Images from the Jerome P. Cavanagh Papers

(26864) Press Conference, Girardin, Cavanagh, 1967

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Detroit Police Commissioner Ray Girardin share a laugh during a press conference.

(26865) Girardin, Cavanagh, Swearing-in Ceremony, 1963

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Ray Girardin, former Detroit Times reporter and executive assistant to Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, is sworn-in as Detroit's Police Commissioner.

(26867) Girardin, Cavanagh, Church, 1966

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Detroit Police Commissioner Ray Girardin and Mayor Cavanagh leave a church after an unidentified event, likely a St. Patrick's Day Mass.

(26868) Cavanagh, Gubernatorial Campaign, 1974

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Jerome Cavanagh speaks to a reporter during his 1974 his governor campaign.

(26871) Cavanagh, Hoffa, 1972

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Snapshot of Jerome Cavanagh sharing a laugh with Jimmy Hoffa.

(26874) West Central Organization (WCO), Petitions, 1966

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Members of the West Central Organization (WCO) arrive at Mayor Jerome Cavanagh’s home to deliver a petition calling for changes in the urban renewal and low-cost housing programs.

(26878) Humphrey, Cavanagh, Political Campaigns, Undated

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Hubert Humphrey addresses an audience in downtown Detroit, likely during his 1968 presidential campaign.

(26879) Humphrey, Cavanagh, Detroit, 1966

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Hubert Humphrey and Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh shake hands during a 1966 visit to Detroit.

(26880) Humphrey, Cavanagh, Political Campaigns, 1960s

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Hubert Humphrey addresses waives to the camera, likely during his 1968 presidential campaign. Also in view are Mayor Jerome Cavanagh, Ted Morgan, and Police Commissioner Ray Girardin.

(26882) Cavanagh, Oath of Office, Detroit, 1962

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Jerome Cavanagh is sworn-in as the 68th Mayor of the city of Detroit.

(26883) Cavanagh, Swainson, Inaugural Ball, 1962

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh speaks with Governor John Swainson at the 1962 Inaugural Ball.

(26885) Cavanagh, Inaugural Ball, 1966

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh cuts the cake at the 1966 Inaugural Ball.

(26886) Cavanagh, Johnson, Labor Day, 1964

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh presents a miniature copy of the “Spirit of Deroit” to President Lyndon Johnson during the Labor Day rally. Also shown are the sculptor, Marshall Fredericks, and Al Barbour.

(26889) 1968 Olympic Bid, Johnson, Cavanagh, 1963

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Vice President Lyndon Johnson signs a resolution for Detroit to host the 1968 Olympics. At his right is Mayor Jerome Cavanagh.

(26891) Cavanagh, Johnson, District of Columbia, 1960s

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh shakes hands with President Lyndon Johnson during a visit to the White House.

Cavanagh worked with Johnson in a number of different capacities, including on the Special Advisory Commission to President Johnson on Manpower Problems; the Advisory Committee to President Johnson on the Youth Opportunity Program; the Public Official Advisory Council for the Office of Economic Opportunity; and the National Citizen's Committee for Community Relations.

(26892) 1968 Olympic Bid, Kennedy, Cavanagh, 1963

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A view of the signing ceremony for the Joint Resolution in support of Detroit's bid to host the 1968 Olympic Games. President John F. Kennedy is seated.

(26893) Kennedy, Cavanagh, Edwards, 1962

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A candid view of Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with President John F. Kennedy and Police Commissioner George Edwards during a meeting in the Presidential suite of the Sheraton Cadillac Hotel.

(26895) City Hall, Kennedy Memorial, Detroit, 1963

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A view of the memorial service held for President John F. Kennedy at Detroit's (old) City Hall.

(26896) Kennedy, Conference of Mayors, Honolulu, 1963

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President John F. Kennedy speaks at the United States Conference of Mayors.

(26897) Cavanagh, Kennedy, District of Columbia, 1963

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Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and U.S. Attorney General Robert Kennedy share a conversation during an unidentified meeting.

(26898) Cavanagh, King, Undated

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh speaks with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and another man during an unidentified event.

(26899) Cavanagh, King, 1960s

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh speaks with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and another man during an unidentified event.

(26901) Labor Day Parade, Detroit, 1966

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A view of the front line of the 1966 Labor Day Parade.

(26902) Cavanagh, Last Day in Office, 1970

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Jerome Cavanagh packs up his desk on his last day in office as Detroit's mayor.

(26904) Cavanagh, Last Day in Office, 1970

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Jerome Cavanagh gives a press conference on his last day as Detroit's mayor.

(26907) Cavanagh, Williams, McNamara, 1960s.

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with Patrick McNamara and G. Mennen Williams.

(26908) Meet the Press, 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh participates in the "Mayor's Special" episode of Meet the Press. Also in view are: Hugh G. Addonzio (Newark), Carl B. Stokes (Cleveland), Sam Yorty (Los Angeles), Ivan Allen, Jr. (Atlanta), and Harry W. Maier (Milwaukee).

(26911) Meet the Press, 1967

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with Ed Newman on Meet the Press.

(26923) 1968 Olympic Games, Bids, Rome, Italy, 1966

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Mayor Cavanagh with Mayor Jean Drapeau of Montreal, Canada (Center Left), Mayor Jochen Vogel of Munic, W. Germany (Center Right), and Jesus Sueves representing the Mayor of Madrid (Right). These representatives are seeking to host the 1972 Olympic Games.

(26924) 1968 Olympics, Olympic Bid Committee, Detroit, 1963

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A meeting of the Detroit Olympics Committee.

(26925) 1968 Olympics, Olympic Bid Committee, Detroit, 1963

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh stands near a Support the Olympic Fund billboard.

(26924) 1968 Olympics, Olympic Bid, Johnson, Detroit, 1963

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh with Vice President Lyndon Johnson with a signed resolution from the American Municipal Congress supporting Detroit as the location for the 1968 Olympic Games.

(26929) Demonstrations, Police Brutality, Cavanagh, 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh meets with pickets protesting police brutality.

(26930) Demonstrations, Police Brutality, Cavanagh, 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh meets with pickets protesting police brutality.

Note: The group includes a number of members of the clergy.

(26937) Polish Community, Cavanagh, Statues, 1966

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh poses with representatives of the Polish community in front of the statue of General Casimir Pulaski.

(26938) 1964 Democratic National Convention, Detroit

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh gives a presentation in support of Detroit’s bid for the 1964 Democratic National Convention.

(26953) Poor People's March, Detroit, 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh talks with participants in the Poor People’s March.

(26955) Youth Education Proclamation, 1963

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh signs the Youth Education Proclamation.

(26960) ACLU, Human Rights Day Proclamation, Detroit, 1967

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh presents the American Civil Liberties Union - Human Rights Day Proclamation.

(26961) Lawrence Joel Day Proclamation, 1967

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Sherla Campbell (center) and Lawrence Joel (left) receive plaques from Mayor Jerome Cavanagh during the Armed Forces Week Luncheon. At this same event Mayor Cavanagh announced May 16th as the "Lawrence Joel Day" in Detroit. Joel was a Vietnam Medal of Honor winner.

(26962) Lithuanian Independence Proclamation, Detroit, 1967

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh presents the Lithuanian Independence Proclamation with (L to R) Vladas Selenis, Mrs. Elizabeth Karvelis, Rimas Sukauskas, Ritar Garliauskas, Jonas Urbonas, and Fr. Bronius Dagilis.

(26964) Wayne State University Centennial Proclamation, 1967

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Mayor Cavanagh issues the Wayne State University 100th Anniversary Proclamation with Mary Oswald (Miss WSU), Raymond Perring, Walker Cisler, and Edward L. Cushman.

(26965) Romanian Independence Proclamation, 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh issues the Romanian Independence Proclamation with (L to R) V. Mircea Banciu, Enea Motiu, and George Roman.

(26966) Red Wings, "Old Timers" 1968

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh issues the Detroit Red Wing Alumni Association ‘Old Timers’ Proclamation with (Left to Right) John May, John Sherf, Marty Pavelich, Doug Young, and Norm Smith.

(26969) Italian Trade Proclamation, 1969

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh issues the Italian Trade Promotion Week Proclamation with Mr. Winkleman and Dr. Luigi Lauriola.

(26971) Groundbreaking, Pulaski Statue, Detroit, 1965

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh breaks ground for the statue of Casmir Pulaski in downtown Detroit.

(26975) Public Art, Cocci, Cavanagh, 1967

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Artist Dino Cocci presents a sculpture for the city of Detroit to Mayor Jerome Cavanagh.

(26977) Auto Show, Detroit, 1962

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh at the opening of the Detroit Auto Show with (L to R) Henry Ford II, Roy G. Bernathy, John Gordon, John Dykstra, E.C. Donner, and Lynn Townsend.

(26997) Boy's Club of Metro Detroit, Groundbreaking, 1967

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh and Governor George Romney breaking ground for the Boy’s Club.

(27002) Cavanagh Family, 1962

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Mayor Jerome Cavanagh celebrates his birthday with his family: Therese and Christopher (held by Jerome Cavanagh), Philip (held by Mary Helen), Mark, David, and Patrick.