AADL Talks To: Francis Blouin
In this episode, AADL Talks To Francis Blouin. Francis joined the University of Michigan’s Bentley Historical Library in 1974 and was director for over 30 years. Francis shares his memories of working at the Bentley, some of the special acquisitions and projects he oversaw during his tenure, and he discusses the many transitions he witnessed in the archives field.
Francis is Professor Emeritus in the History Department at the University of Michigan.
Historical articles and photos about the Bentley Historical Library.
Students Discuss Magazines From The "Black Bookshelf" In The Scarlett Junior High Library, April 1969 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1969
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Ann Arbor News, April 4, 1969
Caption:
Discussing magazines which are part of a "Black Bookshelf" in the Scarlett Junior High Library are five Scarlett students. They are (from left) Phyllis Huell, Ellin Pullen, Sandra Carter, Durinda Minor and Shirley Steele. The black students have been working on the display for several weeks. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders worked on the bookshelf area. (Ann Arbor News photo by Jack Stubbs).
Ann Arbor News, April 4, 1969
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Discussing magazines which are part of a "Black Bookshelf" in the Scarlett Junior High Library are five Scarlett students. They are (from left) Phyllis Huell, Ellin Pullen, Sandra Carter, Durinda Minor and Shirley Steele. The black students have been working on the display for several weeks. Seventh, eighth and ninth graders worked on the bookshelf area. (Ann Arbor News photo by Jack Stubbs).
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Jigsaw Puzzles, Games, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor District Library, September 23, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2023
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Music Tools, 343 S Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor District Library, September 23, 2023 Photographer: Steve Jensen
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2023
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Students Enjoy New Books In The St. Joseph's School Library, Dexter, November 1950 Photographer: Eck Stanger
Year:
1950
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 15, 1950
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NEW BOOKS FOR DEXTER PUPILS: Shelves and tables in the library at St. Joseph's School in Dexter have been filled with supplies of new Christmas books for the pupils - even the youngest. Today is visiting day for parents of the parish. Shown in the picture above, standing, left to right, are Richard Ulrich, Denise Scully, Mary Francis Visel, Elizabeth Ledwidge and Rosalie Hoey. Seated at the table, left to right, Sandra Gehringer, John Walsh and Mary Jo Dettling.
Ann Arbor News, November 15, 1950
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NEW BOOKS FOR DEXTER PUPILS: Shelves and tables in the library at St. Joseph's School in Dexter have been filled with supplies of new Christmas books for the pupils - even the youngest. Today is visiting day for parents of the parish. Shown in the picture above, standing, left to right, are Richard Ulrich, Denise Scully, Mary Francis Visel, Elizabeth Ledwidge and Rosalie Hoey. Seated at the table, left to right, Sandra Gehringer, John Walsh and Mary Jo Dettling.
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New Books For Dexter Pupils
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November
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1950
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Reference Department, Steve Jensen, Jane Conway, Dietmar Wagner, Ruth Haldeman, Bette Thompson, Don Callard, Ann Arbor Public Library, 343 S Fifth Ave, 1988
Year:
1988
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Thurston Elementary Students Listen To A Record In Their School Library, September 1964 Photographer: Doug Fulton
Year:
1964
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1964
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A group of second and third graders enjoys film strip viewers, books, unusual rocks, and records (heard through individual head phones) in the library and instructional materials room of the new Thurston Elementary School. Children will be able to use the materials independently, according to Thurston principal Mrs. Josephine Brokaw. Among the other features of the newly opened school are an art room with a potters wheel, kiln and woodworking table, and a combination room and individual work room within each classroom. Thurston was opened this fall.
Ann Arbor News, September 30, 1964
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A group of second and third graders enjoys film strip viewers, books, unusual rocks, and records (heard through individual head phones) in the library and instructional materials room of the new Thurston Elementary School. Children will be able to use the materials independently, according to Thurston principal Mrs. Josephine Brokaw. Among the other features of the newly opened school are an art room with a potters wheel, kiln and woodworking table, and a combination room and individual work room within each classroom. Thurston was opened this fall.
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Thurston Elementary School - Library, October 1963 Photographer: Duane Scheel
Year:
1963
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Ann Arbor News, October 23, 1963
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THURSTON'S LIBRARY: A spacious, well-lighted library, is one of the attractive features of the new Lee M. Thurston Elementary School. It also has a sloping roof and asbestos shingles that blend in with the residential character of the residential area. The educational plant is located between two housing projects near North Campus.
Ann Arbor News, October 23, 1963
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THURSTON'S LIBRARY: A spacious, well-lighted library, is one of the attractive features of the new Lee M. Thurston Elementary School. It also has a sloping roof and asbestos shingles that blend in with the residential character of the residential area. The educational plant is located between two housing projects near North Campus.
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School Board Visiting These New -- And Unused -- Schools Today
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23
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October
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1963
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