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(36736) Detroit Junior College, Athletics, Cunningham, 1920s

A portrait of "'Cam' Cunningham in his football kit. Cunningham played on the Detroit Junior College's football (Capt.), basketball, and track teams between 1921-1923. Date:  1920s Physdesc:  Photograph ...

Image - eclemens - 04/16/2018 - 10:13 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(26153) Purple Gang, Collingwood Massacre, Victims, Detroit, 1931

Crime scene photo that shows the bodies of Isadore Sutker, left, near bed; Hymie Paul, right, foreground; Joe Lebovitz, center, background after they were gunned down by members of the Purple Gang. Caption reads: "Scene in the bedroom, hall and li ...

Image - eclemens - 04/07/2022 - 09:32 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33762) Neighborhood Boxing Match, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

... Part of a series of photographs taken of children in Detroit’s Near East Side. The area includes the Brush Park, Paradise ...

Image - eclemens - 06/14/2016 - 09:38 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(27791) The Miles Poetry Committee Collection; Poetry Week Schedule, Detroit, Michigan, 1964

The flyer for the 18th annual Modern Poetry Week, held in April 1964 at Wayne State University, organized by the Miles Modern Poetry Committee. Participating speakers: Philip Levine, Diether Haenicke, X.J. Kennedy, Bernard Waldrop, Stephen Spender, Rob ...

Image - cwesterman - 02/26/2015 - 14:33 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28047) 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 - 17:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28287) Ethnic Communities, Italian, Detroit, 1910s

An unidentified man poses for a portrait by a Detroit News photographer. Part of a series showcasing “Ethnic Types.” Date:  1910s Physdesc:  Photograph Photographer:  Detroit News Staff ...

Image - eclemens - 05/18/2012 - 15:43 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(5908) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

Thousands rally against racial discrimination in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Demonstrators carry signs that read "I want to Live Where I Choose! White House for Rent...No Color Barrier," "Equal Hous ...

Image - eclemens - 06/08/2011 - 10:26 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79682) Ethnic Communities, Croatian, Detroit, 1958

Members of the Croatian Singing Society perform for a Detroit News reporter. Left to right: Nada Sertich, Rose Ann Marelich, Barbara Pavkovic. Seated at the piano is James Kalich. Date:  1958-11-02 Physdesc:  Pho ...

Image - eclemens - 01/14/2013 - 11:37 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(28923) Ethnic Communities, German, Music, Detroit, 1941

The "Little Dutch Band" plays music for their colleagues during the Letter Carriers' Dance, held at Detroit's Rathskeller. Left to right: Howard Bentley, Otto Smith, Charles Apsel, A.H. Peterson, and Frank Odziana Date:  1941-05-23 ...

Image - eclemens - 07/06/2012 - 09:44 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33809) Street Scenes, Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

... Part of a series of photographs taken of children in Detroit’s Near East Side. The area includes the Brush Park, Paradise Valley, ...

Image - eclemens - 08/19/2021 - 10:53 - 0 comments - 3 attachments