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(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

(WSAV002727_089) Residential views, Horton Street, 1981

A home in north central portion of Poletown district, north of E. Grand Boulevard; Horton Street, west of Chene Street. Date:  1981-05-03 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 08:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 10:15 - 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

(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

(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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(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

(28647) Riots, Housing, Sojourner Truth, Arrests, 1942

Mounted Police arrest an African American during the Sojourner Truth Housing Project riot. Date:  1942-02-28 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (African Americans, D ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 07:16 - 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 ...

Image - jhelpap - 04/27/2010 - 11:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/04/2013 - 11:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments