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AACHM Oral History: Janice Thompson
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Janice Thompson was born in 1939 and grew up in Ypsilanti. She reminisces about visits from her Detroit relatives to her home in the "country," some of the prejudice she faced during her school years, and pranks she played with friends in Ypsilanti neighborhoods. Ms. Thompson received a master's degree in social work, working for a time at the Veteran's Administration hospital and running programs for public housing children.
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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.
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AACHM Oral History: Charles Morris
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Chuck Morris was born in 1938 and grew up in Ypsilanti where he attended Harriet Street Elementary School and Ypsilanti High School. He recalls Ypsilanti neighborhoods and businesses, the Willow Run Bomber plant and air raids during World War II, and the opening of Washtenaw Community College. Mr. Morris attended the Navy and retired from the Ann Arbor District Library where he worked as the bookmobile driver/trainer for many years.
Forgiveness, Frustration
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County Clerk Luella M. Smith Completes Citizenship Papers for New Citizens, November 1962 Photographer: Duane Scheel
Year:
1962
Ann Arbor News, November 29, 1962
Caption:
Welcomes New Citizens: Circuit Judge William J. Weipert, jr. (far right), congratulates Dr. and Mrs. Walter G. Brovins (left), formerly of the Ukraine, and Hendrika Overkleeft (standing center), from The Netherlands, as County Clerk Luella M. Smith (seated) completes Hendrika's naturalization certificate. Dr. Brovins is a state physician at Ypsilanti State Hospital. Hendrika, 16, a student at Ypsilanti High School, was the youngest person naturalized yesterday.
From 13 Countries: 39 Made U.S. Citizens
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Ypsilanti High School Wrestling Team Champions of Huron-Rouge Valley League, March 1964 Photographer: Duane Scheel
Year:
1964
Ann Arbor News, March 24, 1964
Caption:
Champs Again: Ypsilanti High's wrestling team, undefeated in dual meets and champion of the Huron-Rouge Valley League, has added another regional tournament title to the list and will try for the Class A state championship this weekend. Joining The News' Pictorial Honor Roll are (top row, left to right) Pat Matevia, Co-Capt. Mike Bradley, Vince Heatlie, Dave Arvin, Coach Bert Waterman, Randy Waterman, Dave Johnson and Keith Goody. In the front row are (left to right) Dale Utley, Co-Capt. Charles Beatty, Gary Wolfe, Dan Harvey, Roy Hunter, and Mike Walton.
Ann Arbor High Golfers Add State Title To Six-A Crown
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Ypsilanti High School Cross Country Team Wins Regional Championship, November 1960 Photographer: Duane Scheel
Year:
1960
Ann Arbor News, November 2, 1960
Caption:
Ypsilanti Champs: Joining The News Pictorial Honor Roll today is the Ypsilanti High cross-country team, a regional champion. The Braves will be out to grab a state title on Saturday over the Washtenaw Country Club course. From left, bottom row, are Randy Brewer, Ronnie Gillum, Ernie Gillum and Coach Dick Lee. At top, from left, are Kyle Freeman, John Husted, Bob Goosby and Ron Allen.
Ypsilanti High School Wrestlers Champions of Huron-Rouge Conference, February 1961
Year:
1961
Ann Arbor News, February 25, 1961
Caption:
Champions, As Usual: Ypsilanti High's wrestling team joins The News Pictorial Honor Roll today as champion again of the Huron-Rouge Conference. No other league school has won a wrestling title since the circuit adopted the sport four years ago. Members of the team are (bottom row, from left) Jim Carter, Alan Bastian, Bill Bedford, Tino Lambros, Ron Gillum, Ernie Gillum, and (top row, from left) Dennis Mannisto, John Curtis, Ken Walker, Bob Arvin, Joe Arcure, Don Harrison and Norm Taylor.