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(28396) Tartars logo, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1979

The logo of the Wayne State University Tartars. This image was retired in 1979 after student groups accused it of ethnic insensitivity. Date:  1979 Physdesc:  Photograph (University Archives, Wayne State Univ ...

Image - cwesterman - 04/09/2012 - 14:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(1683) Poverty Scenes, Michigan Ave., Detroit, 1950s

... Detroit, Michigan. NOTE: Part of an expose series on Detroit’s “Skid Row” along Michigan Ave. between Washington Blvd. and ...

Image - eclemens - 07/01/2010 - 09:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27951) Angela Davis, Speeches, Detroit, 1974

Activist Angela Davis addresses the crowd during a rally at Detroit's Cobo Hall. Date:  1974-02-24 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (African Americans, Black Panth ...

Image - eclemens - 02/05/2013 - 04:09 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30664) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

Exterior view of the Spiritual Israel Church, located at 5434 Hastings Street. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Da ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 15:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26953) Poor People's March, Detroit, 1968

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh talks with participants in the Poor People’s March. Date:  1968 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Detroit (Mich.), Detroit--politics ...

Image - eclemens - 03/02/2018 - 11:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32105) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

Soldiers and recent recruits march through a sea of well wishers in downtown Detroit as they make their way to to train station to depart for camp. Signs read: "ENLIST NOW! Your country needs you! U.S. Army Recruiting Station 221 Woodward Ave." and ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 14:48 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32047) Demonstrations, Strikes, Detroit Newspaper Strike, 1996

General Baker is escorted away as he demonstrates as a member of "Reader's United," a group formed to support the Detroit Newspaper Strike. Date:  1996 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Ri ...

Image - mwallace - 09/04/2014 - 11:07 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27859) Prohibition, Blind Pigs, Detroit, 1930

Lines form outside of a blind pig located at 932 E. Columbia on the corner of Randolph in downtown Detroit. Date:  1930-06-05 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Pr ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 10:02 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30729) Streetscapes, Downtown Detroit, 1966

Businesses line Broadway in downtown Detroit. In view is the Broadway Market, Better Heath Foods, House of Marks Furs, and --epps Sporting Goods Store. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefr ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 11:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27838) Prohibtion, Agents, Detroit, 1920s

Prohibition agents, in uniform and plainclothes, pose for a photograph. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Prohibition in Southeastern Michigan, ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:21 - 0 comments - 3 attachments