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Judge Nancy Francis



Nancy Francis recounts her childhood in Ann Arbor. She grew up in the midst of the Civil Rights Movement. Her parents were community activists who taught others how to organize. One of Judge Francis' heroines is Cora Rumsey, a local activist. She shares her vivid memories of this time period in Ann Arbor's history.



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List of Clips for Nancy Francis


Quicktime Movie Description of Video Clip
Growing up (01:29)Judge Nancy Francis talks about growing up in Ann Arbor in the late 50s and early 60s.
Women Activists (01:36)Women in Ann Arbor were family builders: strong on education, conduct, and bringing up children. Many women also promoted civil rights and social change in Ann Arbor.
The Early Sixties (00:36)In the early sixties, the Civil Rights Movement started bringing big changes to Ann Arbor. Judge Francis recounts that things really started to happen during this time.


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