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Grace sits surrounded by books about, maps, and bird's eye views of Ann Arbor.
Grace Shackman, August 2000

 

Grace Shackman is an author, educator, and former Washtenaw County Commissioner. But she's probably best known as a local historian and a long-time contributor to the Ann Arbor Observer, where she has dug into many fascinating topics of local and regional history. Grace tells us about how she became involved in politics, her research process, and how her interests spurred her beyond her shy nature. 

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Grace sits surrounded by books about, maps, and bird's eye views of Ann Arbor.