Linda McKenny

Linda McKenny was raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan as an undergraduate student. She currently resides in Ann Arbor and is intimately acquainted with the town and its institutions.


Topic Description
School Linda reflects on the Ann Arbor school system during her years as a young student. (00:01:14)
Job Linda speaks about her first job working at an arcade after school and on the weekends. (00:00:38)
Friends As a young woman, Linda and her friends had dinner together on Friday nights before going out for the evening. (00:00:24)
Feelings toward the University of Michigan Linda's father worked for the University of Michigan for over 40 years. Here, she speaks about how their family enjoyed the energy that the university and its students brought to Ann Arbor area. (00:00:26)
Household Chores As a young child, one of Linda's chores was to clean the kitchen. An enthusiastic tennis player, Linda would try to get her cousin to finish his meals quickly so she could finish her chores and go outside to play. (00:00:27)
Changes in Ann Arbor Linda talks about how downtown Ann Arbor has changed over the past few years. (00:00:52)
School of Information Ann Arbor Girls Middle School Cultural Heritage Initiative for Community Outreach