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(DN_50802_1) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Ceremonies, Pilsudski, 1935

Crowds line Russell and Canfield Streets as they wait for the memorial mass for Polish General Joseph Pilsudski at Sweetest Heart of Mary Catholic Church to begin, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1935-05-18 Physdesc:  Phot ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2011 - 08:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26016) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, 1967

National Guardsmen are pinned down by sniper fire at the McGraw police station in Detroit's 6th precinct. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, ...

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(DN_79564) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Neighborhoods, 1928

Window shopping in a Polish neighborhood, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1928-1-16 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Detroit (Mich.), Poli ...

Image - eclemens - 03/01/2011 - 22:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79692) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Funerals, William Yee, 1957

The funeral procession of William S. Yee makes its way down Woodward Ave. from Central Methodist Church in downtown Detroit. Date:  1957-03-06 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staf ...

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(31863) Organized Crime, Purple Gang, Mug Shots, 1935

A police mug shot of members of the Purple Gang, identified as "Group 135." Identified by number: 25710: Louis Gillerman 21471: James Powell (Dead) 14498: Joe Burnstein 28205: Sam Burnstein, @Sam Stein 32559: Sam Vasallo 32563: Jacob ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 13:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28306) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, Romanian Hall, 1961

Marion Manica, Sylvia Coloja, Diane Manica and Joanne Mercea perform at an unidentified event at the Romanian Hall in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1961-10-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detro ...

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(DN_79562) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Customs, Weddings, 1941

Mother and father bless the bride and groom during a demonstration of a Polish wedding ceremony, Detroit, Michigan. Standing, Left to Right: Mary Grabonska, Jacob Kmiecić Kneeling, Left to Right: Joe Skrgyński, Florence Zientarski D ...

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(26112) Riots, Rebellions, Snipers, 1967

Officers stationed at the corner of Byron and Lee Place, outside of the Kiefer command post, prepare to search a man who holds a bag and recently walked from an area of sniper fire. Nothing was found on suspect. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. ...

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(26000) Riots, Rebellions, Ammunition, 1967

A view of 8045 John Lodge, an apartment building where a cache of ammunition was found by members of the Detroit Police Department during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-27 Ph ...

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(26020) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Encampments, 1967

National Guardsmen set up a base camp on the lawn of Central Hight School during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

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