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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

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

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

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

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

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

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

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph of a man holding a sign reading "La Tierra ES NUESTRA HERENCIA"

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm); H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a bearded man in sunglasses holding a sign in his left hand that reads in Spanish [La Tierra ES / NUESTRA / HERENCIA]. In his right hand is a hardhat. Activists in the background carry other signs, one that advocates for recognizing the supremacy of treaties. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.12

Restrictions & Rights: © Jill Freedman

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph of a woman playing a guitar and singing

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Woman or Women; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 8 5/8 × 12 15/16 in. (21.9 × 32.9 cm); H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a woman playing a guitar and singing while a man reaches over her to also play the same guitar. The two are outdoors in the shade of trees, with a crowd of people in the background. She wears a striped hat, eye glasses, and a pinback button on her chest reading [POOR PEOPLE'S CAMPAIGN / PUERTORRIQUEÑOS MARCHAN]. He wears a hat and button-down shirt with his glasses in his pocket. The pair are under a tree and there are people in chairs visible in the background. The guitar has sticker of the flag of Puerto Rico on the soundboard. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.17

Restrictions & Rights: © Jill Freedman

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Tijerina, Reies, 1926 - 2015; Unidentified Woman or Women; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 15/16 in. (22 × 32.9 cm); H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.6 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Reies Tijerina surrounded by supporters and reporters. Supporters hold signs that read [We / WANT / OUR / LAND / BACK!] and [a / TREATY / is the / SUPREME / LAW OF THE / LAND]. Reporters hold hand microphones, and a boom microphone and camera are also visible. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; American West; Justice; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; Race relations; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.18

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Woman or Women; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 15/16 in. (22 × 32.9 cm); H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of men and women sitting on or around a car stopped on the side of the road. In the foreground at left is a tree with a sign propped against it reading [no more / HUNGER / USA.]. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.10

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 9 7/8 in. (32.9 × 25.1 cm); H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white portrait of a man wearing a war bonnet, eyeglasses, and a pinback button that reads [INDIAN / POWER]. The man is depicted from the shoulders up and he looks directly at the camera. He wears a white shirt with buttoned collar and a round white pinback button reading [INDIAN / POWER] in black text affixed just below the center button of the collar. He also wears beaded necklaces. The war bonnett consists of band with beaded design across the man's forehead with thread wrapped white feathers extending above and dark colored ribbons suspended from the band near the man's temples and descending past his shoulders. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.13

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.8 × 22 cm); H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.5 × 27.8 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a Resurrection City resident posing in front of a plywood structure. The resident wears a light colored fringed cape and a light colored hat and poses barefoot with legs crossed holding a mirror in one hand with the other held up to their chin in a gesture. An SCLC badge is visible around the resident's neck. Behind the resident is a piece of plywood with the word [Madam] painted on it. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.14

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.9 × 22 cm); H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of police officers with helmets and batons ushering a man onto a bus. A row of busses is visible along the left side of the image. People's arms and hands are protruding through some of the metal studded bus windows. A pile of personal belongings, including bags and clothing, sits next to the door to the bus. In the background, people hold their arms out of the windows. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.16

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Resurrection City: Untitled

Photograph by: Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939
Subject of: Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968; Unidentified Man or Men

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 8 5/8 × 12 15/16 in. (21.9 × 32.8 cm); H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968; printed September 2017

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of four uniformed police officers sitting in folding chairs while a fifth stands holding a sign for the Jewish Community Council of Greater Washington. The officers, all men, appear smiling amid a large number of empty folding chairs. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Poverty; Religion; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2017.81.2

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Portfolio/Series: Resurrection City
Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Photograph of The Last Poets from the film Right On!

Chromogenic print of the tombstone of Perry William Cloman

Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner of the ring

Photographic postcard of Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries clinching

Daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips

Poster of Della Reese

James Baldwin, Istanbul 1964

James Baldwin by His Typewriter, Istanbul 1966

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

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

KRS-1 & Ms. Melodie, Bronx 1988

Female Rappers, Class of '88

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