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(DN_77643_2) Ford Hunger March, Funeral Procession, 1932

A bird's-eye view of crowd of people, some carrying signs, as they march in the funeral procession and demonstration for four of the victims of the Ford Hunger March. Date:  1932-03-12 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 06/12/2023 - 07:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

The Ghetto Speaks

‹ previous 284 of 1285 next › Processed. Published in Detroit, Michigan. "East Side Voice of Independent Detroit." Creator:  Ghetto Speaks Date:  1969-1972 Size:  1 ma ...

Publications - kchinery - 02/24/2014 - 17:08 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Tales from the Reuther Library -- We Have a Podcast!

We are excited to announce the release of our new podcast, Tales from the Reuther Library , in which archivists and researchers at the Reuther Library share stories from our collections about the American labor movement, metropolitan Detr ...

Blog entry - teller - 06/01/2018 - 10:21 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(31982) Ethnic Communities, Hungarian, Festivals, 1956

The Harvest Festival is celebrated with music and dancing at the International Institute. Date:  1956-10 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Communi ...

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(79737) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Celebrations, 1941

A junk float carrying a likeness of Leon Hunk Yoke, the "Chinese Joan of Arc," makes its way down Woodward Ave. during a parade, possibly in celebration of the 30th anniversary of founding of the Chinese Republic. Date:  1941-10-15 ...

Image - eclemens - 01/23/2013 - 15:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79807) Ethnic Communities, Arab, ACCESS, Dearborn, 1981

Ishmael Ahmed, Director of Resources, poses for a photo in front of a mural painted on the side of the ACCESS Arab Community Center, located at 2732 Salina in Dearborn, Michigan. Date:  1981-02-18 Physdesc:  Photogra ...

Image - eclemens - 06/12/2013 - 11:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

In Memoriam Edward J. Littlejohn

The Reuther Library regrets to share the sad news that, on June 7, 2023, Edward Littlejohn, a long-time Wayne State University Law Professor and major contributor to the Reuther Library’s holdings, passed. He was 88. Professor Edward ...

Blog entry - ljones - 09/14/2023 - 09:22 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(79722) Ethnic Communities, Danish, Dancers, 1948

Gilbert Carlsen and Kristin Engstrom demonstrate a Danish folk dance for Mr. and Mrs. Chris Beach of Toledo at the Danish Hall. Date:  1948-03-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 06/04/2013 - 09:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79813) Ethnic Communites, Arab, Dearborn, 1991

Ahmed Yousef, at right, and his friend Baheeg Abdulla watch President Bush's press conference on the television at the Dix-Vernor Liquor Shop in Dearborn, Michigan. The President reacts to the Geneva Peace Talks during the broadcast. Yousef, originally ...

Image - eclemens - 06/07/2013 - 11:27 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79770) Ethnic Communities, Bohemian, Dance, 1939

James Liska and Lydia Zboril, dressed in traditional Bohemian costume, prepare to dance. Date:  1939-12-16 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Metro Detroit Ethnic Commu ...

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