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(26142) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Detroit, 1931

Caption reads: “Scene looking east on Collingwood Ave from 12th Street, City of Detroit. Taken Sept. 20 1931 between 1 and 2pm by Detective Edward Crimmins.” Date:  1931-09-20 Physdesc:  Photograph P ...

Image - eclemens - 07/19/2012 - 13:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Cass Avenue, Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

The intersection of Cass Avenue at Warren Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Old Main is at the right. Date:  undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State U ...

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(11763) Portrait, Mayor Coleman Young, Detroit, 1980

Coleman A. Young, Mayor of Detroit, seated with a big smile looking directly at camera in auditorium of Joe Louis Arena holding up a “Mich.” sign in preparation of the 1980 Republican National Convention; six balloons are tied to his chair; a crane ...

Image - eclemens - 04/27/2010 - 12:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11729) Portrait, Anthony J. "Tony" Spina, Gold Cup Race, Detroit, 1970

The back of Roy Duby at the wheel of the boat with Tony Spina sitting in front of boat preparing to photograph Duby during the Gold Cup Race Trials, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1970 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(27990) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

Over 3,500 members and supporters filled Detroit's Olympia Stadium for a national protest rally by the Nation of Islam (NOI). The meeting was convened to protest the shooting of two NOI members by Los Angeles Police officers. At center, Malcolm X. ...

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(11474) Mandela, Young, Keith, Bieber, Wonder, Detroit, Michigan, 1990

Nelson Mandela stands on the dais during his visit to Detroit, Michigan. Left to right: UAW president Owen Bieber, Judge Damon Keith, Mayor Coleman Young, Stevie Wonder, Nelson Mandela, and Winnie Mandela. Date:  June 1990 ...

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Teachers strike, pickets, Detroit, Michigan

A photograph from the that Over 9,000 teachers and labor supporters demonstrate at Detroit Schools Center Building during the Detroit Federation of Teachers 1973 Strike. The strike lasted forty-three days. Date:  1973 ...

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(27993) Nation of Islam, Elijah Muhammad, Meetings, Detroit, 1965

Elijah Muhammad, leader of the Nation of Islam (NOI), speaks before a crowd at Detroit's Cobo Hall. Date:  1965-08-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Black mili ...

Image - eclemens - 02/12/2013 - 10:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1732) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View, 1950

An aerial view of downtown skyline, the riverfront and boats moored in the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1950 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General ...

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(28542) John Knight, Detroit Free Press, 1981

John S. Knight, publisher and owner of the Detroit Free Press, celebrates the 150th anniversary of the Free Press, May 5, 1981. The Free Press building was declared a Historic Site on the same day. Date:  1981 Physdesc:&n ...

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