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Broadside for a performance by Madame Sissieretta Jones
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Jones, Sissieretta, American, 1868 - 1933
- African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, American, founded 1821
- Date
- 1893
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 7/8 x 6 in. (22.5 x 15.2 cm)
- Description
- Broadside advertising a concert at Oak Street A.M.E. Zion Church of Madame Sissieretta Jones on Thursday April 27, 1893. The advertisment has an engraved vignette of Jones as well as information about the musical concert.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- broadsides
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.62
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Pinback button for Dizzy Gillespie
- Created by
- Gleason, Jean, American
- Subject of
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Date
- 1964
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in. (4.4 x 4.4 x 0.3 cm)
- Description
- A small political pin-back button with black on white lettering that reads: [Dizzy Gillespie for President].
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff Gold and Jody Uttal Gold
- Object number
- 2012.15.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Mothership
- Designed by
- Clinton, George, American, born 1941
- Larkin, Peter, American, born 1926
- Fisher, Jules, American, born 1937
- Used by
- Parliament-Funkadelic, American, founded 1955
- Date
- 1990s
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- metal, plastic, glass
- Dimensions
- Overall with Weight: 120 × 250 × 113 in., 1500 lb. (304.8 × 635 × 287 cm, 680.4 kg)
- Description
- "The Mothership" is the centerpiece stage prop used by Clinton and his multiple bands during their live concert performances. This object is a near-exact replica of the slightly larger Mothership that was used exclusively at the closing moments of concerts during the height of the band's popularity from 1976-1981. This replica prop was built from metal, plastic, and glass in the mid 1990s and used on the "Mothership Reconnection Tour".
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
- Topic
- Art
- Design
- Funk (Music)
- Musicians
- Transportation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Love to the planet
- Object number
- 2011.83.1.1-.9
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I'm Ready
- Published by
- Qwest Records, American, founded 1980
- Recorded by
- Campbell, Tevin, American, born 1976
- Produced by
- Jones, Quincy, American, born 1933
- Medina, Benny, American, born 1958
- Babyface, American, born 1959
- Prince, American, 1958 - 2016
- Simmons, Daryl, American
- Walden, Narada Michael, American, born 1952
- Date
- 1993
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- plastic , tape , paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 5/8 in. (10.8 × 7 × 1.6 cm)
- Description
- A copy of Tevin Campbell's 1993 album I'm Ready in audio cassette format. Cassette is clear and black plastic containing magnetic tape. Lettering on the cassette is white. Side one contains "Can We Talk", "Don't Say Goodbye Girl", "Interlude", "The Halls of Desire", "I'm Ready", and "What Do I Say". Side two contains "Uncle Sam", "Interlude", "Paris1798430", "Always In My Heart", "Interlude", "Shhh", "Brown Eyed Girl", and "Infant Child". Album sleeve features portraits of Tevin Campbell with a blue background. Case is clear plastic.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- audio cassettes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1993 Qwest Records. Permission required for use.
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Songs in A Minor
- Published by
- J Records, American, 2000 - 2011
- Recorded by
- Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
- Produced by
- Davis, Clive, American, born 1932
- Edge, Peter, English
- Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
- Robinson, Jeff
- Date
- 2001
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- plastic , paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 7/8 × 5 9/16 × 3/8 in. (12.4 × 14.1 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A copy of Alicia Key's 2001 album Songs In A Minor in compact disk format. Track list is "Piano & I", "Girlfriend", "How Come You Don't Call Me", "Fallin'", "Troubles", "Rock wit U", "A Woman's Worth", "Jane Doe", "Goodbye", "The Life", "Mr. Man", "Never Felt This Way", "Butterflyz", "Why Do I Feel So Sad", "Caged Bird", and "Lovin U". Album cover features Alicia Keys with right arm akimo wearing a green hat, green striped blouse, leather jacket, and jeans.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- compact disks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.5abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2001 Arista Records, Inc. Permission required for use.
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Porgy and Bess
- Published by
- Philips Records, American, founded 1950
- Recorded by
- Estes, Simon, American, born 1938
- Alexander, Roberta, American, born 1949
- Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, German, founded 1923
- Directed by
- Slatkin, Leonard, American, born 1944
- Composed by
- Gershwin, George, American, 1898 - 1937
- Date
- 1985
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- plastic , tape , paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 1/4 × 2 3/4 × 5/8 in. (10.8 × 7 × 1.6 cm)
- Description
- A copy of a Porgy and Bess highlights album in audio cassette format. Simon Estes and Roberta Alexander portray Porgy and Bess, respectively. The performance is conducted by Leonard Slatkin and features the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra. Cassette is matte black plastic containing magnetic tape. Label on the cassette is white with black text. Track list is "Introduction", "Jazzbo Brown Blues", "Summertime", "My Man's Gone Now", "I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'", "Buzzard Keep on Flyin'", "Bess, You Is My Woman Now", "Oh, I Can't Sit Down", "I Ain't Got No Shame - It Ain't Necessarily So", "Now De Time, Oh Gawd", "Tell Me Quick Where's Bess", and "Oh Lawd, I'm On My Way". Album sleeve features portrait of Simon Estes and Roberta Alexander with brown background. Case is clear plastic.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- audio cassettes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.2abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1985 Philips Records. Permission required for use.
