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(26007) Riots, Rebellions, Looting, West Side, 1967

People rush past a drug store that is being looted on Detroit's West Side during the civil unrest of 1967. "Black Power" has been written on one of the windows. Date:  1967-07-24 Physdesc:  Photograph Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/12/2023 - 10:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

2012: The Reuther Year in Review

2012 was a big year for the Reuther. We’ve reported on most of the developments, achievements, and activities in our annual newsletter and on our blog . A few items have not enjoyed their deserved recognition, however: In 2012, ...

Blog entry - jruss - 10/01/2013 - 11:18 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(26061) Riots, Rebellions, Snipers, Curfew Violations, 1967

An unidentified military officer, home on leave from Vietnam, is frisked by police officers on sniper patrol on 12th Street during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-26 Physdesc: ...

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(35808) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrol, 1967

National Guardsmen move in formation as they accompany police officers on patrol near Linwood Street. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina (African Americans--M ...

Image - eclemens - 05/08/2017 - 16:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79689) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Funerals, Yee, 1957

A band plays as the casket of William S. Yee is carried from Central Methodist Church in downtown Detroit. Date:  1957-03-06 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro De ...

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(26033) Algiers Motel Incident, Trial, Ronald August, 1970

Ronald W. August, former Detroit Police officer charged with murder of Aubrey Pollard during the Algiers Motel Incident. At left is his attorney, Norman L. Lippit. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  Circa 1970 Ph ...

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(DN_44) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Corktown, Churches, Most Holy Trinity, 1930

An interior view of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Detroit, Michigan. Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church serves one of Detroit's oldest parishes and is located at the corner of Porter and Sixth Streets in the Corktown neighborhood. The orange bri ...

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(31960) Ethnic Communities, Lebanese, Demonstrations, 1990

Demonstrators march in front of the Lebanese Consulate in an effort to get President Bush to call for the removal of foreign military forces from Lebanon. At center, Suzanne Guiragoss waves a Lebanese flag. Date:  1990-10-24 ...

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(26083) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Fire Department, Mack Avenue, 1967

Members of the Detroit Fire Department put out a fire at Neisner's store on Detroit's East Side, Bellevue at Mack. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photograph ...

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(35781) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

Residents look through the rubble of a building destroyed during the civil unrest. Photo courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

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