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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

(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

History of Grace Hospital

In the Winter 2013 semester, the Reuther Library worked with students in the Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration program at the Wayne State School of Library and Information Science to produce a series of student-writte ...

Blog entry - Public Relation... - 03/15/2017 - 15:48 - 0 comments - 0 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

Gallery Announcement: Images from the Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs

The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to announce our latest image gallery: Selections from the Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs . Jerome P. Cavanagh (1928-1979) was mayor of the city of Detroit from 1962 until 1970. Born in Detroi ...

Blog entry - eclemens - 09/20/2018 - 11:11 - 0 comments - 0 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

(31972) Ethnic Communities, Norwegian, Dancers, 1939

Folk dancers Mary Gordan, Esther Myrold and Asta Bjergseth pose for a photograph during an unidentified event. Date:  1939-07-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff - Seiter ...

Image - eclemens - 06/05/2023 - 12:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

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

12th Street descends into chaos on the first day of the civil unrest of 1967. At rear, center, the Blind Pig, whose raid by police officers sparked the conflict, can be seen behind the Economy Printing sign. In the distance a photographer snaps pictures ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26068) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Southeastern High School, 1967

Infantrymen of the 82nd Airborne Division relax on the grounds of Southeastern High School at 3030 Fairview on Detroit's East Side. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 10:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28770) Political Cartoon

This political cartoon appeared in an issue of the UAW Education Department's publication Ammunition in the 1940s. It draws attention to the negative impact racism had on the war effort. This particular version was scanned from the Reuther Library verti ...

Image - jruss - 06/18/2012 - 13:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments