Search

Search results

(33671) Harper Hospital, Nurses Aides, 1942

A view of a graduation ceremony for Harper Hospital Nurses Aides. The women would likely go on to serve with the 17th General Hospital overseas. Date:  1942-06-03 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32224) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross Parade, 1918

A float makes its way down Woodward Avenue during a parade sponsored by the American Red Cross. Date:  1918- Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Det ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 10:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33609) Recruitment, Navy, Volunteers, Departures, 1942

Drummers send off Naval recruits as they prepare to depart for active service. Date:  1942-04-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The H ...

Image - eclemens - 10/27/2015 - 11:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33640) Ambassador Bridge, Defense, Selfridge Field, 1941

Troops from Selfridge Field set up a machine gun at the Ambassador Bridge in preparation for an enemy attack. This image was taken on December 7, 1941 during the first night of America's involvement in the Second World War. Date:  194 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 14:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/08/2018 - 14:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32160) Army, Training Camp, Maneuvers, 1917-1918

Soldiers practice the correct handling of hand grenades during a training drill. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 11:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32165) Army, Training Camp, Maneuvers, 1917-1918

Cavalry charge during maneuvers at an unidentified U.S. Army training camp. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The H ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 11:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33678) U.S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve, Enlistment, 1943

Newly enlisted members of the Marine Corps Women's Reserve pose for a photograph before they leave for basic training. Date:  1943-11-29 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32235) First World War, Draft & Recruitment, Navy, 1917

Edwin Denby and Truman H. Newberry present the color to members of the Naval Reserve prior to their departure for service in the First World War. Date:  1917 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 01/18/2018 - 16:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33648) Food Conservation, Victory Gardens, Grosse Pointe, 1943

A sign marks the entrance to a Victory Garden planted in the middle of a Grosse Pointe neighborhood. Date:  1943-07-22 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (M ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2015 - 15:57 - 0 comments - 3 attachments