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United Press International Still Burning.

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09735.13 Author/Creator: United Press International Place Written: Detroit, Michigan Type: Photograph Date: 26 July 1967 Pagination: 1 photograph ; 27.9 x 20.4 cm. Order a Copy

One press photo of a bird's eye view of burning street in Detroit, Michigan dated July 26, 1967. Wire information descirbes smoke arising from previous burning buildings. Photo transmitted from AP. On reverse side of image is stamp "Racial/Detroit," and "Received Examiner Reference Library, July 26, 1967."

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