Commissioned by

National Memorial Association

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Medium

metal , celluloid , and ink

Dimensions

H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)

Type

souvenirs

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1926

Description

Three-dimensional cylinder with Bakelite ivory tone top and bottom covers; top cover features image of 1926 original design intent for the National Negro Memorial.

Topic

African American

Associations and institutions

Identity

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1919-1933

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Ball-Hoagland family in honor of Robert Ball

Object number

2016.74

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

A Century in the Making

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C X06

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Nike Inc., American, founded 1971

Worn by

Bishop Bryant, John Richard, American, born 1943

Subject of

Trayvon Martin, American, 1995 - 2012

Medium

cotton and polyester blend cloth, braided cloth tape with metal aglets

Dimensions

H x W x D (flat): 40 1/4 × 36 1/2 × 4 in. (102.2 × 92.7 × 10.2 cm)

Type

sweat shirts

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 4, 2012

Description

A dark gray hooded sweatshirt with full-length sleeves and a kangaroo patch pocket worn by Bishop John Richard Bryant to the Easter Prayer Breakfast at the White House on April 4, 2012. The word "NIKE" above the Nike brand swoosh logo is printed in off-white across the front chest of the sweat shirt. The hood of the shirt has a matching dark gray braided cloth tape strung through it so it can be pulled tight around the face, with knots tied at the end of each side of the cord and metal aglets on the tips. The waist and the cuffs of each sleeve are made from a dark gray ribbed knit for a tighter fit than the body and sleeves. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior center back neck. An additional tag with style, fiber content, and care information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem.

Topic

African American

Activism

Clothing and dress

Justice

Local and regional

Men

Race relations

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bishop John Richard Bryant, Senior Bishop, African Methodist Episcopal Church

Object number

2016.85

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963

Medium

ink on paper with pressure-sensitive tape

Dimensions

H x W: 10 1/16 × 16 7/16 in. (25.5 × 41.7 cm)

Type

pennants

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 28, 1963

Description

A paper pennant from The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, August 28, 1963. The pennant is triangular in shape with a red, white and blue American flag design. The left side of the pennant is a blue, trapezoidal-shaped field with white block text that reads, [We Shall Overcome] printed vertically. The text is bordered by a box of white, five-pointed stars. The field on the right is red and white striped triangle with blue text in varying fonts that reads, [I MARCHED / FOR EQUALITY IN THE / FREEDOM PARADE / AUGUST 28, 1963 / WASHINGTON, D.C.] above two blue stars. There is an inscription in pencil on the back of the pennant.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Freedom

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2016.90.6

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Enon Baptist Church, American, founded ca. 1889

Rev. Kilgore, Thomas, American, 1913 - 1998

Dr. Licorish, David Nathaniel, Barbadian American, 1904 - 1999

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 13 1/8 × 8 in. (33.3 × 20.3 cm)

Type

ephemera

fliers (printed matter)

Place made

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1957

Description

Flier for a meeting in Baltimore for the “Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom.” The yellowed flier has black printed text. The top of the flier reads [ON TO WASHINGTON - / JOIN THE / PRAYER PILGRIMAGE FOR FREEDOM / to WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 17th, 1957]. Larger text below a line break reads [MASS MEETING / Tuesday, May 14, - 8 p.m.]. The location for the meeting is listed as Enon Baptist Church where attendees will [Hear the National Director, Dr. Thomas Kilgore Jr. / of New York City and Dr. David Licorish.] There is contact information for Rev. Luke G. Reynolds and Rev. Theodore Jackson. There are four (4) churches listed at the bottom where busses will depart for Washington, D.C. The round trip fare is $1.25. Printer information for [Wells Printers, 601-03 Dolphin Street, VErnon [sic]] is in small text at the bottom. The back is blank.

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Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Communication

Freedom

Religious groups

Segregation

United States--History--1953-1961

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family

Object number

2017.14.11

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Mount Carmel Baptist Church, American, founded 1876

Published by

Hamilton Printing, Co., American, founded 1910

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 9 3/4 × 6 1/4 in. (24.8 × 15.9 cm)

Type

church bulletins

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 22, 1932

Description

Church bulletin from Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. The white paper bulletin has black printed text. The underlined header reads [The Mount Carmel Bulletin / Published by Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Third and Eye Sts., N. W. / Washington, D. C. / Vol.2-No.83 Sunday, May 22, 1932 Special]. There are sections on the first page titled: [SUNDAY SERVICES; SUMMER BIBLE SCHOOL; PASTOR IN NEW YORK; Rally Leaders’ Meeting; PASTOR’S LETTER; MOTHER’S DAY DINNER]. The interior of the bulletin lists church officers, prayer meeting topics, and short notices. The back cover has sections including [Sympathy] and [OUR SICK] naming individuals.

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Topic

African American

Communication

Local and regional

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family

Object number

2017.14.16

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Henry, German-American, 1821 - 1910

Subject of

Lacy, Caroline N., American, 1838 - 1898

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 3/4 × 2 7/16 in. (9.6 × 6.2 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.7 × 6.3 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place printed

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1865

Description

Carte-de-visite of Caroline "Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera. Her right hand resting on the back of a carved Gothic revival style side chair. Her left hand is at her side and she is holding a black beaver hat with a heavily embellished ruffled lace hat band. Her hair is parted at the center and braided on the sides extending to the nape of her neck. Her cheeks and lips are tinted pink. She wears a dark colored dress and a dark cloak over it. A chatelaine is pinned at her front neck with a long chain and a long ribbon extending from it, though the objects at the ends are not visible and appear to be tucked into her waist or under her cloak.

A mark for Henry Ulke is printed on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite inside the bottom border of the printed frame of the album page is the text "Carrie N. Lacy". Handwritten in graphite in the lower left corner of the album page is the text "HENRY ULKE".

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Communities

Photography

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.13

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Brady, Mathew, American, 1822 - 1896

Published by

E. and H.T. Anthony and Company, American, founded 1852

Subject of

Col. Ellsworth, Elmer Ephraim, American, 1837 - 1861

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 3/8 × 2 3/16 in. (8.6 × 5.5 cm)

H x W (Image and Sheet): 4 × 2 7/16 in. (10.2 × 6.2 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1861

Description

Carte-de-visite of Col. Elmer Ephraim Ellsworth shown in three-quarter portrait. Ellsworth stands facing the camera with his right hand in his trouser pocket. He wears a light colored vest and trousers, a dark jacket, a dark cloak, a white shirt, and a dark necktie with a tie pin. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time. There is a double-lined border printed in gold ink surrounding the outside edges of the card mount.

Handwritten in graphite on the bottom of the print is the text "Col. Ellsworth killed / at Alexandria 1861". There is a mark for E. & H.T. Anthony printed on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite in the lower left corner of the album is the text "Anthony / Brady NY".

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Military

Photography

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.31

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Frenzel, Louis, German-American, 1820 - 1906

Subject of

Johnson, William, American

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

collodion and silver on iron with lacquer

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 2 1/8 × 1 5/8 in. (5.4 × 4.2 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 3 15/16 × 2 3/8 in. (10 × 6 cm)

Type

tintypes

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1865

Description

Tintype of USCT soldier William Johnson shown in full portrait. Johnson is seated and facing the camera, with his left elbow and hand resting on table covered in an ornate cloth. His right hand is tucked into the buttons of his frock coat and his right leg is crossed over the left at the knee. He wears his uniform kepi, frock coat, and trousers. The tintype is house in its original "Potters Patent" die-cut paper frame with an oval cut out to display the image. An ornate frame is embossed around the cut out.

Handwritten in graphite on the mount below the tintype is the text "William Johnson / Col,d Soldier from Ky." The back of the mount has information about Frenzel's picture gallery and the prices of photographs.

The tintype is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print.

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

United States Colored Troops

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.33

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Julius, German-American, 1833 - 1910

Subject of

Donaldson, Mary Ann, American, 1798 - 1881

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 7/8 × 2 3/16 in. (9.9 × 5.5 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.6 × 6.4 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1875

Description

Carte-de-visite of Mary Ann Donaldson shown in half portrait. She is turned one quarter to her left and looks off frame. Her hair is parted at the center and smoothed down to just above her ears where it is curled in ringlets. She wears a white lace cap with lace tails and black rosettes at the ears on the back part of her head. She has on a dark colored bodice and a white lace collar. Printed below the image is the text "JULIUS ULKE, WASH., D.C.".

There is a mark for Julius Ulke on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite on the album page below the printed frame of the window is the text "Miss Donaldson of Washington."

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Education

Photography

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.41

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Henry, German-American, 1821 - 1910

Subject of

Johnson, Walter W., American, 1836 - 1879

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 11/16 × 2 3/16 in. (9.3 × 5.5 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 1/4 × 2 7/16 in. (10.8 × 6.2 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1868

Description

Carte-de-visite of Walter W. Johnson shown in half portrait. Johnson is turned one quarter to his right and looks off camera. His hair is moderately long and wavy and he has a full beard and mustache. His cheeks are tinted pink. He wears a dark jacket with wide notched lapels, a dark vest, a white shirt, and a dark bowtie. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.

Handwritten in graphite at the bottom of the print is the text "Walter W. Johnson / killed by falling down the / shaft of a mine in Va. 25 Jan. / 1879". There is a mark for Henry Ulke on the back of the print.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print.

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Education

Photography

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.6

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Henry, German-American, 1821 - 1910

Subject of

Bowen, Mary Barker, American, 1815 - 1882

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (9.6 × 6 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 7/16 in. (10.7 × 6.2 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1866

Description

Carte-de-visite of Mary Barker Bowen shown in bust portrait. Her body faces the camera, but her head is turned a quarter to her left and she looks off camera. Her hair is parted at the center and pulled into a chignon at the nape of her neck. She wears a dark bodice with a white collar and an oval brooch at her front neck. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.

Handwritten in graphite on the bottom of the print is the name "Mrs. Bowen" with "1866" written below the print on the mount. There is a green and white 3 cent canceled revenue stamp on the back of the print featuring George Washington with HU / NY written over it in ink with Henry Ulke's mark printed above it.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite at the lower left corner of the album page is the text "HENRY ULKE".

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.9

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Subject of

Wiebenson, John Jacob, American, died 2003

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 16 × 11 1/2 in. (40.6 × 29.2 cm)

Type

journals (periodicals)

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 15, 1968

Description

The May 15, 1968 edition of Soul Force, the official journal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. The cover reads [POOR FOLKS' CAMPAIGN HITS D.C. / YOU CAN HELP / "TO MAKE THIS DREAM A REALITY"] and features an illustration by Henry Brownlee of the faces of five individuals. Stories include "Mule Train Moves Out," about travel to Washington, D.C.; "Poor People's University," about a curriculum developed for college students joining the campaign to educate on issues of poverty; and "Campaña De Los Pobres Proposito," a Spanish-language piece on goals and grievances that the Chicano movement seeks to achieve and address through participation in the Poor People's Campaign. Eight numbered pages.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Political organizations

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abigail Wiebenson & sons, John, Derek & Sam in honor of John Wiebenson

Object number

2017.76.1

Restrictions & Rights

@ SCLC, Henry Brownlee, Brig Cabe, Bill Mahoney, Fletcher Drake.. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Wiebenson, John Jacob, American, died 2003

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

manuscripts for publication

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968

Description

A manuscript of a work, "An Outline of Resurrection City as Used," heavily notated with fiber-tip pen, blue colored pencil, and graphite pencil. The pages are single-sided with typed black ink. The work begins with three unnumbered pages followed by pages numbered 2 through 22, for a total of 25 pages. The second page, unnumbered, features a diagram of Resurrection City on the National Mall. An example of a handwritten note on the object appears on Page 2 in the left margin adjacent to underlined type and reads [WHAT DOES / THIS IMPLY / ABOUT SUCCESS OR / FAILURE OF / R. CITY?]. Handwritten comments appear in at least three separate hands: one in orange pen and occasionally in graphite, one exclusively in graphite, and one in blue colored pencil. Page 4 features an organizational chart of Resurrection City. The front cover has light damage at the corners, and pages are creased at the corners from handling.

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Topic

African American

Activism

Architecture

Civil rights

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Urban planning

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abigail Wiebenson & sons, John, Derek & Sam in honor of John Wiebenson

Object number

2017.76.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

O'Halloran, Thomas

Subject of

Wiebenson, John Jacob, American, died 2003

Unidentified Man or Men

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper on Fome-Cor (TM)

Dimensions

H x W x D (Image and sheet): 15 1/4 × 23 3/8 × 1/4 in. (38.7 × 59.4 × 0.6 cm)

Type

black-and-white photographs

chromogenic color prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968

Description

A chromogenic print depicting a black-and-white image of four people outdoors in an open space building an A-frame structure from wooden 2x4s and plywood. The man at center, John Wiebenson, stands on a milk crate holding plywood against the 2x4 frame. Two others, faces obstructed, do the same. A fourth swings a hammer. A fifth person squats holding a camera to capture the proceedings. A final person stands with his back to the camera while looking to a piece of paper in his left hand. There are scattered trees in the background. The photograph is dry-mounted on Fome-Cor.

Topic

African American

Activism

Architecture

Civil rights

Housing

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Abigail Wiebenson & sons, John, Derek & Sam in honor of John Wiebenson

Object number

2017.76.3

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 8 7/8 × 12 15/16 in. (22.6 × 32.9 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 13 15/16 in. (27.7 × 35.4 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a police officer holding a baton behind their back and facing a crowd of demonstrators. Part of the crowd is visible to the right of frame. The front line of the visible crowd consists of a man in a clerical collar holding a Bible in one hand with his other arm around a woman next to him. The woman wears a printed dress, a kerchief on her head, and tennis shoes and carries a pocketbook. Next to the woman is a man in light shirt and dark colored jacket and a young boy wearing dark jacket and pants. Each person is looking up and to the right of frame, away from the police officer. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

Race relations

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.1

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 15/16 in. (22 × 32.9 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 14 in. (27.7 × 35.5 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

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

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.10

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.9 × 22 cm)

H x W: 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a man holding an SCLC Poor People's Campaign poster in front of him. He appears to be wearing a suit, shirt, and tie, and a garrison cap. His sign reads [HAPPINESS IS / A WARM DRY HOUSE / NO RATS OR ROACHES / LOTS OF GOOD FOOD / S.C.L.C. / POOR / PEOPLE'S / CAMPAIGN]. People are debris are visible in the background. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic

African American

Activism

Housing

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.11

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

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

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.12

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 9 7/8 in. (32.9 × 25.1 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

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

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.13

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 11/16 in. (32.8 × 22 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.5 × 27.8 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

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

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2017.81.14

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture