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(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 ...

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(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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(35731) Riots, Rebellions, Black Power, 1967

A garage is painted with slogans, including “Black Power,” “Black Brother,” and “Soul Brother.” Tagging was used during the 1967 unrest to alert people to the fact that a structure was owned by an African American. Image courtesy of th ...

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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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(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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(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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(35629) Black-Owned Businesses, Black Nationalism, 1967

Exterior view of a mixed use building. One the ground floor, the Shabazz Restaurant and Sharieff’s are in view. At left is an advertisement for Elijah Muhammad’s book “Message to the Black Man.” Image courtesy of the Rudveth (Rudy) Simons Ph ...

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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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(26878) Humphrey, Cavanagh, Political Campaigns, Undated

Hubert Humphrey addresses an audience in downtown Detroit, likely during his 1968 presidential campaign. Date:  circa 1968 Physdesc:  Photograph (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--politics and gov ...

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(28310) Ethnic Communities, Romanian, Musicians, 1937

Romanian musicians J. Hebey and Harry Herbey pose in traditional costume. Date:  1927-04-28 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Miller (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communitie ...

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