About this Exhibit
The original exhibit was researched and edited by members of the Library MLK Day Committee: Kati Bauer, Trey Boynton (University Housing), Shevon Desai, Melissa Hepburn, Tom Hubbard, Karen Jania (Bentley Historical Library), Darlene Nichols, Glenda Radine, Charles Ransom, Lorraine Robert (School of Information). Research assistance provided by Tara Bell, Lisa Hardman, Molly Mahony (Tanner Philosophy Library), Molly Malcolm, Madeleine Sheldon, and Kelsey Valente.
Historical images courtesy Bentley Historical Library. Photo of Elsie Roxborough courtesy Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.
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The Beginnings
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Ann Arbor Historical Notes, Population, and Enrollment
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A Puzzling Problem
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Diversity in Student Life
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Student Background
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Student Advocates
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After U-M
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Peace Corps Director is Black Woman Professor. Oakland Post, October 21, 1971
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After U-M
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