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(33759) Oragnized Crime, Purple Gang, Trials, 1931

Prosecuting Attorney Harry Toy speaks before the court during a hearing concerning members of the Purple Gang. At his right is Defense Attorney Edward Kennedy and Purple Gang members Abe Axler and Eddie Fletcher. Date:  1931-09-23 ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 10:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79587) Ethnic Communities, Yugoslavian, Ambassadors, 1947

Muriel Narich, Mary Dabich, and Dorothy Radisic visit with Sava Kosanovich, the Yugoslavian Ambassador to the United States and nephew of famed scientist Nikola Tesla, during his visit to Detroit. Date:  1947-03-07 Physdes ...

Image - eclemens - 03/22/2011 - 10:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79600) Ethnic Communities, Swiss, Musicians, 1928

A group of Swiss musicians in traditional dress pose for a photograph in the Detroit News studio. Left to right: Mrs. Robert Henning, Camile Corbat, Mrs. Emil Ginther, Ernest Lauer Date:  1928-06-17 Physdesc:  Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 03/31/2011 - 09:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79731) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Businesses, 1966

CHINATOWN brand rice, packed by the Texas Rice Company in Detroit. Date:  1966-09-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Emigration and ...

Image - eclemens - 01/23/2013 - 14:51 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79659) Ethnic Communities, Filipino, Candle Dance, 1955

Filipino youths demonstrate the "Candle Dance." Left to right: Asuncion Mendoza, Victor Goloyugo, Fely Braganza, Romeo Nmanos Date:  1955-02-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 01/07/2013 - 12:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(8880) First AFSCME Convention

The AFSCME convention took place at the Book-Cadillac Hotel in Detroit, Michigan in 1936. AFSCME President Arnold Zander is seated with folded hands in the center front. Behind and to his left is Secretary-Treasurer Roy Kubista. Date:  ...

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(2529) Buildings, City County Building, Coleman A Young Municipal Center, 1950s

Construction workers prepare a caisson to be lowered into the foundation of the new City County Building, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1950s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

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(79704) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Festivals, Traditions, 1937

Chinese New Year customs are recorded by a photographer from the Detroit News. Photographer's Notes read: "On New Year's day every debt must be paid and the year started with a clean slate. Chee Hoo goes over his accounts." Date:  ...

Image - eclemens - 01/18/2013 - 11:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(37635) Proposed Olympic stadium

A diagram of the proposed Olympic Stadium designed for Detroit’s bid for the 1968 summer Olympics. From the official ... given to the International Olympic Committee by the Detroit’s Olympic Games Authority, detailing the city’s sports and cultural ...

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(79752) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Schools, 1963

Gary and Bryan Kim work on their lessons at the Chinese School of Detroit. Date:  1963-05-19 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Educat ...

Image - eclemens - 01/24/2013 - 12:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments