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(6694) Classrooms, Interiors, Old Main, 1935

Two men and two women sit in a classroom in Wayne University's Old Main, Detroit, Michigan. In the center, a woman in a lab coat operates a machine, possibly a kymograph (respiration/ blood pressure monitor) or polygraph. A man nearby is hooked up to ...

Image - eclemens - 02/18/2011 - 09:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31269) David Selden, Mary Ellen Riordan

AFT President David Selden and Detroit Federation of Teachers President Mary Ellen Riordan speaking to a Channel 7 news reporter in Detroit. Date:  circa 1970s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

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(24857) NAACP, Awards Night, Sam Cook, 1960

Entertainer Sam Cook sings for guests at the Latin Quarter during the NAACP’s Awards Night Program, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1960-06-03 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  J. Edward Bailey III ...

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(6717) Campus Scenes, Cass Avenue, Second Avenue, 1935

“Area north of Wayne University between Cass and Second, Warren and Merrick.” Looking west from the roof of the Detroit Public Library, large homes line the west side of Cass Avenue and snow blankets the lawn areas. Old Main and Webster Hall are v ...

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(24868) NAACP, Holiday Seals Drive, Lena Horne, 1960

Publicity photograph of Lena Horne used in a public service announcement on the NAACP’s 34th annual Holiday Seals Campaign. On verso: “Lena Horne says, “Don’t forget the NAACP’s 34th annual Holiday Seals campaign, now in progress. Th ...

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(6708) Students, Interiors, Old Main, 1936

Wayne University students walk through the corridors of Old Main, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  circa 1936 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Education, ...

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(79711) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Family Life, 1956

Fay Lee, Ming Lee and Gary Lee (2 1/2) play in their home at 910 Gladstone. Date:  1956-02-26 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Emigr ...

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(33753) Organized Crime, Purple Gang, Mug Shots, 1935

A police mug shot of suspected members of the Purple Gang, identified as "Group 136." Identified by number: 49107: Charles Harris 49106: Sylvan Bernstein 24243: Sam Golfarb 43883: Harry Sosnick 42505 Sidney Broad Date:  ...

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(24856) NAACP, Receptions, Art Johnson, Sammy Davis, Jr., 1960

Art Johnson addresses guests at the home of Dr. Howard McNeill during a reception for Sammy Davis, Jr., Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Left to right: Dr. DeWitt Burton, Arthur L. Johnson, Edward M. Turner, Lt. Governor John B. Swainson, Sammy Davis, ...

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(24848) NAACP, Demonstrations, State Capitol, Lansing

Demonstrators stand on the steps of the State Capitol in Lansing to celebrate the landmark Supreme Court decision of “Brown v Board of Education.” The event took place during the Michigan State Conference of NAACP Branches. Date:  ...

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