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(12279) Ford Hunger March, Funerals, Woodmere Cemetery, 1932

Mourners stand by memorial wreaths during the funerals of Joe York, George Bussell, Coleman Leny and Joe Blasio, four of the men killed during the Ford Hunger March, at Detroit's Woodmere Cemetery. Date:  1932-03-12 Physde ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2011 - 14:42 - 0 comments - 5 attachments

(28944) Ethnic Communities, Greek, Politics, 1975

Members of Detroit's Greek community, dressed in traditional costume, attend a demonstration in Kennedy Square. Date:  1975-07-21 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Lawrence ...

Image - eclemens - 04/05/2013 - 10:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_36201_7) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Neighborhoods, Corktown, 1962

A panoramic view of Corktown, looking north up Trumbull Street. Briggs Stadium is in view at the rear. In the far distance the Fisher Building and the Masonic Temple can be seen. At far left is Michigan Central Station. Note: the tracts of vacant land a ...

Image - eclemens - 05/13/2013 - 11:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28643) Riots, Housing, Sojourner Truth, Arrests, 1942

Two African American men are led away by Detroit Police during the clashes at the Sojourner Truth Housing Project. Date:  1942-02-28 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 05:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31867) Organized Crime, Sugar House Gang, 1928

Police mug shot of alleged members of Detroit's Sugar House Gang. Identified by number: 32560: Jack Redfern 16151 Harry Fleisher 32564: Charles Leiter 10278: Henry Shorr 24687: Alfred Russell 4780: Ben Markus 29286: Isadore Kaminsky ...

Image - eclemens - 12/05/2017 - 09:49 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26015) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, U.S. Army, Fire Department, 1967

Firemen battle a blaze at Nickie's Furniture Store while a member of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division stands guard against snipers. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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

(33624) War Industry, Women Workers, Morley Knight Company, 1943

Portrait of Janet Kinsman, munitions worker at the Morley Knight Company in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1943-03-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Burgert (Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 10:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11747) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

AFSCME Council 77 Administrator William Lucy (left) surveys a building ravaged during the 1967 Detroit riots. Other members of the Council’s disaster committee also look on at the damage. From left: Fred Roberts, Local 26 President Al Cobb, James Cart ...

Image - jruss - 05/06/2017 - 14:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26053) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Encampments, State Fair Grounds, 1967

Upon their arrival at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, troops from the 101st Airborne Division take a moment to stretch their travel-wearied muscles. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer: ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 10:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32226) First World War, Civilian Support, Parade, 1918

A view of Woodward Avenue during a parade sponsored by the American Red Cross. and the Detroit Department of Recreation. Date:  1918-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 10:57 - 0 comments - 3 attachments