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(28042) Demonstrations, NAACP, Funeral, "N-Word," 2007

Thousands of people march towards Hart Plaza for the symbolic funeral of “the N-word.” The celebration included a pine casket with the word inside that was carriage pulled through the streets of Detroit in a horse-drawn carriage. Speakers included ...

Image - eclemens - 02/14/2012 - 14:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28316) Ethnic Communities, Hungarian, Social Clubs and Organizations, 1940

Margaret Williams, Joe Martin, Marjorie Yaku and Frank Baldizar pose for a photo in tradtional costume during the Vero Hay Society picnic on Belle Isle. Date:  1940-07-04 Physdesc:  Photograph Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 12:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(8787) 1941 Ford Strike, NAACP, sound car, Dearborn, Michigan

Men walking the picket line outside of the Ford Rouge plant and police officers on horseback pause to listen to the broadcast from the NAACP Detroit Youth Council sound car during the 1941 Ford Strike, Dearborn, Michigan. Horace Sheffield may be driving ...

Image - eclemens - 08/17/2011 - 10:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32163) Army, Maneuvers, "Battle of Vimy Ridge," 1917

Troops engage in hand-to-hand combat as an airplane flies overhead during the "Battle of Vimy Ridge." Note: Though the negative identifies this event as the Battle of Vimy Ridge, it is likely that it is part of training maneuvers based on the battle ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35801) Tony Spina Photographs; Civil Disturbance; 1967

Detroit Police Officers patrol the streets in an armored vehicle, rifles drawn, during the Civil Unrest. Detroit, Michigan. July 1967. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony ...

Image - eclemens - 05/18/2022 - 11:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31282) John Elliot Speaks at Cobo Hall

Detroit Federation of Teachers president John Elliot stands at the podium for a conference at Cobo Hall Date:  circa 1990s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  unknown (American Federation o ...

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(35798) Tony Spina Photographs; Civil Disturbance; 1967

Members of the 82nd or 101st Airborne Division gather in front of Southeastern High School, located on Fairview Street near Mack Avenue on Detroit's East Side. The troops were stationed at the school throughout the Civil Unrest. Detroit, Michigan. July ...

Image - eclemens - 05/18/2022 - 11:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25987) Riots, Rebellions, Displaced Persons, Children, 1967

Katrina Bryant, 2, holds her mother’s finger and drinks a carton of milk outside of Grace Episcopal Church. She and her mother received assistance from the church’s “food station” which was established to feed families made homeless or displaced ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35788) Tony Spina Photographs; Civil Disturbance; 1967

A Detroit Police Officer tasked with keeping residents away from danger warily keeps an eye on events in the distance. Detroit, Michigan. 1967-07. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 04/13/2022 - 15:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35789) Tony Spina Photographs; Civil Disturbance; 1967

Firefighters put down flames as Detroit Policemen look out for snipers. Detroit, Michigan. 1967-07. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina (Detroit (Mich.) -- Ri ...

Image - eclemens - 04/13/2022 - 15:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments