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(28308) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, 1932

Marion Pavel, Florence Sabo and John Mercea demonstrate a "traditional peasant scene" in the Detroit News studio. Date:  1932-07-06 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Miller ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 09:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32110) First World War, Soldiers, Black Watch, 1917

Members of the Black Watch on parade. It is assumed that these are members of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada and not the Royal Highland Regiment of Scotland. Date:  1917-10-12 Physdesc:  Photo ne ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79569) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Neighborhoods Scenes, 1928

Two women share the news of the day outside of an unidentified beauty shop in a Polish neighborhood, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1928-xx-xx Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Metro ...

Image - eclemens - 03/01/2011 - 15:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24861) NAACP, Fight for Freedom Dinner, Keith, Hart, 1961

Attorney Damon J. Keith and Seantor Philip Hart share a laugh during the 1961 Fight for Freedom Dinner held at Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1961-04-09 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  J ...

Image - eclemens - 01/03/2012 - 11:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31280) Mary Ellen Riordan and John Elliot

Detroit Federation of Teachers president Mary Ellen Riordan speaks at a DFT meeting, John Elliot is to her left. Date:  1973-09-12 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  unknown (American Fede ...

Image - jhelpap - 01/27/2014 - 14:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79567) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Customs, Weddings, 1941

A group of young women remove the bride's kokasznik, or head piece, during a demonstration of a Polish wedding. Standing, Left to Right: Cecelia Burek, Delores Lorenc, Eugenia Zasada. Seated: Florence Zientarski Date:  1941-11- ...

Image - eclemens - 03/01/2011 - 15:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26058) Riots, Rebellions, Arrests, 1967

A flood of prisoners are released from the County Jail and loaded onto a waiting bus as National Guardsmen and Police look on during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-26 Physdes ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26036) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Buildings, 1969

An apartment building at the corner of Blaine and 12th Street, destroyed during the civil unrest of 1967. The photograph was taken as an example of derelict housing for a HUD report. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1969-0 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26116) Riots, Rebellions, American Red Cross, Blood Donations, 1967

Donors fill Red Cross headquarters as they try to replenish the depleted blood supply for Detroit during the civil unrest of 1967. Date:  1967-07-26 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  UPI Photos ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79738) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Celebrations, 1941

Costumed Chinese youth, carrying fans, are among the 1,200 marchers who participated in a parade on Woodward Ave, possibly in celebration of the 30th anniversary of founding of the Chinese Republic. Date:  1941-10-15 Physd ...

Image - eclemens - 01/23/2013 - 15:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments