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(35795) Riots, Rebellions, U.S. Army, 1967

Members of the military gather during the Civil Unrest, likely at Southeastern High School. Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 05/10/2017 - 16:55 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31969) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Celebrations, 1940

La Conga Dancers perform during the Mexican Independence Day celebration at Cass Tech High School. Left to right: Teresa Alvizer, Peter Acala, Alfred Gabaldon, Soledad Muro Date:  1940-09-19 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 07/22/2016 - 13:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26063) Riots, Rebellions, 1967

Three men sit in a car and talk to four unidentified men on the street as a police officer, presumably their driver, makes his way back to the car. Photographers notation "Vance. With Anthony Jr."? Courtesy Detroit News Collection. ...

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

(79727) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, War Relief, 1938

In 1938, Lee Din, aged 67, was the oldest Chinese Cook in Detroit. He emigrated to the city in 1888. Mr. Din was photographed by Detroit News reporters because his family lived in the Chinese war zone and he donated 1/3 of his salary to the Chinese ...

Image - eclemens - 01/23/2013 - 14:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28652) Riots, Housing, Sojourner Truth, Violence, 1942

A bloodied African American man is forcibly led away from home by uniformed police officers with night sticks during the Sojourner Truth Housing Project Riot as four African American men stand on porch in background. Date:  1942-02-28 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 07:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_8387) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Sports, Hurling, 1931

Members of the Detroit Hurling Club try for the sliotar (game ball) as a young boy watches, amused, during a demonstration game in the yard of an undisclosed factory. The event was shot by Detroit News photographers, but never published. It was pr ...

Image - eclemens - 03/11/2011 - 12:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31965) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Celebrations, 1948

Young couples perform the Mexican Hat Dance during an event at the International Institute. Left to right: Olivia Torres, Arthur Solis, Emma Cervantes, Ben Casillas Date:  1948-03-31 Photographer:  Detroit News S ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2014 - 14:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31970) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Children, Celebrations, 1942

Albert Alcala and Rachel Alfaro dance at the Mexican Independence Day celebration at Cass Tech High School. In the background are members of the Artistico Femenino dance group. Date:  1942-09-15 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2014 - 14:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28292) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Businesses, 1974

Hermillo Sanchez takes a break from his job at La Jalisciense Tortilieria, located at 2364 Bagley. Tenerio's Market and Mexican Village Restaurant are both in view. Date:  1974-04-02 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 02/11/2019 - 10:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28298) Ethnic Communities, Norwegian, Dancers, 1940

Peter Iversen and Asta Bjergseth demonstrate the Paal Paa Haugen, a dance taken from a Norwegian folk song called "Paul on the Hill." Date:  1939-07-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 10:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments