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    The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, Mountaineer, Scout, and Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Nation of Indians

    Subject of
    Beckwourth, Jim, American, 1798 - 1866
    Created by
    Beckwourth, Jim, American, 1798 - 1866
    Bonner, T. D., American
    Published by
    Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962
    Date
    1856
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ink on book paper , cloth and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 3.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open at 60 Degrees): 8 × 6 1/2 × 6 3/8 in. (20.3 × 16.5 × 16.2 cm)
    Description
    Embossed brown cloth, hardcover book with 537-pages, 2 pages of ads, frontispiece and many illustrations with engraving of James P. Beckwourth in hunter's costume on frontispiece.
    Place printed
    Franklin Square, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    narratives
    hardcover books
    Topic
    American West
    Caricature and cartoons
    Freedom
    Men
    Slavery
    U.S. History, 1815-1861
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56762ba4a-0b84-4bd2-a43d-7033550f03b7
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    Compiled Statutes of Oklahoma, 1921, Vol. 1

    Published by
    Bunn Publishing Company, American
    Written by
    Bunn, Clinton Orrin, American, 1877 - 1924
    Owned by
    B. C. Franklin, American, 1879 - 1960
    Subject of
    Judge Brett, Rutherford, American, founded 1867
    Date
    1922
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    paper, ink
    Dimensions
    10 1/4 × 7 1/2 × 2 11/16 in. (26 × 19 × 6.8 cm)
    Title
    Law book used by B.C. Franklin in advocating for survivors of the Tulsa Riot
    Description
    A hardcover book titled Compiled Statutes of Oklahoma, 1921, Vol. 1 written by Clinton Orrin Bunn. The cover is brown and red. Handwritten in ink on the spine is “Judge Rutherford Division Two.” Written on the front cover is “Division Two.” The book is annotated and has several handwritten notes in the margins throughout the book.
    Index pages (1567-1584) and blank end page are loose and separated from the rest of the book.
    Place used
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Caricature and cartoons
    Law
    Race discrimination
    Race riots
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of John W. and Karen R. Franklin
    Object number
    2013.238.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d78e7104-21a2-4125-923d-60f49646ab8d
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    Six colors of thread from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Compiled by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1941-1994
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    cotton thread, plastic, wood, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.1): 1 7/8 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in. (4.8 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.2): 1 3/4 x 1 5/16 x 1 5/16 in. (4.4 x 3.3 x 3.3 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.3): 1 3/4 x 1 11/16 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 4.3 x 4.1 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.4): 1 1/4 x 1 x 1 in. (3.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.5): 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (0.6 x 14.6 x 3.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.6.68.6): 7/16 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (1.1 x 1.9 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
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    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    spools
    Topic
    Business
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2010.6.68.1-.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a195fe35-5a46-49ec-9440-0afcfdfd08df
  • Printing plate of Venice Spraggs used by The Chicago Defender

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Spraggs, Venice, 1905 - 1956
    Used by
    The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
    Date
    ca. 1950
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    zinc
    Dimensions
    5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Printing plate of a bust-length portrait of Venice Spraggs. The bottom left and bottom right corners have accretions. On the back in black pigment, [VENICE / Spraggs / SPRA-[illegible] / 51, -[illegible]]
    Place collected
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Communication
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.103
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58efdd37c-cfa8-4419-bca9-4f0d7479a774
  • Printing plate of Gwendolyn Brooks used by The Chicago Defender

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Gwendolyn Brooks, American, 1917 - 2000
    Used by
    The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
    Date
    ca. 1950
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    zinc
    Dimensions
    5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Printing plate of Gwendolyn Brooks. There are accretions on the bottom left and right corners of the plate. On the back, [GWENDOLYN BROOKS].
    Place collected
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Communication
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.128
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c46defd3-b250-46ea-8026-9e391299ae49
  • Printing plate of Captain Harry B. Deas used by The Chicago Defender

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Deas, Harry B.
    Used by
    The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
    Date
    ca. 1950
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    zinc
    Dimensions
    5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Printing plate of two men raising their hands, possibly administering or pledging an oath. The man on the left wears a tie and jacket with metal buttons and a badge in the shape of a star. The man on the right wears a suit and tie. On the back in black marker, [CAPT. HARRY / B. DEAS / A]
    Place collected
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Communication
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.81
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5279dec69-5113-45d1-8b01-6a6bc24d7aa2
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    US Army service revolver owned by Richard T. Jones

    Manufactured by
    Iver Johnson's Arms & Cycle Works, American, 1891 - 1975
    Owned by
    Richard T. Jones, American, 1847 - 1924
    Date
    1909-1920
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    metal, mother of pearl
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/16 × 1 1/2 × 8 1/4 in. (10.6 × 3.8 × 21 cm)
    Description
    An Iver Johnson .32 caliber Safety Automatic Hammerless revolver used by Richard Todd Jones. The revolver has a mother-of-pearl handle. The trigger guard has been removed. At the end of the barrel is a front sight. Etched on the top of the barrel is “IVER JOHNSON'S ARMS & CYCLE WORKS / FITCHBURG, MASS. U.S.A.” Each line of etched text is capped with stars. At the bottom of the grip is additional etched text that reads “PAT. NOV.17.08 / PATENT'S PENDING.”
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
    Type
    revolvers
    Topic
    American West
    Military
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Butcher-Jones Family
    Object number
    2015.93.62.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a0ab058a-8f80-478d-8686-771fcbcfd637
  • The Comet

    Published by
    Booker T. Washington High School, American, founded 1913
    Signed by
    W. D. Williams, 1905 - 1984
    Date
    1948
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    11 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 1/2 in. (28.6 x 22.2 x 1.3 cm)
    Open Flat: 11 3/8 × 17 13/16 × 2 1/8 in. (28.9 × 45.2 × 5.4 cm)
    Description
    A high school yearbook for Booker T. Washington High School called "The Comet." The cover of the yearbook is yellow with black text. At top center are the words “The Comet” next to a black star. At the bottom right is “1948.” At the bottom of the cover is “Booker T. Washington High School. The back cover is signed “Wm. D. Williams.”
    Place depicted
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    school yearbooks
    Topic
    American South
    American West
    Communities
    Education
    U.S. History, 1945-1953
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Families of Anita Williams Christopher and David Owen Williams
    Object number
    2013.79.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6b30f36-34b7-4265-959e-499ac6b4b895
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    Protest sign calling for reparations for the Tulsa Riot

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Date
    ca. 2000
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    dye on poster board, wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 35 × 13 15/16 × 1/4 in. (88.9 × 35.4 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A handmade sign that reads “GIVE / ENOUGH! / REPARATIONS / NOW!” on one side. The sign is written in black marker on a white piece of poster board. The sign is attached to a wooden stake with five metal staples.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    picket signs
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    American West
    Race relations
    United States History
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eddie Faye Gates, Tulsa OK, author, historian, community activist
    Object number
    2014.117.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5033e1e72-5633-4520-802d-19d93073c817
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    Pinback button promoting reparations for the Tulsa Riot

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    ca. 2000
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A red pinback button with white lettering centered in the middle that reads “REPARATIONS / NOW! / GREENWOOD / CULTURAL CENTER / TULSA, OK.”
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    American West
    Race relations
    United States History
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eddie Faye Gates, Tulsa OK, author, historian, community activist
    Object number
    2014.117.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fd4e3e84-8671-4a7d-89b3-fe20c9e3e957
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    Bentwood armchair from a church in Tulsa, Oklahoma

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Adams-Harris, Vanessa
    Snow's Consignment Store, American, founded 1995
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    late 19th-early 20th century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    wood and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 38 1/2 × 20 1/2 × 17 3/4 in. (97.8 × 52.1 × 45.1 cm)
    Description
    A bentwood armchair purportedly belonging to a black church in Tulsa that was looted during the Tulsa Riot of 1921. The chair has curved arm rests. The arm rests are attached to the chair back and seat with oval-shaped, metal cleats. Both uprights at the sides of the chair back are also attached to the seat and to the top rail. The chair back has seven (7) rungs at the back. The chair also has two (2) horizontal rungs on the proper left and proper right sides, connecting the proper left and proper right legs. There are two (2) additional rungs at the back connecting the rear legs. At the front is only one (1) rung at the top between the front legs. The chair seat is a square shape with curved corners. The seat is has been slightly molded towards the back to support the sitter. The chair back curves out toward the arm rests.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Type
    armchairs
    Topic
    American West
    Race relations
    Race riots
    Religious groups
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vanessa Adams-Harris, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
    Object number
    2014.22
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5617962ce-f64e-4409-a59f-185b871e90ad
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    "Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa race riot

    Manufactured by
    United States Mint, American, founded 1792
    Owned by
    Monroe, George, American, 1916 - 2001
    Date
    1915
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    copper alloy
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
    3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A charred penny from the Tulsa riot in 1921. The penny is black, dark gray, red and brown. The embossing on the front of the penny is still visible. The word "Liberty" is on the left side next to a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. "1915" appears next to Lincoln on the right side. The back side of the coin is melted with only the word "ONE" visible.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    coins
    Topic
    Communities
    Race discrimination
    Race riots
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
    Object number
    2012.96.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5274cc0bb-1419-4025-8436-5da409bd190b
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    "Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa race riot

    Created by
    United States Mint, American, founded 1792
    Owned by
    Monroe, George, American, 1916 - 2001
    Date
    1917
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    copper alloy
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
    3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A charred penny from the Tulsa riot in 1921. The penny is red and brown. The embossing on the front of the penny is still visible. The word "Liberty" is on the left side next to a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. "1917" appears next to Lincoln on the right side. The back side of the coin is completely melted and nothing is visible.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    coins
    Topic
    Communities
    Race discrimination
    Race riots
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
    Object number
    2012.96.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5566e0968-f39e-4ba4-800c-5b0ec598cd51
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    "Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa race riot

    Created by
    United States Mint, American, founded 1792
    Owned by
    Monroe, George, American, 1916 - 2001
    Date
    1909-1921
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    copper alloy
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
    3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A charred penny from the Tulsa riot in 1921. The penny is red and brown. The front of the penny is melted with only the word "Liberty" visible. Some embossing on the back side of the coin is still visible the words "ONE / CENT / UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA" still readable at center. Wheat is on either side of the embossed words.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    coins
    Topic
    Communities
    Race discrimination
    Race riots
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
    Object number
    2012.96.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550e24d36-a7d5-447a-a7a9-23d1c267c084
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    "Riot penny" charred during the 1921 Tulsa race riot

    Created by
    United States Mint, American, founded 1792
    Owned by
    Monroe, George, American, 1916 - 2001
    Date
    1919
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    copper alloy
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
    3/4 x 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.9 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A charred penny from the Tulsa riot in 1921. The penny is red and brown. The embossing on the front of the penny is still visible. The word "Liberty" is on the left side next to a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. "1919" appears next to Lincoln on the right side. The back side of the coin is completely melted and nothing is visible.
    Place collected
    Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Coins and Currency
    Type
    coins
    Topic
    Communities
    Race discrimination
    Race riots
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Scott Ellsworth
    Object number
    2012.96.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507e1053f-a4a6-4ad0-a83d-3141a5a2cca6
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    Desk from the Dreamland Theater in the Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Williams Dreamland Theater, American, founded 1906
    Date
    early 20th century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    wood, metal, varnish
    Dimensions
    32 x 33 x 17 1/4 in. (81.3 x 83.8 x 43.8 cm)
    Description
    Wooden writing desk with four fluted legs. At the front, below the mid-section, on either side are long rectangles of wood with angled triangles extending out from center. The desk has four cubby holes below a shelf on the back of the writing surface. There is a pair of cubbies on either side of the desk’s writing surface as well. The writing surface slides in and out of mid-section with two hand holds for easy access on either side of the top near the front. The front portion of the writing top is slightly curved. The desk has a large rectangular drawer with scalloped lower edges on the front. The front of the drawer has two pairs of carved out scallops near the center. The drawer slides in and out of lower portion of the desk top.
    Place collected
    Greenwood, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    writing desks
    Topic
    Business
    Race discrimination
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Families of Anita Williams Christopher and David Owen Williams
    Object number
    2013.119
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cad4b440-a8dd-4305-8ffd-4e2c5b797218
  • Portrait print of Martin Luther King, Jr. from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1960-1970
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    lithographic ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (framed): 14 15/16 x 12 x 15/16 in. (37.9 x 30.5 x 2.4 cm)
    Description
    Framed portrait of Martin Luther King, Jr. Frame is black with gold detail surrounding the inner edge. Image shows King, Jr. in dark suit and tie. Tie is pinstriped blue and white with white polka dots. Along the bottom of the image is a small horizontal white band with black cursive text reading "We Shall Overcome". The print is covered in plastic within the frame.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    chromolithographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Civil rights
    Photography
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2013.27.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Rolls Press/Popperfoto/Getty Images. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db4696e7-1997-4c09-b3ac-e63a2a7a0b5a
  • Toilet and sink for cell from Camp A at Angola prison

    Manufactured by
    Forte and Tablada Inc., American, founded 1961
    Commissioned by
    Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, American, founded 1835
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    steel and fiberglass, paint, wax
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (With back plumbing attached): 36 3/4 × 15 × 38 in. (93.3 × 38.1 × 96.5 cm)
    Description
    A toilet and sink combination for cell no. 3 from Camp A at Angola prison. The sink is above the toilet seat typically where a toilet reservoir is. The sink has small faucet with two knobs on either side. Attached to the back of the toilet are long threaded bolts and piping for attachment to plumbing system as well as for mounting to the cell’s wall.
    Place collected
    West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Buildings and Structures
    Type
    cells
    toilets
    Topic
    American South
    Architecture
    Prisons
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola
    Object number
    2013.26.2.3.1a-f
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52d2c0c3b-3b7a-4ab3-9329-ad6d14900786
  • Portrait print of John F. Kennedy from Mae's Millinery Shop

    Published by
    The Philadelphia Inquirer, American, founded 1829
    Photograph by
    Karsh, Yousuf, Armenian-Canadian, 1908 - 2002
    Owned by
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Subject of
    President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963
    Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994
    Date
    1963
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    lithographic ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (framed): 14 3/4 x 11 3/4 x 3/4 in. (37.5 x 29.8 x 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Framed portrait of President John F. Kennedy. Frame is black wood. Image shows Kennedy looking above the camera and off to the right. Kennedy wears a dark suit and tie. Along the bottom of the image is a small horizontal white band with black text in two (2) columns. Centered text in three (3) lines: "JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY / May 29, 1917-November 22, 1963 / Thirty-Fifth President of the United States". Second column of text on the lower proper left corner in three (3) lines: Supplement to The Philadelphia Inquirer / December 1, 1963 / Second Printing December 11, 1963".
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    chromolithographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2013.27.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Estate of Yousuf Karsh. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b94c3c0a-b407-4412-88e1-69935bbff3f2
  • Vespa 1966

    Distributed by
    Greenville High School, American
    Owned by
    Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
    Date
    1966
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/4 x 8 3/4 x 3/4 in. (28.6 x 22.2 x 1.9 cm)
    Open at 90 Degrees: 11 3/8 × 9 5/16 × 9 1/16 in. (28.9 × 23.7 × 23 cm)
    Title
    Yearbook for Greenville High School from the first year of integration
    Description
    A yearbook featuring a silver cover, with "VESPA" printed in decorative script on the front. Inside are black-and-white photographs of Greenville High School teachers and students from the year 1966. There are 200 pages.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    yearbooks
    Topic
    American South
    Civil Rights
    Communities
    Education
    Families
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2007.1.52
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ec15b03-d856-486e-bbd7-1f64d6b25bb7

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