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The Order of Time
- Published by
- Concord Records, American, founded 1995
- Recorded by
- June, Valerie, American, born 1982
- Produced by
- Marinelli, Matt, American
- Date
- 2017
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- polycarbonate , paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 15/16 × 5 5/8 × 3/16 in. (12.6 × 14.3 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A copy of Valerie June's 2017 album The Order of Time in compact disk format. Track list is "Long Lonely Road", "Love You Once Made", "Shakedown", "If And", "Man Done Wrong", "The Front Door", "Astral Plane", "Just In Time", "With You", "Slip Slide On By", "Two Hearts", and "Got Soul". Album jacket features Valerie June with head slightly forward and down, her hair and dress fringe suggesting movement or dancing. Paper case has two pouches - one for a booklet with liner notes and a second for the disk.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- compact disks
- Topic
- Blues (Music)
- Caricature and cartoons
- Country (Music)
- Folk (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.4abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 2017 June Tunes Music. Permission required for use.
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All Out
- Published by
- Qwest Records, American, founded 1980
- Recorded by
- The Winans, American, founded 1980
- Produced by
- Jones, Quincy, American, born 1933
- Hankerson, Barry, American, born 1947
- Date
- 1993
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- plastic , tape , paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Case): 4 5/8 × 2 3/4 × 11/16 in. (11.7 × 7 × 1.7 cm)
- Description
- A copy of The Winans' 1993 album All Out in audio cassette format. Cassette is clear and black plastic containing magnetic tape. Lettering on the cassette is white. Side one contains "Payday", "It's Not Heaven If You're Not There", "If He Doesn't Come Tonight", "That Extra Mile", and "Tradewinds". Side two contains "All You Ever Been Was Good", "Money Motive", "Love Will Never Die", "Heaven Belongs To You", and "He Said Go". Album sleeve features the four men of the group smiling and facing to the left. Background depicts steps and an obscured statue. Case is clear plastic.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- audio cassettes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
- Object number
- 2018.100.3abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1993 Qwest Records. Permission required for use.
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Stevie Wonder Thought Shares
- Manufactured by
- Jobete Music Co., Inc., American, founded 1959
- Black Bull Music, American
- Published by
- Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
- Subject of
- Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950
- Jones, Quincy, American, born 1933
- The Pointer Sisters, American, founded 1969
- Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009
- Spinners, American, founded 1954
- Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
- Sir McCartney, Paul, British, born 1942
- Jermaine Jackson, American, born 1954
- Warwick, Dionne, American, born 1940
- Beck, Jeff, English, born 1944
- Date
- 1984
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 15/16 x 8 15/16 x 1/2 in. (30.3 x 22.7 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A songbook with a re-violet cover. Along the top fourth is the title in yellow letters: [Stevie Wonder / Thought Shares]. On the left side, above the center but below the title, is a list of songs included in the book: [Piano" / "Vocal" / "Chords / WITH SONGS RECORDED BY / QUINCY JONES / POINTER SISTERS / MICHAEL JACKSON / THE SPINNERS / JEFF BECK / ARETHA FRANKLIN / THE SPINNERS / PAUL McCARTNEY /JERMAINE JACKSON / DIONNE WARWICK / ...AND MORE]. On the right side of the front, centered, is an image of Stevie Wonder in front of a dark background, wearing a flamboyantly colored sweater and large aviator sunglasses.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Funk (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Motown (Music)
- Popular music
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.71
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1984 Jobete Music Co. and Black Bull Music (ASCAP). Permission required for use.
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The Colored Sacred Harp
- Written by
- Jackson, Judge, American, 1883 - 1958
- Printed by
- Paragon Press, American
- Date
- 1973
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper , cardboard , synthetic fiber (binding)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 6 5/16 × 9 3/16 × 9/16 in. (16 × 23.3 × 1.4 cm)
- H x W x D (Open): 6 5/16 × 18 7/16 × 9/16 in. (16 × 46.8 × 1.4 cm)
- Description
- A hardback copy of The Colored Sacred Harp, by J. Jackson. Front and back cover are light blue. Front cover reads [THE COLORED SACRED HARP/by/J. JACKSON/Author and Publisher/Ozark, Alabama] in gold type, various font sizes. Handwritten notes on first interior page, in pencil in top right corner, reading [11597/U-Mus] and [1st Revising/Edition/1973/150.00]. Interior pages, 96 total, including title pages, and "Contents" on last page, are off-white with black type, containing mostly musical staff lines. Nothing on back cover.
- Place made
- Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- hardcover books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.193
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Song of Hiawatha Op.30
- Published by
- Novello & Company, British
- Written by
- Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel, British, 1875 - 1912
- Date
- 1900
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 3/16 x 6 3/4 x 1/2 in. (25.9 x 17.1 x 1.3 cm)
- Description
- Full score for the opera, "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30", written by the Anglo-African composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30" is a trilogy of cantatas by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, produced between 1898 and 1900, which included "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", "The Death of Minnehaha", and "Hiawatha's Departure". The first part, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", was particularly famous for many years and it made the composer's name known throughout the world.
- Place depicted
- London, England, Europe
- New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Type
- scores
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.57.29.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Program for George Walker concert
- Printed by
- The Superior Printing Company, American
- Subject of
- Walker, George Theophilus, American, 1922 - 2018
- Owned by
- Johnson, Hall, American, 1888 - 1970
- Date
- 1960 (printed); March 3, 1960 (date of event)
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 5/16 × 6 9/16 in. (26.2 × 16.7 cm)
- Description
- Red, white, and black, double-sided, program for a George Walker concert. The top front of the program has a red background with white type that reads: GEORGE / WALKER / PIANIST]. The center front of the program has a black and white photograph of George Walker wearing a suite and bowtie. The bottom front of the program has a red background with black type that reads: [Photo by Seymour Bernstein / Town Hall / THURSDAY EVENING at 8:30 / MARCH 3, 1960 / (Program overleaf)]. The back of program has black type set against a white background and features a short biography, quotes from critics, and the details of the performance.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- The Hall Johnson Collection
- Classification
- Archival Collections
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- programs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Eugene Thamon Simpson, Representative, Hall Johnson Estate
- Object number
- TA2013.166.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Hall Johnson Estate
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Letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells
- Written by
- Captain Wells, Jeff, American
- Received by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Subject of
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Date
- May 28, 2007
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (letter): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- H x W (images): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- A fan letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells while serving in United States Army. The letter is handwritten in blue ink on yellow paper. In the letter, Jeff Wells thanks Charley Pride for making music that allowed him to temporarily escape from the war in Iraq. Also included are four images of Wells while serving in Iraq. The images are printed on a white piece of paper in landscape view (2012.125.76.1.6b). The images are attached to letter with a metal staple.
- Place depicted
- San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Correspondence
- Country (Music)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Iraq War, 2003-2011
- Military
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.76.1.6ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jeff Wells
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CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride
- Issued by
- Country Music Association, American, founded 1958
- Received by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Date
- 1971
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- wood, metal, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 14 x 5 x 5 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
- Description
- 1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The top portion of the award is a wooden cone with a carved-out section on the front at the bottom. There is a gold metal music note in the carved-out section. Lettering on the flag of the music note reads "COUNTRY / MUSIC / ASSOCIATION." The note head features a raised design of a world map with lettering across the center that reads "BEST LIKED WORLD WIDE."
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- trophies (prizes)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.67
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride
- Attributed to
- Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
- Worn by
- Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
- Date
- 1976
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal;
- pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm)
- Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
- Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)
- Description
- This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.
- The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.
- Place made
- Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Type
- jean jackets
- trousers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
- Object number
- 2012.125.50ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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We Insist! Max Roach's - Freedom Now Suite
- Composed by
- Roach, Max, American, 1924 - 2007
- Written by
- Brown, Oscar, American, 1926 - 2005
- Recorded by
- Roach, Max, American, 1924 - 2007
- Lincoln, Abbey, American, 1930 - 2010
- Published by
- MiruMir Music Publishing, Russian, founded 2004
- Date
- 1960; re-released 2013
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- vinyl, cardboard
- Dimensions
- Diameter (.a, album): 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
- H x W (.b, album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
- Description
- An LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) and jacket (2015.103.3b) of the "We Insist-Freedom Now Suite" performed by jazz percussionist, drummer and composer Max Roach.
- The LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) has a black-and-white label, with white writing set against a black background. The type on the front of label reads: [So Far Out/ Side A/ OUT5001LP/ WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH AND OSCAR BROWN, Jr.'s/ FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ DRIVA' MAN (5:10) FREEDOM DAY (6:02)/ TRIPTYCH: PRAYER. PROTEST, PEACE (7:58)]. The reverse side of the label reads: [So Far Out/ Side B/ OUT5001LP/ WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH AND OSCAR BROWN, Jr.'s/ FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ ALL AFRICA (7:57)/ TEARS FOR JOHANNESBURG (9:36)].
- The LP jacket (2015.103.3b) features a black-and-white photograph depicting three African American men sitting at a diner counter, with a white man in a white uniform standing behind the counter. The three African American men are looking over their shoulders towards the camera. A menu board can be seen in the top proper-right corner of the image. Black type on front of LP cover reads: [WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH'S - FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ FEATURING ABBEY LINCOLN/ COLEMAN HAWKINS, OLATUNJI/ So Far Out/ OUT5001LP].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Topic
- Civil rights
- Composers (Musicians)
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Max Roach
- Object number
- 2015.103.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Voodoo Guitar "Marie" made by Don Moser with debris from Hurricane Katrina
- Created by
- Moser, Don, American
- Date
- 2005
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- Wood, copper, brass, tin, and plastic with fabric and rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (guitar): 41 3/4 × 13 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (106 × 34.9 × 6 cm)
- H x W x D (Wood box): 5 x 47 7/8 x 17 in. (12.7 x 121.6 x 43.2 cm)
- Description
- The Voodoo Guitar (.1) used by Don Moser of Swampkat. The 6-string electric guitar is wooden with metal-plated head and body. A plaque on the head features text that reads [KATRINA - AUG - 29- 2005]. Metal letters are adhered along one side and the bottom of the head, following the curve [NEW ORLEANS / VOODOO]. Multiple "windows" were built into the guitar head. Contents include objects such as a voodoo doll and rhinestone fleur de lis brooch. At the center of the head, a figurine is attached atop the strings. It is shaped like a cross. Its top half is black, while the bottom is white and covered with multi-colored beads. Brown hair-like fibers extend out of the top and two arms. A handwritten letter (.2) on white paper with rough, burned edges is attached under the strings. It visually blocks part of the head and reads [DEAR KEVIN, / THANKS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU AND / YOUR TEAM HAS PUT INTO THE VOODOO GUITAR / PROJECT. / I'VE ENJOYED EVERY MIN. OF THE JOURNEY. / THIS IS THE VOODOO GUITAR. PLEASE TAKE / EXTRA CARE OF HER, I GROWN QUITE FOND OF HER! / THE GUITAR IS SET UP AND PLAYS GREAT, SHE SOUNDS / LIKE THE DEVIL MOVING FURNITURE! / BLESSINGS / DON]. The back of the neck is light-colored wood, and the back of the head is dark wood. A gold-colored metal plaque situated at the base of the neck features engraved text that reads [KATRINA / YOU THOUGHT / YOU COULD KEEP / THE OL BIG EASY / DOWN BUT WE / STILL HEAR OUR / BRASS BANDS / BLOWIN OH WHAT/ A BEAUTIFUL / SOUND]. A clear plastic cylinder is attached to the underside of the head. It has a metal top & bottom and contains a fuzzy object.
- Place made
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Topic
- Art
- Communities
- Folklife
- Music
- Musicians
- Ornamentation
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Musician/Artist Don Louis Moser
- Object number
- 2015.119.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Handbill from the Citizen's Council of Greater New Orleans, Inc.
- Subject of
- Citizen's Council of Greater New Orleans, Inc., American
- Citizens' Councils, American, founded 1954
- Date
- ca. 1965
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
- Description
- Handbill printed on green paper that reads: "NOTICE! STOP Help Save the Youth of America DON'T BUY NEGRO RECORDS." The back of the handbill is blank.
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place made
- New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- handbills
- Topic
- Advertising
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Music
- Race relations
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.144
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Photograph of McDew, Hansberry, Simone, Bikel, and Forman
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Hansberry, Lorraine, American, 1930 - 1965
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Bikel, Theodore, American, born 1924
- Forman, James, American, 1928 - 2005
- McDew, Charles F., American, born 1938
- Date
- 1961-1962
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 1/8 in. (25.4 x 20.6 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of (from left to the right): Charles McDew, Lorraine Hansberry, Nina Simone, Theodore Bikel, and James Forman during a rally for Freedom Riders in New York City. Paper attached to the back of the image has several inscriptions identifying the photograph.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Freedom Riders
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Collection of Andy Stroud
- Object number
- 2011.152.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Letter to Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg") from Josephine Baker
- Written by
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Received by
- Wallace, Margaret Martin, American
- Date
- November 1, 1938
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
- Description
- A signed, typed letter from Josephine Baker to her sister Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg"). The letter is written in French and was accompanied by a typed translation of the text.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Le Vésinet, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Families
- U.S. History, 1933-1945
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions