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Frank Miller, barber for 50 years, cuts Malcolm Campbell's hair, March 1953

Frank Miller, barber for 50 years, cuts Malcolm Campbell's hair, March 1953 image
Year:
1953
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 27, 1953
Caption:
Frank Miller, who has operated Miller's Barber Shop at 115 W. Huron St. since 1915, give one of his last haircuts to Malcolm Campbell, 5, of Dixboro. Miller will end a career of 50 years' barbering tomorrow, move to Florida and take things easy.
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AACHM Oral History: Johnnie Rush

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Johnnie Rush was born in 1931 and was the only black person in his class at Ann Arbor High School. He recalls many fond memories of activities with the Second Baptist Church and his family, and he talks about the many challenges for African American businesses as Ann Arbor changed over the years. Mr. Rush is a licensed barber and has run his own barbershop for 55 years.

Art's Barber Shop Relocates to S. Main St., May 1957

Art's Barber Shop Relocates to S. Main St., May 1957 image
Year:
1957
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, May 4, 1957
Caption:
Shop Relocated: Art's Barber Shop, owned by Art Beck, has moved into remodeled quarters at 335 S. Main St. It moved out of the former Lutz Building on E. Washington St., bought by the State Savings Bank for an eventual expansion program.
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Oliver's Barber Shop Owner Seward Oliver Retires After 48 Years, January 1958 Photographer: Duane Scheel

Oliver's Barber Shop Owner Seward Oliver Retires After 48 Years, January 1958 image
Year:
1958
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, January 1, 1958
Caption:
Retires: Seward Oliver, owner of Oliver's Barber Shop of 117 W. Washington St., is shown as he gave one of his final haircuts to Rex Carter of near Milan. Oliver, who estimates he has given "half-a-million" haircuts in 48 years, retired yesterday.
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Haner's Barber Shop Iconic Barber Pole, November 1972 Photographer: Eck Stanger

Haner's Barber Shop Iconic Barber Pole, November 1972 image
Year:
1972
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 24, 1972
Caption:
Eugene W. Haner And His (Illegal?) Barber Pole
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