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(28065) Strikes, Detroit Newspaper Strike, 1996

Union officials and striking workers block the entrance to the Detroit News Building during the Newspaper Strike. Shortly after this photo was taken the demonstrators were arrested and striking employees were fired. Shown: John Sweeney, Richard Tru ...

Image - eclemens - 02/15/2012 - 17:28 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2892) Sports, Power Boat Races, Detroit, Michigan

A close view of the power boats as they participate in the Gold Cup Race in the Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2009 - 13:30 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

[Podcast] No Equal Justice: The Legal and Civil Rights Legacy of George W. Crockett Jr.

Peter Hammer describes the life and legacy of civil rights icon George W. Crockett, Jr. A Black lawyer who fought racism and defended constitutional rights in landmark cases in the 1940s through the 1960s, Crockett brought his ethos to the De ...

Podcasts - teller - 11/18/2022 - 11:22 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

(1676) Medical, Ophthalmology, Detroit, Undated

Dr. Irving Adler gives a demonstration of how to use a Coreascope, Detroit, Michigan. The Coreascope is an instrument that produces a topographical picture of the cornea. Date:  Undated Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 07/02/2010 - 09:39 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2948) Parades, J.L. Hudson Department Store, Thanksgiving, Detroit

The Candy Stripe Kitty float is guided down Woodward Ave., accompanied by marchers in tiger and lion costumes during the annual J.L. Hudson Santa Parade, Detroit, Michigan. In the rear people view the parade from the grand stands and television crews ...

Image - eclemens - 11/18/2010 - 11:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28541) Martin Luther King, Detroit, 1968

Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and John Swainson. Date:  1968 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Cavanagh, Jerome P., Civil rights, King, Marti ...

Image - eclemens - 07/27/2012 - 11:54 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(24870) NAACP, Hiring Practices, Detroit, 1960s

Members of the NAACP look over a chart that details the hiring practices of Instructional Staff within the Detroit Public School System. Date:  Circa 1960s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Sonn ...

Image - eclemens - 05/11/2011 - 13:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28626) Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg, Radio Host, Detroit, 1960s

A young woman asks Martha Jean "The Queen" Steinberg for forgiveness as she participates in a baptism in the Detroit River. The baptism, performed by the Order of the Ministry of the Fisherman, was held at in the waters surrounding Detroit's Belle Isle. ...

Image - eclemens - 08/08/2012 - 12:49 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

President William Keast, commencement, Detroit, Michigan

*President William Keast speaks at Wayne State University's commencement, Detroit, Michigan. Date:  undated Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Unknown (University Archives, Wayne State Uni ...

Image - astankrauff - 11/05/2008 - 14:50 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28579) Elvis Presley, Detroit, 1957

Portrait of Elvis Presley taken in Detroit's Book Cadillac Hotel. Date:  1957 Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Tony Spina (Tony Spina - Portraits, Urban Affairs) ...

Image - eclemens - 07/31/2012 - 12:00 - 0 comments - 3 attachments