AACHM Oral History: Nelson Freeman
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Nelson Freeman was born in 1939 and grew up in Ypsilanti. He remembers being one of the few black children at his elementary school and the transition to high school with white friends. He also recalls how his father made sure local African American children had a night of their own at the local rollerskating rink, where he became one of the best skaters, and other social and business activities in town. Mr. Freeman spent time in the Navy and had a long career as a dental technician.
Lyle Andress's Model Train Set With Mill & Waterfall In His Backyard, July 9, 2008 Photographer: Alan Warren
Year:
1988
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Ann Arbor News, July 9, 1988
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A mill and waterfall are part of the train layout built by Lyle Andress, of Pittsfield Township.
Ann Arbor News, July 9, 1988
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A mill and waterfall are part of the train layout built by Lyle Andress, of Pittsfield Township.
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Dentist To Open Office
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6
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1965
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Wins Auto Award
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6
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1960
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He Couldn't Resist
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8
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1976
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Lyle Andress And His Model Train Set In His Backyard, July 9, 2008 Photographer: Alan Warren
Year:
1988
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Ann Arbor News, July 9, 1988
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Lyle Andress looks over his train set as a locomotive chugs past him in his Pittsfield Township backyard. Now retired, Andress says he has been fascinated by trains as long as he can remember.
Ann Arbor News, July 9, 1988
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Lyle Andress looks over his train set as a locomotive chugs past him in his Pittsfield Township backyard. Now retired, Andress says he has been fascinated by trains as long as he can remember.
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Basement Leak Grows Into Backyard Lake
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14
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July
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1966
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Liking Railroads, He Builds His Own
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9
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July
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2008
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Dr. D. E. Standish
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28
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August
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1952
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Dr. Kemper, Oral Surgeon, Dies Suddenly
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May
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1952
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