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(WSAV002727_013) Poletown, Neighborhood Views, Businesses, 1981

A view of businesses on Jos. Campau, near Dunn Street, including: Mitch’s Bull Dog Bar and Ruth and Russell Soul Food. Note: Mitch's Bulldog Bar has a graffiti tag by the Chene Gang on its exterior. Date:  1981-02 Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 07/05/2019 - 15:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26118) Riots, Rebellions, Blind Pig, Interior, 1967

Interior the United Community League for Civil Action, the Blind Pig at 9125 12th St. where the civil unrest of 1967 began. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-08-02 Physdesc:  Photograph P ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 10:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27199) Cavanagh, City Planning, 1960s

Portrait of Mayor Cavanagh with a model of the city of Detroit. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--politics and gover ...

Image - eclemens - 06/01/2018 - 11:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79563) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Saint's Days, 1941

Fortune telling on the eve of St. Andrew's feast day, Detroit, Michigan. It is believed that on November 30th young girls can use divination to learn about their future husbands by pouring wax or placing pieces of paper in a bowl of water. Left to ...

Image - eclemens - 03/01/2011 - 17:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Holiday Closure: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The Reuther will be closed Monday January 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We hope you'll take the time to reflect on Dr. King's life and work. Our collections offer some opportunities: The creation of Dr. King D ...

Blog entry - mcourtney - 01/19/2021 - 11:00 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(DN_79590) Ethnic Communities, Yugoslavian, Albanian, Demonstrations, 1989

A group of Albanian-Americans march through downtown Detroit waiving flags and holding signs in support of the Albanians living in the province of Kosovo whose civil rights had allegedly been threatened by Yugoslavian police. Date:  19 ...

Image - eclemens - 03/22/2011 - 10:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26013) Riots, Rebellions, Looting, 1967

A blurry photograph that shows a group of men removing looted merchandise from a store that was broken into during the civil unrest of 1967. Courtesy Detroit News Collection. Date:  1967-07-23 Physdesc:  Photogra ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 14:03 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26053) Riots, Rebellions, US Army, Encampments, State Fair Grounds, 1967

Upon their arrival at the Michigan State Fairgrounds, troops from the 101st Airborne Division take a moment to stretch their travel-wearied muscles. Date:  1967-07-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer: ...

Image - eclemens - 05/06/2017 - 10:04 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30704) Urban Renewal, Lafayette Park, Events, 1969

People gather during an unidentified celebration in Detroit’s Lafayette Park. Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe, Lafayette Park, located in Detroit’s lower east side just north of downtown, was the first urban renewal ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2013 - 17:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Ernest Smith Papers

‹ previous 1105 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  LP000906 Extent:  1.5 linear feet (3 MB) Date:  1962-1977, bulk 1964-1971 Ernest Smith was a teacher in the Detroi ...

Abstracts - drice - 09/24/2018 - 13:48 - 0 comments - 1 attachment