Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 2, 1998
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James Crawford, 75, has been a member of Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322 for 46 years. He's concerned about the trend away from belonging to community service groups like the Elks. "Young people are not interested like they used to be," he says.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 3, 1966
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James Daniel (left), Ypsilanti High School senior, and Thomas Gieryn, Ann Arbor High School senior, display their trophies after winning the oratorical contest sponsored by Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322 and Daisy Chain Temple. Gieryn placed first and Daniel second in competition on "The Negro and The Constitution." Gieryn, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred V. Gieryn of 2541 Hawthorne, will go on to the state competition in June. Daniel is the son of the Rev. and Mrs. William J. Daniel of 213 Buffalo, Ypsilanti. Pratt Lodge and the Temple also honored Mrs. Charlesetta Monroe, a former director of the oratorical contest project, in the program which was held at Bethel AME Church Sunday.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 15, 1981
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HONORED - James L. Crawford of 1111 Miner St., exalted ruler of the Elks Pratt Lodge No. 322 in Ann Arbor, was recently honored as "Elk of the Year" during the 12th annual spring conference of the National Active Exalted Rulers Council in Knoxville, Tenn. He was recognized for his service to the local lodge as well as to the community. Crawford has also been named Elk of the Year in Michigan. He is president of the Michigan Active Exalted Rulers Council and a member of the Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ann Arbor. Crawford has been an Elk since 1947 and exalted ruler of the Pratt Lodge since 1962. He is employed by the Ann Arbor Trust Co.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, December 22, 1975
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JAMES CRAWFORD