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(25392) Resurrection City, Poor People's Campaign, Washington DC, 1968

Two women talk outside of a shanty in Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. Two small children are present, including a baby in a crib. The exterior of the shanty is painted with the slogan "Detroit Souls - Solar Power." Date: ...

Image - eclemens - 02/27/2018 - 14:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28447) Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Windsor, 1959

H.M. Yacht Britannia on the Detroit River, with Detroit cityscape in the background. Date:  1959 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/29/2012 - 12:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27959) Cleage (Agyeman), Shrine of the Black Madonna, 1962

The Rev. Albert Cleage (later Jaramogi Abebe Agyeman), political organizer and founder of the Shrine of the Black Madonna, poses for a portrait at his desk. Date:  1962-10-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 06:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(4600) Purple Gang, Arrests, Isadore "Izzy" Burnstein

Mug shots of Purple Gang leader Isadore "Izzy" Burnstein, with accompanying info on back of photograph: "Issy Burnstein 4/26/1927 Build-Slim; Complex-Fair; Hair-Black; Eyes-Hazel; Age-21; Weight-130lbs.; Height-5’4 1/2" April 26, 1927. ...

Image - mbanes - 04/07/2022 - 08:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2858) Celebrations, River-Rama, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

A panoramic view of River-Rama celebration and the Detroit skyline from Windsor, Ontario. On the Detroit River a fireboat and the tugboat “Becker” can be seen. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph P ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2009 - 10:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(34291) The Red Party, flyer

A flyer for The Red Party, a benefit event for the Detroit Lesbian & Gay Welcome Center. Date:  2007 Physdesc:  Poster Photographer:  LGBT Detroit (Equality & Civil Rights Activism in Am ...

Image - mcourtney - 04/07/2016 - 16:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27983) Republic of New Afrika (RNA), Milton Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadele),1969

Attorney Milton R. Henry (Gaidi Abiodun Obadale) is interviewed by WXYZ-TV reporter and anchor Vendex F. (Ven) Marshall the day after the infamous police "shoot-in" at a Republic of New Afrika (RNA) meeting at the Rev. C. L. Franklin's New Bethel Baptis ...

Image - eclemens - 02/06/2013 - 10:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11648) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre Trial, 1931

Collingwood Massacre Trial, Purple Gang member (L to R): Keywell, Milberg, Bernstein and their attorney's. October 2, 1931. Detroit, MI. Date:  1931-10-02 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

Image - mbanes - 04/07/2020 - 12:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28783) Presidents, Campaigns, Jimmy Carter, Dearborn, 1976

Jimmy Carter meets with campaign supporters during an event at Fairlane Manor, Dearborn, Michigan. Left to right: Pete Estes, president of General Motors Corps,; Leonard Woodcock, president of UAW; Jimmy Carter; Detroit Mayor Coleman Young; John Ric ...

Image - eclemens - 08/27/2012 - 13:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33630) War Industry, Women Workers, Velvac Company, 1942

A view of war workers at their stations at the Velvac Plant in Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1942-08-01 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Depressions--1929, The Home ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 11:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments