Published In
Ann Arbor News, August 12, 1939
Caption
PICNIC SEASON: Employes of the city park department are pictured at Island Park assembling picnic tables which will be placed at popular picnic spots in the city. Thirty of these tables, most of which will be placed in Island park and vicinity, are being added to the park department equipment.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, June 17, 1955
Caption
EAT IN THE STREET: Residents of Arbordale subdivision blocked off the area's principal thoroughfare, Arbordale St., last night when they decided to hold a neighborhood picnic on a grand scale. Rough estimates were that more than 200 adults and youngsters crowded the tables. The affair was organized by Mrs. John T. Ryan of 910 Arbordale St. City police co-operated in blocking off the street.

Published In
Ann Arbor News, July 7, 1969
Caption
Sunday Afternoon At Arboretum About 300 persons spent a quiet afternoon at a "peace picnic" yesterday at the University's Arboretum, talking and singing. While officers patrol the area (top picture), groups of young people lounge on the grass. One group second picture) stages a brief White Panther rally while a father (third picture) warms his youngster with a jacket. Groups of singers and guitarist, (bottom picture) were scattered through the area. (News photos by Cecil Lockard)