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Anne D. Russell

Born: 01/07/1931   Daleville , AL
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
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

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd edition 1993
Who's Who of American Women, 1985-1986 1985 -1986
Who's Who in the Midwest, 1982-1983 1982 -1983
Michigan Authors, 2nd ed. 1980

Memberships:

Name Date
Delta Kappa Gamma

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Part-time doctoral studies University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1971 -1979
Master of Science (M. S.) Education University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1969
Summer classes Wayne State University Detroit , MI 1967
Bachelor of Science (B. S.) Alabama State College Montgomery , AL 1958
Summer classes Nothwestern University Evanston , IL

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
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 , AL 1958 -1962

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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