Detroit (Mich.)--Race relations--20th century

Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material

drice — Fri, 08 Sep 2017 11:06:29 -0400

The Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material consists of numerous photographs, the majority of which were taken during his time in office. These photographs cover events such as the 1968 Olympic Bid, visits from Lyndon B. Johnson, aftermath of the 1967 unrest, and Mayor Cavanagh with various prominent Detroit business people, union members, and politicians. Also included in the collection is memorabilia from his 1966 Senate campaign, 1968 Olympic information, and other various memorabilia during his time in office.

Exhibit Announcement: Tony Spina Photographs from the 1967 Civil Unrest

eclemens — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 19:18:44 -0400

Visit the Reuther Library's Woodcock Wing gallery now through winter 2017 for an exhibition of previously unpublished photographs of Detroit's 1967 Civil Unrest by preeminent photojournalist, Tony Spina. read more »

Gallery Announcement: Images from the Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs

eclemens — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 10:57:53 -0400

The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to announce our latest image gallery: Selections from the Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs.

Jerome P. Cavanagh (1928-1979) was mayor of the city of Detroit from 1962 until 1970. Born in Detroit on June 16, 1928, Cavanagh was read more »

Recent additions: Black perspectives at the Reuther Library

srafferty — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:06:22 -0400

Detroit’s Black citizens have faced a long, complicated history of struggle and perseverance. While the voices of Black individuals are generally underrepresented in archives, Reuther Library has a number of collections that help document this history in varied formats and perspectives, and we've added more in recent years. Here are descriptions of just a few of these notable collections: read more »

The Popular Crimetown Podcast Digs into Detroit Crime by Digging into the Reuther Library’s Collections

mwallace — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 14:22:50 -0400

The new season of the hit podcast Crimetown will use material from various collections at the Walter P. Reuther Library. Each season of Crimetown examines the “culture of crime” in a different American city. This upcoming season they are focusing on Detroit and using film, video, and sound from the Reuther’s collections. read more »

Highlights of the Commission Meeting memoranda, Detroit Commission on Community Relations

mcourtney — Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:55:00 -0400

DCCR memoranda condensing the minutes of council meetings, summer 1967.

(DN7826) World War II, Ethnic Communities, Chinese, 1941

eclemens — Fri, 19 May 2017 09:46:48 -0400

Miss Lucille Lee models a button that reads "I am an American Chinese." The buttons were worn by members of Detroit's Chinese Community to differentiate themselves from Japanese residents after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

(35629) Black-Owned Businesses, Black Nationalism, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

Exterior view of a mixed use building. One the ground floor, the Shabazz Restaurant and Sharieff’s are in view. At left is an advertisement for Elijah Muhammad’s book “Message to the Black Man.”

Image courtesy of the Rudveth (Rudy) Simons Photographs.

(35731) Riots, Rebellions, Black Power, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

A garage is painted with slogans, including “Black Power,” “Black Brother,” and “Soul Brother.”
Tagging was used during the 1967 unrest to alert people to the fact that a structure was owned by an African American.

Image courtesy of the Rudveth (Rudy) Simons Photographs.

(35774) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

Keeping their distance, police attempt to disperse crowds on 12th Street during the first day of the civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35775) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

Crowds fill Detroit's 12th Street during the first day of the Civil Unrest.

Image Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35776) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Streets, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

A group of men and children run down 12th Street during the first day of the civil unrest.

Image Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35777) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:07 -0400

National Guardsmen move in formation as they accompany police officers on patrol near Linwood Street.

Image Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35779) Riots, Rebellions, U.S. Army, Tanks, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Members of the 82nd or 101st Airborne Division smile for the photographer as their tank rolls down an unidentified street, likely Jefferson Avenue on Detroit’s East Side.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35780) Riots, Rebellions, Police, Neighborhood Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Police officers talk to residents on a porch as children watch out of the neighboring window.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35781) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Residents look through the rubble of a building destroyed during the civil unrest.

Photo courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35782) Riots, Rebellions, Military Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Members of the military walk down the center of a street during the 1967 Civil Unrest.

Photo courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35783) Riots, Rebellions, Military Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A line of military vehicles make their way down a residential street during the 1967 civil unrest. “Big Shooter #4” is painted on the side of a small tank.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35784) Riots, Rebellions, Police Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

An armored police vehicle patrols a residential area during the 1967 civil unrest.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35785) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Residents gather to watch while police block off access as buildings burn in the distance on 12th Street.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35786) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Firefighters attempt to put out a fire in a block of retail buildings during the 1967 civil unrest. Add address. M & F Records is one of the businesses in view.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35787) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, Media, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A television camera crew, escorted by a member of the military, leave the scene of a massive fire during the 1967 civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35788) Riots, Rebellions, Police, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A Detroit Police Officer tasked with keeping residents away from danger warily keeps an eye on events in the distance.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35789) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Firefighters put down flames as Detroit Policemen look out for snipers.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35790) Riots, Rebellions Children, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A young boy holding the collar of a puppy sorts through the debris of a building destroyed during the civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35791) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A member of the military carrying a radio pack stands outside of an A & P supermarket destroyed during the civil unrest.

Images courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35792) Riots, Rebellions, Military Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A member of the military stands guard on an unidentified street during the civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35793) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, Conyers, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Rep. John Conyers stands on the roof of a car as he tries to convince community members to go home during the first day of the civil unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35794) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Media, Detroit, 1967

eclemens — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:07:55 -0400

Members of the National Guard scan the area with rifles drawn as an unidentified photographer adjusts his camera during the Civil Unrest.

(35795) Riots, Rebellions, U.S. Army, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Members of the military gather during the Civil Unrest, likely at Southeastern High School.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35796) Riots, Rebellions, Food Shortages, Community Organizations, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A pair of nuns distribute food to the needy at a food pantry during the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35797) Riots, Rebellions, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Police and National Guardsmen patrol Linwood Avenue as buildings burn during the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35798) Riots, Rebellions, U.S. Army, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

Members of the 82nd or 101st Airborne Division gather in front of Southeastern High School, located on Fairview Street near Mack Avenue on Detroit’s East Side. The troops were stationed at the school throughout the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35799) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:08 -0400

A man turns to face the photographer as he walks past a building destroyed by fire.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35800) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:09 -0400

National Guardsmen patrol an unidentified street in Detroit during the Civil Unrest,

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35801) Riots, Rebellions, Police Patrols, Armoured Vehicles, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:09 -0400

Detroit Police Officers patrol the streets in an armoured vehicle, rifles drawn, during the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs

(35802) Riots, Rebellions, Black-Owned Businesses, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:09 -0400

A sign hangs in the front window of Bea’s Custom Shop, located at 12060 Dexter Avenue, asking for a reprieve from the mayhem. The term “Soul Bro” was used by community members to identify businesses and structures as being Black-owned.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35803) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:09 -0400

Detroit Police Officers and National Guardsmen prepare to patrol Linwood Avenue near Taylor Street during the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35804) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:22:09 -0400

Detroit Police Officers and National Guardsmen prepare to patrol Linwood Avenue near Taylor Street during the Civil Unrest.

Image courtesy the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35805) Riots, Rebellions, Utilities, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:29:21 -0400

A utility worker identifies himself as being part of the community by wearing a helmet with the phrase “Soul Bro.” Utility workers, like many first responders, sometimes came under attack by angry passersby.

(35806) Riots, Rebellions, Detroit Police, Patrols, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:26:27 -0400

Residents watch from their porches as a line of Detroit Police Officers move through their neighborhood during the Civil Unrest.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35808) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Patrol, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 16:21:14 -0400

National Guardsmen move in formation as they accompany police officers on patrol near Linwood Street.

(35810) Riots, Rebellions, Detroit Police Department, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:57:58 -0400

Extra protective equipment spills from the back of a police truck during the Civil Unrest.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35812) Riots, Rebellions, Natinal Guardsmen, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:54:12 -0400

Members of the military set up a machine gun in downtown Detroit during the Civil Unrest.

Photo courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35814) Riots, Rebellions, Blind Pigs, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:48:57 -0400

Exterior view of the 12th Street building that housed Economy Printing and United Community League for Civic Action, the blind pig whose raid sparked the beginning of the unrest, was located in the upper floor.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs

(35815) Riots, Rebellions, Arson, 1967

eclemens — Mon, 08 May 2017 13:46:40 -0400

A woman and teenager sit near the ruins of a multi-unit residence destroyed by fire during the Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35818) Riots, Rebellions, National Guard, Looting, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:52:11 -0400

A national Guardsman stands in a store that has been looted during the Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35819) Riots, Rebellions, 12th Street, Police, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:49:36 -0400

Police attempt to de-escalate the situation on 12th Street during the first day of the Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35820) Riots, Rebellions, Charles Diggs, Jr., 1967

eclemens — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:47:19 -0400

U. S. Rep. Charles C. Diggs, Jr. (D-Mich.) tours the area during Detroit’s 1967 Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.

(35821) Riots, Rebellions, Fires, 12th Street, 1967

eclemens — Fri, 05 May 2017 16:42:28 -0400

Firefighters put out small piles of burning trash on 12th street during the first day of the Civil Unrest.

Courtesy of the Tony Spina Photographs.