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(WSAV002727_164) Group portrait, Lyman Street

Two men and a woman posed for a portrait, Lyman Street. Date:  1981-06-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Ar ...

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

(28647) Riots, Housing, Sojourner Truth, Arrests, 1942

Mounted Police arrest an African American during the Sojourner Truth Housing Project riot. Date:  1942-02-28 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (African Americans, D ...

Image - eclemens - 06/15/2012 - 07:16 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_165) Residential scene, Lyman Street

Four men pose for a portrait in front of a home at 2347 Lyman Street. Date:  1981-06-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--2 ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 15:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Decentralization Districts

Diagram from “The 8 Regions of Decentralization …. Some Answers,” published by New Detroit, an organization focused on addressing racial inequality formed in Detroit in 1967. Image shows 8 areas of the city meant to give power to local needs in sc ...

Image - mcourtney - 06/26/2023 - 09:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(vmc48900) Shelton Tappes, Portraits, UAW Local 600, 1948

Shelton Tappes, Ford organizer and Recording Secretary for UAW Local 600, pauses for a portrait in his office. Date:  1948-04-22 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ( ...

Image - eclemens - 03/23/2020 - 09:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_163) Front porch, E. Grand Boulevard

A view of a well-kept front porch, E. Grand Boulevard. Date:  1981-06-27 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--History--20th century, Arc ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 15:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(DN_79561) Ethnic Communities, Polish, Celebrations, Belle Isle, 1940

A crowd gathers to celebrate Polish Independence Day on Belle Isle, Detroit, Michigan. At back, left, the Belle Isle Conservatory can be seen. Date:  1940-05-22 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 03/01/2011 - 17:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79678) Ethnic Communities, Czechoslovakian, Festivals, 1933

Czechoslovakian dancers Stella Mae Chytel of Monroe and Blanche Cevore of Detroit pose for a photo during the Festival of Nations at the State Fairgrounds. Date:  1933-10-04 Physdesc:  Photograph Photogr ...

Image - eclemens - 01/08/2021 - 10:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_155) Residential scene, Jos. Campau Street

A family stands on porch of their home, Jos. Campau Street at Trombly Street. The painted "X" mark indicates the building is slated for demolition. Date:  1981-06-16 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:&n ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 10:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_152) Immaculate Conception Church, interior

Interior view of Immaculate Conception Church, located on Trombly Street at Moran Street. Date:  1981-06-15 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Americans--Michigan-- ...

Image - eclemens - 11/09/2023 - 10:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments