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AADL Talks To: Jody Kohn, former PR and Publicity for Borders

Jody Kohn
Jody Kohn

In this episode, AADL Talks To Jody Kohn, who worked for Borders in various roles, including merchandising, PR, Publicity, and Promotions, and director of communications for international stores. She witnessed many changes over the course of her career, and discusses the history of Borders as a brick and mortar from its origins in 1971 through the 1990s and later years. 

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AADL Talks To: Earl Jackson, Artist

Earl Jackson, 1997
Artist Earl Jackson, October 1997

In this episode, AADL Talks To Earl Jackson. Earl talks about his time growing up in Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, from his early years to his work at Borders Books and Music where he worked as a framer to the evolution of his career in the visual arts. He also discusses some of the organizations and people who inspired and mentored him, and reflects on the changes in themes and style in his work.

Historical photos and articles about Earl Jackson

Jan Nordman Browses Cookbooks At Borders Bookstore, August 1978 Photographer: Robert Chase

Jan Nordman Browses Cookbooks At Borders Bookstore, August 1978 image
Year:
1978
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 28, 1978
Caption:
Employee Jan Nordman looks over the cookbooks on Borders' fabulous sale table

M Den, April 11, 2020 Photographer: Amy Cantu

M Den, April 11, 2020 image
Year:
2020