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Lee Bollinger and Mark Yao Try Out Exhibit at Hands-On Museum Expo, May 1980

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Ann Arbor News, May 21, 1980
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Ready, Set...Hands On! Lee Bollinger, 7, left, and Mark Yao, 12, try out a hand-cranked generator which is among exhibits on display at the University of Michigan Rackham Building. This 'hands-on' exhibit is similar to one at the Boston Science Museum and demonstrates how one can use his own energy for conversion to electrical energy to light one, two or three light bulbs, depending on the effort expended.

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1980
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May
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Cynthia Yao Presents Plans For A Children's Museum In Old Fire Station, November 1978

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Ann Arbor News, November 28, 1978
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Cynthia Yao, right, believes in children's museums with a 'hands on' instead of a 'hands off' policy. And she thinks the old firehouse might be just the site for such a museum in Ann Arbor.

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1978
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November
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Museums Can Be Kid Stuff

Dinosaur Visits Hands-On Museum for Ann Arbor Art Fair, July 1986

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Ann Arbor News, July 25, 1986
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The Stegosaurus That Ate Ann Arbor? This prehistoric visitor was of the friendly sort, despite his threatening scowl. Impression 5, Michigan's Science Museum, sent the unusual representative to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum For Art Fair.

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1986
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July
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Camp Counselor Earl Flanagan Waits With Children Outside Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, August 1987

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Ann Arbor News, August 12, 1987
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Field Trip to a Popular Place: Kids from the Thurston Summer Day Camp march across Huron on a field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, a popular place for people of all ages. At left, camp counselor Earl Flanagan waits with some of the young campers to get into the museum.

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1987
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August
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12
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Thurston Day Campers Visit Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, August 1987

Thurston Day Campers Visit Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, August 1987

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Ann Arbor News, August 12, 1987
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Field Trip to a Popular Place: Kids from the Thurston Summer Day Camp march across Huron on a field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, a popular place for people of all ages. At left, camp counselor Earl Flanagan waits with some of the young campers to get into the museum.

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1987
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August
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12
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Aaron Varani Operates Electric Generator at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

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Ann Arbor News, October 24, 1983
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Museum Party: Aaron Varani, 2 1/2, of Ann Arbor discovers how to operate an electric generator, left, while Joe Berlucchi, a 6-year-old from Ypsilanti, eyes the mysterious Bernoulli ball, right, at Sunday's first birthday party for the Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor. About 200 guests sampled a cake that resembled the Museum's historic building at the corner of Huron and Fifth Avenues, and grownups and children alike tried out some of the new exhibits at the museum. Besides the Bernoulli ball, which is held in position by a stream of air from the cone, those include an archaeology display of items found during the renovation of the old city fire station, a levitator and a light table.

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1983
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October
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23
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Dough Boys Bakery Supplies Cake for First Anniversary of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
George Cowe and Lucy Kirshner Slice Into Cake at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
Joe Berlucchi Admires Bernoulli Machine at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

Joe Berlucchi Admires Bernoulli Machine at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

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Ann Arbor News, October 24, 1983
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Museum Party: Aaron Varani, 2 1/2, of Ann Arbor discovers how to operate an electric generator, left, while Joe Berlucchi, a 6-year-old from Ypsilanti, eyes the mysterious Bernoulli ball, right, at Sunday's first birthday party for the Hands On Museum in Ann Arbor. About 200 guests sampled a cake that resembled the Museum's historic building at the corner of Huron and Fifth Avenues, and grownups and children alike tried out some of the new exhibits at the museum. Besides the Bernoulli ball, which is held in position by a stream of air from the cone, those include an archaeology display of items found during the renovation of the old city fire station, a levitator and a light table.

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1983
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October
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23
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Dough Boys Bakery Supplies Cake for First Anniversary of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
George Cowe and Lucy Kirshner Slice Into Cake at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
Aaron Varani Operates Electric Generator at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

Dough Boys Bakery Supplies Cake for First Anniversary of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

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Ann Arbor News, October 24, 1983
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Cake Admirer: Eight-year-old Marlot Lystra from Eberwhite Elementary School, admires the cake replica of the old Ann Arbor Fire Station. Showing her the cake is George Cowe, the master pastry chef at Dough Boy Pastries which donated the cake during the first birthday celebration of the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Sunday. The museum is located in the old fire station on East Huron Street.

