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(25335) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph (African Americans, Civil rights, Dem ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 08:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27077) Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Walter Reuther speaks to Detroit community leaders at an emergency meeting during the 1967 Civil Unrest. Mayor Jerome Cavanagh sits in front. Date:  1967-07-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 14:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32306) First World War, Student Army, Detroit, 1918

Members of the Student Army Training Corps. line up outside of Detroit Junior College (formerly Central High School, now known as “Old Main” and part of Wayne State University) for a panoramic group photograph. At rear, the houses of Second Avenue a ...

Image - eclemens - 08/08/2014 - 13:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35731) Rudveth (Rudy) Simons; Detroit; Exterior shots; 1967.

A garage is painted with slogans, including "Black Power," "Black Brother," and "Soul Brother." Tagging was used during the 1967 unrest to alert people to the fact that a structure was owned by an African American. July 1967. Detroit, Michigan. ...

Image - eclemens - 06/12/2023 - 10:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2822) Demonstrations, Vietnam War, Police, Detroit, 1972

Police officers armed with batons attempt to push back anti-war demonstrators in front of the Federal Building on W. Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. The demonstrators remain unmoved. Date:  April 22, 1972 Physdesc:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 07/12/2010 - 10:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27073) Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh delivers a report on the 1967 Civil Unrest to members of Detroit's City Council Date:  1967-08-02 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Det ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 14:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(10003) Districts, Civic Center, Hart Plaza, Detroit, Michigan, 1955

The area surrounding the proposed Civic Center is excavated for the construction of the Ford Auditorium underground parking structure, Detroit, Michigan. At left rear the entrance to the Windsor Tunnel and the Ford Auditorium are in view. Da ...

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(2355) Buildings, Stroh Brewing Company, Interior, Detroit, 1985

An interior view of the Stroh Brewing Plant that shows its famous copper brewing vats, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1985 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Architecture, Detroit ( ...

Image - eclemens - 07/15/2010 - 15:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(31188) Santa Claus Training School, Detroit, 1938

Captain Harry W. Wilson goes over the basics with students of the Santa Claus Training School. The newly minted Santas were part of a campaign by the Volunteers of America to raise funds for Christmas baskets and winter relief work. Chalkboard reads ...

Image - eclemens - 12/19/2014 - 11:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27952) Angela Davis, Speeches, Detroit, 1970s

Activist Angela Davis speaks during an unidentified demonstration in Detroit. Date:  1970s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Civil rights, Davis, Angela Y. (Angela ...

Image - eclemens - 03/06/2013 - 16:49 - 0 comments - 3 attachments