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Logo pin for Personal Involvement Now membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Grays, Mattelia B., American

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1970

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The gold, circular pendant has a gavel embossed at the top. Text underneath the gavel reads “P I N / Personal Involvement Now.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.19

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Logo pin for The Founders' Window membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Bernice Sumlin, American, born 1926

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1974

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The rectangular pendant has brass ivy vines over a yellowish background. At the top of the pendant is “SORORITY.” At the center of the pendant is “A K A” embossed vertically.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.20

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Pin for Influencing Decisions - A Design for Action of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Barbara Phillips, American, 1938 - 2013

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1978

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is a small circle that has a compass rose at center that divides the pendant’s face into four sections. The left section has a hand holding a diploma, the top section has a scale, the right section has a hand holding a gavel and the bottom section has a domed building.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.21

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

Recorded by: The Last Poets, American, founded 1968
Owned by: El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995

Medium: plastic and tape
Dimensions: H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.5 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)

Type: audio cassettes

Place depicted: Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: April 29, 1978

Description: Black cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [PoEts & M.P.C.].

Topic: African American; Hip hop (Music); Prisons; Spoken word (Poetry)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi

Object number: 2014.40.6

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Classification: Media Arts-Audio Recordings

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Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown

Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium: wool, metal
Dimensions: H x W: 61 x 28 in. (154.9 x 71.1 cm)

Type: costume

Date: 1970-1989

Description: A black wool jumpsuit with sequined embellishments along the collar and waist. The letter "J" is spelled out with five sequined beads along the front of the collar. Each shoulder has six sequined beads along the top. The word "SEX" spelled out using sequined beads along the mid-section. The word is inside an oval that is also made using sequined beads. A zipper runs down the back.

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Funk (Music); Sexuality; Soul (Music)

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

Object number: 2008.7.4

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Classification: Clothing-Costume
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

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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

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Wives of Sango

Created by: Donaldson, Jeff, American, 1932 - 2004
Subject of: AfriCOBRA, founded 1968

Medium: paint, foil, and ink on cardboard
Dimensions: H x W (artwork): 36 1/4 × 25 9/16 in. (92 × 65 cm); H x W x D (frame): 38 1/16 × 27 7/16 × 1 3/4 in. (96.7 × 69.7 × 4.5 cm)

Type: paintings; mixed media

Date: 1971

Description: This mixed media artwork by Jeff Donaldson shows the Wives of Sango. Three women are visible in the painting. The woman in the center is facing outward dressed in white. The other two women are in 3/4 profile facing either side of the frame. The woman on the left is dressed in shades of red and pink with a silver-colored diamond patterned neckline with small cutouts. The woman on the right is wearing a headband and is dressed in shades of green and yellow. All three women have gold- and silver-colored foil accents and are wearing weaponry including knives and ammunition belts. At the bottom in silver-colored foil is text that reads [OYA · OSUN / AND OBA WIVES OF SANGO]. At the center bottom is a double headed axe symbol. The artist signed the work at the bottom. The artwork is floating in a white frame.

Topic: African American; Africa; African diaspora; Art; Black power; Religion

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

Object number: 2017.33.1

Restrictions & Rights: © Jeff Donaldson

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Classification: Visual Arts
On View: Tate Modern (Bankside)

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

J.D. McClain’s Day in Court

Created by: Donaldson, Jeff, American, 1932 - 2004
Subject of: Jackson, Jonathan, American, 1953 - 1970; Haley, Harold Joseph, American, 1904 - 1970; Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982; AfriCOBRA, founded 1968

Medium: paint on cardboard with ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (artwork): 29 1/8 × 19 5/16 in. (74 × 49 cm); H x W x D (frame): 31 1/8 × 21 3/16 × 1 3/4 in. (79.1 × 53.8 × 4.5 cm)

Type: paintings; mixed media

Place depicted: San Rafael, Marin County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1970

Description: This mixed media work is Jeff Donaldson's interpretation of a photograph taken of the 1970 Marin County courthouse incident. The original newspaper photograph and caption can be seen in the center of the image. The figure on the left in the artwork has his left hand outstretched and the source image in the palm of his hand. In the original photograph, the man on the left is James McClain. In both images, he is holding a gun in his right hand at eye level pointed toward the figure on the right. Unlike McClain in the newspaper photograph, the man in the painting is wearing a black and white horizontally striped shirt with white numbers, [81970], on a black strip reminiscent of prison clothing. He is also wearing tan pants and a white jacket.; The figure on the right in the original image is California Superior Court Judge Harold Haley dressed in black court dress robes. In Donaldson's mixed media piece, the black robes are partially visible but Haley's figure has a skull in place of his head and is reaching toward the man on the left. The piece is multicolored. In the center is black text on a white background that reads [GLASS] and repeats [-SS] below. To the left of the skull is [A] in the stars and stripes pattern of the American flag. The artist signed the work at the bottom. The artwork is floating in a white frame.

Topic: African American; Art; Black power; Law; Mass media; Prisons

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

Object number: 2017.33.2

Restrictions & Rights: © Jeff Donaldson

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Classification: Visual Arts

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Looking for the Bicentennial Man

Written by: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
Published by: Los Angeles Times, founded 1881

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)

Type: clippings

Date: 1976

Description: A copy of a 1976 commentary in the Los Angeles Times titled, "Looking for the Bicentennial Man." The article discusses Baldwin's views on the state of the United States 200 years after its independence. Baldwin was invited by the LA Times to write this article while residing in the South of France.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Communication; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.13

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving and inscribed to Doc Stanley

Manufactured by: Converse, American, founded 1908
Worn by: Julius Erving, American, born 1950
Signed by: Julius Erving, American, born 1950
Received by: "Doc" Stanley, American
Subject of: Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963

Medium: leather, rubber and cloth
Dimensions: H x W (2015.115.1a left): 7 × 4 1/2 in. (17.8 × 11.4 cm); H x W (215.115.1b right): 7 3/16 × 4 1/2 in. (18.3 × 11.4 cm)

Type: sneakers

Date: ca. 1981

Description: A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn and autographed by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA]. Both sneakers are signed in black ink on the outward facing side. The proper left side of the left shoe (2015.115.1a) has Erving's signature and reads: [Julius Erving / # 6]. The proper right side of the right shoe (2015.115.1b) reads: [To Mel from / "Dr J" 3/81].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball; Clothing and dress

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

Object number: 2015.115.1ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Historical; Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

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Sneakers worn by Julius "Dr. J" Erving

Manufactured by: Converse, American, founded 1908
Worn by: Julius Erving, American, born 1950
Subject of: Philadelphia 76ers, American, founded 1963

Medium: leather, rubber and cloth
Dimensions: H x W (2015.115.1a left): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm); H x W (215.115.1b right): 6 7/8 × 4 7/16 in. (17.5 × 11.3 cm)

Type: sneakers

Date: ca. 1981

Description: A pair of white and red Converse sneakers worn by Julius Erving. The sneakers are predominantly white with red stars and red chevrons on both sides. Printed in red ink on the outward facing side of the shoes is: [DR J]. The laces are white and run from the edge of the vamp to the top of the tongue. The tongue is white with red lettering that reads: [All Star / Converse].The interior is red. The back top portion of the shoe has a red background with the Converse logo in red and white. The rubber soles are white with a thatched pattern and an imprint that reads: [Converse / All Star / Made In USA].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball; Clothing and dress

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

Object number: 2015.115.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Historical; Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational

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Dress worn by Diahann Carroll on the television show Julia

Designed by: Travilla, William, American, 1920 - 1990
Worn by: Carroll, Diahann, American, born 1935
Subject of: Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007

Medium: taffeta, chiffon, rayon thread, lace, and metal closures
Dimensions: H x W x D (Dress on form): 61 × 26 1/4 × 17 in. (154.9 × 66.7 × 43.2 cm)

Type: dresses

Place used: United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968-1971

Description: Dress worn by Diahann Carroll as the character Julia Baker on the television show "Julia." The pink and cream dress is a full-length, long-sleeved gown with a high neck. A sleeveless bodice and full skirt made from pink taffeta is overlaid with a double layer of pale cream chiffon, with the chiffon covering the entire skirt and forming the upper bodice and sleeves. Large floral sprays are machine embroidered in cream thread on the chiffon. The hem of the skirt, the cuffs of the sleeves, and the neck are edged with cream lace in an openwork design. The dress closes with a zipper at the center back. The cuffs and the neck fasten with metal hook-and-eye closures, two (2) at each cuff and three (3) at the center back neck. There is a pale pink satin belt with a self fabric-covered decorative buckle at the high waistline that closes with three (3) metal snaps and three (3) metal hook-and-eyes.; The pink lower bodice and skirt of the dress are self-lined, with an additional paler pink petticoat attached under the lining of the skirt. The upper bodice is lined with a brown net, giving a darker hue to this section of the gown under the chiffon overlay. The sleeves are not lined.

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Costume; Sitcoms

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Fashion Museum founded by Lois K. Alexander-Lane

Object number: 2007.3.38

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title: Black Fashion Museum Collection
Classification: Clothing-Costume
Exhibition: Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture

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Soul Train Hall of Fame

Recorded by: Carter, Clarence, American, born 1936; Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006; Gladys Knight & The Pips, American, 1953 - 1989; The Delfonics, American, founded 1965; Simon, Joe, American, born 1943; Lewis, Barbara, American, born 1943; Stone, Sly, American, born 1943; Sly & the Family Stone, American, founded 1967; Hawkins, Edwin, American, born 1943; The Hawkins, Edwin Singers, American, founded 1967; Lymon, Frankie, American, 1942 - 1968; Lymon, Frankie & the Teenagers, American, 1955 - 1968; Shep & the Limelites, American, 1961 - 1966; Sheppard, James, American, 1935 - 1970; Bell, Archie & the Drells, American, 1966 - 1981; Bell, Archie, American, born 1944; Sam & Dave, American, 1961 - 1971; Moore, Sam, American, born 1935; Prater, Dave, American, 1938 - 1988; Redding, Otis, American, 1941 - 1967; Wright, Betty, American, born 1953; Five Stairsteps, American, 1965 - 1976; The Isley Brothers, American, founded 1954; Turner, Tina, American, born 1939; Ike & Turner, Tina, American, 1959 - 1976; Turner, Ike, American, 1931 - 2007; Honey Cone, American, 1969 - 1972; Chairmen of the Board, American, founded 1969; Payne, Freda, American, born 1942; The Moments, American, 1968 - 1978; Mickey & Sylvia, American, 1956 - 1965; Baker, Mickey, American, 1925 - 2012; Sylvia Robinson, American, 1936 - 2011
Published by: Adam VIII Ltd., American, 1989
Subject of: Soul Train Holdings, LLC, American, founded 2008; Cornelius, Don, American, 1936 - 2012

Medium: vinyl, cardboard, ink
Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 12 3/8 x 1/16 in. (31.1 x 31.4 x 0.2 cm)

Type: long-playing records

Place made: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1973

Description: A 33 1/3 rpm record album with jacket titled Soul Train Hall of Fame. The album cover features a collage of various musical artists including James Brown, Five Stairsteps, The Isley Brothers, Ike & Tina turner, Joe Simon, Gladys Knight and the Pips, and Clarence Carter. An Image of Don Cornelius' head is at the center of the front cover. The reverse side of album contains a track listing as well as advertisements for another Soul Train album and a Billie Holiday album.

Topic: African American; Mass media; Motown (Music); Soul (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift on behalf of Mary L. Dunn in memory of Paul H. Dunn

Object number: 2013.10.44ab

Restrictions & Rights: © 1973 Adam VIII, Ltd.. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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

White metal bed frame

Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Dimensions: H x W x D: 50 1/2 × 42 1/4 × 2 7/8 in. (128.3 × 107.3 × 7.3 cm)

Type: bedframes

Date: 1968-1972

Description: a) White iron headboard for bedframe. Frame of headboard comprised of hollow rods with rounded corners at top. Between either end of footboard are two smaller horizontal rods, one towards top and one towards bottom. Connected between the horizontal rods are five (5) thin vertical rods. A white metal ball appears at every connection of rods. Also connected to headboard's ends are large metal latches used to connect bed frame supports. A long L-shaped piece of metal connects these two latches. Blue sticker on top of footboard, [[Lot No./088691/200/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].; b) White iron footboard for bedframe. Footboard similar to design of headboard, though shorter in height. Frame of footboard comprised of hollow rods with rounded corners at top. Between either end of footboard are two smaller horizontal rods, one towards top and one towards bottom. Connected between the horizontal rods are five (5) thin vertical rods. A white metal ball appears at every connection of rods. Also connected to footboard's ends are large metal latches used to connect bed frame supports. A long L-shaped piece of metal connects these two latches. Blue sticker on top of footboard, [Lot No./088691/201/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].; c) White iron bed frame rail. Long L-shaped metal piece with cylindrical notches at each end. Blue sticker found at one end near notch, [Lot No./088691/209/PIECE NO./ATLAS/VAN LINES].; d) White iron bed frame rail. Long L-shaped metal piece with cylindrical notches at each end

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.5a-d

Restrictions & Rights: No known copyright restrictions

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Classification: Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

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Advertisement for WLAC-TV Eyewitness News at 10

Published by: Unidentified
Subject of: Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954; Mason, Vic; WLAC-TV, American, founded 1954

Medium: ink on newsprint
Dimensions: H x W: 1 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (4.5 × 12 cm)

Type: advertisements

Place used: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1976

Description: A newsprint advertisement featuring a black-and-white images of WLAC-TV co-anchors, Oprah Winfrey and Vic Mason. Winfrey and Mason are visible from the chest up. Both are facing the viewers and smiling. Mason is on the far right. He is wearing a dark suit jacket and a light toned, button down shirt. Winfrey is depicted behind Mason's proper left shoulder. She is wearing a wearing a light toned, collared garment. The text on the left side of the advertisement reads [5 / takes you / there / live. / Eyewitness News at 10 / Vic Mason / and Oprah Winfrey]. The back of the advertisement features an advertisement for Jim Walter Homes.

Topic: African American; Actors; Journalism; Mass media; Television

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

Object number: 2018.15.1

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

Photograph of James Baldwin seated at his work table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 9 7/16 in. (18.1 x 24 cm)

Type: photographs; portraits

Place captured: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: 1970-1987

Description: A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin sitting at his work table in his home in the South of France.

Topic: African American; Literature; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.34

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin standing with the owner of his French home

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 5 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: December 1978

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin and Jeanne Faure, the owner of his house, standing outside the home in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.

Topic: African American; Literature; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.36

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin seated at a table outside his home in the South of France with six other people drinking, smoking, and eating.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.40.1

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin seated at a table outside his home in the South of France with six other people drinking, smoking, and eating.