In 1977-1978, Jack planned, promoted, and conducted a nine-month series of Public
Discussion Programs, entitled, "Five Historical-Architectural Landmarks: Community
Identity and the Uses of the Past", funded by the
Michigan Council for the Humanities
Seven Educational Grants Accepted by Regents
Notice from: Focus EMU, September 26, 1977
A Michigan Council for the Humanities: grant for $5,875 will be used for a project titled
"Five Historical-Architectural-Visual Landmarks of Ypsilanti." The project directed by
Arthur J. Harris, associate professor of English, will bring a group of humanists together
with a public audience to discuss the value of a number of significant buildings in
Ypsilanti. Possible alternative for their uses will then be determined.
Note: The above grant was matched by EMU, so that the total grant was $11,751.
in cooperation with Eastern Michigan University. Here he explains some of his discussion programs.
"Five public meetings, with major speakers - local, state, and national - were held in or near five
landmark buildings, only one of which was under restoration. They are the Artrain (Depot Town)
Building, The Gilbert Mansion, The Glover (Child and Family Service) House, The Stacklewitz,
and Town Hall. Now, in 1989, all five are beautifully restored. I like to think
I helped to arouse public awareness
in these landmarks." (Click link to read related news article)