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[Wheel rims in a fire pit]

Description: Photograph of wheels rims sitting in an old fire pit. The wheel rims and fire pit are positioned in the center of the lower half of the image, and leftover smoke billows from the pile. Scrap materials and other equipment found in the yard can be seen in the background of the image.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building on fire]

Description: Photograph of two unidentified people standing in front of a building that is on fire. They do not appear to be firefighters. Junebug Clark Narrative: My father always referred to this photo as, "The Night They Tried to Burn Detroit Down." This photo appeared on the cover of Newsweek magazine in the Summer of 1967 August 7, 1967. The "Detroit Riots" as they were known lasted a full week. Joe and Junebug covered the riot and aftermath for Newsweek and Life magazines. The Newsweek issue also has … more
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Firer burning in a living room]

Description: Photograph of a fire burning in an empty living room. The fire burns in a fireplace on the right side of the image, and a couch can be seen to the right of it partially off camera with firewood sitting next to the hearth. A rocking chair and piano are seen on the left side of the image, and a gas lamp is lit on the mantle.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Family sitting in front of a fireplace]

Description: Photograph of a family sitting in front of a fireplace in a living room. The fireplace is positioned in the center of the image and has a fire burning, and two older women and two young boys sit on either side of the hearth. The boy on the right is seen reading a book and a variety of different items sit on top of the mantle, the back wall is lined with newspapers like wallpaper.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Man dumping out water]

Description: Photograph of a man dumping out water from a metal bucket. The man is in a forest, where there are a few tubs and barrels around him with a small fire going. The man is positioned in the top right corner of the image and sits in the middle ground, and a large barrel out of focus is in the foreground.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Detroit Riot Fire]

Description: Photograph of a large building fire at night. One portion of the building is engulfed in flames that reach the roof. A street lamp next to the building is lit. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Detroit Firefighters]

Description: Photograph of a large building fire at night. One part of the building is engulfed in flames that reach the roof. A portion of a sign on the building can be seen behind the flames and smoke. A street lamp next to the building is lit. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fire-damaged Buildings]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of fire-damaged buildings, taken from a street in a neighborhood. The remnants of one building are present next to a house with a damaged second-story.
Date: 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building Rubble]

Description: Photograph of the remnants of a building heavily damaged by a fire. The majority of the building has been severely burned. This photograph was taken by Joe Clark during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fire at Night]

Description: Photograph of a large building fire at night. Multiple people can be seen watching the fire. A telephone booth is present with a person inside of it. Water from a fire hose is being used in an attempt to extinguish the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Moonshine distillery in a forest, 5]

Description: Photograph of a moonshine distillery set up in the woods. A moonshine still sits on the left side of the image with a fire going beneath it, and has a pipe feeding into a barrel in the center of the image. A man stands in the upper left corner of the image, only visible from the waist down.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Watching a fire burn]

Description: Photograph of a girl and young boy watching a fire burn in the fireplace. They are positioned on the right side of the image and watch the fire beneath them, the girl has her back to the camera and the boy leans against the hearth with his hands in his pockets. A piano and a rocking chair can be seen on the left side of the image, and a gas lamp is lit on top of the mantle.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building Fire Aftermath]

Description: Photograph of the aftermath of a multi-story building fire, taken from the opposite side of the street. The windows for the first story of this building were destroyed as a result of the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[People on Trumbull Street]

Description: Photograph of four people standing on the corner of Trumbull and Myrtle Street, next to a smoking building. Rubble from the fire can be seen in the street, next to the burning building. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building Destroyed by Fire]

Description: Photograph of the remains of a building destroyed by a fire. Another fire-damaged building can be seen in the background. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Fire Damaged Building]

Description: Photograph of the exterior of a fire-damaged two-story building, taken from the street. A portion of the building collapsed and the rubble can be seen scattered on the sidewalk. Smoke is visible, seeping out of the building.
Date: 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Detroit Riot Fire]

Description: Photograph of a large building fire at night. Multiple people can be seen watching the fire. A telephone booth is present with a person inside of it. Water from a fire hose is being used in an attempt to extinguish the fire. This photograph was taken during the 1967 riots in Detroit, Michigan.
Date: August 1967
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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[News Script: Fleet form fire]

Description: Script from the WBAP-TV/NBC station in Fort Worth, Texas, covering a news story about a fire at Hicks Field north of Saginaw, Texas destroying the home of the Fleetform Corporation.
Date: January 5, 1958
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Moonshine distillery in a forest, 4]

Description: Photograph of a moonshine distillery set up in the woods. A moonshine still sits on the left side of the image with a fire going beneath it, and has a pipe feeding into a barrel in the center of the image. A man stands in the upper left corner of the image, only visible from the waist down.
Date: [1939..1989]
Creator: Clark, Joe
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Building fire, 3]

Description: Photograph of a building fire. The silhouette of two firefighters can be seen in the foreground. A stream of water is visible in front of the building.
Date: 197X
Creator: WBAP-TV (Television station : Fort Worth, Tex.)
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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