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Dunbar Center

The Dunbar Center--also known at various times at the Dunbar Civic Center and the Dunbar Community Center--was a social and social services organization for Ann Arbor's Black community in the mid-twentieth century.  It was the direct precursor to the Ann Arbor Community Center.  Along with the Bethel AME Church and the Second Baptist Church, the Dunbar Center was a major hub of social life for the Black community during this period.

Founding

Virgil S. Huey, Dunbar Community Center President, October 3, 1952 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Virgil S. Huey, Dunbar Community Center President, October 3, 1952 image
Year:
1952
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 3, 1952
Caption:
Virgil S. Huey President, Board of Directors of Dunbar Community Center

Story Time At The Dunbar Community Center With Miss Ada B. Hill, October 25, 1958 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Story Time At The Dunbar Community Center With Miss Ada B. Hill, October 25, 1958 image
Year:
1958
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 25, 1958
Caption:
Miss Ada B. Hill of 546 Walnut St. teaches a group of small children at the Dunbar Community Center by telling her original stories that have an educational value. Miss Hill has served as a volunteer worker at Dunbar for the past 23 years.

Huey, Virgil S Obituary

Huey, Virgil S Obituary image
Parent Issue
Day
14
Month
October
Year
1974
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Williams Services To Be Held Thursday

Williams Services To Be Held Thursday image
Parent Issue
Day
18
Month
October
Year
1960
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Reception Will Honor Head Of Dunbar Center

Reception Will Honor Head Of Dunbar Center image
Parent Issue
Day
22
Month
January
Year
1947
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New Community Center

New Community Center image
Parent Issue
Day
23
Month
January
Year
1960
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