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(26467) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Grand River, 1967

Bird's-eye view of smoke rising from an area along Grand River as Detroit Firefighters try to put out blazes and hose down buildings to prevent the flames from spreading. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28770) Political Cartoon

This political cartoon appeared in an issue of the UAW Education Department's publication Ammunition in the 1940s. It draws attention to the negative impact racism had on the war effort. This particular version was scanned from the Reuther Library verti ...

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(35803) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

Detroit Police Officers and National Guardsmen prepare to patrol Linwood Avenue near Taylor Street during the Civil Unrest. Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2017 - 09:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26021) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, Arson, 1967

National Guardsmen watch for snipers as members of the Detroit Fire Department battle a fire during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32619) New Voice rally

New Voice rally with Sweeney and Teamsters at Detroit Free Press strike, 1995. Richard Trumka, Linda Chavez-Thompson, and John Sweeney walking with Detroit newspaper strikers. Date:  1995 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - gstrassel - 01/14/2015 - 17:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32618) New Voice rally

New Voice rally with Sweeney and Teamsters at Detroit Free Press strike, 1995. Richard Trumka, Linda Chavez-Thompson, and John Sweeney walking with Detroit newspaper strikers. Date:  1995 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(35789) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

Firefighters put down flames as Detroit Policemen look out for snipers. Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina ( ...

Image - eclemens - 05/10/2017 - 16:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_36201_4) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Neighborhoods, Corktown, 1960

A view of a residential Corktown street slated for demolition. In the distance the J.L. Hudson building is in view. Note: Detroit News staff car no. 151 in the left hand corner. Part of a series of photographs taken to document the abandoned buildin ...

Image - eclemens - 05/13/2013 - 11:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26011) Riots, Rebellions, Looting, 1967

The Detroit Police Headquarters gymnasium is filled with recovered items that had been looted during the civil unrest of 1967. Police Lt. Alfred McGhee marks the tag on a TV set. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-27 ...

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(DN_79592) Ethnic Communities, Welsh, Costumes, Singers, 1963

Detroit hostesses entertain guests with song at the Ford Auditorium during the 12th Annual Gymanfa Ganu (Assembly Sing). Left to right: Marilynn Baldwin, Shirley Williams, Betsy Baldwin, Eira Symons, Mrs. Alice Spencer. Note: Shirley Williams w ...

Image - eclemens - 03/22/2011 - 10:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments