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(32228) First World War, Women, War Work, Transportation, Detroit, 1918

A woman operates a railroad communications tower, presumably because her male predecessor has been sent to service in the First World War. Date:  1918-09 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  De ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33665) Rationing, Points System, Detroit, 1943

Mrs. Fern Hansen shops for groceries using the new ration points system. Date:  1943-02-16 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Hom ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 10:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32136) Draft & Recruitment, Navy, Detroit, 1917

A Naval recruit stands next to the grandstands at an unidentified event. Date:  1917 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Fron ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32195) First World War, Civilian Support, Liberty Loan, Detroit, 1918

Fred Lawton, local poet and musician, addresses the crowd during a Liberty Loan rally. Date:  1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 11:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32183) First World War, Veterans, Detroit, 1918

A convalescing veteran of the First World War learns how to assemble toys. Date:  1918-12 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 15:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32285) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd DIvision, Parade, Detroit, 1919

A view of the anxious crowd at homecoming celebrations for soldiers from the 32nd Division of the United States Army National Guard. Date:  1919-05-12 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detr ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32223) First World War, Naval Reserves, Training, Detroit, 1917-1918

Members of the "Laudwig Party" of the Naval Reserves participate in the "Shane Battle," most likely a training exercise. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staf ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32207) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross, Post Office, Detroit, 1918

American Red Cross volunteers pose for a photograph while on duty to inspect Christmas packages at the Post Office. Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 12:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33686) V-J Day Celebrations, Detroit, 1945

Civilians and enlisted men celebrate the end of World War II in the streets of downtown Detroit. Date:  1945-08-14 Physdesc:  Photo negative (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Front: 1939-1945, Urban Aff ...

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(33677) Wartime Transportation, Rationing, Deliveries, Detroit, 1942

A view of the horse and carriage employed by Cunningham Drugstore to make deliveries due to the rationing of gasoline. Date:  1942-06-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments