AADL Talks To: Grace Shackman
Grace Shackman is an author, educator, and former Washtenaw County Commissioner. But she's probably best known as a local historian and a long-time contributor to the Ann Arbor Observer, where she has dug into many fascinating topics of local and regional history. Grace tells us about how she became involved in politics, her research process, and how her interests spurred her beyond her shy nature.
Find more by and about Grace Shackman in our archival collections.
Liberty Lofts, View from S First St, 315 Second St, Old West Side Neighborhood, March 27, 2024 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2024
Liberty Research Annex and Gallery, Taubman College Architecture & Urban Planning, View from S First St, 305 W Liberty St, University of Michigan, Old West Side Neighborhood, March 27, 2024 clone Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2024
Liberty Research Annex and Gallery, Taubman College Architecture & Urban Planning, View from S First St, 305 W Liberty St, University of Michigan, Old West Side Neighborhood, March 27, 2024 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2024
Liberty Lofts, View from S First St, 315 Second St, Old West Side Neighborhood, March 27, 2024 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2024
House, 427 Fourth St, Old West Side Neighborhood, December 13, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2023
Bike Racks, Bach Elementary School, 600 W Jefferson St, December 13, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2023
Bike Racks, Bach Elementary School, 600 W Jefferson St, December 13, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2023
AADL Talks To: Bev Willis
Bev Willis is an Ann Arbor historian who has worked with several historical organizations, including the African American Cultural and Historical Museum, the city’s Historic District Commission, and the Washtenaw County Historical Society’s Museum on Main Street. Bev talks with us about her passion for local history and the mentors, family members, and cultural influences that helped chart the course of her career.
Haas-Hagen House, 818 W Liberty St, Old West Side, August 23, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
Year:
2023