26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fires Go On in Detroit.

One press photo of a birds eye view of buildings on fire in Detroit. Builing at bottom left is on Grand River Avenue. The street continues into the distance, where smoke can be seen from other fires. At the end of the street, tallk buildings show downtown Detroit. Stamped on back is "RACIAL/DETROIT" and reference library stamp, dated July 26.

GLC09735.15

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fires Go On in Detroit.

One press photo of dismantled mannequins in a pile of broken glass. Markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a printed newsclipping with tag, "Naked and broken, minikins lie in Detroit store window after looters swept through." Attributed to UPI Photo. Also stamped, "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.16

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Firebombed Buildings Burn.

One press photo of a bird's eye view of street in Detroit, MI. Wire transfer describes fires in the downtown area and the National Guard assignment to quell violence. On reverse side are stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.17

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of African-American men approaching the car of Cyrus Vance, Lyndon Johnson's emissary, the mayor Jerome Cavanagh, and Governor George Romney. Wire information relays that the damages incurred were worth at $100 million. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.18

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of a man pushing a shopping cart of items, described as a "looter." Wire information relays that Governor George Romney has sent 11,000 National Guardsmen to the area. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.19

26 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of firemen and the National Guard stationed on the street. At the focus of the image is a rifle pointed towards the sky. Wire information relays that four people had killed in two days. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

GLC09735.20

27 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Rifle-Armed Police Guard Firemen at Work.

One press photo of a smoke-filled street, firefighters attempting to extinguish a fire. Armed men leaning on cars. Markings on the image indicate where to crop. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Seg./Detroit--Riots," and " Received Examiner Reference Library, July 27, 1967." Two printed newsclippings pasted with tag lines referring to arsonists and snipers.

GLC09735.21

27 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: This Was Their Home Sweet Home--Before the Riots.

One press photo of a group of women and child infront of rubble and destroyed homes. Markings on image indicate where to crop and manipulating the image. On reverse side is a newsclipping pasted with tag "This was their home, sweet home--before the riots," and stamps "Racial/Seg/Detroit--Riots," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 27, 1967."

GLC09735.22

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: This Was Their Home Sweet Home--Before the Riots.

One press photo of armed National Guardsmen hiding by tanks. Markings on image indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side is a newsclipping pasted with the tag "In Detroit, a National Guardsman lies in streets, another crouches between trucks as rooftop snipers continue fire." Stamped, "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.23

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of a National Guardsman eating a watermelon amidst rubble. On reverse side of image are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.24

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Convoy on Grand River Ave.

One press photo of National Guard moving along Grand River Ave., on tanks. Wire information details sniping against police. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.25

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit Policeman Crouches to Return Sniper Fire.

One press photo of policeman in Detroit, Michigan crouching. Heavy lighting on markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side is a pasted newsclipping with the tag "Detroit Policeman Crouches to Return Sniper Fire." Photo attributed to UPI Photo. Also contains stamp, "Receiver Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.26

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Riot Monuments.

One press photo of woman and group of children walking through street of destroyed homes. Wire transfer contains describes homes as "substantial," the area of the riot, and people who have left to escape violence. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.27

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Fires Still Smoulder on Twelfth Street.

One press photo of bird's eye view from 12th street in Detroit. Wire transfer describes smoke emitting and turmoil between the army and snipers. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.28

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Crews Cleaning Up Riot Damage.

One press photo of vehicle and people cleaning up damage in a street in Detroit, Michigan. Wire information describes a gas line burning. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.29

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Crews Cleaning Up Riot Damage.

One press photo of postman walking through streets filled with rubble. Wire transfer details that he was making his rounds and the violence from the riots had gone on for two days. Markings on image indicate where to crop. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit," "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.30

28 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of hotel guest, William A. Keller stood next to Mrs. Helen Hall when she was killed by snipers the previous evening. Image shows bullet holes that entered hotel room. On reverse side are stamps "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 28, 1967."

GLC09735.31

29 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Humanitarianism's Ironic Reward.

One press photo of group children sitting at a table of white adults. Markings indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side contains the printed newsclipping which describes a white family that took in a black family after riots destroyed their home. The white family received death threats. Also stamped "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 29, 1967."

GLC09735.32

29 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Occupants of Detroit apartment building lie on pavement...

One press photo of residents of Detroit apartment building lie on their stomachs as police look for snipers on street. Markings indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side is a printed newsclipping attributed to Associated Press.

GLC09735.33

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of a man peering into the backside of car's broken window. Wire transmission describes that the National Guardsmen took away "3 shaggy-haired white youths," found with snipers' arsenal. On reverse side are stamps "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.34

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: National Guardsman's Lonely Vigil on Pinegree Street.

One press photo of rubble-ridden neighborhood, and one soldier walking amidst the mess. Markings indicate where to crop the image. On reverse side are stamps "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.35

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photograph composed of two images illustrating the difference in street life before and after mandated curfew. Wire transfer describes the curfew was lifted by Governor Romney and later reinstalled due to onlookers. On reverse side are stamps "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.36

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Detroit.

One press photo of policeman in a room of appliances and other items. Wire transfer describes that Lieutenant Alfred McGhee writes on a tag attached to a TV set. His location in the image is a gymnasium of restored stolen items from the Detroit riots. Attributed to United Press International Telephoto. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.37

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Lindberg Birthplace Spared.

One press photo of National Guardsmen guarding the birthplace home of Charles Lindberg. More security was called for after the home next door was set on fire. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.38

31 July 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Twelfth Street, Detroit.

One press photo of Twelfth Street in Detroit, Michigan. Displayed are two images taken days apart to show the visual difference after the riots took place. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial Segregation/Detroit, Mich." and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 31, 1967."

GLC09735.39