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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

(27865) Prohibition, Demonstrations, "Beer Parade," Detroit, 1932

Men and women ride in car decorated with crepe paper and the slogan "We Want Beer - Hamtramck" through the streets of downtown Detroit in support of the repeal of Prohibition during the city's "Beer Parade." Date:  1932-05-14 ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 11:09 - 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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2010 - 10:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1705) Military, Navy Bond Drive, Detroit, Michigan, 1942

Two sailors stand at attention in front of a ship moored in Campus Martius during a U.S. Navy Bond Drive, Downtown Detroit, Michigan. NOTE: Official U.S. Navy Photograph Date:  1942 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/29/2010 - 07:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27072) 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., De ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 13:59 - 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

(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

(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

(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

(DN_1122) NAACP, Pickets, Housing Discrimination, Detroit, 1963

Demonstrators picket the General Motors Building to protest discriminative hiring practices, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1964-05-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 14:25 - 0 comments - 3 attachments