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(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

(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

Michigan Soldiers and Sailors Monument

... a location in Campus Martius was picked as the spot for Detroit’s “Point of Origin,” the place from which the coordinates of the ... 1872, this statue has witnessed many important events in Detroit’s history. The monument can be seen in the image above as a ...

Blog entry - Public Relation... - 03/15/2017 - 15:42 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Exhibit Announcement: Belle Isle State Park Photos on Display

... the important role the park has played in the lives of Detroit’s residents. The exhibition will run from August 2016 to December ... the oldest aquarium in the country. For many living in Detroit’s urban and industrial landscapes, Belle Isle provided an opportunity ...

Blog entry - eclemens - 10/21/2016 - 10:49 - 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

(31961) Ethnic Communities, Lebanese, Demonstrations, 1981

Nearly 250 Lebanese-Americans marched from the city-council building to the Lebanese Consulate at 1300 Lafayette East to present a statement to be delivered to the president of the Lebanon. The statement supported the effort of the president to remove S ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2014 - 14:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26071) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Grand Boulevard, East Side, 1967

Infantrymen of the 82nd Airborne Division and members of the Detroit Police Department stand guard at E. Grand Boulevard on Detroit's East Side. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Phot ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 10:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28394) Ethnic Communities, Montenegrin, Costumes, 1932

B.D. Kalabich, Rhoda Byagich, Nick Martinovich, Rose Tonch, Johnny Chetovich and Mildred Jankovich pose in traditional Montenegrin costume for photographers in the Detroit News studios. Part of a series that examined the traditional costumes of Detr ...

Image - eclemens - 03/29/2012 - 12:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35777) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

National Guardsmen move in formation as they accompany police officers on patrol near Linwood Street. Image Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photograph ...

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