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(28568) Sports, Baseball, Detroit Tigers, Jack Morris, 1987

Jack Morris sends the ball toward home plate on opening day at Tiger Stadium. Photographer's note: "Morris became baseball’s highest-paid player in 1987 on strength of his 141 wins in the 1980s, more than any other major league pitcher." ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2012 - 10:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1671) Celebrations, Fireworks, International Freedom Festival, Detroit, 1980

The Horace E. Dodge Fountain (locally know as the “Noguchi Fountain”), located at the Hart Plaza, is framed by a view of the fireworks during the International Freedom Festival. Date:  1980 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 07/07/2010 - 09:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27036) Cavanagh, Romney, Detroit Tigers, 1965

Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Michigan Governor George Romney talk baseball during the Detroit Tiger's 1965 Season opener. Date:  1965-04-21 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  J.A. Mancinelli ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2018 - 17:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28082) Bill Lucy, Labor Day, Detroit, 2008

Bill Lucy addresses the crowd at the Labor Day celebration in downtown Detroit. Date:  2008-09-01 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (Labor Day, Lucy, William, Urban Affairs, Dal ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 09:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11854) Detroit Federation of Teachers, Local 231

Members of the Detroit Federation of Teachers celebrate after getting word that they won the collective bargaining election against the Detroit Education Association to be the sole bargaining agent for Detroit teachers. Date:  05-1964 ...

Image - jhelpap - 04/27/2010 - 11:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25361) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech to a rapt audience at Cobo Hall during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 07/18/2013 - 12:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2778) Municipal/State/Federal Employees, Detroit Police Department, Search and Rescue

Assisted by police, the harbormaster searches for the body of a young boy who has drown in the Rouge River. The victim’s clothes lie on the bank of the river alongside his dog, who awaits his return. Along the opposite bank a group of over 50 people w ...

Image - eclemens - 06/01/2010 - 17:11 - 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

(38428) Dr. Cornelius Golightly, second from left, signs paperwork joining the Detroit School Board

Dr. Cornelius Golightly signing a form to officially make him a part of the Detroit School Board. He was appointed to the Board in 1970, and became Board President - the first African American to hold his role - in 1973. Date:  1970s ...

Image - mcourtney - 06/01/2018 - 10:06 - 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 ...

Image - dgolodner - 11/04/2008 - 13:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments