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(28396) Tartars logo, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, 1979

The logo of the Wayne State University Tartars. This image was retired in 1979 after student groups accused it of ethnic insensitivity. Date:  1979 Physdesc:  Photograph (University Archives, Wayne State Univ ...

Image - cwesterman - 04/09/2012 - 14:22 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(2782) Municipal/State/Federal Employees, Detroit Police Department, 1954

A police patrol car, known as the Black Maria, passes through the intersection of Randolph and Monroe in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Photographer's note: “The last of the old police wagons - the Black Maria”. Date:  March 22, ...

Image - eclemens - 06/01/2010 - 15:19 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(79753) Ethnic Communities, Chinese, Chinese Schoool of Detroit, 1963

Victor Lim demonstrates how to use an abacus, possibly at the Chinese School of Detroit. Left to right: (Foreground) Lynette Lee, Marion Lim, Katherine Lim, Betty Lim, Kimmy Lee, Victor Craig Lim, Elaine Chin. Left to right (Background) Mary Jean Li ...

Image - eclemens - 06/04/2013 - 09:20 - 0 comments - 3 attachments

(33807) Street Scene, 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

(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

(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

(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

(33821) 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 Valley, ...

Image - eclemens - 06/03/2022 - 13:32 - 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