AADL Talks To: Susan Wineberg
Susan is a local history institution in Ann Arbor. She’s been president of the Washtenaw County Historical Society, served on the Historic District Commission, and worked with several groups on prominent local history projects and exhibits. She's accumulated a vast collection of local history, including a slide collection documenting local buildings; and she co-authored the book on Historical Buildings in Ann Arbor. Susan talks with us about how she happened upon her love of local history and local architecture in particular. She shares several stories detailing the politics involved in historic preservation efforts and the many friends and colleagues she worked with over the years.
Historical articles and photos about Susan Wineberg
AADL Talks To: Karen Jania
In this episode, Karen Jania, president of the Washtenaw County Historical Society (WCHS), discusses her career in archives and museums. In addition to discussing her work at the WCHS, Karen talks about her long career as head of reference at the Bentley Historical Library, including the many changes in archives work that she witnessed during her tenure, the colleagues who nurtured her through her career, and some of the Bentley's unique collections.
More information in AADL's collection on the Bentley Historical Library and the Washtenaw County Historical Society.
Sculpture, Dream of the Young Girl, Bentley Historical Library, 1150 Beal Ave, North Campus, University of Michigan, October 11, 2020 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2020
Peregrine Section, Sculpture, Bentley Historical Library, 1150 Beal Ave, North Campus, University of Michigan, October 11, 2020 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2020
Sculpture, Historical Circle, Bentley Historical Library, 1150 Beal Ave, North Campus, University of Michigan, October 11, 2020 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2020
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