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(DN_7854) Ethnic Communities, Ukrainian, Dancers, Costumes, Children, 1954

Joanna von Draginda teaches Clarence Marson and David Martyn the steps as she leads a Ukrainian folk dancing class for children at the International Institute. Date:  1954-10-25 Physdesc:  Photograph Pho ...

Image - eclemens - 12/21/2022 - 11:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32210) First World War, Civilian Activities, Businessmen’s Training Auxiliary, 1917-1918

Members of the Businessmen’s Training Auxiliary line up in the rain for a meal. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, ...

Image - eclemens - 07/29/2014 - 12:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32275) First World War, Return of Troops, 119th Field Artillery, 1919

A member of the 119th Field Artillery band sets aside his tuba to receive the affection of an unidentified woman. Date:  1919 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (De ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 12:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33673) Industrial Training, National Defense, Chrysler, 1943

Students tool a tank by hand which learning the basics of tank construction at the Chrysler Tank Arsenal. Date:  1943-01-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detro ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33619) Nursery Schools, Public Housing, Parkside Homes, 1943

Children at the Parkside nursery school line up to receive their lunches. The program was one of dozens of nurseries in the city, sponsored by the Works Projects Administration (W.P.A.), that provided childcare assistance to mothers working in the war i ...

Image - eclemens - 11/04/2015 - 15:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Collection Spotlight: UAW Local 174 Mural

... work proved to be one of the most memorable pieces of Detroit’s New Deal-era artwork. This mural features vignettes from ... and Barbara Wilson. Speck was an influential member of Detroit’s art scene in the 1930s-1940s. Known primarily as a ceramist, he ...

Blog entry - eclemens - 01/04/2023 - 11:13 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(25240) UAW Organizing, Battle of the Overpass, Dearborn, 1937

UAW organizers, members of the UAW Local 174 Women's Auxiliary and their supporters are forced back from the Ford Rouge Plant and into the Detroit Street Railway waiting area by Ford Service Department employees during the Battle of the Overpass. ...

Image - eclemens - 05/20/2011 - 15:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

North Cass Community Union Records

‹ previous 898 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  UR002715 Extent:  2.25 Linear Feet (1 MB, 1 SB, 1 OS), .95 Megabytes (3 Files) Date:  1978-2003 The North Cass Comm ...

Abstracts - kschmeling - 03/13/2019 - 16:08 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

(27863) Prohibition, Demonstrations, "Beer Parade," 1932

Women dressed in sailor suits march through the streets of downtown Detroit in support of the repeal of Prohibition during the city's "Beer Parade." Their banner reads: "Bring Back Beer and we will give the Depression the ---." Date:&nb ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 10:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

St. Anthony Community Council Records

‹ previous 1125 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  UR001570 Extent:  1 linear foot (1 SB) Date:  1961-1971 The St. Anthony Community Council was established in the s ...

Abstracts - srafferty - 04/12/2018 - 11:19 - 0 comments - 1 attachment