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(35792) Riots, Rebellions, Military Patrols, 1967

A member of the military stands guard on an unidentified street during the civil unrest. Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  To ...

Image - eclemens - 05/10/2017 - 16:47 - 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

(28299) Ethnic Communities, Norwegian, Dancers, 1940

Folk dancers perform at the Norwegian Independence Day program. Left to right: Martha Drage, Ingvald Orheim, Esther Myrold Date:  1940-05-22 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News St ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 10:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28302) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, Traditions, Weddings, 1936

Guests at a Romanian wedding reception raise their glasses for the bride and groom. Date:  1936-05-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communitie ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 10:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28393) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Religion, 1990

Modesto Gonzalez (in foreground) leads the congregation in song during services at a Pentecostal church located at 6106 W. Vernor. Date:  1990-12-06 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Ne ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 13:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26059) Riots, Rebellions, Arrests, 1967

Two unidentified men, hands restrained, are escorted by police officers during the first day of the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-23 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79569) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Weddings, Parades, 1920

A horse cart carries celebrants down an undisclosed street during a "Polish Peasant Wedding," Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1920-05-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Me ...

Image - eclemens - 03/07/2011 - 10:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31968) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Celebrations, 1947

Jimmy Martinez, Yolenda Guerra, Antonio Alcantana and Ricardo Limon perform during the Western High School Mexican Fiesta. Date:  1947-09-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2014 - 14:28 - 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

(28390) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Traditions, 1939

A unidentified young woman in tradtional costume appears to blow on a carnation. At her side is a basket filled with flowers and candy. Date:  1939-12-22 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 13:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments