Milton Kemnitz papers, 1932-1995 (bulk 1960-1990).

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Milton Kemnitz papers, 1932-1995 (bulk 1960-1990).

The collection has been arranged in three series. The Artwork series includes drawings of buildings and other projects, publications containing reproductions of his work, and files relating to galleries, exhibits, auctions, and art fairs. The Supplemental Materials series concerns the art organizations and associations of which Kemnitz was a member, correspondence, and files pertaining to other activities, notably the Bird Hills Park controversy. The third series, Southern White Migration to Detroit in the 1930s, consists of research materials and reports resulting from Kemnitz' research as a member of a University of Michigan sociology seminar on metropolitan community organization. A portion includes Elmer Akers' research on the Black Legion.

3 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8334379

Bentley Historical Library

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Black Legion

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The Black Legion, also know as the "Wolverine Republican League", was a radical branch of the Michigan Ku Klux Klan. It's members were pro-white, native-born Protestants who were against Jews, Blacks, Communists, Anarchists, and Catholics. At one point, there were an estimated 200,000 members in Michigan. They were organized and led by "Colonel" Harvey Davis. Among their goals were the takeover of Michigan government and killing a mayor. (For more information see the finding aid.). F...

Kemnitz, Milton

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Milton Kemnitz is an Ann Arbor based artist specializing in images of local businesses and sites. His wife Eddie collaborates with him on much of his work. Together they were involved in local organizations and causes, including effort to oppose building of condominiums in what had been Bird Hills Park. From the description of Milton Kemnitz papers, 1932-1995 (bulk 1960-1990). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 85778382 From the description of Milton Kemnitz paper...

Kemnitz, Eddie.

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Akers Elmer, 1899-

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