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    Flyer Advertising an Evening with Angela Davis

    Created by
    The Davis, Angela Legal Defense Fund, American, founded 1972
    New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Madison Square Garden, American, founded 1968
    Butler, Jerry Jr., American, born 1939
    Carmen McRae, American, 1920 - 1994
    Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014
    Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005
    Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
    Cyril Philip
    Date
    July 1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a celebratory benefit event with Angela Davis. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of Angela Davis on the top right. The flyer reads [THE ANGELA DAVIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / Presents / A VICTORY / CELEBRATION / THURSDAY-JUNE 29- 7:30 P.M. / An Evening / with / Angela Davis / BENEFIT FOR ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS]. Performers are listed as [RAY BARRETTO / JERRY BUTLER / CARMEN MCCRAE / PETE SEEGER / VOICES OF EAST HARLEM / OSSIE DAVIS, M.C.]. Additional information about the event, ticket pricing, and where to buy tickets is printed underneath the illustration and text. The back of the flyer is blank except for two handwritten notes. On top, in graphite text, handwriting reads [M30669-1]. The date, [JULY 1972] is handwritten in blue in the bottom corner.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    East Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Nuyorican Movement
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Black power
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Music
    Politics
    Prisons
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.135
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a2775f83-82e9-43d6-b0dc-aa5ec79d68ec
  • Digital image of a crowd of marchers during the Women's March

    Photograph by
    Jones, Leah L., American, born 1978
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    January 21, 2017
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3840pixels × 5760pixels (3840 × 5760 cm)
    Description
    A digital image of a crowd of marchers during the Women's March in Washington, DC on January 21, 2017. The crowd of marchers is on 14th Street between Madison and Constitution Avenues, outside the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Many in the crowd hold handmade posters. One of the posters is a cutout depicting Angela Davis as Lady Liberty, raising her right fist in a Black Power salute. Other posters visible in the crowd read: [My Body / My Choice / Her Body / Her Choice] and [Who Run The World (drawings of arrows pointing down to the crowd)].
    126.59 MB
    Place depicted
    14th Street, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    Feminism
    Gender
    Identity
    Local and regional
    Museums
    Photography
    Politics
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Leah L. Jones
    Object number
    2017.87.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Leah L. Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd510ddb3ba-380f-44d0-96f4-da8bbd10b5ea
  • America Free Angela

    Created by
    Ringgold, Faith, American, born 1930
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on mat board and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W (w/ mat border): 33 1/2 × 24 9/16 × 1/16 in. (85.1 × 62.4 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W (w/out mat border): 28 7/16 × 19 1/2 in. (72.2 × 49.5 cm)
    Description
    This print by Faith Ringgold depicts geometric fields with repeating color patterns formed out of letters. The print has a red background with triangles of blue and gray text. The triangles are arranged in a geometric pattern covering the entirety of the poster. The blue triangles feature the word "FREE." The gray triangles feature either the word "ANGELA" or "AMERICA." The words are arranged both right side up and upside down. The poster is adhered to a white mat.
    Place made
    New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    prints
    Topic
    Justice
    Politics
    Race relations
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.72.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Faith Ringgold 1971
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f9ddba29-ca0f-4257-9814-8f18cdd59801
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    Black beret from Black Power Era

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1970s
    Medium
    cloth with thread and ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 9 × 10 in. (11.4 × 22.9 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    This is a black beret with a round patch attached to the right side. The patch has a black background with red border. In the center of the patch is a smaller circle with a green background. In the circle is a graphic of two hands clasping, outlined in red. Around the outside of the center circle is red, stitched text that reads [BLACK - CULTURE - PRIDE]. Attached to the top of the beret is a large red, round patch with a central, stitched graphic of a raised fist. The patch is bordered in black with a small black circle within. Above the fist between the two circles is green, stitched text that reads [FREE ANGELA DAVIS]. Within the beret attached to the inside top is a clear plastic pocket. Attached to the back of the beret is a small loop of ribbon.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    berets
    Topic
    Black power
    Clothing and dress
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.72.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53f870fc2-73af-4c50-b1c5-a3fd2829ad1f
  • Pinback button with FREE ANGELA AND ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1970-1972
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper with plastic and metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 11/16 × 3/16 in. (4.3 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A round, yellow pinback button with a photographic portrait of Angela Davis in the center, pictured from the neck up. Across the top of the button, in bold black text, is [FREE ANGELA]. Below the portrait, in smaller black text, is [AND / ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS]. On the underside of the rim is text that reads [N.G. Slater Corp. N.Y.C. 11].
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Politics
    Prisons
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.72.8.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5120f9482-60ba-4097-aea2-3dbf3e21a158
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    Flier for the Black Community Survival Conference

    Created by
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Subject of
    Seale, Bobby, American, born 1936
    Huggins, Ericka, American, born 1948
    Dellums, Ron, American, born 1935
    Representative Julian Bond, American, 1940 - 2015
    Eve, Arthur O., American, born 1933
    Date
    1972
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 20 in. (35.6 × 50.8 cm)
    Description
    Double-sided poster or flier advertising the 1972 Black Community Survival Conference with promotion provided by the Black Panther Party's Angela Davis People's Free Food Program. Printed in black and red on white paper. Each side features black & white photographs, black & red text and has [10,000 FREE BAGS OF / GROCERIES / (WITH CHICKENS / IN EVERY BAG)] at the top. One side features photographs of Angela Davis, Bobby Seale, Ron Dellums, and Ericka Huggins. It includes a list of conference speakers and a blank registration form. The other side features images of Ira Simmons, D'Army Bailey, Julian Bond, Rev. Charles Koen, Father Earl Neil, and The Persuasions (three images). Also pictured is a woman administering a medical test to two young boys next to the text [10,000 FREE / SICKLE CELL / ANEMIA TESTS / TO BE GIVEN / AT CONFERENCE].
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Power (Black Pride)
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Black power
    Communities
    Health
    Politics
    Poverty
    Resistance
    Social reform
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e1008e5-989b-47bf-8d6c-44fd3a63ea5d
  • Pinback button for Angela Davis Day

    Manufactured by
    N. G. Slater Corporation, American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1971
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 3/8 in. (5.4 × 5.4 × 1 cm)
    Description
    An orange and black pinback button for Angela Davis Day, 1971. The button has black text that reads [Angela Davis Day / Free Angela / Bail Now / Central Park - September 25, 1971]. The text surrounds a picture of Angela Davis, found at the center of the button. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacture's name and stamp printed in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Politics
    Prisons
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd587f7efab-5782-4d98-bbf2-5557a9c8d317
  • Angela Davis Speaks at a Rally in DeFremery Park for George Jackson and the Other Soledad Brothers, Who Were on Trial for the Murder of a Guard at Soledad Prison. Next to Angela is Party Member James Burford, Oakland, California, 1970

    Photograph by
    Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Burford, James
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Date
    1970, printed 2008
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 15 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (40.5 × 50.5 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 5/8 × 18 13/16 in. (32.1 × 47.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis speaking at a rally in DeFremery Park in Oakland, California. Davis is speaking into a microphone on a stand, gesturing with her hands, and holding a piece of paper in her right hand. Black Panther Party member James Burford stands next to Davis, with his arms crossed in front of his chest. Davis and Burford are standing in front of a house or other structure with wood siding and a white-trimmed window.
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Black power
    Photography
    Politics
    Prisons
    Resistance
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.123.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Stephen Shames
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52f4baadb-1b11-463a-80d5-4f8e516c3ff8
  • Pinback button featuring "Angela is Free"

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Trade Union for Action and Democracy, American
    Date
    ca. 1970
    Medium
    metal, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    An orange button with a black and white image of Angela Davis. She is seen from the neck up and is looking directly at the camera. Around the image of Davis, Black text around the image reads “ANGELA IS FREE / FREE / ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS / T.U.A.D.” On the bottom outside edge is the manufacturer information in black text. “N.G. SLATER CORP, N.Y.C. 11.” There are two stickers on the back of the button. One is round with the number “1063.” The other sticker is rectangular with written text “Trade Union / for Action / & Democracy.”
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Politics
    Prisons
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.159.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c77fd702-0b29-414a-81e6-21bec3d51945
  • Pinback button for Angela Davis Day

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)
    Description
    A white pinback button with a black and white image of Angela Davis at the center. Above her image is the phrase: [Angela Davis Day]. Below her image text reads: [Free Angela / Bail Now / Central Park - September 25, 1971]. The back of the button has a metal fastener and a clasp.
    Place depicted
    Central Park, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Black power
    Justice
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dawn Simon Spears and Alvin Spears, Sr.
    Object number
    2011.159.3.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd577b69eba-d4dd-45e2-9961-ee1d401e69f4
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    Young Worker Vol. 3 No. 1

    Published by
    Young Communist League, American, founded 1920
    Subject of
    Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (27.2 x 21 cm)
    Description
    A pamphlet made of black print on yellowed paper. The cover features a black and white photograph of Gus Hall and Jarvis Tyner. The interior consists of twenty-eight pages of articles and photographs and two pages of a political cartoon about Richard Nixon. Content includes local elections and politics, benefit actions for Angela Davis, labor disputes with General Motors, and pro-independence forces in Puerto Rico. The back of the pamphlet features an announcement for the Second National Convention for the Young Workers League.
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Activism
    Decolonization
    International affairs
    Justice
    Labor
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.48
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a6aeeda-0bdd-477f-8d4b-0b4020a4e646
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    The Fight to Free Angela Davis: Its Importance for the Working Class

    Published by
    New Outlook Publishers, American
    Written by
    Mitchell, Charlene, American, born 1930
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/16 in. (19 x 12.8 cm)
    Description
    Pamphlet consists of white print on a black and green background.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcription Available
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.101
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58862d861-0b8f-49dc-a045-b883c627d851
  • Revolutionary

    Created by
    Jarrell, Wadsworth Aikens Sr., American, born 1929
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    printing ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 31 x 37 1/2 in. (78.7 x 95.3 cm)
    Description
    This print depicts Angela Davis, a major figure in the fight for civil rights, in a state of impassioned speech. Davis' face and figure is formed out of strings of brilliantly colored letters, some of which form words. These letters are generated from a central point and radiate outward. The multiple colors and shading of these letters create the planes and contours that make up Davis' face, hair, and upper torso. Viewed from below, she is a monumental figure, head thrust forward, with open mouth. Her right hand, holding a microphone or walkie-talkie, is held up near her mouth. She wears a pink jacket that fastens along the left side. The jacket hem is edged by a red cartridge bandolier.
    Place made
    Howard University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    screen prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Art
    Civil rights
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Wadsworth Jarrell
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507038819-f39e-41cd-9d9f-763dba1269c3
  • A Political Biography of Angela Davis

    Published by
    New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (22.5 x 14.5 cm)
    Description
    Pamphlet consisting of black print on white paper. Beneath the title, a black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Activism
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd541446184-9b5b-4421-a000-2495b70bdcfc
  • The Black Family: The Ties That Bind

    Published by
    International Publishers Company, Inc., American
    Written by
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Davis, Fania E. Ph.D., American
    Date
    ca. 1987
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 1/16 x 4 1/2 in. (18 x 11.5 cm)
    Description
    Pamphlet consisting of white and black text on a red square on the bottom half of the pamphlet. Above it, a black-and-white drawing of an African American family face outwards.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Families
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a75b9856-c925-4994-bda0-a1b5e85ff961
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Put People Before Profits

    Published by
    Daily World, American
    Written by
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 3 13/16 in. (21.6 x 9.7 cm)
    Description
    Pamphlet consists of red and black print on discolored paper. At top left is a black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis. The pamphlet contains the text from a speech given by Davis at the Cobo Hall Rally in Detroit, Michigan on August 26, 1979.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcription Available
    Place depicted
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    speeches
    Topic
    Mass media
    Oratory
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
    Object number
    2010.55.103
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd512962f61-66bb-4289-82a7-b85823682294
  • Poster advocating for Angela Davis

    Created by
    New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    ca. 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 17 1/16 × 15 1/4 in. (43.4 × 38.7 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 21 7/16 × 16 11/16 in. (54.4 × 42.4 cm)
    Description
    This poster depicts Angela Davis, shown from the chest up. Wearing a shirt with a zig zag pattern, she turns her head to her right. Below the image is black text that reads "FREE ANGELA DAVIS NOW! / New York Committee to free Angela Davis. 29 West 15th ST. 7th Floor/ New York, N.Y. 10011. 929 2010."
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Activism
    Black power
    Justice
    Political organizations
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5895a2395-a7aa-4abd-84d0-54fccf8dc1a4
  • Pinback button supporting Angela Davis

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1971-1972
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button supporting Angela Davis. The button has an orange background with black text around the edge that reads [Her Fight is our Fight / Free Angela Davis]. At center is an image of Davis. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed, partially visible, in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Law
    Prisons
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.51
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c3ebd0b-ffd5-4477-ab68-6c65b162b22a
  • Pinback button in support of Angela Davis

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1970-1972
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white pinback button advocating for Angela Davis. The center of the button has an image of Angela Davis. Text around the top and bottom of the button reads [Free Angela / And All Political Prisoners]. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed in black. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Law
    Prisons
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.79
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53abb16ef-ba81-4b3c-80b8-262c041a7cef
  • Pinback button advocating for Angela Davis

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Date
    1971-1972
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button advocating for Angela Davis's release from prison. The button has an orange background with black text that reads [Free Angela] at center. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Law
    Prisons
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.105
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa5def85-dae6-4ac7-b931-1357340e862c

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