African Americans--Michigan--Detroit--Social conditions--20th century

Estelle Wolf Photographs

eclemens — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 10:46:02 -0500

The Estelle Wolf photographs consist of 280 photographs Ms. Wolf took during her tenure as a WPA photographer in Detroit. Under the WPA, her assignments involved taking photos of workers on federally funded projects or of the people who benefited from these projects. The collection was originally housed in three scrapbooks. The photographs have been removed from the books, placed on archival backings, and are numbered by the original order. Some of the photographs in this collection were published within Progress in Michigan, a newsletter issued by the Michigan Works Progress Administration. Copies of Progress in Michigan can be found at the Bentley Historical Library of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Other examples of Wolf’s work can be found within the collections of the New York Public Library and the Library of Congress. For further information on Ms. Wolf's life, please consult her oral history within Grand Valley State University's Digital Collections.

Detroit's Black Bottom and Paradise Valley Neighborhoods

Public Relations Team — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:49 -0400

In the Winter 2012 semester, the Reuther Library worked with students in the Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration program at the Wayne State School of Library and Information Science to produce a series of student-written, guest blog posts.

Cathy MacDonald is a student in the Archival Administration Program at Wayne State University. She is currently interning at the Arab American National Museum’s Library and Resource Center.

Detroit’s Black Bottom and Paradise Valley neighborhoods provided both housing and entertainment for the city’s African American community from the 1920s through the 1940s. read more »

In Memoriam: Grace Lee Boggs (1915-2015)

eclemens — Thu, 08 Oct 2015 11:56:02 -0400

The Reuther Library mourns the passing of our friend, the incomparable Grace Lee Boggs.

Boggs was a writer, philosopher, mentor, and an outspoken activist for many causes, including civil rights, workers’ rights, Black Power, environmental justice, feminism, and community empowerment. To many, she seemed a force of nature – always working, organizing, teaching, and inspiring others to think critically and improve the world around them. Her philosophies evolved constantly throughout her life, but one thing held true from the beginning to the end: her faith that positive social change was possible if people were willing to work together. read more »

Subject Focus: Black Revolutionaries

eclemens — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:21:12 -0500

The Reuther Library celebrates African American History Month with a brief look at resources in our collections that deal with the topic of Black revolutionaries. We define Black revolutionaries as persons or groups whose goal was to create a positive change in the lives of African Americans through radical action. The means to this end varied from person to person, organization to organization - the action could be carried out with words or through armed conflict, the desired results could be equality for all or separation of races all together. The following resources chronicle the struggle for identity and equality and highlight the rich legacy of social and political activism and reform within the various revolutionary movements. read more »

(33933) Portraits, Edward Stanton, Undated

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

Undated portrait of the photographer and fine artist Edward "Bucky" Stanton.

(32643) Kenneth Cockrel, Police, STRESS, Rallies, Detroit, 1972

eclemens — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 11:07:22 -0500

Attorney Kenneth Cockrel addresses the audience at an Anti-STRESS (Stop the Robberies and Enjoy Safe Streets) event in Detroit, Michigan.

(33761) Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:24 -0500

A boy shadowboxes as his friend looks on.

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

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

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:24 -0500

A pair of boys take each other on during a boxing match as their friends laughingly cheer them on.

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

(33764) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:24 -0500

A young boy poses for a portrait while giving the Boy Scout salute.

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

(33766) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:24 -0500

An unidentified boy pulls a Napoleon pose for the photographer.

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

(33767) Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:24 -0500

A candid view of a group of children at play in a neighborhood alleyway.

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

(33770) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

An unidentified boy poses for a portrait.

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

(33771) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

An unidentified boy poses for a portrait.

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

(33772) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A young boy pulls a boxing pose for the photographer.

NOTE: Subject was identified as "Earl Fowler, Jr." by a community member.

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

(33773) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

An unidentified boy poses for a portrait.

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

(33774) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A young boy poses for a portrait. Identity unknown.

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

(33776) Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A group of children shoot marbles in the neighborhood alleyway. Hand-painted on the fence in the background is an advertisement for firewood for sale.

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

(33777) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A child poses for a portrait by the photographer, Edward Stanton. Identity is unknown.

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

(33779) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A child poses for a portrait by the photographer, Edward Stanton. Identity is unknown.

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

(33782) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

Three young boys pose for a group portrait by the photographer, Edward Stanton. Identities are unknown.

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

(33785) Children Playing, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

Three children play in an unidentified waterway.

Part of a series of photographs taken of children in Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood.

(33786) Portraits, Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A pair of boys pose for a portrait by the photographer, Edward Stanton. Identities unknown.

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

(33787) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A pair of boys pose for a portrait by the photographer, Edward Stanton. Identities unknown.

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

(33788) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

Portrait of a young boy, dressed in his Sunday best. Identity unknown.

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

(33789) Potraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

Portrait of a boy, identity unknown.

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

(33790) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

Portrait of a boy standing in snow, identity unknown.

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

(33791) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:25 -0500

A group of young pose pose for a photo while standing in a light snow, identities unknown.

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

(33793) Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

A young boy plays marbles in an alleyway, identity unknown.

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

(33794) Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

A young boy plays marbles in an alleyway, identity unknown.

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

(33795) Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

A group of children crowd in to have a group photograph taken.

Part of a series of photographs taken of children on the Near East Side, adjacent to Detroit’s Black Bottom neighborhood.

(33796) Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

A group of boys shoot marbles in the neighborhood alleyway.

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

(33798) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Portrait of a young boy in the snow, identity unknown.

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

(33801) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Portrait of a young boy, identity unknown.

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

(33802) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Portrait of a young boy, identity unknown.

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

(33804) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

A young boy enjoys a popsicle on a summer's day, identity unknown.

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

(33805) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Portrait of a young boy. Identified by a community member as being "Perry Lopez".

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

(33807) Street Scene, Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Children play in an opened fire hydrant on a warm summer's day.

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

(33808) Street Scenes, Children Playing, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Children play in an opened fire hydrant on a warm summer's day.

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

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

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:26 -0500

Children play in an opened fire hydrant on a warm summer's day.

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

(33810) Street Scenes, Children Playing, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

Children play in an opened fire hydrant on a warm summer's day.

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

(33811) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young boy, wet from playing in an opened fire hydrant, poses for a portrait, identity unknown. .

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

(33812) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young child, wet from playing in an opened fire hydrant, poses for a portrait, identity unknown.

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

(33813) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young girl poses for a photograph, identity unknown.

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

(33815) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young girl poses for a photograph, identity unknown.

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

(33816) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A pair of boys, wet from playing in an opened fire hydrant, pose for a portrait, identity unknown.

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

(33817) Street Scenes, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A man naps on the stoop of a convenience store, identity unknown.

(33818) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young boy, dressed in Sunday best, poses for a portrait, identity unknown.

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

(33819) Street Scene, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A group of children, identities unknown, pose for a photograph in an outdoor garden.

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

(33820) Portraits, Children, Black Bottom, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A young boy, identity unknown, poses for a portrait in a garden.

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

(33821) Children, Near East Side, Detroit

eclemens — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 16:29:27 -0500

A group of children, identities unknown, pose for a photograph in a side yard.

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