Published In
Ann Arbor News, July 28, 1978
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Versell Smith and family, from left: Retiz, Exsell, Christina and Essie.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, August 22, 1953
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OASIS IN A DESERT: In the heart of Ypsilanti's south side slum area are new homes such as this on Jefferson Ave. Private capital and contractors are responsible for these improvements.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, August 22, 1953
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BLIGHT OF A COUNTY: Slum dwellings such as this on Ypsilanti's south side are havens for disease and potential fire. The area is pocked with burned out ruins of houses of this type.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, December 19, 1976
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VIDEO FILE - A special interest of Eva Jessye Afro-American Music Collection curator George Young, left, and director, Jim Standifer is a fledging video file. Standifer has interviewed on film top black performers and plans to add more as interviews can be arranged. (Photo by Jack Stubbs)

Published In
Ann Arbor News, August 2, 1955
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ROCKIN' WITH RHYTHM: This Ypsilanti quartet will be one of the featured attractions at the talent show at 8 p.m. tomorrow in the West Park band shell. The singers (left to right) are Waverly Chauncey, William Rhan, Albert Roper and Kenny Robinson.