Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Cloman, Percy William, American, 1897 - 1921

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 × 4 3/8 in. (8.9 × 11.1 cm)

Type

photographs

Place depicted

Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America

Date

1980

Description

A color photograph of the headstone of Percy William Cloman, brother of Eunice Jackson. The gravestone is a stone marker, surrounded by browning grass and some leaves. Carved at the top of the gravestone is a recessed cross. Engraved below the cross is: [PERCY WILLIAM CLOMAN/ OKLAHOMA/ SGT CO M 65 PIONEER INF/ WORLD WAR I/ JUNE 17, 1897 March 19, 1921]. The photograph has curved corners.

Topic

African American

American South

American West

Communities

Military

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman

Object number

2014.75.58

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Issued by

State of Connecticut, American, founded 1778

Subject of

Continental Army, American, 1775 - 1796

4th Connecticut Regiment, 1775 - 1783

Signed by

Little, Jack, American

Lawrence, Samuel, American

Butler, Richard, American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 4 3/16 x 8 5/16 in. (10.6 x 21.1 cm)

Type

receipts

Place used

Connecticut, United States, North and Central America

Date

1782

Description

Revolutionary War payment receipt owned by Jack Little, a soldier from the 2nd Company, 4th Regiment of the Connecticut Line, in the Continental Army. The receipt is printed on yellowed paper with black ink. It has a printed border with the words “FOR THE PAYMENT OF” at the top and “THE CONNECTICUT LINE” at the bottom. At the center of the document is printed text with blank spaces. Additional handwritten words and numbers have been recorded in the document in order to complete it. The left side of the document has been trimmed and there is a circular hole in the center of the paper. On the back of the certificate additional payments are recorded with handwritten notes in black ink by at least two different people. Also written on the back is Jack Little’s mark.

Topic

African American

Business

Military

United States--History--Colonial period

United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.155.313

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Commissioned by

United States Congress, American, founded 1789

Created by

United States Mint, American, founded 1792

Subject of

51st Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1942

52nd Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1943

Medium

Medal: gold;

Sleeve: velvet;

Box: cherry wood, velvet

Dimensions

Diameter (medal): 3 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (velvet case for medal): 3 7/8 × 5 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 12.7 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (wooden case for medal): 3 × 6 1/8 × 5 in. (7.6 × 15.6 × 12.7 cm)

Type

medals

Place depicted

Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

2011

Description

Congressional gold medal in honor of Montford Point Marines has a relief on its obverse featuring three Marines on the left and three in the forefront with rifles. Text following apex of the medal's arc reads [MONTFORD POINT MARINES / 1942-1949]. On verso is a relief of a troop in formation with a tower in the background on the right; the text reads: [FOR / OUTSTANDING / PERSEVERANCE / and COURAGE / that INSPIRED / SOCIAL CHANGE / in the/MARINE CORPS / 2011 ACT OF CONGRESS].

A rectangular velvet sleeve encases the gold medal; a small tab at the top of the sleeve assists the medal's removal from the box.

The storage container is a cherry wood box with a brass hinged lid and push-release button on the front center which opens it. The lid has the gold embossed logo of the U.S. Treasury encircled with text which reads [Treasury / United States Mint] and [United States Mint] is in calligraphic script beneath the logo.

Topic

African American

Military

Montford Point Marines

Segregation

World War II

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.237ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Shalon Chemical Industries Ltd., Israeli, founded 1968

Worn by

Dr. Cobb, William Jelani, American, born 1967

Medium

gas mask (a): rubber with plastic, metal and ink;

filter canister (b):paint on metal with charcoal and fiberglass

Dimensions

H x W x D (2016.122ab - Gas Mask with Filter Cartridge): 7 7/8 × 6 5/16 × 12 5/8 in. (20 × 16 × 32 cm)

H x W x D (2016.122a - Gas Mask): 10 5/8 × 6 5/16 × 11 in. (27 × 16 × 27.9 cm)

H x W x D (2016.122b - Gas Mask Filter Cartridge): 4 3/16 × 4 3/16 × 2 3/4 in. (10.6 × 10.6 × 7 cm)

Type

gas masks

Place used

Ferguson, Saint Louis County, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Place made

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Middle East, Asia

Date

2014

Description

A Shalon Chemical Industries Ltd., adult model 4A1, Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical (NBC), black, rubber gas mask (2016.122a), with a Type 80, NBC filter canister (2016.122b) worn by Dr. Jelani Cobb during demonstrations that took place in Ferguson, Missouri during the summer and fall of 2014. The mask has five (5) adjustable head straps with plastic buckles that secure the mask on the wearer behind the head, an interior seal, two (2) wide, plastic view lenses secured to the mask with screws, and a plastic voicemitter attached to the nose cup. There is a plastic hydration port on the proper right side of the mask with a metal clip at the base. The mask has a round, metal, beige, threaded filter canister. The exterior of the canister has twelve (12) molded spokes on the front and six (6) indentations on the back. The interior of the canister has a metal plate over a mesh metal screen. There is a printed series of numbers in black ink on the top of the filter canister and molded marks and stamps on the interior and exterior of the mask.

Topic

African American

Communities

Justice

Military

Race discrimination

Race relations

Resistance

Violence

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. William Jelani Cobb

Object number

2016.122ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Tools and Equipment-Military

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Owned by

Captain Prickitt, William A., American, 1839 - 1929

Subject of

Henry Hovington, American, 1829 - 1907

Mitchell, George H.

Shorts, Prince, American, 1840 - 1895

Sorden, Bayard, American, 1840 - 1920

Tennant, Theodore, American, died 1898

Watson, George H., American, born 1846

Spurrier, John H., American, born 1834

Johnson, Stephen, American, born 1832

Morris, William H., American, 1814 - 1894

Frister, Solomon, American, 1838 - 1914

White, Hiram H., American, 1846 - 1917

White, Isaiah, American, 1840 - 1920

Wilson, Christopher A., American, born 1846

Washington, George

Walls, John W., American, 1845 - 1898

Tall, James, American, 1845 - 1932

25th Regiment, U.S. Colored Infantry, American, 1864 - 1865

Medium

Photograph album: leather, metal, paper;

Albumen prints: albumen and silver on paper;

Tintypes: collodion and silver on iron with lacquer

Dimensions

H x W x D (Closed): 2 × 1 13/16 × 7/8 in. (5.1 × 4.6 × 2.2 cm)

H x W x D (Opened): 2 × 4 × 7/8 in. (5.1 × 10.2 × 2.2 cm)

Type

photograph albums

Date

1864-1865

Description

A pocket-sized photo album containing four albumen prints and fourteen tintypes of seventeen African American Union soldiers from the 25th Regiment, United States Colored Troops (USCT), Company G. One soldier, James Tall, is represented twice. All but one of the men has been identified. The names of the soldiers are written in black ink beneath their photographs. The front pastedown endpaper has “Tin Type Album” and “113” printed on it in gold colored ink. The number is inside a diamond shape. It is also bordered with a wavy gold colored line. The photographs are oriented differently from the printed text on the endpaper. The photographs are in pages with oval cutouts. Two gold colored patterned designs border the cutouts. There are six blank pages (three leaves) at the end of the photograph album. The photograph album has part of a metal latch on the front cover.

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Topic

African American

Men

Military

Photography

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

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aneita Gates, on behalf of her son, Kameron Gates, and all the Descendants of Captain William A. Prickitt

Object number

2014.88a-r

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Owned by

Maj. Gen. Bolden, Charles F. Jr., American, born 1946

Subject of

3d Marine Aircraft Wing, American, founded 1945

Manufactured by

Bluewater Defense, American

Derm/Buro, Inc., American

Aerial Machine and Tool Corp., American, founded 1926

Amron International, American, founded 1978

Fedcap Rehabilitation Services, Inc., American, founded 1935

Fulton Industries Inc., American, founded 1960

Unidentified

School of Survival Specialties, Inc.

Gentex Corp., American

Medium

Flight Suit: aramid, metal, leather;

Jacket:;

Anti-G Pants: aramid, polyurethane, nylon, metal, leather;

Torso Harness: polyamide nylon, metal;

Survival Vest & Components: nylon, metal, cotton (textile), plastic, pressure sensitive tape, glass, cork;

Flight Bag:;

Helmet & O2 Mask: graphite, nylon, styrofoam, leather, cotton (textile), polyester, canvas, sulfone polymer, silicone, rubber, metal, polycarbonate;

Gloves:;

Knee Board:;

Boots:

Type

uniforms

Date

ca. 2000

Description

2014.243.30: USMC Flight Suit

A green synthetic fiber flight suit worn by Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. The suit is single piece with a zipper extending from the crotch to the neck. There are two diagonal zippered pockets across the chest of the jump suit, with an additional pocket on the PL upper arm. There are multiple zippered pockets on each leg, which have zippered leg cuffs. There are velcro fixtures with adjustment tabs at the waist, wrists. On the PR breast is a red diamond shaped patch with the insignia of the 3rd Marine Aircraft wing in yellow and black. On the PL breast is a black leather name patch. The Marine aviator wings emblem is embossed in gold on the top half of the badge with the lower half reading [CHARLES F. BOLDEN, JR./MAJ GEN USMC (RET)]. At the nape of the neck is a manufacturer tag with care instructions.

2014.243.31: Flight Jacket

Pilot's flight jacket in camo green, size medium. Jacket has elastic, knit cuffs and waist. Jacket has two (2) cargo pockets at front that fasten closed with Velcro. On the front upper PL torso is a rectangular patch of Velcro. On the front upper PR torso is a diamond patch of Velcro. On the upper PL sleeve is a pocket with a zipper closure. On the top of the pocket are four (4) smaller pockets for holding pens or pencils. Pen and pencil (TR2013-340.31.2 and TR2013-340.31.3) found in pencil pockets. Coin (TR2013-340.31.4) found in PL front cargo pocket. On the inside of the jacket at the nape of the neck is a white clothing tag with manufacturer information and size.

2014.243.32: Anti-G pants

Green pilot's CSU-13B/P anti-gravitational garment worn by Marj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. The garment is designed to cover the body from the ankles up to the abdomen. The garment does not cover the whole lower body, with gaps at the crotch and rear as well as in front of and behind the knees. There is one main zipper on the PR side of the abdominal section and each leg has a zipper on its interior. On the PL side of the abdominal section is a hose with a metal tube coated in black and orange plastic which feeds the interior air bladders. When hanging it falls to just above the knee. On the back of the abdominal section of the garment is a vertical yellow rectangle of fabric with [BOLDEN] written in black ink. On the interior back of the abdominal section are three white manufacturer tags detailing care and specifications of the garment. The middle tag has [MGen Bolden] handwritten on it as well. The legs of the garment have several zippered and buttoned pockets on the exterior, as well as a rectangle of velcro on the PR thigh.

2014.243.33: Parachute Harness

A green MA-2 style integrated torso harness worn by Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. The harness extends from the shoulders to the crotch and has a large zipper in the middle of the chest. The harness has two main quick release buckles, one at each shoulder. The harness also several other attachment and adjustment buckles and straps at the waist, thigh, and chest. The strap across the abdomen has [11/DOM/7-00/00] handwritten in black ink. At the top of the harness at the back of the neck is a rectangular yellow label with [BOLDEN] handwritten in black ink. There is a manufacturer's tag at the nape of the neck on the interior of the harness.

2014.243.34.1-.10: Survival Vest & Components

An SV-2B pilot survival vest (2014.243.34.1) owned by Charles F. Bolden. The vest includes several inner pockets, clips, velcro sections, and compartments for holding gear. Two flashlights (2014.243.34.3 & 2014.243.34.5), an emergency beacon (2014.243.34.2), hook blade (2014.243.34.4), pocket knife (2014.243.34.7), compass watch (2014.243.34.8), signal mirror (2014.243.34.9), whistle (2014.243.34.10), and plastic bottle (2014.243.34.6) are currently attached. The vest is zippered together in the front and has shoulder straps that criss-cross the back. There are also straps with metal hooks meant to clip the vest to other clothing or equipment hanging from the waist and chest. There is a large metal fastner on the PL front of the vest which is printed with manufacturer specifications. The back of the harness has four elastic straps and the waist has adjustable strapped bands. The manufacturer specifications are printed on the interior of the vest.

