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AADL Talks To: Jim King, Musician & Owner of King's Keyboard House

Portrait of Jim King behind a microphone in a studio

 

Jim King is the owner of King's Keyboard House, which was established in 1961 by his father, Richard. Jim grew up surrounded by music, which led to him performing at iconic venues including Bimbo's On The Hill and The Second Chance with his bands. He shares stories of maintaining a longstanding local business and the legendary performers they've supplied. 

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Sesquicentennial Interview: Lela Duff

This interview was conducted in 1974 as part of the I Remember When television series produced by the Ann Arbor Public Library.

Real Estate Transfers

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Parent Issue
Day
26
Month
December
Year
1889
Copyright
Public Domain

They walked these streets

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Parent Issue
Day
19
Month
April
Year
1998
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Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Family Meet University of Michigan Student Richard Ando of Hawaii, July 1947 Photographer: Maiteland Robert La Motte

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Family Meet University of Michigan Student Richard Ando of Hawaii, July 1947 image
Year:
1947
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 1, 1947
Caption:
Hawaiian Student Meets Celebrities: One of the most surprised persons in Ann Arbor yesterday was Richard E. Ando, University medical student from Honolulu, Hawaii. He was strolling along the street when Gov. Dewey's party passed by, stopped, and was introduced by Arthur L. Brandon, director of the University's information services. Eleven-year-old John Dewey is shaking hands with Ando, while behind John is Thomas E. jr., 14. Brandon stands at Ando's side.

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Sons Tour University of Michigan West Quad, July 1947 Photographer: Maiteland Robert La Motte

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Sons Tour University of Michigan West Quad, July 1947 image
Year:
1947
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 1, 1947
Caption:
In Dormitory Room: John and Tom Dewey, jr., were anxious to see some dormitory rooms during their tour of the campus. So the party, complete with photographers, guards and sightseers, stopped off at West Quad and visited the room of Sam Stinson of Ona, West Va., and Edward Hunker of Port Huron.

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Visits Michigan Daily Offices, July 1947 Photographer: Maiteland Robert La Motte

Gov. Thomas E. Dewey Visits Michigan Daily Offices, July 1947 image
Year:
1947
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 1, 1947
Caption:
Telegraph Editor Returns: Back in 1923 the Michigan Daily had a telegraph editor named Thomas Dewey, a student with some promise as a singer. Yesterday he returned with his wife and two sons for another look at the campus, including his old spot at the Daily. The governor of New York, 1944 Republican presidential candidate and possible GOP choice for 1948 is shown above with some of the Daily editors. Left to right: Stuart Finlayson, Dewey, Mrs. Frances Hutt Dewey, son, John, 11, and John Campbell.