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(33758) Prohibition, Speakeasies, Stork Club, Detroit, 1932

An interior view of the Stork Club, located at 47 Rowena Avenue. The establishment was frequented by Purple Gang members. Note: The mirror behind the bar has been destroyed in a gun fight. Date:  1932-06-20 Physdesc: ...

Image - eclemens - 10/26/2015 - 10:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27989) Nation of Islam, Malcolm X, Meetings, Detroit, 1962

Malcolm X (formerly Malcolm Little) speaks to a reporter from the Detroit News regarding the Nation of Islam's national protest meeting that is to be held at Olympia Stadium the next day. Date:  1962-06-09 Physdesc:  ...

Image - eclemens - 02/06/2013 - 17:25 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(9524) (1671) Celebrations, Fireworks, International Freedom Festival, Detroit

Fireworks explode over the Detroit River during the International Freedom Festival. The lights on the Ambassador Bridge can be seen in the background. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 09:14 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28889) Robert Frost, University of Detroit, 1962

Robert Frost speaks at the University of Detroit. Date:  1962-11-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/23/2012 - 14:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2919) Skyline, Detroit, Riverfront, Downriver View, 1950

An aerial view of the riverfront that shows ships moored in the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1950 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - General, Urban Aff ...

Image - eclemens - 08/08/2018 - 16:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26313) Old Main, Detroit, Michigan

A view of Old Main looking from the southeast side of Cass Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1930 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State University ...

Image - pneirink - 08/01/2016 - 13:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Thomas Klug’s Extensive Bibliography on Detroit — Now Available through a Link on the Reuther Library’s Website

Of the many online resources the Reuther Library makes available to its patrons, we now provide a link to another one: Historian Thomas Klug’s Bibliography of Detroit History, Politics, and Culture: Late-19th Century to the Present. While the Reuther ...

Blog entry - ljones - 10/28/2021 - 07:18 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(28394), University seal, Wayne University, Detroit, Michigan, 1935.

The seal of Wayne University in 1935. Date:  1935 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit (Mich.), University Archives, Wayne State University , Wayne State University — Graphics) ...

Image - cwesterman - 04/06/2012 - 16:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2843) Streetcars, Woodward Ave, Detroit, Michigan, 1956

Patrons walk in the safety zone as they prepare to board the last Detroit Street Railway (DSR) streetcar on Woodward near Gratiot, Detroit, Michigan. This photograph of streetcar no. 268, en route on the Woodward - Log Cabin route, looks south on Woodwa ...

Image - eclemens - 07/08/2009 - 16:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(9967) Walter Reuther, UAW Local 174, Detroit, Michigan

Walter Reuther, president of the United Auto Workers union, addresses an audience at the UAW West Side Local 174, Detroit, Michigan. Behind him is the Federal Art Project (FAP) / Works Progress Administration (WPA ) mural by the artist Walter Speck. ...

Image - eclemens - 10/10/2016 - 11:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments