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(32104) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1917-1918

A sea of well wishers in downtown Detroit watch as soldiers and recent recruits make their way to to train station to depart for Camp Custer. In view, women, joined by a wounded soldier, carry flags from Allied countries. Date:  1917-1 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 14:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32212) First World War, Civilian Support, Liberty Loans Rally, Detroit, 1918

The Navy Band plays as boy scouts raise the flag during a Liberty Loan rally in downtown Detroit. Date:  1918-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), ...

Image - eclemens - 07/30/2014 - 10:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30666) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1966

Exterior view of an unidentified business. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. Date:  1966-07 Phys ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 11:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32291) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Detroit, 1919

Friends, neighbors and family members greet the infantrymen of the 339th, known as the Polar Bears, upon their return home from the First World War. Note: The banner reads: "Home at last! All Detroit Welcomes Her 339th Heroes!" Date:&nbs ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11884) Demonstration, Civil Rights, Poor People's Campaign, Detroit, 1968

Protesters and activists march down Woodward Ave. during a Poor People’s Campaign demonstration, Detroit, Michigan. At center is Michigan Governor G. Mennen Williams and Congressman Charles Diggs. Date:  May 13, 1968 Phy ...

Image - eclemens - 05/17/2011 - 09:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32174) Women Workers, Morgan & Wright Factory, Detroit, 1917

Women workers at the Morgan & Wright Factory make tires during the First World War. Date:  1917-11 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit ...

Image - eclemens - 07/28/2014 - 14:12 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Detroit Adventure, Calendar of Cultural Events, 1960

The summer, 1960 Detroit Adventure Calendar of Cultural Events. Date:  1960 Physdesc:  Poster (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit Adventure, University Archives, Wayne State University , Wayne State University — Graph ...

Image - cwesterman - 11/26/2012 - 12:42 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33635) World War II, Memorials, Beer Gardens, Detroit, 1942

The hats of neighborhood men enlisted in the armed services hand above the bar at the Kenwood Bar in Detroit. Date:  1942-09-30 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (D ...

Image - eclemens - 11/05/2015 - 13:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(34342) Wayne University; Commencement , Detroit, Michigan, 1948

Graduates march down Putnam St. and into the Rackham Building while a marching band plays on the steps. Date:  1948-06 Physdesc:  Photo negative (Detroit (Mich.), Education, Higher, Rites and ceremonies, Unive ...

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(30665) Urban Renewal, Black Bottom, Paradise Valley, Detroit, 1960s

View of artwork painted on the exterior of a storefront church located at 3650 At. Antoine. Photograph taken as part of series on the historically Black neighborhoods that were dismantled during the Detroit Medical Center construction clearances. ...

Image - eclemens - 11/13/2013 - 11:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments