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There Went The Neighborhood - Studio Interview: Russell Calvert

Russell Calvert attended Jones School from kindergarten through sixth grade in the post-WWII era. He recalls the strong influence of Black business owners like his father, Burgess Calvert, and Charlie Baker. He tells the story of “The Old Neighborhood” before it became known as Kerrytown.

This interview was filmed during the making of the documentary film There Went The Neighborhood: The Closing of Jones School, produced by the Ann Arbor District Library and 7 Cylinders Studio. More interviews are available in the There Went The Neighborhood Interview Archive.

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There Went The Neighborhood - Audio Interview: Donald Simons

Donald Simons grew up on Fuller Street and attended Jones School as an elementary student in the 1950s. He recalls being encouraged by his sixth grade teacher Harry Mial and coach Andy Anderson. Mr. Simons went on to teach physical education.

More interviews are available in the There Went The Neighborhood Interview Archive.

 

Community Center Buys 'Y' Camp Takona

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Ann Arbor News, June 18, 1972
Day
18
Month
June
Year
1972
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Interior View of Bunks in Cabin at the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
Director Walter Hill, Melvin Harris, and Jerry Yarrington Walk on a Trail at the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
Director Walter Hill Examines Interior of Main Hall at the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
Director Walter Hill, Melvin Harris, and Jerry Yarrington Survey the Grounds of the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
Walter Hill and Prospective Campers Stand by the Lake at the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
Melvin Harris and Jerry Yarrington Sit by a Fire Pit at the Ann Arbor Community Center's Camp Takona, June 1972
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They've Become Summer Buddies

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Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1973
Day
22
Month
July
Year
1973
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Girls On The Archery Range At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Girls On The Archery Range At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Canoeing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Canoeing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Trampoline Time At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Campers Enjoy Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Jewelry Making At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Swim Instruction In Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
'Nature Dave' Talks To Campers At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Campers Prepare For Sailing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Sailing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
Sailing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973
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Girls On The Archery Range At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Girls On The Archery Range At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 image
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1973
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Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1973
Caption:
Prepared For Minor Beauty Touch-Ups, Amy Garvin Stores Her Comb, Joins Gwen Griffin On Archery Range
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Canoeing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Canoeing On Silver Lake At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 image
Year:
1973
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1973
Caption:
From Left, Kamala Shah, Zoe Farmasonis, Beanie Nelson and Lois Craven Work At Mastering Canoe Techniques
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Trampoline Time At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Trampoline Time At YM-YWCA Camp Birkett, July 1973 image
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1973
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Ann Arbor News, July 22, 1973
Caption:
Mark Koenig Looks Like He's Practicing The 'Soupy Shuffle' On Camp's Trampoline
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