1992 Boblo Island Promotional Video Detroit Historical Society 2026-09-21 | 1992 Boblo Island Promotional Video
Mayor Coleman Youngs Press Conference with Mickey Mouse, Bobby Burgess, and Sherry Alberoni, 1988 Detroit Historical Society 2022-12-12 | 2015.009.219 - detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/E06146A4-E3DF-4519-9AD0-341548784498U-Matic tape containing footage of the May 3, 1988 press conference with Mayor Coleman A. Young, Mouseketeers Sherry Alberoni and Bobby Burgess, and Mickey Mouse, held as part of a campaign marking Mickey Mouse's 60th birthday.The recording begins with Alberoni and Burgess at the podium beside Mayor Young and Mickey Mouse, as the camera operator finds the focus. They note Mickey's 60th birthday, and the mayor's approaching 70th birthday, The mayor is presented some gifts including a personalized Mickey Mouse ears hat, which he has donned following a cut. Mayor Young in turn presents a key to the city to Mickey Mouse.While members of the group begin posing for photos, Sherry Alberoni and Bobby Burgess address questions from the press about their work with Disney and time on the Mickey Mouse Club. They provide a brief explanation and follow up with their current activities with Disney, as Mayor Young opens the gifts.After another cut, Mayor Young returns to the podium to take some questions from the press. He is then asked about whether or not he believes in astrology and if he reads his horoscope. He responds by making a joke; stating that he reads his horoscope the morning prior and got back in bed.After Mickey Mouse, Sherry Alberoni, and Bobby Burgess leave the press conference changes to more serious matters. A member of the media off screen asks Mayor Young about drug testing procedures and policies for police officers and other city employees. Mayor Young responds, discussing how he is currently conducting a study and gathering information so he can make an informed decision. Mayor Young stresses that he does not want to rush a policy and that the matter needs to be taken seriously.The recording is on a U-Matic UCA 30s tape, with a handwritten label marked, "Mickey Mouse Press Conf., May 3, 1988" The tape is housed in a black plastic latching 3M case with a matching handwritten label.
Worlds Championship Football Game (Cleveland Browns at Detroit Lions, 1953) Detroit Historical Society 2022-09-30 | detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/FB407A91-5C8B-4867-A452-0721231777542022.055.00216mm black and white film "World's Championship Football Game," containing highlights from the December 27, 1953 National Football League Championship Game between the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns in Briggs Stadium in Detroit. The film was produced by Tel Ra Productions for the Miller Brewing Company. Earl Gillespie provides narration. The game footage is shot both from overhead, as well as from the sidelines, and occasionally makes use of slow-motion.The reel opens with title cards and a voice over stating the film is presented by Miller High Life. Earl Gillespie is then shown seated at a desk in front of a Miller High Life logo where he introduces the film.The footage from the day of the game begins with exterior shots of Briggs Stadium, including crowds, traffic, and a row of taxi cabs on Michigan Avenue, as well as a shot of a man selling pennants.The action then moves into the stadium, with shots introducing the Browns' starters as they take the field--Abraham "Abe" Gibron (64), Charles "Charlie" Noll (65), Lou Groza (76), John "Johnny" Sandusky (78), Darrel "Pete" Brewster (88), Dante Lavelli (86), Otto Graham (14), Ray Renfro (26), William "Dub" Jones (40), and Harry "Chick" Jagade (32). The Lions' starters are then introduced over shots of them already on field--Charley Ane (50), Harley Sewell (66), Dick Stanfel (63), Oliver Spencer (78), Lou Creekmur (76), Leon Hart (82), Dorne Dibble (87), Robert "Bobby" Layne (22), Doak Walker (37), Gene Gedman (26), and Bob "Hunchy" Hoernschemeyer (14). The coin toss is followed by a brief shot of the crowd, and then the kickoff by Bobby Layne. Among the highlights that follow in the first half are Doak Walker's touchdown and subsequent conversion early in the game, the Browns' field goal in the second quarter, Jim Doran's touchback, Jimmy David's 37-yard gain following an intercepted pass, an ineligible touchdown by Bobby Layne, Doak Walker's field goal, and Harry Jagade's 29-yard gain.In a brief shot during the intermission, "colorful local Detroit high school bands" are shown performing in a formation which spells out "Lions" on the fieldThe highlights in the second half of the game include Harry Jagade helping the Browns to catch up with a touchdown, Lou Groza's conversion which ties the game, Lou Groza's field goal in the third quarter which puts the Browns into the lead, Doak Walker catching a pass from Bobby Layne then getting tackled immediately in front of the camera on the sidelines, Harry Jagade's 30-yard run, Lou Groza scoring yet another field goal, Bobby Layne's 33-yard pass to Jim Doran in the end zone which ties the game in the final minutes, and Doak Walker's conversion which gives the Lions the lead.The film closes by returning to Earl Gillespie at the desk.The film is housed in a grey metal tin hand-labeled, "1953 Lions vs Browns Champ Game," which in turn is within an olive mailing carton.
Men and Mills, c. 1950 Detroit Historical Society 2022-08-02 | 2022.055.001 - detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/92C9580E-A875-45A9-A620-68637143295716mm black and white film "Men and Mills," produced by Marshal Templeton for the Great Lakes Steel Corporation about the company's steel mills on Zug Island on the Detroit River. The film consists of footage of the factories, the milling process, and the workers, accompanied by a narrative voice-over.
