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Sesquicentennial Interview: Lela Duff

This interview was conducted in 1974 as part of the I Remember When television series produced by the Ann Arbor Public Library.

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AADL Talks To: Russ Collins, Executive Director/CEO Marquee Arts

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Russ Collins grew up in Ann Arbor and received a Masters degree in Arts Administration from the University of Michigan just before becoming Manager of the Michigan Theater in November 1982. Russ walks us through the evolution of the Michigan Theater over its near-100-year history, from the vaudeville and silent film eras through the ups and downs of the celluloid and digital eras. He also takes us into the weeds of technical changes over the years; discusses historical preservation efforts in renovations to both the Michigan and the State theaters; and touches on programming and marketing challenges following the collapse of the newspaper industry. Russ will retire in December 2024.

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AADL Talks To: Judith DeWoskin, Longtime Community High School Teacher

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Judith DeWoskin

Judith DeWoskin is an award-winning teacher of English literature and creative writing from Ann Arbor's Community High School, where she taught for most of her career before retiring in 2021. Judith talks with us about her teaching style, including some of the unique assignments and classes she created, and she reminisces about her favorite books and authors. She also recalls some memorable moments over the course of her career, from the meaningful interactions -- mostly joyful, sometimes painful -- with students to playing Prospera in The Tempest during COVID.

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AADL Talks To: Patricia Garcia and John Hilton, Ann Arbor Observer Co-Owners

Patricia Garcia and John Hilton, Ann Arbor Observer Co-Owners
Patricia Garcia and John Hilton

In this episode AADL Talks To John Hilton and Patricia Garcia. John and Patricia co-own the Ann Arbor Observer, where Patricia is Publisher and John is Editor. John and Patricia talk about how they were selected for ownership, how the community has changed in their almost 40 years of covering it, and how they weathered the changes in the media industry and the pandemic.

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AADL Talks To: Ingrid Sheldon, 59th Mayor of Ann Arbor, 1993-2000

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Ingrid Sheldon, 1993

 

In this episode, AADL talks to Ingrid Sheldon. Ingrid was Ann Arbor's mayor from 1993-2000. She was Ann Arbor's last Republican mayor and is remembered as a politician who did not stick strictly to party lines. Ingrid has also been a long time active member of the Ann Arbor volunteer and philanthropy communities who transitioned to politics after her involvement in the Ann Arbor Jaycees. She tells us about growing up in Ann Arbor township and attending its one room school, her appreciation for meeting and working with a diversity of people throughout the community, and her notable accomplishments.

 

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