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Braves' Lawrence Named All-State

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Ann Arbor News, November 26, 1982
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26
Month
November
Year
1982
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Ex-Ypsilanti Star Makes An Impact

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Ann Arbor News, August 4, 1999
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4
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August
Year
1999
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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.

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