What Is The Hustle? Detroit Historical Society 2022-06-06 | Detroit Historical Society invites you to nominate inspiring Black entrepreneurs to tell their stories in a series of exhibitions in Detroit Historical Museum’s newest project: The Hustle. Help us celebrate the unsung innovators and showcase the passion and potential found in our city’s Black business community. Amplify the Black artists, entertainers, fixers, creators, helpers, caregivers, shop keepers, stylists, foodies, urban farmers, and champions the embody The Hustle in Detroit's business community. Nominations are open through June 30, visit http://www.detroithistorical.org/hustle
Rosa Parks Reverse Freedom Tour Press Conference, July 28, 1992 Detroit Historical Society 2022-02-18 | 2015.009.218U-Matic tape containing footage of the July 28, 1992 press conference at the City County Building with Mayor Coleman A. Young and Rosa Parks concerning the Reverse Freedom Tour program—an educational program sponsored by the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development.The recording begins with Mayor Young taking the podium. He then recognizes in the program who are present as the camera pans around the table. He then discusses the program, its aims, its history, and Detroit’s role in civil rights history. He mentions Greenfield Village and Windsor’s The John Freeman Walls Historic Site as local site that the students will visit. Mayor Young then presents five checks to Mayor Coleman Young on behalf of donors who each stand in recognition.Rosa Parks then takes the podium to thank the donors, the mayor, and finally the press for supporting the program. Mayor Young then returns to the podium and makes a joke about Parks’ gratitude toward the press.Young then introduces Elaine Steel of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development. She in turn recognizes more people in the room for their participation in the project, then details the local itinerary of the tour, including a feast, fashion show, visits to local historical sites, and a panel discussion featuring Rosa Parks, Dick Gregory, Julian Bond, Jamil Al-Amin, Dr. Roberta Hughes Wright, Joann Watson, and Bryan E. Walls.Young returns to the podium to introduce Congressman John Conyers. Conyers praises the program and connects it to the upcoming election. Next, Young introduces Michigan State Senator Virgil Smith, who reflects on the importance of educating young people about the history of the Civil Rights Movement.Young then takes questions from those assembled. These questions involve the demographics of the donors, and a recent radio interview which Young gave where the host did not know what “Jim Crow” meant. Off-camera members of the press then ask Parks a series of questions, including her reasons for sponsoring the program, what she most wants the young people involved in the program to take away from it, and voter turn-out among young African Americans.Young, Parks, and the program’s donors then pose for photos for the press across a series of cuts.After another cut, Young is back at the podium where he is answering questions about union negotiations with the city’s workers, including those of the Emergency Medical Service.The recording is on a U-Matic UCA 30 tape, with a handwritten label marked, "Rosa Parks Reverse Freedom Tour P.C. 1, 7-28-1992." The tape is housed in a black plastic latching 3M case with a matching handwritten label.
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C. 1940 Color 8mm Footage of Metro Detroit Detroit Historical Society 2022-01-11 | 2015.033.001detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/83281266-23EB-4974-8DA3-255589850353Silent 8mm film containing footage shot in and around Detroit, including footage of Belle Isle, the Detroit River, Henry Ford Museum, the Detroit Zoo, White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy, several houses of worship along Woodward Avenue, the New Center area, the Brewster Homes, Black Bottom, and downtown.
Just In Time (1984) Detroit Historical Society 2021-11-05 | 2015.009.026detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/0BBCACDE-1B11-4227-97DB-802490348181U-Matic tape containing a recording of the film "Just In Time," produced by Urban Communications Group for the City of Detroit's Community and Economic Development Department and the Department of Public Information. Based around the "just in time manufacturing" model, the film was intended to help spur industrial development in the city as parts suppliers and manufactures relocate closer to the city's assembly plants that they serve. The film features Gary McMillin, the Director of Materials Management for General Motors Assembly; Dave Bing, the President of Bing Steel; Tony Barclae, the President of Cameo Color Coat; and Mayor Coleman A. Young.The film's brief intro consists of narration over a series of evening and nighttime aerial shots. These shots include the Renaissance Center, a freighter on the Detroit River with the skyline and the sunset in the background, a night game at Tiger Stadium, and the Ambassador Bridge. Early sepia-toned assembly line footage follows showing demonstrating the assembly lines process, then working on actual lines. The title graphic then appears over footage of a contemporary assembly line.As the contemporary assembly line footage continues, the narrator introduces the concept of "just in time manufacturing." Gary McMillin, the Director of Materials Management for General Motors Assembly then appears to discuss the new Detroit/Hamtramck Assembly plant, supplemented by footage of its construction and operations. The narration then returns to further explain "just in time manufacturing" over further footage of the plant, it's workers, robotics, and the semi trucks supplying it.Dave Bing, the President of Bing Steel, Incorporated, appears next to discuss his role as a supplier in the "just in time" model. He talks about locating adjacent to the new General Motors plant. Bing mentions planning to open a restaurant near his plant, and expects similar developments by others. In additional to footage of Bing at his plant, this section also features a map showing the locations of Ford, General Motors, and Dodge plants and suppliers in Detroit. This segment also includes footage of a J.I.T. Distribution Center Incorporated building, water tower, and truck.Next the narrator notes that Cameo Color Coat recent acquired the former Fisher Body Plant 21 to become a just in time supplier for the new General Motors Plant. Tony Barclae, the President of Cameo Color Coat then provides a brief comment. Narration about his company, their contract with General Motors, and footage of their facilities follows. This section also contains footage of the computers used to communicate between the companies, a General Motors assembly line, the sign for Ford Motor Company's World Headquarters, a Chrysler Corporation water tower, aerial footage of the interchange between I-94 and I-75, workers on one of American Natural Resources' natural gas drilling rigs, an aerial shot of the Detroit River, and the Renaissance Center.Next to address the role of the City of Detroit in fostering these developments, Mayor Coleman A. Young addresses the camera from his office. The narrator then directly addresses the viewer on behalf of the City, offering help to locate a site for a development, and listing the various forms of financial assistance that are available. Employment training programs, regional educational resources, and the area's transportation infrastructure are also cited as incentives. This concluding montage features shots of an undeveloped site on the riverfront, and of the Motor City Industrial Park in the former Packard plant, students in a computer classroom, the campus of Oakland University, a freighter passing downtown Detroit's skyline as viewed from Windsor, the Ambassador Bridge, an airplane taking off, a truck on a freeway, a train, a crane unloading a freighter, the interchange between I-96 and the Southfield Freeway, the construction of the Millender Center, people jogging, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, a group riding in a horse-drawn carriage, a saxophonist at the Montreux-Detroit International Jazz Festival, diners at the New Hellas Café, people running in a marathon, and the city's skyline. The film ends with the "Do It In Detroit" campaign logo.The video is on a UCA-10 U-Matic tape, with an Allied Video Services label printed with "Just in Time. The tape is housed within a black plastic case with a matching label.
