director Richard Simonetta, June 1981 image
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1981
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Ann Arbor News, June 18, 1981
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AATA Buses - The public had a chance to examine 14 new AATA buses Wednesday following a ribbon-cutting ceremony at City Hall. Though the response to the sleek new coaches was enthusiastic, the traffic on Huron Street got a bit tangled during the event, causing Lt. Marvin Konkle (this photo) to ask AATA executive director Richard Simonetta to move the buses.

10 Deputies On Duty After Ending Training

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8
Month
March
Year
1965
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Crash Kills Sheriff's Officer

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16
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January
Year
1967
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