This page leads to online newspapers, some premium resources available with your library card and pin, or statewide resources accessible from the michigan elibrary. Undergrad research is available to all students at umflint, which puts our students a cut above the rest when it comes to resumes and grad school applications. Similar to other cities around the state of michigan, the city of flint has many buildings considered to be at high. Remembering flint, michiganstories from the vehicle city, published in 2010, and hidden history of flint, published in. During these observances, um flint celebrates with pride its unique contributions to the past, present, and future of the full university of michigan story. With illustrations and biographical sketches of its prominent men and pioneers by franklin ellis. On april 25, 2014 officials from flint, michigan switched the citys water supply to the flint river as a costcutting measure for the struggling city. The flint journal is a quadweekly newspaper based in flint, michigan, owned by booth newspapers, a subsidiary of advance publications. Lessons about flints long history of dirty waterfrom 1873 to the latest revelations about toxic taps.
Check out repaving of flint s south saginaw street 75 years ago south saginaw street in downtown flint before it was repaved in 1936 in this flint journal file photo. Jacob smith, who is believed to be the founder of what is now flint, was employed by the government to visit the chippewa tribe and entered upon intimate terms with the nati. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The michigan journalist talks about her new book, the state of flints water, and how we reckon with a negligent government. His earliest writings were for flint central high school publications the tribal times and the arrow head. Hidden history of flint by gary flinn the history press books. The rise and fall of flint, michigan beginning in the 1800s.
The history of genesee, mi, chapter xxix, greater flint. Hustling men for their money has always come easy more. Hidden history of flint by gary flinn the history press. Selected as the state of michigans official childrens book. The novel, bud, not buddy, is set in flint and grand rapids, michigan, in 1936. The setting of my book is mostly in flint, michigan. Part one by james brewer 14 may 2019 part one part two. In 2017, the university of michigan celebrates its 200th anniversary. The school moved from its location just north of flint in mt. Mar 16, 2016 a brief, breezy and highly personalized history of flint, michigan.
Common knowledge book awards 50 essential michigan history books. Mar 12, 2020 flint, city, seat 1836 of genesee county, eastern michigan, u. Flint, michigan is the 331st largest city in the united states as of 2018. Michigan activity pass check out passes to great places across the state with your fpl card. During buick citys heyday, 29,400 employees worked on the 235 acre site. The saginaw valley, particularly the vicinity of flint, is considered by some to be the oldest continually inhabited area of michigan. Flint township administration building is closed to the public until april 20, 2020. In 2016, the university of michiganflint marked its 60th anniversary.
Celebrating 150 years of preserving genesee county history. Flint michigan water crisis by kryssy djuric on prezi. The poison water was spread throughout flint and reached the sinks and showers of over 100,000 people. The following books are good general histories of genesee county and flint from its early years to the modern era. Jul 03, 2017 his earliest writings were for flint central high school publications the tribal times and the arrow head. In 2016, the university of michigan flint marked its 60th anniversary.
Gary flinn is a product of the flint community schools and a graduate of mott community college and michigan state university who has lived in the flint area most of his life. The transformation of the city of flint from a population of thirteen thousand in 1910 to a city having approximately, according to the data available, eightyfive thousand people in 1916, all in a period of about sixteen years, is a story which merits special mention. Mdhhs assessment of behavioral health needs for flint. How government officials failed the people of flint, mich. Informed by the latest research and taking the long and fascinating history of michigan right up to the present, this fourth edition of the leading survey of the. October 26 an epa report finds fault with michigans oversight of flints drinking water system, placing the most blame with the michigan deq. Since the start of the 20 th century flint began to turn into a booming auto. Laid out beginning in 1830 and named for the river. Flint white pages phone books in michigan mi whitepages. May 03, 2017 as the crisis unfolded, the timeline dimick and his team created for the local portion of the exhibit expanded. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 124,943. During these observances, umflint celebrates with pride its unique contributions to the past, present, and future of the full university of michigan story. Flint series by treasure hernandez goodreads share book.
For the last century, flints history has been dominated by both the auto industry. The following list of 50 essential works of michigan history was selected by a team of noted historians assembled by the library of michigan. The watson family is fictional, but the characters are based on members of the. Remembering flint, michigan stories from the vehicle city, published in 2010, and hidden history of flint, published in. Americans are generally familiar with the longterm disaster in flint, michigan. Oranges shattering novel follows twelve characters from. Mar 03, 2020 books about michigan history can be found in the f section of the librarys main collection, specifically from f 561 f 575. The researcher should be aware that as the geographic area or topic becomes more specific, the number of published or online sources declines, which is why a visit to the genesee historical collection center on the 2nd floor of the frances willson thompson library to visit primary source documents is a great idea. Michigan themed books childrens literature research. It lies along the flint river, 60 miles 100 km northwest of detroit.
Genesee county historical society, flint, michigan. Mar 24, 2020 a rapidly growing city, the population of flint according to the 1860 u. A brief history of flint, michigan a brief, breezy and highly personalized history of flint, michigan. Published tuesdays, thursdays, fridays and sundays, it serves genesee, lapeer and shiawassee counties. Michigan, the wolverine state, joined the union in 1837. The city was founded in 1819 by jacob smith, a fur trader, and was incorporated in 1855. Besides the uncommon sense, he also contributed articles for your magazine, the flint journal and downtown flint revival magazine. Flint, michigan is a city which previously relied on its auto industry, and still does to an extent. Flint was where walter chrysler made all his money and then built the chrysler bu. Historian, gary flinn lectures at the flushing historical society from his latest book, a hidden history of flint, michigan.
Five years since the poisoning of flints water supply. Flint michiganmichigan travelold buildingshistorical photosold. Mclaren flint exposure history on flint water, no mclaren flint exposure on flint water, known. Flint doctors water crisis book is this years great michigan read posted sep 10, 2019 what the eyes dont see, a story of the flint water crisis by dr. Flint became a center of the michigan lumber industry. Books set in michigan share book recommendations with.
Flint public library has a collection of newspapers on microfilm and in databases, as well as in print. Hemphill, judd, van slyke, linden, torrey, hill, book, jennings and reid. Flint, michigan, and the fate of the american metropolis historical studies of urban america. Hell, for years, every single car carrying the buick name was made right here in flint, michigan. Tonya burns flint resident what is the flint michigan water crisis. Middlesex by jeffrey eugenides, this i know by eldonna edwards, a cold day in paradise by steve hamilton, south of superior. Remember that you can get books from the ann arbor campus sent to flint through the get this program. A 150year timeline of the flint water crisis pacific. Revenue from lumber funded the establishment of a local carriagemaking industry, which not too long after gave way to the production of automobiles. Our local flower delivery area includes flint and its surrounding areas like flushing, grand blanc, davison, burton and swartz creek. You might enjoy my book about flint called teardown. From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through native american history and the. A 150year timeline of the flint water crisis pacific standard. Located along the flint river, 66 miles 106 km northwest of detroit, it is a principal city within the region known as mid michigan.
Laid out beginning in 1830 and named for the river which the native americans called pawanunking. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. Search our catalog or ask a librarian for research advice. Flint, city, seat 1836 of genesee county, eastern michigan, u. Its population in 1998 was 1,000 people and it is the fourth largest city in michigan. Pastor david bullock holds up a bottle of flint water during a protest outside the building containing michigan gov. Hidden history of flint and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Michigan themed books childrens literature research guides.
From the ancient, warm sea that covered most of the state, through native american history and the history of the town named after a great chief, the legend of the petoskey stone is a welcome addition to the fables so richly told and illustrated by this muchloved and honored childrens book team. Live in flint all of my life and didnt know a lot of the stories in this book. Walk among the work of renowned artists in our galleries and museums. This is the first article in a twopart series drawing a balance sheet of five. Group on goodreads for monthly reading challenges, discussion of the. Flint doctors water crisis book is this years great. According to the 2010 census, flint has a population of 102,434, making it the seventh largest city in michigan. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Books about michigan history can be found in the f section of the librarys main collection, specifically from f 561 f 575.
Gary is the author of remembering flint, michigan, published by the history press. My hometown, i discovered, was founded on a shady, underthetable land deal. History flint, michigan is located in genesee county along the flint river about 60 miles northwest of detroit. The following books are set in flint or relate to the city. First major city in america with a nondiscriminatory housing ordinance 1966 3. Gary flinn is a product of the flint community schools and a graduate of mott community college and michigan state university who lived in the flint area most of his life. Group on goodreads for monthly reading challenges, discussion of the fiction only book club titles, to check out. This is a guide to researching various topics of flints history. Welcome to the charter township of flint, genesee county, michigan web site. This is a guide to researching various topics of flint s history. It still traces the history of flint s water system, and the battles between local, regional, state, industrial, and civic interests, all of which led to the disastrous decision to switch to flint river and the citys longunused, underprepared treatment plant.
Nov 24, 2014 a rapidly growing city, the population of flint according to the 1860 u. Check out repaving of flints south saginaw street 75 years ago. Explore the 11,000 acres of woods, water and trails of michigan s largest county park system. Check out repaving of flints south saginaw street 75 years ago south saginaw street in downtown flint before it was repaved in 1936 in this flint journal file photo. Buick factory history flint, michigan factory history. Located in the center of the great lakes, michigan is divided into two land masses known as the upper. Nov 25, 2017 historian, gary flinn lectures at the flushing historical society from his latest book, a hidden history of flint, michigan.
It tells the story of a loving africanamerican family living in the town of flint, michigan, in 1963. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Flint water system were a major contributor to the increase in cases in genesee county during 20142015, it would be expected that there would be clustering of places of common exposure in the multiple high risk buildings and residential settings in the city of flint. We offer personal same day flower delivery to our local delivery areas. Broaden your view of the world at flints planetarium or hop on a historic ride down the tracks. Whats good for general motors killed flint, michigan. Explore the 11,000 acres of woods, water and trails of michigans largest county park system. Flint is the largest city and seat of genesee county, michigan, united states.
A rapidly growing city, the population of flint according to the 1860 u. Michigan being a heavily wooded state michigan was a prime region for the lumber trade. Bud, not buddy, the mighty miss malone, moth to a flame, primal passions, life with my sister madonna, bucking. The watsons go to birmingham 1963 is a historicalfiction novel by christopher paul curtis.
See more ideas about history, flint michigan and michigan. Were not a third world country, water is a natural right. Jul 12, 2018 from flint s genesis as a functionally segregated auto manufacturing center, to the white flight inspired by desegregation in the 1960s, to the near vacancy of the city after general motors auto plant closures in the 1990s, clark details flint s rise and fall, and how its story is embodied in the lead that turned up in the water in 2014. The flint metropolitan area is located entirely within genesee county. It originated in 1819 as a trading post opened by jacob smith.
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