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1983
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October
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George Cowe and Lucy Kirshner Slice Into Cake at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
Aaron Varani Operates Electric Generator at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983
Joe Berlucchi Admires Bernoulli Machine at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1983

Medical Society Auxiliary Presents Check To Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, January 1982

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Ann Arbor News, January 25, 1982
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With Hands On Check: Cynthia Feller (left) and Joan Blunt present a $1,500 check to Cynthia Yao of the Hands On Museum. Feller and Blunt represent the Washtenaw County Medical Society Auxiliary, which has adopted the museum as its philanthropic project for the organization's 1981-82 year. Remodeling work on the Hands On Museum, located in the old downtown fire station, is continuing, with the museum scheduled to open next June. The money was raised at the Medical Society Auxiliary's First Annual Run last November and at a fashion show in December.

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1982
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January
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Katie Shepherd Dives into Scientific Clothing Exhibit at Hands-On Museum, November 1998

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Ann Arbor News, November 5, 1998
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Plymouth-Canton fourth-grader Katie Shepherd learns how different fabrics make tasks easier or more difficult at the 'Clothing: Science from Head to Toe' exhibit at the Hands-On Museum in Ann Arbor. Here, she's using thick work gloves to place plastic shapes into holes while being timed.

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1998
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October
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29
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Hands-On Museum Draws Visitors with a Scientific Clothing Exhibit, November 1998

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Ann Arbor News, November 5, 1998
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Cheyenne Fox, 7, of Ann Arbor uses lighted glasses to see how fabrics reflect light at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum during a recent visit.

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1998
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October
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29
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Expands Into Adjacent Buildings, July 1997

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Ann Arbor News, July 28, 1997
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The Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum will expand to four buildings, which are adjacent to its current location. The museum has owned the extra space, from 211 to 217 E. Huron St., for several years.

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1997
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July
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25
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Children Learn About Physics at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1992

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Ann Arbor News, October 14, 1992
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A recent museum class called 'Coming in for a Landing' teaches children to ease a fall by using their bodies to absorb shock. From left, are Ryan Kelly, 9, Cameron Giroux, 8, Adam Breece and Joshua Howard, both 7.

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1992
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October
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10
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Luke Hanna Interacts With Exhibit at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, October 1992

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Ann Arbor News, October 14, 1992
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Luke Hanna, 9, tests his reflexes at the museum. When the light goes out, the ruler drops. Where it is caught, tells reaction time.

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1992
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October
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10
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Cynthia Yao Demonstrates an Exhibit at the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, March 1989

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Ann Arbor News, March 5, 1989
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Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum Director Cynthia Yao says people contact is one of the most enjoyable parts of her job. She can often be found explaining a museum exhibit to a young visitor. Above, she gives 6-year-old Kevin Hagedorn of Northville an explanation of the catenary arch exhibit.

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1989
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March
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5
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Frances Weber - 90 Years Old, June 1949

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Ann Arbor News, June 14, 1949
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In excellent health, Mrs. Frances Weber, 5304 Miller Rd., observed her 90th birthday yesterday. Born in Ontario, Canada, she has been a resident of Washtenaw county for the past 67 years.

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1949
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June
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Ernest Bottke Jr. Assists Judith Sellers On Carpenter School's Tree Planting Day, October 1953

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Ann Arbor News, October 23, 1953
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Today was tree-planting day at Carpenter School, east of US-23 between Washtenaw and Packard Rds. Each child planted two red pine seedlings in a half-acre plot on the seven-acre school site as part of a conservation project. A total of about 200 trees was to be planted. Some of the seedlings may be used for school landscaping and others may be sold as Christmas trees. Here Judith Sellers (center), 8, first grade, gets some advice from Ernest A. Bottke, jr., manager of the Pinckney Recreation Area. Girl at left is unidentified.

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1953
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October
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Carpenter School Bird House Building Contest Winners, April 1954

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Ann Arbor News, April 7, 1954
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FOR THE BIRDS: Phil Marshall was the only boy to place first in Carpenter School's bird shelter building contest, judged yesterday. His wren house topped the entries in the fourth and fifth grade bird house division. Patricia Cowling (left), won first among fourth and fifth graders in the nesting or feeding shelves division. Among sixth graders, Karen Teare (center), won with her log cabin and Barbara Goodwin placed first with her big yellow feeding shelf. Judges were two industrial arts students at Michigan State Normal College.

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1954
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April
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Former Carpenter School Building Becomes Grace Bible Church Sunday School - 3360 Carpenter Rd, October 1954

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Ann Arbor News, October 2, 1954
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BRANCH SUNDAY SCHOOL: The old Carpenter School on Carpenter Rd. near Coachville Gardens Trailer Court has been turned into a branch Sunday School by Grace Bible Church. Classes will open there tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. for all ages through adult. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Fries, mission appointees to the Philippines, will direct the classes while serving a six-month tryout period before going abroad.

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1954
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October
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Carpenter School Boy Scout Troop 29's Booth At Scout-O-Rama, April 1956

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Ann Arbor News, April 26, 1956
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SCOUT BOOTH TO FEATURE FISHING: Boy Scouts of Troop 29, Carpenter School, have taken the fishing merit badge as the theme for their booth at the Portage Trails Council's Scout-O-Rama Saturday night at Ann Arbor High School. Standing in rear are (left to right) Jerry Hartman, Jim Thomas and Wayne DeHate. Seated (left to right) are Ronnie Exelby, Phillip Marshall and Mike Lillie. Kneeling in foreground are Don Gibson (left) and Norm Briggs.

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1956
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April
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Carpenter School - Exterior, May 1958

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Ann Arbor News, May 30, 1958
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CARPENTER SCHOOL: This school building will become the property of the Ann Arbor School District if voters in the Ann Arbor district and the Carpenter School district approve annexation proposals in the June 9 election. The new seven-classroom wing at the left was completed last August. At the right is the older six-classroom wing which was remodeled during last summer's building program.

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1958
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May
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Fourth Graders At Carpenter School With Their Model Of A River, April 1959

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Ann Arbor News, April 14, 1959
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EVERYTHING BUT WATER: Fourth graders in Mrs. Doris Bordine's room at Carpenter School inspect the paper mache model of a river, complete with bridges, that was made by the children during their study of the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence Seaway. A combination assembly and open house was held at the school today during which children and teachers from the school, parents, and pupils from Mrs. Eldora Brummet's fourth grade room at Dicken School visited the project. Children shown here are (left, front to rear) George Ralph, Elizabeth Phillips and William Beard, and (right, front to rear) Diane Bishop and John Hogan. Twenty-six children worked on the project.

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1959
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April
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Lawton Music Instructor, Carroll Hart, Instructs Choral Class, September 1964

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Ann Arbor News, September 10, 1964
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Getting in the sing of things are these fourth, fifth and sixth grade choral pupils at Lawton Elementary School, one of two new schools open to students for the first time this fall. Music instructor Carroll Hart gives the youngsters some instructions for the coming school year. Lawton School is off Greenview just southwest of Ann Arbor High School. The other new elementary school is Thurston which is situated between Prairie and Georgetown in the Orchard Hills-Bromley subdivision areas.

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1964
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September
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Prof. & Mrs. Ronald Tikofsky Receive A Lithograph From Temple Beth Emeth, April 1969

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Ann Arbor News, May 3, 1969
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Allyn D. Kantor (right), newly elected president of Temple Beth Emeth (Reform), presents a lithograph by Marc Chagall entitled, "Creation," to Prof. and Mrs. Ronald S. Tikofsky in appreciation of their contributions to the Beth Emeth congregation. Prof. Tikofsky was the congregation's first president and also served as chairman of its founding steering committee. He is a professor of psychology at the U-M.

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1969
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April
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Steve Bergman of Schoolkids Records, January 1995

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Schoolkids Records owner Stephen Bergman considered it a 'noble sacrifice' to close for security reasons during the first lady's visit wednesday.

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1995
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January
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Fallen Tree At The Home Of Prof. William H. Hobbs, July 1940

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PERILLED PROF. HOBBS: During Wednesday's storm Prof. William H. Hobbs was sitting at his car at the rear of his home at 1705 Hill St. when this huge tree was snapped at the base by the violent wind and fell just away from the car and the home.

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1940
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July
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University Of Michigan Flying Club, April 1941

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Ann Arbor News, April 10, 1941
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A regional intercollegiate flying meet will be held at Ypsilanti airport Saturday and Sunday, with college fliers expected from several states. Host to the meet will be the Michigan Flying Club, several of whose members are pictured above with the club's recently acquired plane. In the photograph (left to right) are Edward Martin, Robert Braun, Corwin Denney, Leslie Trigg, president of the club, Scott Osler, Elaine Wood, Carolyn Hager, Joan Hamilton, Glidden Doman and Warren Robinson.

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1941
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April
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Jess Mosher Studies Instruments In A Link Trainer At The Ann Arbor Airport, September 1946

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Ann Arbor News, August 31, 1946
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A VETERAN BRUSHES UP: Jess Mosher, 227 Crest Ave. flew P-51's for the Army air force during the war. Now he's taking an instrument course at the Ann Arbor airport under the GI flight-training program. As his regular job, Mosher works in the control tower of Willow Run airport. Giving him instruction on the Link trainer in the above picture is Everett Esch of the Ann Arbor Aero Service, an organization that is teaching many Ann Arbor veterans to fly.

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1946
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September
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Students In Rebecca Randolph's Scarlett Middle School Class Discuss Chelsea Clinton, December 1992

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Donta Hicks, 13, shares his thoughts in Rebecca Randolph's (right) Scarlett Middle School class on whether Chelsea Clinton should go to public or private school in Washington, D.C.

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1992
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December
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University Of Michigan Flying Club Members At Ann Arbor Airport, April 1939

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Ann Arbor News, April 24, 1939
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SEEK NATIONAL FLYING HONORS FOR MICHIGAN: When student fliers from 13 colleges and universities compete in the midwestern intercollegiate flying meet at Kenyon College, Gambier, O., May 6, the Michigan Flying Club will be represented by the five students pictured above. They are (left to right): Leslie J. Trigg, a junior from Detroit; Louis H. Goldman, a senior from New York City; Edward T. Martin (in the plane), a sophomore from Chicago and national president of the National Intercollegiate Flying Club; Glenn H. Brink, a Grosse Pointe senior and national secretary of the N.I.F.C.; and Daniel R. Ranney, a Chicago senior, who is the newly elected president of the Michigan Flying Club. Other members also may participate at Kenyon but the above five already are registered for the meet.

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1939
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April
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Aerial Stunt Man, Jim Mynning, Hangs From A Plane At The 50th Anniversary Celebration Of The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, May 1978

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Ann Arbor News, May 22, 1978
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JIM MYNNING clings to a rope ladder hanging from a stunt plane during the 50th anniversary celebration at Ann Arbor Municipal Airport off South State Road Sunday. More than 20,000 spectators showed up during the two-day celebration which included dozens of airmen, aerial balloons, antique planes, a "fly-in" and display of experimental aircraft.

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1978
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May
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Aerial Stunt Man, Eddie Green, Atop A Plane At The 50th Anniversary Celebration Of The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, May 1978

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Ann Arbor News, May 22, 1978
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Eddie Green, shown here balancing atop a wing of a stunt plane piloted by veteran acrobatic flyer Bill Barber, thrilled a large crowd which gathered Sunday at the 50th anniversary celebration of the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport off S. State Road. Green, who performs several daring feats aloft and Barber, who has 28,000 hours of flight on his record, were two of dozens of airmen who appeared for the two-day marking of the establishment of the local airport in 1928. Aerial balloons, antique airplanes, a fly-in breakfast for arriving pilots and display of experimental aircraft were all part of the gala event. Art Nugent, control tower operator, said there were 575 landings and take-offs on Sunday and more than 20,000 persons visited the airport for the air show. (Staff photo by Robert Chase)

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1978
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May
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Planning For The 50th Anniversary Celebration Of The Ann Arbor Airport, May 1978

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Ann Arbor News, May 14, 1978
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PLANNING - It takes a lot of planning for a birthday party and, when it's the 50th anniversary for an airport, there's even more work. Local residents who have been arranging for the May 20-21 celebration for the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport include, left to right, Dr. Danny Galloway, John Rinehart, manager of the airport, David Gell of University of Michigan Flying Club and Jeff Van Alstine, a local balloonist. (News photo by Cecil Lockard)

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1978
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May
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40 Years Later - Harold 'Charlie' Ristine & Local Pilots Recall The First Landing At Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, May 1968

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Ann Arbor News, May 20, 1968
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Former reporter Harold G. (Charlie) Ristine (right) stands before a plane for Chicago 40 years after he made the first flight into the local airport. Pictured with him are (left to right) H. W. Gordon of Gordon Aviation, Copilot Richard Davis and Pilot Tom Burgess. The flight represents the airport's recently expanded service.

