Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 9 (Detroit, Mich.) records, 1973-2011 (majority within 1980-1997)
7 linear feet — 8.4 GB (online)
7 linear feet — 8.4 GB (online)
The America, Chapter 9, Detroit series includes the chapter bylaws and articles of incorporation, financial records, history of the chapter, an index of members, and chapter newsletters from Chapter 9, as well as other Michigan chapters. There are separate sets of minutes for the General Membership meeting (October 1981-January 1987), the Board of Directors (September 1981-December 1986), and the Executive Board (September 1981-September 1983 and May-August 1985). There is some information regarding Keith King and his veterans affairs involvement and campaign for national VVA president in 1985.
The Walter "Flash" Jarocki series (approximately 2265 photonegatives and 2 oversize photoprints; 1937, 1948 and 1952-1959) is the heart of the collection. The majority of images taken by Jarocki are those of mayor Zak at public events and a number of private gatherings; also images depicting Hamtramck public work projects, ceremonial functions, athletic events, political campaigns, public meetings and social gatherings. The series includes numerous views of the city, its downtown area, residential streets, and alleyways behind the residences. A number of images depict the city of Milan, Mich. leaders, events, and images. Also found in the series are two photoprints, one of an earlier date featuring Frank Murphy shaking hands with Mayor Rudolph Tenerowicz, most likely taken in 1937; the other is a photograph of President Truman, probably taken during the 1948 campaign, and being greeted by Hamtramck dignitaries. Photonegatives in this series are stored in original envelopes with descriptions of events, names of people, date, and time(s) of the day when images were taken. Container list in this finding aid reflects only main subject of images. Researchers may find more detailed descriptions on envelopes.
2265 negatives (in 3 boxes; number approximate) — 2 prints (in oversize folder)
0.3 linear feet — 1.4 GB (online) — 1 archived websites (online)