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(32126) Draft & Recruitment, Deployment, Detroit, 1918

A group of draftees and recruits, some carrying suitcases or valises, walk through an unidentified building, possibly Michigan Central Station (M.C.R.R.) as they prepare to leave for Camp Custer. Date:  1918 Physdesc:&nbs ...

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

(33613) Recruitment, Army, Detroit, 1940

Men from the U.S. Army Recruitment Agency admire a Railway Express Agency truck that has a recruitment sign affixed to its side. Left to right: L.D. Stout, Captain R.L. Gillespie, Sergeant Clare Bearss, Sergeant Frank Royce, H.J. Perrault ...

Image - eclemens - 10/27/2015 - 16:17 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28083) Hoffa, Sweeney, Gettelfinger, Labor Day, Detroit, 2008

James Hoffa, Jr. John Sweeney, and Ron Gettelfinger pose for a photo during the Labor Day celebration in downtown Detroit. Date:  2008-09-01 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (L ...

Image - eclemens - 08/29/2016 - 14:41 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27828) Prohibition, Smuggling, Automobiles, Detroit, 1920s

A man peeks out of a secret compartment in a truck that was used to smuggle alcohol throughout Detroit. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  D (Prohibition in Southeas ...

Image - eclemens - 01/13/2012 - 11:08 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28046) Landmarks, Ossian Sweet House, Detroit, 2001

... home of Dr. Ossian Sweet at Charlevoix and Garland on Detroit’s east side. Date:  2001 ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 17:25 - 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

(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:  ...

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(30709) Transportation, Ambassador Bridge, Detroit, 1962

A view of the Ambassador Bridge from its base in Southwest Detroit. Date:  1962-09 Physdesc:  Slide (Streetscapes and Storefronts: City Life in 1960s Detroit, Architecture, Detroit (Mich.), Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 11/12/2013 - 10:30 - 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

(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