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(32288) First World War, Return of Troops, 339th Infantry, Belle Isle, Detroit, 1919

Festivities on Belle Isle mark the return of the 339th Infantry, known as the POlar Bears, to Detroit from service on the Eastern Front. Date:  1919-07-04 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  D ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 16:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32178) Women, War Workers, Munitions, American Car & Foundry Plant, Detroit, 1918

Women munitions workers weld at their stations in the American Car & Foundry Plant in Detroit. Date:  1918-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) ...

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

(32151) 31st Infantry, Fort Wayne, Detroit 1917-1918

The 31st Infantry, based out of Texas, arrive at the gates of Detroit's Fort Wayne. Date:  1917-1918 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit New ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 14:40 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(5906) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Demonstrators carry signs that read " Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP,' "Evers Died for You -- Join the NAACP for Him ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 10:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33664) Propaganda, Leaflet Bombing, Downtown Detroit, 1942

Pedestrians look toward the sky as propaganda leaflets fall over downtown Detroit. Date:  1942-03-10 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit New ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 10:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27835) Prohibition, Enforcement, Raids, Detroit, 1920s

Officers pose with a cache of alcohol captured during a raid. In the background is a large pile of suitcases, presumably used to transport the contraband throughout Detroit. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negati ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:10 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30673) Businesses, Greektown, Detroit, 1966

Exterior view of Olympic Signs / Olympic Electric Co. in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-08 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Detroit (Mich.), Ethnic Groups--Europe, So ...

Image - eclemens - 11/08/2013 - 16:01 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Music in the Archives: A Celebration of Detroit's Aural History

... present Music in the Archives: A Celebration of Detroit’s Aural History featuring performances by Melvin Davis, Detroit’s Soul Ambassador, and Ron English and his trio on the legendary Blue ...

Blog entry - mcourtney - 02/03/2020 - 10:05 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(30730) Streetscapes, Businesses, Greektown, Detroit, 1966

Businesses line Monroe Avenue in Detroit’s Greektown. In view is the Laikon Cafe, the International ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 11:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Newsclipping, Detroit Free Press

500 students in new (engineering) college. Date:  1933 (University Archives, Wayne State University — Places) ...

Image - astankrauff - 11/05/2008 - 11:36 - 0 comments - 3 attachments