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1968
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May
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Bill Ayers, director of Children's Community School, May 1968

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Ann Arbor News, May 14, 1968
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Seeks Post: William Ayers, the 23-year-old director of an experimental school for children, is a candidate in the June 10 school board election. Ayers, a city resident for five years, is director of the Children's Community, a school for children from four to eight years of age. Ayers' formal announcement of candidacy appeared in Friday's edition of The News.

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1968
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May
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Rehearsal For Ann Arbor High School's Spring Sing, May 1956

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Ann Arbor News, May 10, 1956
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In Spring Sing: Representatives from Ann Arbor High School's A Cappella Choir and the University's Michigan Singers are shown here, along with choir directors. Both groups are in Ann Arbor High's third annual Spring Sing at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium of the new high school. Shown are (left to right) University students Willis Patterson, Joan Holmberg, Edward Banghart, the Michigan Singers choir director, Maynard Klein, A Cappella Director John Merrill, and A Cappella members Karen Gerstler, Ron Brooks, and Allison Myers. Nelita True, U-M student, is at the piano.

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1956
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May
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Manager of Hi-Fi Buys Ray Krome with Vinyl Records, July 1981

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Ann Arbor News, July 4, 1981
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Ray Krome, manager of Hi-Fi Buys, believes top-of-the-line stereo systems are limited by the quality of records you play. "When you pay $4.99 for a disc and have to take it back three times to get a flat one and twice more to get a quiet surface...people are fed up with that kind of garbage." Behind Krome is his display of high-technology records.

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1981
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July
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4
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Campers Signing During 'Capture the Flag' at Shady Trails, July 1992

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Ann Arbor News, September 8, 1992
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Excited campers sign to each other during a 'capture the flag' game at the University of Michigan Shady Trails Camp in Northport. They were on their own after the rules of the game were signed to them by Jackie Weber, interpreter, and Gary Ivinskas, recreation coordinator.

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1992
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July
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30
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Stadium Motor Sales - Expanded Kaiser-Frazer Service Department, March 1948

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Ann Arbor News, March 24, 1948
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Stadium Motor Sales Keeps Pace With Kaiser-Frazer. We proudly announce the opening for service of the new addition to our Service Department. This addition makes the department the largest service garage under one roof of any new car dealer in Ann Arbor. Our new Service Manager, Mr. Earl Rhan, who has had over 30 years experience in supervising automotive repairs, now has the facilities to care for our rapidly increasing volume of service business. We are now prepared to give "Golden Rule Service" on K-F cars for many years to come.

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1948
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March
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Signing the Rules of 'Capture the Flag' to Campers at Shady Trails, July 1992

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Ann Arbor News, September 8, 1992
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Excited campers sign to each other during a 'capture the flag' game at the University of Michigan Shady Trails Camp in Northport. They were on their own after the rules of the game were signed to them by Jackie Weber, interpreter, and Gary Ivinskas, recreation coordinator.

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1992
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July
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Clarence Hanselman, Ann Arbor Fireman, November 1942

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Ann Arbor News, November 4, 1942
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Clarence Hanselmann, driver of the Fire Chief's car, says: "I have always contributed to the Community Fund because I realized what splendid services the 12 agencies have rendered. I think the addition of the USO is a fine idea - we all ought to give more this year.

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1942
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November
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Portrait of Wiete Liebner with Video Camera and Television Set, January 1990

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Ann Arbor News, January 23, 1990
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Wiete Liebner strives for a personal touch in Video Introductions, a small company she runs from her home in Ann Arbor.

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1990
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January
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9
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Interior Of New Charcoal House Restaurant - 338 S. State Street, October 1960

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Ann Arbor News, October 1, 1960
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NEW BUSINESS OPENS: This is an interior view of the new Charcoal House of 338 S. State St., which was opened recently. Paneling, brick wall and stainless steel equipment add to the attractiveness of the facility.

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1960
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October
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Tree Planting At Dicken Elementary School For Arbor Week, April 1969

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1969
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"Arbor Week" was observed in proper style yesterday as students at Ann Arbor's Dicken Elementary School helped plant 38 trees. Digging (from left) are student William Beach; Dicken Principal Jean Henne; Dr. William Stapp, outdoor education consultant for the Ann Arbor Public Schools; Cathy Hartman and Sue McCreedy. Yesterday's tree-planting at Dicken inaugurated the school's beautification project. Several other city schools also planted trees this week.

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1969
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April
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Democracy For China Foundation Members Display New T-Shirts, June 1989

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Ann Arbor News, July 4, 1989
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U-M students Erlaing 'Ed' Han and Zhian Kuang check out freshly arrived shirts memorializing the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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1989
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June
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New Owners Of The Brown Jug, March 1999

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Ann Arbor News, March 9, 1999
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From left, new owners Demos Panos and Perry Porikos talk with Jim Paron at the Brown Jug on South University Avenue.

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1999
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March
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Students Discuss Magazines From The "Black Bookshelf" In The Scarlett Junior High Library, April 1969

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Ann Arbor News, April 4, 1969
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Discussing magazines which are part of a "Black Bookshelf" in the Scarlett Junior High Library are five Scarlett students. They are (from left) Phyllis Huell, Ellin Pullen, Sandra Carter, Durinda Minor and Shirley Steele. The black students have been working on the display for several weeks. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders worked on the bookshelf area. (Ann Arbor News photo by Jack Stubbs).

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1969
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April
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John & Michael Gould In Their Kitchen Where A Pressure Cooker Exploded, March 1957

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Ann Arbor News, March 12, 1957
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SPEWED STEW: Bam! went last night's dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Stuart M. Gould, jr., of 2309 Yost Blvd., Pittsfield Park, when a pressure cooker full of stew exploded on the gas range. John, 5 1/2, and Michael, 7 1/2, point to the lid of the pressure cooker embedded in the kitchen ceiling. No one was hurt in the accident. The two boys and their two sisters were in an adjacent room, and Mrs. Gould was at a nearby kitchen counter at the time. The force smashed the burner of the stove.

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1957
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March
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Fire At The American Auto Accessories Store - 123 West Huron Street, August 1956

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Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1956
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STORE BLAZE FOUGHT: Spectators and traffic were kept clear of the American Auto Accessories store at 123 W. Huron St. yesterday afternoon as firemen subdued a fire that damaged the interior of the front portion. Glass in the large front windows was a casualty. No definite damage estimate was available.

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1956
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August
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American Auto Accessories Store Interior Damaged By Fire, August 1956

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Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1956
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STOCK DAMAGED: Many outdoor sporting items were ruined or damaged by fire and water yesterday afternoon after fire broke out in the American Auto Accessories store at 123 W. Huron St. The fire was confined to the front portion of the store. This inside view of the damaged interior is toward the front of the store.

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1956
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August
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Huron Flying Club Members & Their New Aeronca Plane, September 1940

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Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1940
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FLYING CLUB GETS NEW AIRPLANE: After several weeks of waiting, attributed to priority for defense orders, the Huron Flying Club has received a new Aeronca tandem cabin plane which will be used by the club's 20 members in learning to fly. Beside the new ship are S. S. Sturgeon, publicity chairman; Dr. C. Merle Dixon, vice-president and secretary; J. A. McMillan, treasurer; George Freeman, president; and Dick French, flight director.

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1940
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September
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Paul "P. J." Ryder Jr. At PJ's Used Records, March 1992

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Ann Arbor News, March 23, 1992
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Paul J. 'P.J.' Ryder, a co-owner of PJ's Used Records, 617 Packard St., says retailers in the triangle at Packard and South State Street are a 'bunch of independent folks.'

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1992
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March
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Play It Again Records - 611 South Forest Ave, August 1990

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Ann Arbor News, September 4, 1990
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How did we ever live without Play It Again Records?

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1990
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August
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Robert Beauchamp & Kahlil Samra - Founders Of The Society For The Emancipation Of The American Male (SEAM), April 1969

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Ann Arbor News, April 16, 1969
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Robert Beauchamp (Left) And Kahlil Samra

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1969
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April
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Mary Tinker, "Airport Mary", Celebrates Her 40th Anniversary At The Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, April 1983

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Ann Arbor News, April 25, 1983
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ANNIVERSARY - Mary Tinker, known affectionately in local aviation circles as "Airport Mary," celebrated her 40th anniversary as a city employee last week at a luncheon held by her friends at City Hall. She was hired by the city in April 1943. An administrative assistant at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, she is the senior employee on the city payroll.

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1983
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April
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