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Human Relations Commission Members Sworn In, July 1957

Human Relations Commission Members Sworn In, July 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, July 17, 1957
Caption:
New Commission Meets: Members of the new City Human Relations Commission are shown into office last night by City Clerk Fred J. Looker. In front (left to right) are Mrs. Arthur J. Carr, Mrs. Gerald Davenport, Councilman Richard Dennard and the Rev. Henry Lewis. In back (left to right) are George E. Wedemeyer, Richard J. Mann, State Rep. George W. Sallade and Dr. Albert H. Wheeler. Members James A. Lewis and Dr. Herman Jacobs could not be present last night.

Ann Arbor Housing Blocks, 1977 Photographer: RJ Godin

Ann Arbor Housing Blocks, 1977 image
Year:
1977
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AACHM Oral History: Harold Simons

Harold Simons

Harold Simons was born in 1946 and he grew up in Ann Arbor. He was inspired by Jones School teacher Harry Mial to become a teacher and coach. A standout basketball player for Ann Arbor High, he went on to play at Eastern Michigan University. He was the freshman basketball coach there before becoming head coach at Huron High for 20 years. Mr. Simons reflects on race relations and generational differences in Ann Arbor. He and his wife Ethel have been married for 53 years.

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William Hampton Speaks at Housing Forum, February 1993 Photographer: Benjamin Rusnak

William Hampton Speaks at Housing Forum, February 1993 image
Year:
1993
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, February 22, 1993
Caption:
William Hampton, acting director of the Ann Arbor Housing Commission, speaks about the problems of housing the elderly, physically disabled and mentally ill together in the same housing complexes. Hampton said many physically disabled and mentally ill people are younger, often have more guests and stay up later, which bothers the elderly residents.

Nellie Monamus Attends Homeowners Workshop for Senior Citizens at Bethel AME Church, August 1989 Photographer: Steve Jones

Nellie Monamus Attends Homeowners Workshop for Senior Citizens at Bethel AME Church, August 1989 image
Year:
1989
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 26, 1989
Caption:
Nellie Monamus, above, listens intently during the 'Protecting Your Home' seminar held at Bethel A.M.E. Church recently.

Carolyn Hastings Speaks at Homeowners Workshop for Senior Citizens at Bethel AME Church, August 1989 Photographer: Steve Jones

Carolyn Hastings Speaks at Homeowners Workshop for Senior Citizens at Bethel AME Church, August 1989 image
Year:
1989
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 26, 1989
Caption:
Above left, Carolyn Hastings of the Housing Bureau for Seniors, explains homeowners rights during the workshop.