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  • Photograph of The Last Poets from the film Right On!

    Photograph of The Last Poets from the film Right On!

    Photograph by
    Danska, Herbert, American, born 1927
    Subject of
    Luciano, Felipe, American, born 1948
    Kain, Gylan, American
    Nelson, David, American
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Date
    1971
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of The Last Poets. The image features from left to right, Gylan Kain, Felipe Luciano, and David Nelson. Kain is pictured seated, in profile, wearing a light colored shirt. Luciano is pictured standing, center, in a dark-colored turtleneck with his proper right fist raised in a black power gesture. Nelson is pictured standing, in profile, wearing a leather jacket.
    On the verso is a stamped inscription reading [ "RIGHT ON!" / A FILM BY HERBERT DANSKA / WRITTEN BY AND STARRING / KAIN | DAVID NELSON | FELIPE LUCIANO / A WOODIE KING JR. PRODUCTION / A LEACOCK PENNEBAKER RELEASE / cable: FILMAKERS, U.S.A.].
    Topic
    African American
    Film
    Hip hop (Music)
    Photography
    Spoken word (Poetry)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herbert Danska
    Object number
    2012.38.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Herbert Danska
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Chromogenic print of the tombstone of Perry William Cloman

    Chromogenic print of the tombstone of Perry William Cloman

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cloman, Percy William, American, 1897 - 1921
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/2 × 4 3/8 in. (8.9 × 11.1 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Place depicted
    Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1980
    Description
    A color photograph of the headstone of Percy William Cloman, brother of Eunice Jackson. The gravestone is a stone marker, surrounded by browning grass and some leaves. Carved at the top of the gravestone is a recessed cross. Engraved below the cross is: [PERCY WILLIAM CLOMAN/ OKLAHOMA/ SGT CO M 65 PIONEER INF/ WORLD WAR I/ JUNE 17, 1897 March 19, 1921]. The photograph has curved corners.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    American West
    Communities
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
    Object number
    2014.75.58
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Collection title
    The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner of the ring

    Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner of the ring

    Created by
    Dana Photo Studio, American
    Distributed by
    The Sommer Studio, American
    Subject of
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Place captured
    Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1910
    Description
    A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.36.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clinching

    Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clinching

    Created by
    Dana Photo Studio, American
    Subject of
    Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946
    Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)
    Type
    photographic postcards
    Place captured
    Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1910
    Description
    A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.36.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips

    Daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Phillips, Rhoda, American, 1831 - 1906
    Medium
    silver amalgam, silver on copper photographic plates
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 cm)
    Type
    daguerreotypes
    Place captured
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1850
    Description
    A 1/9th plate daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips (1831-1906), a woman who was born into slavery. She wears a dress with a flower pattern, lace cuffs, and a lace collar. The case is contemporary and has velvet lining.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Slavery
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.34
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Poster of Della Reese

    Created by
    Risher, Jenny
    Subject of
    Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 16 3/16 × 16 3/4 in. (41.1 × 42.5 cm)
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    portraits
    posters
    Date
    late 20th century - early 21st century
    Description
    Poster featuring a color photograph of Della Reese singing. She is behind a microphone stand with her elbows bent at ninety degree angles. She wears a flowing dress jumpsuit with a semi-sheer shawl covering her upper torso, arms, and back. The shawl is tan, light pink, and dark pink, with silver details. A red flower is in her shoulder-length hair. The background is black.
    There are scratches scattered throughout the top right quadrant, which caused loss of color. The poster came in in a plastic sleeve with paper backing. In the top left corner of the back is an upside down black stamp with text that reads [Jenny Risher / 917-723-3785 / info@Jennyrisher.com]
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rev. Della Reese-Lett and Mr. Franklin Lett
    Object number
    2015.150.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Jenny Risher. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>James Baldwin, Istanbul 1964</I>

    James Baldwin, Istanbul 1964

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Date
    1964
    Description
    A black-and-white portrait of James Baldwin with his right hand on his left shoulder.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1964
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • <I>James Baldwin by His Typewriter, Istanbul 1966</I>

    James Baldwin by His Typewriter, Istanbul 1966

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Date
    1966
    Description
    A photograph of James Baldwin sitting at a typewriter and smoking a cigarette.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1966
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  • <I>James Baldwin on a water taxi, crossing the Golden Horn, Istanbul 1965</I>

    James Baldwin on a water taxi, crossing the Golden Horn, Istanbul 1965

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Date
    1965
    Description
    A photograph of James Baldwin in a dark shirt. He is on the water of the Golden Horn.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1965
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  • <I>James Baldwin conversing with sailors from the U.S. Sixth Fleet in front of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, 1965</I>

    James Baldwin conversing with sailors from the U.S. Sixth Fleet in front of the Blue Mosque, Istanbul, 1965

    Created by
    Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Date
    1965
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin standing with sailors in front of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.20.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sedat Pakay 1965
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • <I>KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988 </I>

    KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988

    Photograph by
    Beckman, Janette, English
    Subject of
    KRS-One, American, born 1965
    Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)
    H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    laser prints
    Place captured
    Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1988; printed 2004
    Description
    A color photograph of KRS-One and Ms. Melodie. KRS-One wears a brown suit jacket and stands posed with his arms crossed over his chest, looking away from the camera. Ms. Melodie is to his left, wearing a pink jacket, pearl jewelry, a multi-colored turban. She stands posed with her left hand on her left hip. The two stand outside, in front of a tan brick building. An inscription on the back provides the title and copyright.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.63
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Janette Beckman
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Female Rappers, Class of '88</I>

    Female Rappers, Class of '88

    Photograph by
    Beckman, Janette, English
    Subject of
    Sparky D, American
    Sweet Tee, American
    MC Peaches, American
    Yvette Money, American
    Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012
    Synquis, American
    Jackson, Millie, American, born 1944
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Finesse, American
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.3 × 50.5 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    laser prints
    Date
    1988; printed 2004
    Description
    A color photograph of eleven female rappers posed together on a wooden stage in front of a brick wall. In the back row, standing or crouching (left to right): Sparky D, Sweet Tee, MC Peaches, Yvette Money, Ms. Melodie, Synquis. In the middle is the singer Millie Jackson. Sitting along the bottom row with their legs crossed (left to right): (unidentified, wearing jewelry reading [PAM]), Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, Finesse. All of the women are looking towards the camera, with the exception of Jackson, who looks down while raising both her fists. An inscription on the back gives the title and copyright.
    Topic
    African American
    Fashion
    Gesture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.65
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Janette Beckman
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    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Lantern Slide of the slave dealers, Birch & Co., in Alexandria, Virginia

    Lantern Slide of the slave dealers, Birch & Co., in Alexandria, Virginia

    Photograph by
    Brady, Mathew, American, 1822 - 1896
    Manufactured by
    McAllister, Thomas H., American, 1824 - 1898
    Subject of
    Price, Birch & Co., American, 1858 - 1861
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Medium
    albumen, sodium chloride, silver nitrate, glass, metal, ink on paper, adhesive
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 2 11/16 × 2 7/8 in. (6.8 × 7.3 cm)
    H x W x D (slide and mount): 3 1/4 × 4 1/8 × 1/4 in. (8.2 × 10.5 × 0.6 cm)
    Type
    lantern slides
    Place captured
    Alexandria, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1862
    Description
    Lantern slide of the slave trading firm of Price, Birch, & Co. of Alexandria, Virginia. The slide depicts a three story building is set to the right of the slide. A sign on the building reads “PRICE BIRCH & CO. / DEALERS IN SLAVES.” A tree is at the center of the image. Arrayed in the foreground are a horse, covered wagon and 10 soldiers. The soldiers appear to be both white and African American, with a group of four black soldiers grouped together on the left and one standing alone back against the wall. All the men are in full uniform, including hats, rifles, and swords. Printed vertically on the left of the image is “T.H. McALLISTER, Manufacturing Optician,.” Printed vertically on the right side of the image is “49 NASSAU STREET, NEW YORK.” A paper label is adhered to the back of the slide. Handwritten vertically in ink is “0290 Price, Birch & Co.’s Slave Pen / Alex. Va” The slide is in a metal frame.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Business
    Domestic slave trade
    Photography
    Slavery
    United States Colored Troops
    United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family
    Object number
    2018.43.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
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  • Carte-de-visite of the Jubilee Singers

    Carte-de-visite of the Jubilee Singers

    Created by
    American Missionary Association, American, 1846 - 1999
    Photograph by
    Black, James Wallace, American, 1825 - 1896
    Subject of
    Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871
    Fisk University, American, founded 1866
    Medium
    albumen and silver on photographic paper and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (6.4 x 10.8 cm)
    Type
    cartes-de-visite
    albumen prints
    Place depicted
    Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1872; printed later
    Description
    A carte-de-viste depicting the Fisk University Jubilee Singers, with all nine members present. On the back, the photo reads "American Missionary Association. Jubilee Singers, Fisk University, Nashville, TN."
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Humanitarianism
    Photography
    Religious groups
    Singers (Musicians)
    Spirituals (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.54.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Photograph of the lynching of Allen Brooks in Dallas, Texas

    Photograph of the lynching of Allen Brooks in Dallas, Texas

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Brooks, Allen, American, ca. 1845 - 1910
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place depicted
    Dallas, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 3, 1910; printed later
    Description
    Black and white photograph of the lynching of Allen Brooks in Dallas, Texas on March 3, 1910. The image is taken from an elevated perspective. A large crowd of people are visible in the foreground and the hanged body of Brooks is visible just above the crowd in the background. On the back of the photograph is a stamp from the Dallas Public Library.
    Topic
    African American
    Hate crimes
    Photography
    Race relations
    United States--History--1865-1921
    Urban life
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jacquelyn Days Serwer
    Object number
    2013.41
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • <I>Peace Advocates</I>

    Peace Advocates

    Created by
    Schwartz, Joe, American, 1913 - 2013
    Subject of
    Scott, Hazel, American, 1920 - 1981
    Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1940s
    Caption
    Peace Advocates - Hazel Scott, Paul Robeson, New York City, 1940's
    Joe Schwartz, Folk Photography: Poems I've Never Written (2000), 203.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Hazel Scott and Paul Robeson in a New York City club. Scott plays the piano and sings into a microphone.
    Topic
    African American
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joe Schwartz and Family
    Object number
    2010.74.149
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Joe Schwartz
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Untitled</I>

    Untitled

    Photograph of Robert L. Johnson
    Photograph by
    Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
    Subject of
    Johnson, Robert L., American, born 1946
    Black Entertainment Television, American, founded 1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    H x W (Image): 6 1/2 x 9 5/8 in. (16.5 x 24.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 5, 1981
    Caption
    Robert (Bob) L. Johnson, president and founder of Black Entertainment Television (BET), in his Washington, DC Georgetown office in the early days of BET's evolution. June 5, 1981. The channel launched in 1980 and became a full-fledged cable channel in 1983.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Robert L. Johnson sitting behind a desk. He is adjusting a television knob with his right hand. He is looking directly at the camera. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Photography
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
    Object number
    2011.15.326
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Milton Williams
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Cabinet card of Frederick Douglass with his grandson, Joseph Douglass

    Cabinet card of Frederick Douglass with his grandson, Joseph Douglass

    Photograph by
    Bourdon, Denis, Canadian
    Notman Photo Company, American, 1866 - 1894
    Subject of
    Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
    Douglass, Joseph Henry, American, 1871 - 1935
    Medium
    albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)
    Type
    cabinet photographs
    albumen prints
    Place made
    Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 10, 1894
    Caption
    This carte-de-visite is found in Series 6 of the Charlene Hodges Byrd Collection. This collection documents the personal life and professional career of Charlene Hodges Byrd as well as her related family members from various areas throughout the Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C. This collection is comprised of correspondence, ephemera and photographs discussing family life, religion, race, education as well as the family relationship with Frederick Douglass and his family. The collection is available for research by contacting NMAAHC Archives at nmaahc-archivalcollection@si.edu or see our collections in the Smithsonian Online Virtual Archives available here: https://goo.gl/Rwckpe.
    Description
    A cabinet card of Frederick Douglass and his grandson Joseph Douglass. Frederick Douglass is featured on the right side of the image and sits in a chair holding papers in his hands atop his lap. Joseph Douglass, in the left side of the image, sits atop a table and holds a violin in his proper right hand. His proper left hand is resting on the back of his grandfather. The bottom of the card has a maker's mark and address for Notman Photographic Company in Boston.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Fatherhood
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Charlene Hodges Byrd
    Object number
    A2010.26.29.8.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Collection title
    Charlene Hodges Byrd Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Archival Collections
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Frances Albrier wearing a Red Cross uniform

    Photograph of Frances Albrier wearing a Red Cross uniform

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    American Red Cross, American, founded 1881
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4 x 3 in. (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1942
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Frances Albrier wearing a Red Cross uniform consisting of a hat, jacket, and collar clasp.
    Topic
    African American
    Associations and institutions
    Humanitarianism
    Medicine
    Photography
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Photograph of Frances Albrier teaching first aid

    Photograph of Frances Albrier teaching first aid

    Photograph by
    Joseph, E. F., American, 1900 - 1979
    Subject of
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    American Red Cross, American, founded 1881
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Place depicted
    Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    June 14, 1951
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Frances Albrier teaching first aid practices to young women in Berkeley, California.
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Humanitarianism
    Medicine
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    © E.F. Joseph
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    Media Arts-Photography
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