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The Reuther Library Awarded "Latino Americans: 500 Years of History" Grant

The Walter P. Reuther Library was recently awarded a $10,000 Latino Americans: 500 Years of History grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to support public programming aimed ...

Blog entry - mcourtney - 07/15/2015 - 10:15 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(27208) Mayor Cavanagh Recall Petition, 1967

A petition to recall Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, sponsored by the Committee for Good Government . Date:  1967-04-17 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Witek (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 06/01/2018 - 11:47 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_083) Neighborhood Views, Adele Street, Poletown, April 1981

A view of backyards located near Adele and Dubois Streets in the southwestern area of the Poletown district. Date:  1981-04-30 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (African Am ...

Image - eclemens - 03/19/2020 - 15:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Exhibit Announcement: Bonstelle Theatre Posters, 1961-1965

The Wayne State University Archives is proud to announce the opening of a new exhibit of posters from the Bonstelle Theatre. A selection of posters from the early 1960s is available for viewing in the Woodcock Gallery of the Walter P. Reuther ...

Blog entry - cwesterman - 10/01/2013 - 11:48 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Farewell and Good Luck to AFSCME Archivist Johanna Russ

The Walter P. Reuther Library bid a fond farewell last week to Johanna Russ, who served as the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Archivist from June 30, 2008 until September 27, 2013. After five years at the Reuther, ...

Blog entry - cwesterman - 10/11/2013 - 16:56 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

(26874) West Central Organization (WCO), Petitions, 1966

Members of the West Central Organization (WCO) arrive at Mayor Jerome Cavanagh’s home to deliver a petition calling for changes in the urban renewal and low-cost housing programs. Date:  1966-10-02 Physdesc:  Photo ...

Image - eclemens - 02/07/2018 - 14:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_071) Neighborhood Views, E. Grand Boulevard, 1981

A view a bend in E. Grand Blvd as it winds though the Poletown District. The Fisher Building is in view at right, back. Just out of frame is St. John Evangelist Church. Date:  1981-04-18 Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 03/16/2020 - 13:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_079) Milwaukee Avenue, Poletown, April 1981

A view of Milwaukee at Mitchell Avenue. St. Jospeh Mercy Hospital nurses' quarters can be seen in the distance. Date:  1981-04-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Bruce Harkness (Africa ...

Image - eclemens - 03/19/2020 - 13:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(WSAV002727_077) Neighborhood Views, Residents, Poletown, April 1981

An African American family poses for a photo in the yard of their home on Dane Street, between Moran and Elmwood. Note: This home was located next door to the residence that appears in image WSAV002727_076. Date:  1981-04-21 ...

Image - eclemens - 03/19/2020 - 12:11 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Bruce L. Harkness Poletown Photographs

... “Poletown,” a multi-ethnic, multi-racial urban area on Detroit’s East Side, from February to December 1981. These photographs ...

Abstracts - eclemens - 09/09/2016 - 16:25 - 0 comments - 1 attachment