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(25370) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

Governor George Romney leads the demonstration against housing discrimination through the “Village” in Grosse Pointe. Second from right is NAACP Detroit president Edward Turner. Date:  1963-06-29 Physdesc:  Photo ...

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(35815) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

A woman and teenager sit near the ruins of a multi-unit residence destroyed by fire during the Civil Unrest. Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative (African Americ ...

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(26470) Riots, Rebellions, Aerial Views, 12th Street, 1967

A bird's-eye view of 12th Street during the first day of the civil unrest of 1967. "Black Power" is painted in the center of the street. The Chit Chat Lounge is in view at upper, right corner. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  ...

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(26072) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Southeastern Junior HIgh School, 1967

Infantrymen of the 82nd Airborne Division rest in the gymnasium of Southeastern Junior High School during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(35809) Riots, Rebellions Arson, Utilities, 1967

Utility workers work in the ruins of a building destroyed during the Civil Unrest. Photos courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs. Date:  1967-07 Physdesc:  Photo negative (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1967, De ...

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(26070) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Southeastern High School, 1967

Infantrymen of the 82nd U.S. Army Airborne Division sleep in their jeeps on the grounds of Southeastern High School during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  ...

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(12280) Ford Hunger March, Victims, Joe Bussell c. 1930s

Portrait of Joe Bussell, killed by Ford Servicemen during the 1932 Ford Hunger March, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1930s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Communist Party of A ...

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Collections Spotlight: Mel Ravitz Papers

... researchers with an interest in the causes and effects of Detroit’s 1967 civil unrest. During his tenure, Dr. Ravitz spoke against ... Dr. Ravitz was committed to grassroots improvement across Detroit’s neighborhoods. His clashes with Mayor Young particularly ...

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(26088) Riots, Rebellions, Utilities, West Side, 1967

Detroit Edison workers attempt to restore power to an area around Linwood Street on Detroit's West Side that was destroyed by fire. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-27 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

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(26049) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Utilities, 12th Street, 1967

National Guardsmen, armed with rifles, accompany workers tasked with restoring utilities to areas of Detroit devastated during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:&nbs ...

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