1981 Boblo Island 35mm Dailies, Reel 2: Entertainment, C.U. Bear Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.014detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/58CA639C-444E-4E8D-A848-288285679403Silent color 35mm reel containing footage shot by Jack Goodford of General Television Associates for a Boblo Island promotional video. The footage shows several of the park's rides, and, in many shots, focuses on the experiences of a family. Many of the shots include multiple takes.The reel opens with shots of the Pirate ride before moving onto show the featured family in the dodge 'em cars. Then the reoccurring couple is show walking among the midway games. The woman holds a stuffed blue dog. Members of the production's crew are captured in a brief shot featuring a man wearing a t-shirt with the logo of the Michigan-made 1981 film "Word of Honor."This is followed by multiple takes of a chorus line of performers from one of the park's musical revue shows.The boy and father from the featured family are then shown on the carousel. Then the boy is shown walking along the boat's ramp among a crowd of people. Next, the mascot costumed Boblo bear mascot gets several close-ups while he waves.The camera then pans across some of the midway game prizes--stuffed panda bears and bananas. A man and woman are also shown walking with a plush doll of the Peanuts character Woodstock past the entrance to the Maxivision Stand-Up Theatre.Two more rides are then shown--the Log Flume, and the Flying Swings.The reoccurring couple is then filmed sharing cotton candy. Then the family is shown at a picnic table.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "W.O. 32072 The II Boblo Dailies. 2. Entertainment C.U. Bea[…]"
1981 Boblo Island 35mm Dailies, Reel 1 Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.012detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/07757379-F8B0-4B14-9959-290906413193Silent color 35mm reel containing footage shot by Jack Goodford of General Television Associates for a Boblo Island promotional video. The footage shows several of the park's rides, and, in many shots, focuses on the experiences of a family. Many of the shots include multiple takes.The film opens with a shot of a clapboard labeled "GTA #1745 'Boblo,' Roll 2, Dir.: J. Goodford, Cam.: B. Hirschenson, 6-10-81, Day Ext." followed by footage of passengers, including the re-occurring family waving from the promenade of one of the Boblo boats. Then, a couple are shown eating hot dogs. Next, a series of shots of the Enterprise ride includes a brief shot of a clapboard. The clapboard reads, "G.T.A. #1745 Boblo, Roll 8, Dir.: J. Goodford, Cam: B. Hirschenson, 6-11-81, Day Ext." The following shots then showcase other rides--the Polyp, then the Tilt-A-Whirl.Next, the family from the initial shot is featured prominently for several scenes. First they are filmed eating ice cream. Then the boy is shown riding the Kiddie Boats. And the family is shown enjoying the Dodge'em Cars.The video then returns to general park footage with a shot of the lights and canopy above a rotating ride, and several shots of the Pirate ship ride and park-goers around it.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "W.O. 32072 The II Boblo Dailies," and "Return to Clients Positive Work Print Dailies, 3 Boxes 'Boblo.'" The box includes an invoice from Postique to W.B. Doner, dated January 31, 1984.
Boblo As Seen on Weekend, July 31, 1962 Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2019.068.003detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/D1F0071B-D2FC-4DFE-95E9-548082192637Silent color 16mm film containing footage of a trip to Boblo Island presumably shot and assembled for a 1962 episode of the WWJ-TV show "Weekend." The footage features the downtown Detroit dock, rides to and back aboard the Boblo Boats, and rides and other attractions on the island.
1987 Boblo Island 35mm Footage: Skytower and Carousel Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2015.011.020Silent color 35mm film shot for a Castorri and Company advertisement for Boblo Island on May 12, 1987, of the Skytower and the carousel.The film opens with a shot of a clapboard, labeled "Castorri and Co., Boblo Island #1387, Scene 1, Date: May 12, Take 1." Ron Castorri is listed as both the director and the camera operator. This is followed by several shots of the park's Skytower. The camera zooms in and out from the logo at its top, and pans along its length.This is followed by scene 2, take 1, on the same day, in which the camera films children on the park's carousel. Some children wave to the camera.The film is in a 35mm canister with several labels. An Eastman Kodak label has been partially covered by a length of cloth tape marked, "1000' 5247-072-111 (34) Sc 1 Tk 1, Sc 2 Tk 2, Roll 1, AAAP." Another length of cloth tape around the side of the canister is labeled, "WO# 71271 Orig. 5247 Castorri & Co. #1387 'Boblo' (Roll #1) 5-13-87." A Producers Color Service, Inc. form label on the tin's lid lists Castorri as the customer, "Boblo Island" as the title, "5-13" as the date, "1" as the roll number, and "1000" beside "Footage."
C. 1984 Boblo Island 35mm Original Camera Negative: Aerial Footage Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.016detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/DA94A4F2-27A1-47CB-A19B-213957321153Silent color 35mm reel containing low-flying aerial footage of Boblo Island shot for commercials and promotional videos.The reel begins with an Image Express logo. Two fly-overs follow. The begin over the water on the island's east side with a bearing to the northwest, then over the center of the park turn to proceed south over the island's west side--above the Sky Streak roller coaster.The first take is partially reprinted on film reel 2015.086.019.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "84-0510-1 "Boblo" 3x:10's-(16mm)1x:10-(35mm). Sel OCN For Xfer"
1985 Boblo Island 35mm Original Camera Negative, Rolls 4 and 5: Fort Fun and Boblo Bear Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.022detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/07832348-E501-467F-A1FA-536065924956Silent color 35mm film reel containing footage shot for Boblo Island promotional purposes. The footage includes several takes of children playing in Fort Fun's ball pit, people outside the entrance to Fort Fun, and children interacting with the park's bear mascot by the park's fountain.The majority of the reel is dedicated to footage of children playing in Fort Fun's ball pit. A clapboard that appears about half-way through the reel is marked Scene 103; Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 5, 5-9-85." The next sequence on the reel is shot outside of the entrance to Fort Fun, showing people approaching and leaving from its gate. A clapboard shown during this scene is marked, "Scene 104, Take 1; Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 5; 5-9-85." The final shots on the reel are of children interacting with the costumed Boblo bear mascot beside the park's fountain. The lion mascot is visible in the background. A marker shown during this sequence is labeled, "Scene 105, Take 1; Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 5; 5-9-85." The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "AAA-26, H.P. 2946 Doner, Bob-Lo OCN. W.O. 58652 5/10/85, A.F.I. Prod. #524, 'Boblo' Orig. 5247 R#2 (Rolls 4+5). K66458, 68940."
1985 Boblo Island 30-Second and 10-Second Spots, 35mm Workprint Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.035detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/81E0D442-EC4D-4B4C-8E2E-404459079070Silent color 35mm film reel containing footage shot for Boblo Island promotional purposes. The reel contains the workprint two Boblo commericals. Both spots begin with Harvey's Place Incorporated Editorial Service Work Picture countdowns.The first spot is thirty seconds long and features an fly-over of the west side of the island, the Screamer, Fort Fun, the ball pit, the Falling Star, a chorus line from a musical revue, the Boblo bear mascot interacting with a group of children, and aerial shot of STE. CLAIR with the Ambassador Bridge in the background.The second shot features several scenes of the Screamer, and is ten seconds in length.The film is on a blue plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "AAA-14, H.P. 2946. Boblo SFX Outs Wk. Pix."
1984 Boblo Island 16mm Original Camera Negative Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.015detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/43C1F6B9-6FFD-4017-B3A1-000238222664Silent color 16mm reel containing footage shot for a Boblo Island promotional video. The footage shows the Falling Star ride at night, performers from one of the park's musical shows, and children having fun with the park's mascots.The reel begins with an Image Express logo, before getting into the night time footage of the Falling Star.This is followed by a brief shot of a clapboard marked "Roll 3. Prod. No. Boblo 430. Scene 301, Take 6, Sound: MOS. Director, Camera Man: Bill Randall. Date: May 9/84 W.B. Doner. Prod'r: A.F.I."Next are shots of the performers from one of the park's revue shows performing a chorus line and bowing. The women wear gold dresses, and the men wear tuxedos with gold shirts. The stage's rear wall is painted with "Music" in script lettering. Another clapboard visible between takes records this as scene 201, take 40, on the same day.The final segment on the reel is of the costumed Boblo bear mascot, the duck mascot, and a group of children with balloons, as filmed from behind a group of trees. Another clapboard shot records one take as being roll 7, scene 101, take 16, again on May 9, 1984.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "84-0510-1 "Boblo" 3x:10's-(16mm)1x:10-(35mm). Sel OCN For Xfer"
1987 Boblo Island 35mm Footage: Captain Andys Rivertown Review Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2015.011.021Silent color 35mm film shot by Castorri and Company of the Boblo Island attraction "Captain Andy's Rivertown Review" on May 12, 1987 for a advertisement for the park.The film opens with footage of from over the shoulder of the Captain Andy animatronic figure--a dog in a fire captain's uniform who plays a banjo. From over the figure's shoulder, the camera captures the reactions of children in the audience. Near the end of the reel, the Captain Andy figure and other stage elements are also shot from head-on. A clapboard near the beginning of the reel is labeled "Castorri and Co., Boblo Island #1387, Scene 3, Date: May 12, Take 1." Ron Castorri is listed as both the director and the camera operator.The film is in a 35mm canister with several labels. An Eastman Kodak label has been partially covered by a length of cloth tape marked, "1000 5294-643-126 'Boblo Island' Castorri & Co. Roll 2 AAA-7." Another length of cloth tape around the side of the canister is labeled, "WO# 71271 Orig. 5247 Castorri & Co. #1387 'Boblo' (Roll #2) 5-13-87." A Producers Color Service, Inc. form label on the tin's lid lists Castorri as the customer, "Boblo Island" as the title, "5-13" as the date, "2" as the roll number, and "1000" beside "Footage."
August 31, 1979 Boblo Island 16mm Workprint Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2018.008.005detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/05514B67-C155-4498-B44F-966318932228Silent color 16mm reel containing a workprint composed of footage shot for a Boblo Island promotional video. The shots feature the island's flowers, picnic area, costumed mascots, the Bob-Lo Pavilion Theatre's exterior, miniature golf course, Hofbrau Tavern exterior, giant slide, Ferris wheel, park guests, docks, the Boblo boat COLUMBIA, chair lift, Maritime Monument, marina, and the Log Flume.The video opens with several shots of the island's flowers, with attractions such as the Round-Up and the C.P. Huntington train in the background. This is followed by several shots of people in the park's picnic area. In several such shots, the mascots Louie the lion and a pelican in a green polka-dotted outfit, visit the picnickers. Next are several shots taken outside of the Bob-Lo Pavilion Theatre, including the building's sign, and people walking along the walkways around it. Several shots follow of golfers and obstacles at the park's miniature golf course.After a brief cut, the footage returns with a shot of a sign depicting the park’s lion mascot and the text, "Amaze. Amaze. Follow me for fun," and a zoom out from the sign for the Hofbrau Tavern to the building itself. Children are then filmed riding down the park's giant slide, and families are shown getting off the Ferris wheel. Park-goers are then shown walking in the vicinity of the park's docks. During this portion the Boblo boat COLUMBIA is shown at dock, and departing, the ferry PAPOOSE IV is shown approaching, and the PAPOOSE V is shown boarding. There's also a brief shot of two of the park's locomotives stopped on parallel stretches of track.After another brief cut, the camera captures people riding the park's chair lift from below. The island's Maritime Monument--topped with the anchor of the steam barge CITY OF CLEVELAND (1882)--is also filmed. More close-ups of flowers follow. After that, several shots are devoted to showing people and boats in the park's marina. The park's train is captured passing on the shore from one shot taken from a pier. In the final portion of video, people are shown lining up and riding the Log Flume ride.The film is spooled on a yellow plastic core, and housed within a grey plastic canister. A series of handwritten labels are affixed to the canister's lid. These read, "Aug 31 1-3," "Work Print with Taped Sections - Boblo Park," "On Lab Cores," "Dub F/T 1/17/95 159[?]," and "CC." The tail at the end of the film is marked, "Tail Fe[?] 4995 10-6-79, Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park, 'Title - Bob-Lo August 31 Roll 1-3.'"
August 30, 1979 Boblo Island 16mm Workprint Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2018.008.004detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/C0FA3CCA-4AA2-427D-A1C2-730566326550Silent color 16mm reel containing a workprint composed of footage shot for a Boblo Island promotional video. The scenes include the island's docks, the PAPOOSE IV, the STE. CLAIRE, the island's miniature railroad, the blockhouse and the Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse, the marina, the Sky Streak, Pee Wee and Lil' Charlie's Dolphin Show, the Log Flume, and the Scrambler.The reel opens with a shot of the Detroit River and the Amherstberg riverfront as the passenger ferry PAPOOSE IV arrives at the island's dock. Next, the camera moves to the midway for a shot of people walking past with the Skydiver and souvenir stands in the background. A shot then follows of the park-side entrance to the dock. The canopy overhead is painted to demark lanes “To Detroit" and "To Amherstburg." Railroad crossing signs and the tracks of the miniature railroad are in the foreground. The arrival of the Boblo passenger steamer STE. CLAIRE is the focus of the next sequence of shots. The boat's bow is the subject of the first show, as it approaches the dock. As the camera continues to roll, the STE. CLAIRE turns exposing its port side. While the boat is docking, the camera zooms in for shots of passengers waiting on the promenade while workers on the shore prepare to tie down the boat's lines. After a cut, the camera rolls alongside the boarding ramp as passengers step from the boat onto the island. A close-up of the boat's name follows. Next, new passengers boat the boat from the island.In a much shorter sequence the camera then captures a quick shot of the ferry PAPOOSE IV approaching the docks, and then after a cut, the flow of people disembarking from the boat. This segment ends with a pan across the boat which comes to a rest on the ferry's pilothouse.Then from the dock area, the camera catches the C.P. Huntington train ride passing. From an elevated position--possibly aboard the STE. CLAIRE at dock, the camera then rolls for an overhead view of the PAPOOSE IV as it disembarks, with the island's "Bob-Lo" sign on the shore in the background. Following a cut, the camera follows the PAPOOSE IV as it sets out into the Detroit River. Shots follow from the same vantage point of the "Bob-Lo" sign on the shore, and the Skydiver. Following a short gap in recording, the camera gets a shot of park visitors seated near the shore as a freighter passes. The C.P. Huntington train is again the subject of several subsequent shots. First the camera pans from a shot of a railroad crossing signs and the three flags that fly over the shore to the approaching train. Then, in a pair of extended shots an out of service locomotive is filmed beneath a canopy, both head-on and in profile. The camera also zooms from the boats at the adjacent dock to the passenger cars of the nearby train.Several shots of the landmarks near the southern tip of the island follow--the blockhouse and the Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse.Boaters along the shore--including on group in a Chris-Craft--and people the island's beach are then the focus of a series of shots.The film then returns to the amusement park attractions with shots of the Sky Streak rollercoaster, Pee Wee and Lil' Charlie's Dolphin Show and the audience gathered there. An extended series of shots of the marina are next on the reel. Among these are shots of a duck in the water, and people in outboard motor boats. The reel ends with another set of shots of the amusement park's attractions--the Log Flume, the picnic area, and the Scrambler (with the Ferris wheel and giant slide in the background).The film is spooled on a yellow plastic core, and housed within a grey plastic canister. A series of handwritten labels are affixed to the canister’s lid. These read, "Aug 30 1-3," "Work Print with Taped Sections - Boblo Park," "On Lab Cores," "Dub F/T 1/17/95 1 9[?]," and "FR." The film's leader is labeled, "Boblo Island Amusement Park, Bob-Lo Aug 30 1979."
1981 Boblo Island 35mm Dailies, Reel 3: Boat, Animals Waving, Falling Star Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.013detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/306ED8AC-F39D-4D2C-A719-520101065220Silent color 35mm reel containing footage shot by Jack Goodford of General Television Associates for a Boblo Island promotional video. The footage shows several of the park's rides, and, in many shots, focuses on the experiences of a family. Many of the shots include multiple takes.The reel begins with both the featured couple and family are shown walking with arms full of stuffed animals, and expressions that suggest the end of a day at the park. A partially visible clapboard during this sequence lists J. Goodford as director, B. Hirschenson as the camera operator, the year as 1981, and the roll number as 4.The Boblo boat COLUMBIA and the shore then feature in several shots. First the COLUMBIA is shown approaching, then arriving at dock. At the dock the park's costumed bear, lion, rabbit, and duck mascots wave at the arriving passengers. The passengers are the shown stepping onto the island. Then a show captures the C. P. Huntington train ride passing in the foreground with the docked COLUMBIA in the background. The dock portion of the film ends with a shot of a sailboat off the island's shore is wedged between shots of the train.Following a very quick shot of people with the mascots is a series of shots of the boy offering an ice cream cone to a llama. He is eventually joined by the girl. The pair is then filmed riding on the carousel's motorcycle-shaped seats.The film then turns to the reoccurring couple. The woman is shown playing one of the carnival games and winning a stuffed animal.Then, the boy of the reoccurring family is filmed walking hand in hand with the bear and the rabbit mascots.After two brief shots of a couple under the tree, are a series of shots of the Satellite Jet ride. The couple shown eating hot dogs in film 2016.086.012 are among the riders.The final shots on the reel are of the island's mascots waving, then being surrounded by people. The PAPOOSE is docked in the background.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "W.O. 32072 The II Boblo Dailies, Boat (animals Waving) Falling Star??"
1985 Boblo Island 35mm Original Camera Negative, Rolls 6 and 7: Boblo Bear and Falling Star Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.023detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/2D425BF0-E1DF-4905-BA1A-160627240577Silent color 35mm film reel containing footage shot for Boblo Island promotional purposes. The footage is composed of shots of children interacting with the park's mascot bear mascot, followed by shots of the Falling Star ride.Reel ops with shots of the children and the costumed Boblo bear mascot beside the park's fountain. The lion mascot is visible in the background. A marker shown during this sequence is labeled, "Scene 105, Take 2; Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 6; 5-9-85." After several unslated takes, the clapboard reappears to announce Scene 105A, Take 1, a close-up of a girl who startles the bear in the scene.The next shot on the reel is of the Falling Star ride in motion. The clapboard introduces this as "Scene 106, Take 1, Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 6; 5-9-85." The second take is a close-up with just the ride's gondola swinging through the frame.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "AAA-27, H.P. 2946 Doner, Bob-Lo, OCN. W.O.# 58652 5/10/85. A.F.I. Prod. #524, 'Boblo,' Orig. 5247 R#3 (Rolls 6+7). K69162 65258."
1985 Boblo Island 35mm Original Camera Negative, Rolls 1-3: Screamer and Fort Fun Detroit Historical Society 2021-08-18 | 2016.086.021detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/48F00231-C1F3-474A-9118-051979336780Silent color 35mm film reel containing footage shot for Boblo Island promotional purposes. The footage features several shots of the roller coaster The Screamer, followed by a brief shot of children playing in the ball pit in the Fort Fun area.After some brief initial shots, the camera captures a clapboard from the front seat of the Screamer, marked "Scene 101, Take 1; Prod. AFI #524; Dir/Cam Randall; Roll 1; 5-9-85." Footage follows shot from the front car of the roller coaster during a single ride around the tracks.The crew then slates take one of Scene 101A, now with the camera turned around on a boy and girl riding together in one of the Screamer's cars. Five more takes follow.After take six, the camera begins to capture shots of the passing roller coaster cars from the stairs at the top of its first hill, and from various points on the ground below. One of those shots is slated as "Scene 101D, Take 1."The final portion of the film is devoted to a single shot of a group of children playing in Fort Fun's ball pit.The film is on a yellow plastic core, housed inside of a white box labeled, "AAA-22, H.P. 2946 Doner, Boblo, OCN. W.O.# 58652 5/10/85, A.F.I. Prod.# 524, 'Boblo,' Orig. 5247 R#1 (Rolls 1-3). 1 66067, 70163."
Detroit Historical Society Centennial Virtual Press Conference Detroit Historical Society 2021-06-22 | This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Detroit Historical Society! In 1921, several prominent Detroiters founded the Detroit Historical Society, meant to preserve the history of their booming industrial town. For 100 years, the Society has encouraged historical scholarship, preservation and education. Today, the Society manages the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and Detroit Historical Museum while caring for a collection of more than 250,000 historical artifacts.President and CEO Elana Rugh will join Board Chairman John Decker and other Detroit Historical Society staff to kick off a year and a half of celebrations. Help us look back as we look forward to our next 100 years.
Pockets of Joy: Cafe Mahogany (April 24, 2020) Detroit Historical Society 2021-05-24 | Pockets of Joy was originally presented as a daily IGTV series as part of National Poetry Month 2020. In this installment we dove into the unique history of Detroit's legendary home for poetry, Cafe Mahogany. We'll also caught up with a few Mahogany legends who have gone on to do great things in Detroit and abroad.W/ Special Guests:Poet, Actor, MC, Activist, Mike-Emikeellison.meSenior Director of Education & Programs, Detroit Historical Society, Malika PryorTony Award Nominated Playwright, Forever Poet, Renaissance Woman, Dominique MorriseauExecutive Director, The Coleman A. Young Foundation, Khary TurnerWorld Renowned DJ, Good dude, Father, Carl "DJ Invisible" Hollier#nationalpoetrymonth
Society Sit-Downs - Joel Fluent Greene Detroit Historical Society 2021-05-24 | A little while back, our favorite Detroit poet, Joel Fluent Greene, sat down to talk with us about his new work which exploring the ties that bind Detroiters together, collaborating with the Detroit Historical Society, and the poetic legacy of the city. We're so excited to celebrate the release of Joel's new book this month, The Detroit Poems! Pick up a copy at http://joelfluentgreene.com
Pockets of Joy: jessica Care moore (April 29, 2020) Detroit Historical Society 2021-05-24 | Pockets of Joy was originally presented as a daily IGTV series as part of National Poetry Month 2020. On our final episode, we interviewed legendary poet, author, publisher, recording artist and playwright, Jessica Care Moore. Great way to end the series, right?Hosted by Joel Fluent Greene#nationalpoetrymonth
Pockets of Joy: Craig muMs Grant (April 23, 2020) Detroit Historical Society 2021-05-24 | Pockets of Joy was originally presented as a daily IGTV series as part of National Poetry Month 2020. In this episode we checked in with internationally recognized Poet, Author, Actor and Renaissance Man, Craig muMs Grant, for an interview and reading you won't want to miss!W/ Special Guest PoetCraig muMs Grant (NY, NY)Hosted by Joel Fluent Green#nationalpoetrymonth
Detroit History Heroes Episode 9: Dudley Randall Detroit Historical Society 2021-05-11 | We're excited to celebrate Dudley Randall in this new episode of Detroit History Heroes! In many ways, Randall paved the way for Black authors and poets in the city and across the country to share their voices and perspectives. His legacy lives on in Broadside Press, one of the oldest Black-owned publishing houses in the country, and the countless poets his words have inspired.Detroit History Heroes adheres to the Michigan Social Studies GLCEs (Grade Level Content expectations). This feature on Dudley Randall meets the following curriculum standards:ELAGrade 3-5: Reading Standards 7,9Grade 6-8: Reading Standards 1,2, 7,9 Social StudiesGrade 5: P3.1.1
Detroit History Heroes Episode 8: Gilda Radner Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-06 | This episode of Detroit History Heroes focuses on legendary funny lady, Gilda Radner. In life, she blazed trails for comedians for years to come and in death, her story has affected thousands of people battle cancer. Join Kayla Chenault as she discusses the life and times of one of Detroit's finest: the incomparable and hilarious Gilda.Get more information from the The Detroit Creativity Project's website: detroitcreativityproject.orgDetroit History Heroes adheres to the Michigan Social Studies GLCEs (Grade Level Content expectations). This feature on Gilda Radner meets the following curriculum standards:Health: 4.3 Apply the use of positive self-talk to manage feelings; 4.4 Describe strategies to manage strong feelings, including anger; 4.12 Demonstrate how to communicate assertively.
Mayor Coleman A. Youngs Press Conference on Nelson Mandelas Detroit Visit, Tape 1 (1990) Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-01 | 2015.009.076detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/8EB4C060-DEDC-4020-BA44-989705441502U-Matic S tape containing the first of two parts of footage of the June 11, 1990 press conference held by Mayor Coleman A. Young to announce plans for Nelson Mandela's visit to Detroit, scheduled for June 28th, 1990. The footage is continued on tape 2015.009.074.
Nelson Mandelas Arrival at Detroit Metro Airport, June 28, 1990 Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-01 | 2015.009.078detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/D740DDF7-C831-42A5-B930-119527297316U-Matic S tape containing footage of a screen showing a live video feed of Nelson Mandela's arrival at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on June 28, 1990, followed by direct footage of Mandela's brief speech inside the airport, including an introduction from Mayor Coleman A. Young.The tape begins with the camera filming a projection screen set up inside the airport, showing a feed of the delegation waiting along a red carpet on the tarmac outside. The monitor then shows the Trump Shuttle airplane carrying Nelson Mandela taxing along the runways, and eventually to the red carpet where the boarding ramp is moved into place. Nelson and Winnie Mandela emerge from the plane at 6 minutes and 15 seconds into the video. The Mandelas take some time to greet the welcome party, which includes Mayor Coleman A. Young, Michigan First Lady Janet Blanchard, Governor James Blanchard, UAW President Owen Bieber, Transafrica's Margaret Baylor, Councilman Arthur Johnson, and Rosa Parks. The camera then follows activist and singer Harry Belafonte--who arrived among Mandela's entourage--as he also stops to shake several hands inside the airport terminal. Following a cut, Belafonte is shown in person, talking to members of the press. The camera pans around as the dignitaries wait on stage for the program to begin.The camera then returns to the projection screen as it shows Mandela approaching the stage. The camera returns to the live event as Nelson and Winnie Mandela then take the stage to applause. Mayor Coleman A. Young steps to the podium where he introduces Nelson Mandela. Mandela proceeds to make a brief speech stating his love for Detroit, thanking several of the dignitaries, and recognizing them as his "comrades in arms... in the struggle against racial oppression." Afterward, the camera continues to roll as Mandela makes his way off stage through the crowd of dignitaries, before stopping once he disappears from view.The recording is on a 3M UCA 30S U-Matic tape with a handwritten label on the front. The case is in a black plastic latching case with matching labels.
