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(28651) Riots, Sojourner Truth, Housing, Arrests, 1942

Four African American men are searched by Detroit Police for weapons during the Sojourner Truth Housing Project Riot. Date:  1942-02-28 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 07:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_098) Aerial views, Milwaukee Avenue at Chene Street, 1981

Aerial view of the Poletown district, Milwaukee Avenue at Chene Street. In the background the Detroit School Building, DeRoy Apartments, Wayne State University and Ambassador Bridge can be seen. Date:  1981-05-12 Physdesc: ...

Image - eclemens - 11/03/2023 - 09:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30723) Streetscapes, Wayne State University, 1971

A view of the corner of Hancock and Cass in Detroit’s Midtown district. At right is the rear of Wayne State ...

Image - eclemens - 05/23/2014 - 16:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(35731) Riots, Rebellions, Black Power, 1967

A garage is painted with slogans, including “Black Power,” “Black Brother,” and “Soul Brother.” Tagging was used during the 1967 unrest to alert people to the fact that a structure was owned by an African American. Image courtesy of th ...

Image - eclemens - 05/10/2017 - 16:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30680) Transportation, Highways, Southeastern Michigan, 1960s

A view of the Lodge Highway (M-10) from the passenger seat of a car. Date:  1960s Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs, Urban renewal) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 17:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Kathleen Straus Papers

‹ previous 670 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  UP001848 Extent:  3 linear feet (3 SB) Date:  1965-1993, bulk 1975-1987 Kathleen Straus is an activist for Michigan ...

Abstracts - aorchard - 09/22/2017 - 11:10 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

(WSAV002727_166) Residential view, Lyman street

A home with an overgrown yard, Lyman near Dubois Street. Date:  1981-06-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, A ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 15:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26871) Cavanagh, Hoffa, 1972

Snapshot of Jerome Cavanagh sharing a laugh with Jimmy Hoffa. Date:  1972 Physdesc:  Photograph (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--politics and government, Hoffa, James R. (James Riddle), 1913-, I ...

Image - eclemens - 02/07/2018 - 14:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28300) Ethnic Communities, Indian, Pakistani, Celebrations, 1947

Indian Muslims celebrate the creation of Pakistan at the International Institute. At left is Mohammed Munir. At right, Dr. G.S. Khan explains the significance of the colors and symbols of the flag to children. Date:  1947-08-19 ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 09:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_77646) Ford Hunger March, Violence, 1932

Demonstrators on Miller Road outside of the Rouge Plant flee as tear gas and bullets are released on them by Dearborn Police and Ford Servicemen during the 1932 Ford Hunger March. Date:  1932-03-07 Photographer:  D ...

Image - eclemens - 03/18/2011 - 15:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments