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  • Pendant for an Alpha Kappa Alpha member's diamond anniversary

    Pendant for an Alpha Kappa Alpha member's diamond anniversary

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 3 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    pendants (jewelry)
    Date
    after 1983
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant is gold in color. The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal is embossed at center. The seal has slight green coloration and a diamond at its peak. The pendant has an ornate filigreed border.
    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
    2013.133.2.10
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pendant for Heritage Club membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Pendant for Heritage Club membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    3/4 x 9/16 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm)
    Type
    pendants (jewelry)
    Date
    after 1982
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant has an embossed torch at center surrounded by lettering. The lettering reads “A. K. A. / HERITAGE CLUB.”
    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
    2013.133.2.11
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pin for the diamond anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Pin for the diamond anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in. (2.9 x 2.9 x 0.5 cm)
    Type
    pins (jewelry)
    Date
    1983
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pin with a pin back. The pin is a circular gold ring with gold ivy leaves at center. The bottom portion of the circle has "A K A" on it and a diamond, while the top half of the pin has lettering that reads "Alpha Kappa Alpha."
    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
    2013.133.2.12
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.7 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    pendants (jewelry)
    Date
    2002
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant. The circular brass colored pendant has the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal at the bottom center. Text above the seal reads “2002 / LAUNCH / 100th / Anniversary.” Pink leaves decorate border of the pendant.
    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
    2013.133.2.13
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 1 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    pendants (jewelry)
    Date
    2004
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant. The circular pendant is gold in color. At the center of the pendant is the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal in green and white. On either side of the seal there are three green ivy leaves. Gold lettering above and below the seal reads “Celebrating / 2004 / 100th / ANNIVERSARY.”
    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
    2013.133.2.14
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Hedgeman Lyle, Ethel, American, 1887 - 1950
    Nellie Quander, American, 1880 - 1961
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (3 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    ca. 1918
    Description
    Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top of each. The pendants are gold ovals with a portrait of Nellie Quander on embossed one side. Text under the portrait reads “Nellie/Quander / 1911-1918 / FIRST SUPREME BASILEUS.” On the other side of the pendants a portrait of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is embossed. Text under this portrait reads “ETHEL HEDGEMAN LYLE / 1908 / FOUNDER OF A K A.”
    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
    2013.133.2.15.1
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Hedgeman Lyle, Ethel, American, 1887 - 1950
    Nellie Quander, American, 1880 - 1961
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (3 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    ca. 1918
    Description
    Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top of each. The pendants are gold ovals with a portrait of Nellie Quander on embossed one side. Text under the portrait reads “Nellie/Quander / 1911-1918 / FIRST SUPREME BASILEUS.” On the other side of the pendants a portrait of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is embossed. Text under this portrait reads “ETHEL HEDGEMAN LYLE / 1908 / FOUNDER OF A K A.”
    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
    2013.133.2.15.2
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  • Pin for History Books membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Pin for History Books membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Marjorie H. Parker, American, 1917 - 2006
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    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
    1958
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is shaped like three books. Two of the books are on top of each other while the third book is leaning against them. One of the books has the A. K. A. seal on the cover, while another has lettering on the spine that reads “THE HISTORY OF / ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA / 1908-1999.”
    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
    2013.133.2.16
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Job Corps membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Job Corps membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Purnell, Julia B., American, 1916 - 2013
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/16 x 13/16 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 2.1 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1962
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is in the shape of a pentagon and has an arrow pointing up at center. At the top of the pendant are the words "Job Corps."
    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
    2013.133.2.17
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Heritage Series membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Heritage Series membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Larzetta Hale - Wilson, American
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 3/16 x 1 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1966
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The brass-colored circular pendant has several logos related to Alpha Kappa Alpha’s “African American Women Heritage Series” embossed on it.
    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
    2013.133.2.18
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Personal Involvement Now membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    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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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Leaf Club

    Pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Leaf Club

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    3/8 x 3/8 x 1/16 in. (1 x 1 x 0.2 cm)
    Type
    lapel pins
    Date
    after 1908
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal lapel pin with a stickpin back. The pin is in the shape of an ivy leaf with a green center and gold colored metal outline.
    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
    2013.133.2.1ab
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Member badge for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Member badge for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    9/16 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.4 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)
    Type
    badges
    Date
    after 1908
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal members badge with a stickpin back. The badge is in the shape of an ivy leaf with a green center. The badge is outlined with small pearls. There is one diamond at the top of the badge. Gold lettering appears in the green center. It reads “A. K. A.”
    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
    2013.133.2.2
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for The Founders' Window membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    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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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Pin for Influencing Decisions - A Design for Action of Alpha Kappa Alpha

    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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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Logo pin for Power membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Power membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Bryant, Faye B., American
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1982
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant has abstract shapes and jagged silver lines at center.
    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
    2013.133.2.22
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Logo pin for Global Perspective membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Global Perspective membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Ballard, Janet J., American, 1930 - 1996
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 x 1 x 3/16 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1986
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The oval shaped pendant has a gold colored globe at center surround by vines on a silver background.
    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
    2013.133.2.23
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Logo pin for Creative Strategies membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Creative Strategies membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Scott, Mary Shy, American, 1930 - 2013
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/8 x 15/16 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1990
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is in the shape of a hexagon. The center of the pendant is divided into six sections. A symbol appears in each of the sections.
    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
    2013.133.2.24
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Logo pin for Making the Net Work membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Making the Net Work membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Eva Evans, American
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/8 x 9/16 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1994
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is oval shaped logo and brass and silver in color. A rose is at the pendant’s center. Text on the pendant reads “ALPHA / KAPPA / ALPHA / 1908 / BUILDING THE FUTURE: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY / MAKING THE NET WORK.”
    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
    2013.133.2.25
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Logo pin for Blazing New Trails membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Logo pin for Blazing New Trails membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Norma S. White, American
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    1 1/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)
    Type
    logos
    Date
    1998
    Description
    An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The brass and silver pendant has a woman holding up a torch embossed on it at the top center. Text at the center reads “ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA / BLAZING NEW TRAILS.”
    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
    2013.133.2.26
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

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