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(3027) Detroit Common Council, Gribbs Administration, 1970

Detroit’s Common Council is sworn in. Date:  1970-01-06 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/26/2012 - 14:51 - 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 ...

Image - eclemens - 04/27/2010 - 13:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/27/2012 - 11:57 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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

(31861) Portrait, Dr. Leslie L. Hanawalt, Detroit, 1967

Portrait of Dr. Leslie L. Hanawalt, professor for the English Department and author of A place of light: a history of Wayne State University . Date:  1967-05 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 04/29/2014 - 14:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

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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(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 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/18/2014 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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

(27824) Prohibition, Confiscation, Detroit, 1929

A man uses a firemen's axe to destroy alcohol confiscated during prohibitions raids throughout Detroit. Date:  1929-12-19 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibi ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(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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