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(28301) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Celebrations, 1947

Members of Metro-Detroit's Indian community gather to celebrate Purna Swaraj on the last Independence Day of India before the partition. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Vida Malik, Zarina Soule, Prabba Asar. At rear: R.S. Rane and Atina Singh. ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 09:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27854) Prohibition, Canada, 1929

Men holding sacks of alcohol, thrilled with their purchases, gather outside of a shop in Ontario. The distilleries of Ontario were popular with Americans who were willing to travel across the Detroit River to legally buy alcohol. Date:  ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 09:25 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79664) Ethnic Communities, Estonian, Dance, 1958

Estonian youth demonstrate a dance while dressed in traditional costume. Featured are: Peter Tooma,Juri Koolmar, Arlenna Pikat, John Somer, Toivo Somer and his wife Ina. Date:  1958-01-23 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(45916) Sports, Baseball, Tigers, Pennant Win, 1968

Fans celebrate in the streets of downtown Detroit after the Detroit Tigers win the 1968 American League Pennant. Date:  1968-09-17 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina (Baseba ...

Image - eclemens - 09/17/2020 - 11:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25240) UAW Organizing, Battle of the Overpass, Dearborn, 1937

UAW organizers, members of the UAW Local 174 Women's Auxiliary and their supporters are forced back from the Ford Rouge Plant and into the Detroit Street Railway waiting area by Ford Service Department employees during the Battle of the Overpass. ...

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(27976) John Watson, Ken Cockrel, South End, 1969

John Watson, editor of the South End student newspaper, speaks with Kenneth Cockrel. Date:  1969-02-14 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (African Americans, Black P ...

Image - eclemens - 09/04/2014 - 15:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32167) Army, Training Camp, Trench Building, 1917-1918

Soldiers practice building trenches at an U.S. Army training camp, likely Camp Custer or Camp Grayling. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit ...

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(79683) Ethnic Communities, Croatian, Celebrations, 1958

Mrs. Margaret Buick and Anthony Bunetta hang grapes from the ceiling during the Grape Festival. Date:  1958-10-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethn ...

Image - eclemens - 01/14/2013 - 11:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31984) Ethnic Communities, Hungarian, Customs, Holidays, 1938

A procession makes its way through an unidentified restaurant during a celebration for the beginning of Lent. Heading up the line is a musician. Behind him, hiding their faces and holding candles and instruments, are a group of dancers. Date ...

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(79685) Ethnic Communities, Croatian, Celebrations, 1939

Members of the Fraternal Croatian Society pose in traditional costume. Standing, left to right: Victor Stromar, THomas F. Chuliz, Stephanie Walter, Joe Korach, Zora Benche, George Orlich and Stanley Popich. Seated: Barbra Vreirc and Donald Orlich. ...

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