eclemens's blog
HistoryPin Tour: Detroit's Chinese Community
Posted May 26th, 2017 by eclemens
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Many people are surprised to learn that Detroit once had two Chinatowns, both built by a resilient community that thrived in the city for nearly 100 years. As Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month draws to a close, we invite you to visit our latest HistoryPin tour: a look back on Detroit's Chinese Community. read more »
Exhibit Announcement: Tony Spina Photographs from the 1967 Civil Unrest
Posted April 25th, 2017 by eclemens
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Visit the Reuther Library's Woodcock Wing gallery now through winter 2017 for an exhibition of previously unpublished photographs of Detroit's 1967 Civil Unrest by preeminent photojournalist, Tony Spina. read more »
Collection Spotlight: UAW Local 174 Mural
Posted October 23rd, 2016 by eclemens
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In 1937, United Auto Workers Local 174 sponsored the creation of a series of murals to enliven their Union Hall and celebrate their rich, if relatively young, history. The resulting work proved to be one of the most memorable pieces of Detroit’s New Deal-era artwork. read more »
Exhibit Announcement: Belle Isle State Park Photos on Display
Posted August 29th, 2016 by eclemens
Belle Isle became Michigan’s 102nd State Park in 2014 through a lease agreement made with the City of Detroit. In honor of this occasion, the Reuther Library presents an exhibition of images that show the important role the park has played in the lives of Detroit’s residents. The exhibition will run from August 2016 to December 2016. read more »
