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March
Year
2002
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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.

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Portrait of Ann Hampton-Hawkins, February 1996 Photographer: Linda Wan

Portrait of Ann Hampton-Hawkins, February 1996 image
Year:
1996
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, March 4, 1996
Caption:
Ann Hampton-Hawkins, executive director of the Ann Arbor Community Center, oversees a variety of activities, including substance abuse counseling, an after-school tutorial program, a summer day camp for youths and a senior adult program.

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 image
Year:
1974
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 25, 1974
Caption:
Tony Achols (in photo at left) thought the blood pressure test administrated by Dorothy Steinicke was a cinch. His buddy, Brian Young, watched with interest at the Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair held Saturday at the Community Center 625 N. Main, But not everyone had an easy time of it. There were some tense moments for Leslie Fair (in photo at right) who created a sight of relief after an immunization shot. Lending Leslie some support was Ellen Bishop, one of the workers from 35 agencies who participated in the free medical testing event. The fair continues today from noon to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be testing for hearing, vision, anemia, TB, diabetes, sickle cell, hypertension and back and nerve problems. Pre-school inoculations also will be given. (News Photos by Jack Stubbs)

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 image
Year:
1974
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 25, 1974
Caption:
Tony Achols (in photo at left) thought the blood pressure test administrated by Dorothy Steinicke was a cinch. His buddy, Brian Young, watched with interest at the Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair held Saturday at the Community Center 625 N. Main, But not everyone had an easy time of it. There were some tense moments for Leslie Fair (in photo at right) who created a sight of relief after an immunization shot. Lending Leslie some support was Ellen Bishop, one of the workers from 35 agencies who participated in the free medical testing event. The fair continues today from noon to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be testing for hearing, vision, anemia, TB, diabetes, sickle cell, hypertension and back and nerve problems. Pre-school inoculations also will be given. (News Photos by Jack Stubbs)

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 Photographer: Jack Stubbs

Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair at Community Center, August 1974 image
Year:
1974
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, August 25, 1974
Caption:
Tony Achols (in photo at left) thought the blood pressure test administrated by Dorothy Steinicke was a cinch. His buddy, Brian Young, watched with interest at the Ann Arbor Model Cities Health Fair held Saturday at the Community Center 625 N. Main, But not everyone had an easy time of it. There were some tense moments for Leslie Fair (in photo at right) who created a sight of relief after an immunization shot. Lending Leslie some support was Ellen Bishop, one of the workers from 35 agencies who participated in the free medical testing event. The fair continues today from noon to 5 p.m. and is open to the public. There will be testing for hearing, vision, anemia, TB, diabetes, sickle cell, hypertension and back and nerve problems. Pre-school inoculations also will be given. (News Photos by Jack Stubbs)

Cooking At The Dunbar Community Center, October 13, 1970 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

Cooking At The Dunbar Community Center, October 13, 1970 image
Year:
1970
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 13, 1970
Caption:
Hearty Winter Meals: During the fall and winter months, Mrs. Morton Chethik and her staff of the Expanded Family Living Program prepare samples of their Hearty Winter Meals at the Ann Arbor Community Center. The group is expert in advising about food stamps and a variety of methods to stretch the family food dollars. From the left are Mrs. Joyce Reibert Mrs. Joseph Cook, Mrs. Carroll McFadden and Mrs. Chethik. They have a collection of interesting, economical recipes to give to clients.

Cooking At The Dunbar Community Center, October 13, 1970 Photographer: Cecil Lockard

Cooking At The Dunbar Community Center, October 13, 1970 image
Year:
1970
Published In:
Ann Arbor News, October 13, 1970
Caption:
Hearty Winter Meals: During the fall and winter months, Mrs. Morton Chethik and her staff of the Expanded Family Living Program prepare samples of their Hearty Winter Meals at the Ann Arbor Community Center. The group is expert in advising about food stamps and a variety of methods to stretch the family food dollars. From the left are Mrs. Joyce Reibert Mrs. Joseph Cook, Mrs. Carroll McFadden and Mrs. Chethik. They have a collection of interesting, economical recipes to give to clients.