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(26467) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Grand River, 1967

Bird's-eye view of smoke rising from an area along Grand River as Detroit Firefighters try to put out blazes and hose down buildings to prevent the flames from spreading. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07 ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Collections Spotlight: Max M. Fisher Papers

The Reuther Library is pleased to announce that the Max M. Fisher Papers are now open to researchers. This large collection documents Fisher's life and career as a successful Detroit industrialist and investor, influential Republican Part ...

Blog entry - aergas - 06/24/2015 - 15:41 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(79727) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, War Relief, 1938

In 1938, Lee Din, aged 67, was the oldest Chinese Cook in Detroit. He emigrated to the city in 1888. Mr. Din was photographed by Detroit News reporters because his family lived in the Chinese war zone and he donated 1/3 of his salary to the Chinese ...

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(12281) Ford Hunger March, Victims, Joe York, c. 1930s

Portrait of Joe York, killed by Ford Servicemen during the 1932 Ford Hunger March, Detroit, Michigan. Courtesy of Belle Weisman Date:  Circa 1930s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown ...

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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

(DN_79592) Ethnic Communities, Welsh, Costumes,1935

Five women pose in traditional Welsh costume in the Detroit News studio. Part of a series. Note: The woman on the far left wears an apron with an embroidered dragon on it. Known as "Y Ddraig Goch" (The Red Dragon), the symbol has been part of the We ...

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(26102) Riots, Rebellions, Displaced Persons, Children, 1967

Three year old Thomas Allen stands in the ruins of his home after it was burned down during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photogr ...

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(33608) Recruitment, Navy, Volunteers,1942

New Naval recruits are sworn in during a ceremony in from of the Telenews Theater in downtown Detroit. Date:  1942-02-13 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit ...

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(31963) Ethnic Communities, Mexican, Celebrations, 1990

Rose Uviista and her daughter Mayra enjoy Detroit's Cinco de Mayo celebration. Date:  1990-05-05 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, De ...

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DP's Arriving in Detroit...Detroit Times November 1, 1948

Date:  1948-01-11 (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communities, Collection spotlight, Community organizations, Detroit (Mich.), Immigrants--United States--History, Urban Affairs) ...

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