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(32257) First World War, 339th Infantry, Officers, 1918

A group photograph of the officers from the U.S. Army's 339th Infantry, commonly known as the Polar Bears. Note: The image is a composite taken from two negatives Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 13:58 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33634) World War II, Refugees, Windsor, Ontario, 1940

A group of children, evacuated from England under the threat of German invasion, arrive in Windsor, Ontario. An estimated 30,000 British children, known as "war guests," were welcomed into Canada during the Second World War. The children in this im ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 13:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Reuther Library Acquires Horace Sheffield Jr. Collection

The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an archival collection documenting the life and work of Horace Sheffield Jr. The Sheffield Collection will give insight into the life and w ...

Blog entry - ageraci - 11/10/2023 - 12:56 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(32254) First World War, Return of Troops, 1919

Cheering soldiers aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis wait to disembark as they return home from service in the First World War. Date:  1919 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 15:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27800) Portraits, President Thomas Bonner

A portrait of Wayne State University President Thomas Bonner, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1978-09-14 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Wayne State University Staff (University Archives, Wa ...

Image - eclemens - 12/15/2011 - 14:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33671) Harper Hospital, Nurses Aides, 1942

A view of a graduation ceremony for Harper Hospital Nurses Aides. The women would likely go on to serve with the 17th General Hospital overseas. Date:  1942-06-03 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:46 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32224) First World War, Civilian Support, Red Cross Parade, 1918

A float makes its way down Woodward Avenue during a parade sponsored by the American Red Cross. Date:  1918- Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Det ...

Image - eclemens - 08/01/2014 - 10:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33609) Recruitment, Navy, Volunteers, Departures, 1942

Drummers send off Naval recruits as they prepare to depart for active service. Date:  1942-04-13 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The H ...

Image - eclemens - 10/27/2015 - 11:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33640) Ambassador Bridge, Defense, Selfridge Field, 1941

Troops from Selfridge Field set up a machine gun at the Ambassador Bridge in preparation for an enemy attack. This image was taken on December 7, 1941 during the first night of America's involvement in the Second World War. Date:  194 ...

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(32160) Army, Training Camp, Maneuvers, 1917-1918

Soldiers practice the correct handling of hand grenades during a training drill. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 11:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments