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(29133) Jimmy Hoffa, Campaigns, Teamsters, Detroit, 1959

Jimmy Hoffa, wearing Indian headdress, campaigns for the Teamsters’ Presidency. Date:  1959 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Hoffa, James R. (James Riddle), 1913-, Tony Sp ...

Image - eclemens - 07/24/2012 - 12:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30719) Architecture, Detroit, 1966

Close view of architectural detail on an unidentified building in downtown Detroit. Date:  1966-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urb ...

Image - eclemens - 11/14/2013 - 14:29 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11451) Conventions, UAW-AFL, Detroit, Michigan, 1939

Followers of Homer Martin’s UAW-AFL union hold their own convention in Detroit, Michigan as the general convention of the UAW-CIO takes place in Cleveland, Ohio. Date:  1939 Physdesc:  Photograph Photo ...

Image - eclemens - 10/16/2009 - 13:35 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33666) Rationing, Meat, Detroit, 1943

Crowds fill a shop, likely the Gratiot Central Meat Market, eager to stockpile meat during the last day before rationing went into effect. Date:  1943-03-27 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 11:06 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27856) Prohibition, Blind Pigs, College of the City of Detroit, 1932

Members of the "Clean-up squad" relax after a raid on the "Oasis" at the College of the City of Detroit. Left to right: Leo Sonner, Charles Russell, Sgt. George P. Frank, and Louis Paquette Date:  1932-11-01 Physdesc:& ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 09:52 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32250) First World War, Armistice Day, Detroit, 1918

A group of men dressed as medical personnel march to celebrate the news of the Armistice. A sign reads: "This is Kaiser Bill after treatment by Doc USA." Other men carry a skeleton hanging from a pole. Date:  1918-11-11 Ph ...

Image - eclemens - 08/04/2014 - 15:05 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(30736) Merrill-Palmer Institute, Detroit, Michigan, Circa 1920s

Children and teacher in the classroom. Merrill-Palmer Institute, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Slide Photographer:  Unknown (Child care, Child development, Education, Pres ...

Image - drice - 10/29/2013 - 13:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32269) First World War, Return of Troops, 32nd Division, Detroit, 1919

A woman identified as Mrs. Charles F. Hammond waves from an automobile during homecoming celebrations for soldiers from the 32nd Division of the United States Army National Guard. Date:  1919-05-12 Physdesc:  Photo n ...

Image - eclemens - 08/05/2014 - 12:18 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(32135) Draft & Recruitment, Medical Examinations, Detroit, 1917

Recruits and draftees wait in line to take vision tests. Date:  1917 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.), Detroit News, The Home Front: 1914-1919, Ur ...

Image - eclemens - 07/25/2014 - 16:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33617) Recruitment, Army, Induction, Detroit, 1941

Volunteers for the U.S. Army take the oath during an induction ceremony. The young men were part of a rush in enlistment in the days following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Date:  1941-12-08 Physdesc:  Photo negative ...

Image - eclemens - 11/04/2015 - 10:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments