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(4308) Purple Gang, Purple Gang Trial, Axler with Lawyer, 1931

Purple Gang member Abe Axler, left, with his lawyer at the Purple Gang Trial. Circa 1931. Detroit, MI. Date:  circa 1931 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News staff (JCA, Pr ...

Image - mbanes - 04/07/2020 - 16:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11327) 1956 AFSCME Convention

International Vice Presidents share a toast at the 1956 AFSCME Convention in Detroit. From left: Alvin Ruthenberg, Margaret De Santis, Mary Hostettler, William Louscher, and Harold Kelly. Date:  1956 Physdesc:  Photo ...

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(6676) Libraries, Interiors, Old Main, circa 1935

Students study in the main library at Wayne University's Old Main, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1935 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Wayne State University Staff (Architecture, Educa ...

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(11368) UAW, Women's Auxiliary, GM Strike, 1945

Members of the UAW Women’s Auxiliary gather Christmas toys to distribute to the children of General Motors workers on strike, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  December 1945 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer: ...

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(4585) Purple Gang, Arrests, Raymond Burnstein, 1926

Mug shots of Purple Gang leader Raymond Burnstein. October 10, 1926. Detroit, MI. Date:  1926-10-10 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff (JCA, Prohibition ...

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(11666) Mayors Meeting

Mayors of major cities met in New York in May 1971 to discuss American urban needs. From left: Wesley Uhlman, Seattle; Kenneth Gibson, Newark; Kevin White, Boston; Sam Massell, Atlanta; Peter Flaherty, Pittsburgh; Henry Maier, Milwaukee; John Lindsay, N ...

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(4570) Purple Gang, Arrests, Joe "Little Joey" Burnstein 1940s

Purple Gang member Joe Burnstein aka "Little Joey" with his lawyer, left. 1940s. Detroit, MI. Date:  circa 1940s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff (JCA ...

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(9155) Red Square, Moscow, U.S.S.R., 1982

A view of Red Square that shows a long line of people alongside the Kremlin wall, waiting to visit Lenin’s tomb, Moscow, U.S.S.R. (Russia). Photographer’s Note: "Red square was roped off and no tourists were permitted while Russian people visi ...

Image - eclemens - 06/30/2009 - 15:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(4314) Purple Gang, Arrests, Millman, 1958

Mug shots of Purple Gang member Sam Millman. May 18, 1958. Detroit, MI. Date:  1958-05-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff (JCA, Prohibition in Southe ...

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(4043) Purple Gang, Arrests, Jacobs 1954

Mug shots of Junior Purple Gang member Louis Jacobs aka "Harry Stiner." November 18, 1954. Detroit, MI. Date:  1954-11-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit Police Department staff ...

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