Nelson Mandela Reception at the Westin Hotel, Raw Footage, Tape 1 (1990) Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-01 | 2015.009.077detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/CA2A202E-4F46-4AEE-BFC8-489542292787 U-Matic S tape containing footage shot at the reception for Nelson Mandela held at the Renaissance Center's Westin Hotel on June 28th, 1990, as the crowd awaits the arrival of Nelson and Winnie Mandela. The footage, including Mandela's actual appearance, is continued on tape 2015.009.051, and elements of both tapes are edited together onto tape 2015.009.084.In a series of shots the camera crew travels about the ballroom to show the numerous guests in attendance as they converse, eat, and pose for photographs. After a cut, Arthur Johnson, chair of the event, appears at the podium to announce that he is not sure when exactly Mandela will arrive, eliciting laughter from the crowd. He continues, explaining Mandela's itinerary ahead of the Amandla Mandela Detroit '90 rally at Tiger Stadium that night. He reassures those in attendance that they will be bused to the rally. After another cut, Johnson again is shown at the podium where he announces that Mandela will be appearing at the reception in twenty minutes.Next, following another cut, the camera finds John Salley and Isiah Thomas of the Detroit Pistons in the crowd. Salley signs autographs, while Thomas converses with several people.After another cut, a man at a podium in another conference room explains the strict level of security to group of young people who were invited to take part. He also explains the meaning the chants of "amandla" (Nguni for "power") that have become part of the Mandela freedom events, and practices chanting it with the crowd.Next, the camera moves to a separate meeting area for Winnie Mandela. A "Winnie Mandela" banner is hung behind the podium, a "Molo Winnie" banner is on a side wall, and the crowd predominately consists of women. A woman from Mandela's advance team appears at the podium to explain to the crowd how they will exit to be buses to the rally. As she talks, the camera gets shots of several members of the crowd including former City Councilwoman Erma Henderson, and Representative John Conyers.Next, a group is shown chanting and dancing while holding an African National Congress flag in the hotel's Cadillac Ballroom. The camera crew then moves out into the hotel's walkways for a shot of the dancers through the room's doors, and of people waiting outside the rooms. Next, the camera moves into one of the rooms for further footage of people talking and waiting. A banner hung on the wall reads, "Detroit Welcomes Mandela and the African Nat'l Congress. Aluta Continua. Ella Baker, Nelson Mandela Center for Anti-Racist Education." The camera crew then finds Nicholas Hood sitting down by himself on a small platform. He jokes with the camera person.After another cut, for the tape's final shot, the camera is out on the walkway, outside of the Cadillac ballroom where people are again singing and dancing with an ANC flag.The recordings are on a 3M UCA 30S U-Matic S tape with the title handwritten directly on the tape's shell. The cassette is housed within a black plastic latching UCA 3M 30S U-Matic case with a handwritten 3M label on the front.
Church Choir and Nelson Mandela Reception at the Westin Hotel, Raw Footage, Tape 2 (1990) Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-01 | 2015.009.051detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/archive/9AAC2FA3-62B1-465A-9ED5-178042112888U-Matic S tape containing both footage of a choir performing at an unidentified church, followed by Nelson Mandela's appearance at the reception held in his honor at the Renaissance Center's Westin Hotel on June 28th, 1990. The footage from Mandela's event is continued from tape 2015.009.077, and elements of both tapes are edited together onto tape 2015.009.084.The tape begins with the church choir performing accompanied by an organ. In a series of short shots the camera films a series of close-ups featuring a member of the choir, the organist, the church's altar, and candles. Five members of the choir then stand in front of the altar and perform the hymn "Have Thine Own Way, Lord." This portion of the tape ends after camera gets a brief close-up of the organist's face as she plays the same hymn again.About eight minutes into the tape, the footage from Mandela's reception begins with a zoom on Nelson Mandela as he and his entourage make their way through the Westin Hotel's walk ways past crowds. The camera then moves inside of the ballroom, as Mandela and his security detail enters. Nearby members of the crowd can be overheard conversing about having difficultly seeing through the all of the people.After another cut, Nelson Mandela is now on stage, where Detroit Pistons player John Salley gives him a hug, and presents both him and Winnie Mandela with a Pistons jacket and cap. With Salley's help, Nelson Mandela dons the cap and jacket. Meanwhile Arthur Johnson addresses the crowd--mentioning Mayor Coleman A. Young's role in hosting the weekly planning meetings at the Manoogian Mansion for this event. As Young steps to the podium a member of the crowd can be heard saying, in reference to the Pistons, "threepeat!" Young gives Mandela a very brief introduction. Mandela then speaks briefly on his appreciation and love for Detroit for its support of South Africa's struggle against Apartheid. He then apologizes that he cannot stay longer, as he is expected at Tiger Stadium for the Nelson Amandla Mandela Detroit '90 rally. The recording ends as Mandela begins to leave the stage.The recording is on a 3M UCA 30s U-Matic Tape with "Mandela 3" written on the top in blue pen. The cassette is housed within a black plastic latching U-Matic tape case with a handwritten 3M VHS label on its cover.
Society Sit-Downs - Amy Sacka & Val Walker Detroit Historical Society 2021-04-01 | In honor of Women's History Month, The Detroit Historical Society is proud to sit down with documentary photographers Amy Sacka and Valaurian Waller to chat about their inspiration, intention, and artistic process behind the photos in LAST ICE and Riverfront Fishing: A Detroit Tradition We're proud to host these stunning works at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. Join us on April 10th for a photo walk with Amy and Val at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle! For more information and to register for the event:http://detroithistorical.org/dossin-great-lakes-museum/events-calendar/events-listing/photo-walk-amy-sacka-and-val-waller
Detroit History Heroes Episode 7 - Ruth Ellis Detroit Historical Society 2021-03-03 | This episode focuses on LGBTQIA+ icon Ruth Ellis and her long and storied life. There is a strong emphasis on civic and community engagement, and the historical issues involved in the intersection of African American life and LGBTQIA+ life throughout the 20th century. Visit the Ruth Ellis Center at http://ruthelliscenter.orgFor more information on terminology and language visit http://www.hrc.org/resources/glossary-of-termsSupport for this series was provided by Heather Rivard.Detroit History Heroes adheres to the Michigan Social Studies GLCEs (Grade Level Content expectations). This feature on Ruth Ellis meets the following curriculum standards:History: H3.0.6 and H3.0.7 Geography: G4.0.2 Public Discourse and Civics: P3.1.1, P4.2.1, P4.2.2 Civics and Government: C5.0.3
Virtual Event!: MLK Streets: Beyond The Name (January 18, 2021) Detroit Historical Society 2021-02-24 | Across America, over 900 streets bear the name of Martin Luther King, Jr. For MLK Day 2021, the Black Historic Sites Committee and the Detroit Historical Society are taking an in-depth look into how race and geography have played a role in naming streets after King and whether the streets have lived up to his legacy and dreams.Join us for a virtual panel discussion and special viewing of the 15-minute film short King Blvd., which will set the set stage for the discussion.Our ZOOM event panel features:∙ Earl Hardy, writer and producer of King Blvd. In his travels, Hardy noticed that MLK Streets were often located in blighted neighborhoods and wanted to know why and what could be done to revitalize those areas. This investigation led the Detroit native to write and produce King Blvd.∙ Dr. Derek Alderman, cultural geographer and professor at the University of Tennessee. He has studied and written about streets named after MLK since the early 1990s. Dr. Alderman’s specialties include race, public memory, symbolic landscapes, heritage tourism and critical place-name study.∙ Jamon Jordan, local historian, educator and founder of The Black Scroll Network, History & Tours. He established the tour company after twenty years as a public school teacher who observed the scarcity of African American history in school curriculums and decided to do something about it.
Detroit History Heroes Episode 6 - Grace Lee Boggs Detroit Historical Society 2021-01-18 | This episode of Detroit History Heroes is all about Grace Lee Boggs - a feminist, author, activist and, of course, a Detroiter.Learn more about how her life dedicated to activism evolved - from protesting rat infested housing in Chicago, to helping organize Detroit's 1963 March for Freedom with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and helping create community-based projects in Detroit.Most importantly, learn how her life can give us an important lesson - how change can start in a small, but meaningful way. Watch now!Support for this series was provided by Heather Rivard.
Society Sit-Downs: Justice & Equity Detroit Historical Society 2021-01-15 | Today, we're sitting down with Malika Pryor, Senior Director of Education, Programs and Outreach at the Society to talk about the role of cultural institutions in the fight for justice and equity. In an increasingly unprecedented and unjust world, museums and cultural institutions must recognize the necessity of this work and ally ourselves with communities who have been historically marginalized.
Society Sit-Downs: Accessibility Detroit Historical Society 2020-12-18 | Society Sit-Downs is a new video series from the Detroit Historical Society where we give you a peek behind the curtain into work we're doing that, while not always housed in an exhibit or program, is equally as important and impactful. This is a way for us to make transparent the thought processes and intentions behind our exhibits/programs/initiatives, how those things relate to the story we're telling, and why they're important. It gives us a new and dynamic way to connect with our constituents and community partners.In the first installment, Manager of Education Programs Bree Boettner discusses the topic of accessibility.
Historic Detroit Thanksgiving Day Parades Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-25 | Since 1924, Thanksgiving Day parades have been a beloved annual tradition in Detroit. Here we share substantial clips from three films covering three very different eras, as well as a couple photos and other surprises in between. The first film comes one of the first, if not the first parade, when the bulk of the route ran along Vernor Highway from Second Avenue to Woodward Avenue. The second main clip comes from the late 1940s, and was shot near the start of the route on Second--keep an eye out for the Bronx Bar in the background. By 1988, the time of the last clip, the parade had moved to its Woodward route. Shot near Woodward and Jefferson, this tape features balloon handlers navigating Clownie beneath the People Mover tracks. Explore more of our Thanksgiving parade-related items through our online collection: detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/bysearchterm?keyword=Thanksgiving+Day+Parade
2020 Detroit Historical Society Virtual Annual Membership Meeting and Volunteer Recognition Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-20 | In this program, originally streamed to members over Zoom on October 18th, Detroit Historical Society Executive Director and CEO Elana Rugh, Chairman of the Board of Trustees John Decker, First Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Geaneen Arends, Membership & Annual Giving Manager Delisha Upshaw, and Manager of Education Programs Bree Boettner share news and information
Detroit Stories: Beer Trailer Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-18 | Coming soon, the Detroit Historical Society will debut its podcast, Detroit Stories, with a series on the history of beer and brewing in Detroit. The series ties in with our new exhibit Detroit's Brewing Heritage, now on display at the Detroit Historical Museum.
21st Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance: Lee Murdock Concert Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-13 | Originally broadcast as a pre-recorded component of the November 10, 2020 Lost Mariners Remembrance , Lee Murdock performs a selection of songs about sailing, working, and living on the Great Lakes.
21st Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance: Ceremony and Benediction Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-13 | The 2020 Lost Mariners Remembrance was livestreamed on November 10, 2020 from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. This portion of the event features host and Detroit Historical Society senior curator Joel Stone, Great Lakes Maritime Institute president Phil Karras, and honor guard from United States Coast Guard – Station Belle Isle, the mailboat J.W. WESTCOTT II, and the Detroit Fire Department fire tugs CURTIS RANDOLPH and SIVAD JOHNSON. A pre-recorded section follows consisting of a benediction from Rev. Paul Woolley and a performance of "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Lee Murdock.
21st Annual Lost Mariners Remembrance: Valerie van Heest on the Armistice Day Storm of 1940 Detroit Historical Society 2020-11-13 | Originally broadcast as a pre-recorded component of the November 10, 2020 Lost Mariners Remembrance, historian and underwater explorer Valerie van Heest of the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association discusses the Armistice Day Storm of 1940, a disaster which claimed several ships and numerous lives on Lake Michigan.
Third Thursday Speaker Series: Looking For America - July 18, 2019 Detroit Historical Society 2020-09-18 | Revisit the panel discussion from the opening event for our summer 2019 exhibit 'Looking for America,' which was centered on the topic of immigration and American values in six cities, including Detroit. Although immigration is a national political issue, its impact on localities varies widely, and the experience of living in a diverse and changing community is not limited to traditional “gateways” like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. 'Looking for America' explored this dynamic by curating works from local artists who are politically and demographically diverse and inviting local community members to respond and share their perspectives and stories.Panelists: Dan Wallace, Director, Special Projects, New American Economy; Vicky Wilkins, Dean, The School of Public Affairs at American University; Gracie Xavier, Director, Corporate and Economic Development Strategy at Global Detroit; Phyllis A. Noda, Ed.D., President, International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit; Philippa P.B. Hughes, Social Sculptor + Creative Strategist, CuriosityConnects.us.
Pint-Sized Prohibition Episode 5: LGBTQ+ Detroit Feat. the Long-Island Ice Tea Detroit Historical Society 2020-08-07 | Equal parts for everything!On the season finale for Pint-Sized Prohibition, Kayla and Dean talk queer icons in the city, Madonna, and how to stir a drink properly.Keep up with the Detroit Historical Society athttp://detroithistorical.orgfacebook.com/DetroitHistoricalSociety twitter.com/DHSDetroitinstagram.com/detroithistorical
Pint-Sized Prohibition Episode 4: Happy Birthday Detroit! feat. the Stone Fence Detroit Historical Society 2020-07-24 | Today marks the 319th anniversary of the arrival of a French expedition led by Antoine de La Mothe Cadillac who established a settlement known as "Détroit" at the narrowest point of the Detroit River. Raise a historic cocktail for the city's birthday and learn more about Cadillac's checkered past in this episode of Pint-Size Prohibition with Kayla and Dean.Watch to the end for an authentic 18th century drink recipe and a traditional tourtiere meat pie that you can make at home! 🥃🥧Keep up with the Detroit Historical Society athttp://detroithistorical.orgfacebook.com/DetroitHistoricalSociety twitter.com/DHSDetroitinstagram.com/detroithistorical
Pint-Sized Prohibition Episode 3: Detroit Dances! feat. The Horses Neck Detroit Historical Society 2020-07-10 | Cool off with a 1920's era favorite - the Horse's Neck - and learn about the connections between African American vernacular dance, Detroit's Black Bottom and Henry Ford in this jazzy new episode of Pint-Sized Prohibition 🥃 🎼Our next episode on July 24 will be a very special tribute to Detroit's birthday! Tune in for a deep dive on the city's founder and an authentic 18th century cocktail.Keep up with the Detroit Historical Society athttp://detroithistorical.orgfacebook.com/DetroitHistoricalSociety twitter.com/DHSDetroitinstagram.com/detroithistorical
