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(27860) Prohibition, Blind Pigs, Detroit, 1930

A blind pig, located at 12471 Grand River, is hidden within a collection of businesses that includes an animal hospital, a storefront Church of God, and the Pinehurst Laundry. Date:  1930-04-30 Physdesc:  Photo negat ...

Image - eclemens - 01/17/2012 - 10:09 - 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

(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

(9477) Buildings, City Hall, Demolition, Detroit, 1961

The front steps and upper balcony turn to rubble as the demolition of Old City Hall progresses. Part of series. The building, a Renaissance Revival landmark created by architect James Anderson, took nearly 10 years to complete and was dedicated on ...

Image - eclemens - 07/20/2010 - 15:04 - 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

(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

(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

(25337) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Signs read "Enact Effective Legislation to End School Segregation," "Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP," and "Evers Die ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 09:37 - 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

Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Bernard Katz Papers

‹ previous 425 of 1805 next › Accession Number:  UP002857 Extent:  44 linear feet Date:  1925-2005; bulk 1975-1999 This collection contains materials from the perso ...

Abstracts - aergas - 03/01/2023 - 16:10 - 0 comments - 1 attachment