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Poorly Described Folders and Human Hair: Processing Report with ALUA Archivist Shae Rafferty

Shae Rafferty, the Reuther Library’s Labor and Urban Affairs Archivist, explains what happens behind the scenes to get donated collections ready for researchers. She discusses how collections are prioritized for processing, or organizing an ...

Podcasts - teller - 05/01/2020 - 09:38 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(79702) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, War Refugees, 1938

Chan Tong, owner of a laundry at 16267 Hamilton Avenue, checks gifts of clothing for Chinese war refugees. Every Chinese laundry in Detroit was a collection agency for old clothing. The bundles were later distributed by the Chinese Merchant's Associatio ...

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(35775) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

Crowds fill Detroit's 12th Street during the first day of the Civil Unrest. Image Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07-23 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 05/10/2017 - 16:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

David Elsila Papers

‹ previous 474 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  LP002444 Extent:  5.25 Linear Feet (4 SB, 1 OS, 1 folder) Date:  1968-1999 David Elsila is an activist, educator, ...

Abstracts - kschmeling - 03/07/2019 - 10:50 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

Wayne University College of Education Teacher Placement Records

‹ previous 1612 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  WSR000096 Extent:  .5 linear foot (1 MB) Date:  1919-1941 The Detroit Normal Training School was founded in 1881 b ...

Abstracts - cwesterman - 12/04/2013 - 11:35 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

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

Wayne State University Presidents' Collections at the Reuther Library

Frank Cody, 1933-1942 Frank Cody, the first president of Wayne University, was superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools from 1919 until 1942. When, in 1933, the Detroit Board of Education united Detroit's city colleges into the Colleges of ...

Blog entry - astankrauff - 02/28/2020 - 13:59 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(35805) Riots, Rebellions, Utilities, 1967

A utility worker identifies himself as being part of the community by wearing a helmet with the phrase “Soul Bro.” Utility workers, like many first responders, sometimes came under attack by angry passersby. Date:  1967-07 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/08/2017 - 16:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35802) Riots, Rebellions, Black-Owned Businesses, 1967

A sign hangs in the front window of Bea’s Custom Shop, located at 12060 Dexter Avenue, asking for a reprieve from the mayhem. The term “Soul Bro” was used by community members to identify businesses and structures as being Black-owned. Image c ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2017 - 09:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_36201_4) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Neighborhoods, Corktown, 1960

A view of a residential Corktown street slated for demolition. In the distance the J.L. Hudson building is in view. Note: Detroit News staff car no. 151 in the left hand corner. Part of a series of photographs taken to document the abandoned buildin ...

Image - eclemens - 05/13/2013 - 11:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments