I don't know how many people have met her personally or have any knowledge of the role she played in the legacy of the Motown Museum.
Today, 25 years ago, on February 12, 1997, Doris Holland departed us. She was hired by Motown in 1962 as a typist and worked in numerous departments. After the company left for Los Angeles, Doris remained in Detroit and served in the capacity of corporate secretary and assisted Esther Gordy Edwards organize the museum there. Her husband Lincoln was at the museum conducting tours quite often. She would be 87 years old today if still with us.
She was always enthused and congenial to visitors to the museum and was a true asset to Mrs. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards said she planned to create a memorial for Doris at the Hitsville facility. I hope that this comes to fruition.
Have any other forum members met or do any remember Doris or Lincoln?
They were both truly great people. Long live their memory.
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