Anne
D.
Russell
Born:
01/07/1931
Daleville
Died: 07/31/1992
Parents: Curtis G. Roberson, Annie Bertha Roberson
Children: John, Shirley Jenkins
Address(es):
Last known
Pontiac , MI
Died: 07/31/1992
Parents: Curtis G. Roberson, Annie Bertha Roberson
Children: John, Shirley Jenkins
Address(es):
Last known
Pontiac , MI
Writings
Image | Title | Genre | Audience | Publisher | Date |
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Builders of Detroit : biographical sketches of 62 Outstanding Blacks | Biography , Michigan | Adult | Pontiac, MI : Russell | 1979 | |
Blacks in Pontiac - Revised |
Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan | Adult | Pontiac, MI : Russell | 1977 | |
Blacks in Pontiac, volume 1 | Non Fiction , Biography , Michigan History | Adult | Ann Arbor, MI : Edwards Brothers | 1975 | |
Other writings - Articles also been published in Pontiac Citizens Metro Post Newspaper, The Alabama State Teachers Association Journal, The Crisis Magazine, and Epoch Magazine. Articles in the The Michigan Chronicle Newspaper |
Non Fiction | Adult |
What is the aim or goal of your writing:
"The goal of my writing is to introduce readers to Blacks in Michigan who are in leadership positions, and to provide role models for young people".
2nd ed. says, " My writing has been a labor of love, and it has sparked the interest of individuals as well as institutions. Creative ability should be used as a means of inspiration to others, as well as to the person responsible for its being. If you have an idea, push it forward and go through with it. The results are sometimes surprising."
May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No
Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No
Skills:
Author
Education:
Degree | Institution | Location | Date |
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Diploma | Harbor Beach High School | Harbor Beach , MI | 1952 -1956 |
Career:
Position | Organization | Location | Date |
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Part-time Associate Professor | Oakland Community College | Bloomfield Hills , MI | 1982 -1983 |
Part-time Instructor | Wayne Community College | Detroit , MI | 1979 -1982 |
Assistant Principal
- First Black in that position |
Pontiac School District | Pontiac , MI | 1971 -1988 |
Teacher | Pontiac School District | Pontiac , MI | 1965 -1971 |
Director, Health-Welfare and Housing | Pontiac Urban League | Pontiac , MI | 1964 -1965 |
Secretary for University Medical School | University of Michigan | Ann Arbor , MI | 1963 -1964 |
Substitute teacher | Pontiac School District | Pontiac , MI | 1962 -1963 |
Business/English Teacher | High School | Enterprise | 1958 -1962 |
Other Resources:
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