Search

Search results

(35804) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

Detroit Police Officers and National Guardsmen prepare to patrol Linwood Avenue near Taylor Street during the Civil Unrest. Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2017 - 09:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26115) Riots, Rebellions, Arrests, West Side, 1967

A man is held at gunpoint by a police office outside of the Globe Theater, located at 3520 Grand River Avenue on Detroit's West Side. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-24 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26030) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, 1967

A National Guardsman uses a car as cover as he scans the area around Livernois Station for snipers during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-26 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_36201_3) Ethnic Communities, Irish, Neighborhoods, Corktown, 1960

Architectural details are highlighted in this photograph of a Civil War era Corktown home. A notice from the Detroit Housing Commission posted on its porch proclaims its forthcoming demolition and denounces illegal occupancy. Part of a series of ph ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2013 - 10:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Love Letters

Whether you celebrate the 14th of February or not, the day provides a good opportunity to take a closer look at some of the intimate stories contained within the Reuther's collections. While our purpose for collecting personal papers lies in ...

Blog entry - drice - 02/28/2018 - 17:45 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Collection Spotlight: Wayne State University Commencement Programs

On May 5 and 6, 2011, Wayne State University will hold its spring commencement ceremonies. The Reuther Library holds a collection of commencement programs for Wayne State, its predecessor institutions, and its colleges and divisions; these programs tel ...

Blog entry - cwesterman - 02/11/2020 - 17:29 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(DN_79569) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Weddings, Parades, 1920

A horse cart carries celebrants down an undisclosed street during a "Polish Peasant Wedding," Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1920-05-18 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Me ...

Image - eclemens - 03/07/2011 - 10:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26021) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Snipers, Arson, 1967

National Guardsmen watch for snipers as members of the Detroit Fire Department battle a fire during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photograph (Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(25993) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

A man forcibly removes a woman from a burning building during the civil unrest of 1967. The unidentified woman was screaming 'Mother, mother,' while being carried away from the flames. It is unknown if her mother was in the building at the time of the f ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 09:54 - 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