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(25328) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

A birds-eye view of demonstrators as they make their way down Woodward Ave. during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights march in downtown Detroit. Date:  1963-06-23 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:& ...

Image - eclemens - 04/23/2013 - 09:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27073) Civil Unrest, Riots, Rebellions, Detroit, 1967

Mayor Jerome Cavanagh delivers a report on the 1967 Civil Unrest to members of Detroit's City Council Date:  1967-08-02 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Det ...

Image - eclemens - 04/25/2018 - 14:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24874) NAACP, Martin Luther King, Jr., Funeral, Detroit, 1968

Members of the Detroit NAACP wait at the corner of Woodward Avenue and E. Philadelphia Street to board chartered buses that will take them to the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Date:  1968-04 Physdesc:  Phot ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 14:45 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27844) Prohibition, Confiscation, Trumbull Street, Detroit, 1920s

A Prohibition agent stands in a flatbed of confiscated alcohol at the Trumbull Street Police Station on Detroit's West Side. Date:  Circa 1920s Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 07:56 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(11453) General Motors Strike, Fleetwood Plant, Detroit, Michigan, 1939

Strikers picket outside of the Fleetwood Plant during the 1939 General Motors Strike, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  1939 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (General Motors Corporation, ...

Image - eclemens - 10/22/2009 - 10:23 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(181932) Ethnic Communities, Polish, War Relief, Detroit, 1940

Volunteers load trucks filled with bags of clothing that will be sent to Polish Jews, Detroit, Michigan. The storefront for the vacant Weisz & Lax Meat & Poultry shop is in view at right. Date:  1940-01-30 Physdesc ...

Image - eclemens - 11/11/2015 - 12:15 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

Crowded conditions, Mackenzie Hall, Detroit, Michgian

Shows crowded conditions in Mackenzie Hall during the post-war enrollment surge, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  circa 1950s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Way ...

Image - pneirink - 11/05/2008 - 12:24 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28051) Memorials, Landmarks, Malice Green, Detroit, 1998

The close view of the memorial wall for Malice Green, located at West Warren and 23rd Street. Date:  1998 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Dale Rich (Urban Affairs, Dale Rich Collection) ...

Image - eclemens - 02/14/2012 - 14:31 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28600) Race Riots, Detroit, Violence, 1943

FIrefighters race to the scene of burning car during the 1943 race riots. Date:  1943-06-21 Physdesc:  Photo negative Photographer:  Detroit News Staff (Detroit (Mich.) -- Riot, 1943, Detroi ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2012 - 14:59 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26150) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Victims, Detroit, 1931

Crime scene photograph that shows the bodies of Joe Lebovitz and Hymie Paul after they were gunned down by members of the Purple Gang. Caption reads: “Scene in the living room of apartment 211 - 1740 Collingwood Ave (City of Detroit). Taken Septem ...

Image - eclemens - 07/19/2012 - 14:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments