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(79721) Ethnic Communities, Danish, Dancers, 1938

Danish folk dancers pose for a Detroit News photographer. Left to right: Elizabeth Nissen, Vivian Sorenson, Edith Jensen, Valborg Hansen Date:  1938-03-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  D ...

Image - eclemens - 06/04/2013 - 09:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79753) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Schools, 1963

Victor Lim demonstrates how to use an abacus, possibly at the Chinese School of Detroit. Left to right: (Foreground) Lynette Lee, Marion Lim, Katherine Lim, Betty Lim, Kimmy Lee, Victor Craig Lim, Elaine Chin Left to right (Background) Mary Jean L ...

Image - eclemens - 01/24/2013 - 12:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28943) Ethnic Communities, Greek, Politics, 1956

Members of Detroit's Greek community hold up telegrams that denounce the British banishment of Cypriot Abj. Makarios. Date:  1956-03-12 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Ran ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2012 - 09:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(34389) Buildings, State Hall, Dedication, 1949

Detroit Mayor Eugene Van Antwerp and Wayne State President David D. Henry at what is likely the dedication for State Hall, located on Wayne State’s campus on Cass Avenue. Circa 1949. Date:  1949 Physdesc:  Photogra ...

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(33757) Purple Gang, Harry Millman, Assassination Attempt, 1937

A crowd gathers behind Harry Millman’s LaSalle Coupe, destroyed during an assassination attempt at 234 W. Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit. Date:  33757 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit (Mich.), Organi ...

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(DN_79618) Ethnic Communities, Slovak, Celebrations, 1940

Helen Figil, Agnes Blazo and Dorothy Pollock, students of SS Cyril and Methodius Slovak School, await their graduation during the 12th annual Michigan Catholic Slovak Day at Jefferson Beach, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1940-06-13 ...

Image - eclemens - 03/31/2011 - 09:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11858) AFT Michigan

AFT Michigan, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new building on Jefferson Avenue, Detroit. Front: Doris Miller, Catherine Johnson , Dennis Archer, Jow Croad, Elliot Dillion, Buck H. Lenne, Sheila James, Mary Jane, John Schlosser, Hugh Jarvis, Rollie Hop ...

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(DN_77643_1) Ford Hunger March, Funeral Procession, 1932

The demonstration / funeral procession for four of the men killed during the Ford Hunger March makes its way across the Fort Street Bridge. Date:  1932-03-12 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 04/11/2011 - 11:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79764) Ethnic Communities, Chaldean, Iraq War, 1991

George Yasso, owner of the George Party Store located at 218 W. 7 Mile Road, speaks to a Detroit News reporter about the US-Iraqi talks that are to be held in Geneva. Mr. Yasso was part of a group of Chaldeans who fasted on behalf of the war. ...

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(79725) Rthnic Communities, Danish, Dancers, 1945

Danish Dancers perform at "International Night," sponsored by Detroit's International Institute. Date:  1945-12-11 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethn ...

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