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(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

(31979) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, International Institute, 1948

Lauria Moruzeanu (director), Patricia Cracium, Dan Jackson and Mary Pauluk attend a dance for "American repatriates of Romanian descent" at the International Institute. Date:  1948-02-24 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(30723) Streetscapes, Wayne State University, 1971

A view of the corner of Hancock and Cass in Detroit’s Midtown district. At right is the rear of Wayne State ...

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(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 ...

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Metro Times cover, 13th anniversary issue, October 1993.

Date:  1993-10 (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit (Mich.)—Cultural affairs, Public Relations and Social Media, Publications, Urban Affairs) ...

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(33655) Air Raid Drills, Schools, Northville, 1942

Children and staff at a school in Northville complete schoolwork in an air raid shelter. Date:  1942-04-27 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detro ...

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(28300) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Pakistani, Celebrations, 1947

Indian Muslims celebrate the creation of Pakistan at the International Institute. At left is Mohammed Munir. At right, Dr. G.S. Khan explains the significance of the colors and symbols of the flag to children. Date:  1947-08-19 ...

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(28305) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Dance, 1946

Rama Mehta and Kamla Chowdhry demonstrate traditional dance poses. Date:  1946-07-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Dance, Urban A ...

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(33632) Pacifism, Mothers of the United States of America, Protest, 1939

Members of the Mothers of the United States of America prepare for an anti-war demonstration. The banner on their bus reads: "Mothers of the U.S.A., Michigan Division, Keep the embargo." Date:  1939 Physdesc:  Photo ...

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(32209) First World War, Civilian Support, Border Cities Welfare League, 1917-1918

Members of the Border Cities Welfare League pass out cartons of cigarettes to servicemen in rail cars. The cars are filled with African American recruits, one of whom is holding an American and a British Flag. Date:  1917-1918 ...

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