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

3 August 1967

United Press International

Photograph

Title: Guard Leaves, But Sorrow Stays.

One press photo of National Guard leaving Detroit, Michigan. A woman in the image watches with a child. Wire transfer details that Tanya Lynn Blanding, 4 years old, was killed by police or National Guard's bullet. 200 people attended her funeral. On reverse side are stamps, "Racial/Detroit" and "Received Examiner Reference Library, August 3, 1967."

GLC09735.40

25 August 1939

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated August 25, 1939. Jessie updates Leonard about her children. Viola, and Frank Jr. visited her last week and have taken Robert and Dennis with them when they left. She plans to go visit Viola and Frank Jr., and pick up the boys the next day. Addie May was not feeling too well so she is being kept in bed but she will hopefully be better by the next day. The next weekend is Labor Day and she asks Leonard if she can bring the family and visit him. If they can't come it is likely they won't have another chance to visit until the next…

GLC09611.008

February 12, 1940

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One greeting card from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 12, 1940. Depicts a "lovebug" piercing two hearts with an arrow. The inside of the Valentine's Day card is blank.

GLC09611.009

11 March 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Document signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter From Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 11, 1941. Richard updates Leonard on his work driving trucks. He is sorry that Leonard and a woman named Rose did not get along. He asks how his own love interest has described their relationship. Richard asks after Leonard's family, and if he is saving his money. Richard concludes his letter noting that he might buy a motorcycle. Signed as "Dick."

GLC09611.010

29 April 1941

Hollis, Jessie, fl. 1932-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Jessie Hollis to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated April 29, 1941. Jessie is anticipating Leonard's visit. She mentions that an unnamed female he mailed a card is happy to expect him as well.

GLC09611.011

28 May 1941

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 28, 1941. Richard is glad that Leonard and "little Jeannie" are getting along. He missed an opportunity to eat dinner with a girl he met at a dance due to his job at the post theater. He expects to be home on Thursday. Signed as "Dick."

GLC09611.012

25 May 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated May 25, 1942. Richard notes he is running a "Syncopation" show on base. He justifies his irregularity in answering letters because "ladies first." He invites Leonard to Petersburg, Virginia for a weekend. After which he asks how Leonard's "socializing" is going. Signed as "Dick."

GLC09611.013

1 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He is scheduled to leave base Wednesday, Sept. 2 and has been seeing a woman named "Agnes." He anticipates being deployed writing "I don't fell so bad about this as I thought I would, probably because of all the excitement & new things I think I'm going to see." Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

GLC09611.014