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Ypsilanti Histories: A Look Back At The Last Fifty Years, Ypsilanti Bicentennial Commission's History Subcommittee, John Mccurdy, Editor, Bill Nickels, Editor, Evan Milan, Editor, Sarah Zawacki, Editor
Ypsilanti Histories: A Look Back At The Last Fifty Years, Ypsilanti Bicentennial Commission's History Subcommittee, John Mccurdy, Editor, Bill Nickels, Editor, Evan Milan, Editor, Sarah Zawacki, Editor
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In commemoration of their city's bicentennial, the people of Ypsilanti look back on the dramatic changes that the last fifty years brought to this small town in southeastern Michigan. Drawing on archival research, published sources, and personal recollections, Ypsilanti Histories explores the government, educational institutions, businesses, community organizations, neighborhoods, and individuals that have defined Ypsilanti since 1973.
As befits the rich diversity of the community, Ypsilanti Histories captures a range of experiences. It explores the controversies that have rocked the city from the university mascot to school consolidation, while also celebrating the city's oldest African American civic organization and the …