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(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 ...

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(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: ...

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(DN_38582_5) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Sports, Gaelic Football, 1958

Players race down the pitch as the football nears the goal during a Gaelic Football match at an unidentified Detroit Park. Date:  1958-05-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

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(33611) Recruitment, Navy, Briggs Stadium, 1942

Naval recruits are sworn in during a ceremony at Detroit's Briggs Stadium. Date:  1942-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The H ...

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(33627) War Industry, Women Workers, Morley Knight Company, 1942

A war worker at her station at the Velvac Factory in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1942-08-01 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home ...

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(32199) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross Parade, 1917-1918

A volunteer with the Detroit Branch of the American Red Cross guides a wounded soldier down Woodward Avenue during a parade. A child, possibly a boy scout, follows behind with a wheelchair for the soldier if he should become too tired to continue. ...

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(DN_21717) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Customs, Dygus Day, 1916

A woman taps a man on the leg with a willow switch as onlookers laugh in approval during "Switching Day" festivities. Known as Smigus Dygus, or in America as Dygus (Switching) Day, the custom dictates that on Easter Monday young unmarried girls may ...

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(33656) Propoganda, Community Events, J.L. Hudson Department Store, 1945

Crowds gather to look at items on display at a "Souvinier Show" held at J.L. Hudson Department Store in downtown Detroit. Date:  1945-02-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Sta ...

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(33657) U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve, Enlistment, 1943

Prior to leaving for training camp, four Detroit women take the oath to join the United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve. Date:  1943-11-29 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News ...

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(26865) Girardin, Cavanagh, Swearing-in Ceremony, 1963

Ray Girardin, former Detroit Times reporter and executive assistant to Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, is sworn-in as Detroit's Police Commissioner. Date:  1963-12-19 Physdesc:  Photograph (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit ...

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