2014.243.35.1: Equipment Bag

Flight bag in camo green that zippers closed at the top. In the center of top on the front and bag is a handle. Below the handle on the front is a black metal carabineer-like clasp. On the front are two (2) large pockets that take up the whole front of the bag. Bag padded and lined inside. On the interior PR and PL sides are smaller pockets. On the back, inside, is a white tag with the number [35] stamped on it, left of the text [BAG, FLYER'S HELMET/SP0100-98-F-EC43/8415-00-782-2989/UNICOR]. Bag hold a pilot's helmet (TR2013-340.35.2ab), pair of flight gloves (TR2013-340.35.3ab) in the interior PR pocket, and notepad (TR2013-340.35.4ab) in the exterior PR pocket.

2014.243.35.2ab: Flight Helmet & O2 Mask

A pilot's HGU-68/P TACAIR flight helmet (2014.243.35.2a) and MBU-12/P oxygen mask (2014.243.35.2b) owned by Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr. The helmet is a graphite and nylon composite shell with foam interior and a camo patterned canvas cover. At the back of the helmet just above the neck is a white label with printed black text reading [MAJ. GEN. BOLDEN]. The helmet has a tinted visor that is covered with a detachable gray visor, which has [BOLDEN] written in black ink along its lower edge. The oxygen mask locks into the front of the helmet with several buckles. The oxygen mask is a hard gray polysulfone shell with a flexible gray silicone rubber air hose. The mask comes with several communications wires and acessories attached. On either side of the mask [Bolden / CB5603] is handwritten in black ink.

2014.243.35.3ab: Flight Gloves

Pair of pilot flight gloves in olive green, size 8. Top of the gloves made of a stretchy knit material. Gloves have leather undersides. Strip of knit fabric on side of the gloves running up the side of the thumb to the top of the thumb. Gloves cinched with elastic at the inside wrists. Gloves have a wide cuff that extends beyond the wrist. Inside the gloves is printed, white text listing the size, materials, care instructions, and manufacturer information [8/GLOVES, FLYERS, SUMMER/TYPE SS/FRP-D SAGE GREEN/MIL-G-81188B/AMERICAN GLOVE CORP./SP0100-00-0-4005/8415-01-029-0111/THE CLOTH PORTION OF HTE GLOVE IS/FABRICATED FROM AN INHERENTLY FIRE/RESISTANT MATERIAL (NOMEX) THAT/DOES NOT MELT OR DRIP. CAN BE/LAUNDERED WITHOUT LOSING ITS FIRE/RESISTANT PROPERTIES AND NO/RETREATMENT IS NECESSARY.].

2014.243.35.4: Knee Board

Pilot kneeboard of black plastic and metal. Kneeboard has large clips at the top and bottom to accommodate notepad. Top clip has a plastic light attached. Two (2) wires come out of the bottom of the clip and go into the interior body of the board. Attached to the top of the clip is a metal spring. On the PR side of the board near the top is a white sticker with text [PILOT IDENTIFICATION/ALL BATTERIES MUST BE LOADED IN THE SAME DIRECTION]. On the PL side of the board near the bottom is a long plastic tube for storing a pencil (TR2013-340.35.2b). Above the pencil holder is a plastic knob that turns on the light. On the knob in the center is raised text [PPSP]. At the top of the PL side is a pencil sharpener inserted into the body of the board. The bottom clip is metal with engraved text [U.S. PROPERTY/TYPE MXU-163/P CLIPBOARD PILOTS/CONTRACT NO. DLA-100-92-C-4263/MFR'S. MODEL ACB-1000/P/PRECISION POLYMER MFG. INC.]. In the middle of the body is an adjustable elastic strap that clips closed. The back is curved with two (2) strips of vertically oriented camo green colored foam. Notepad attached to board has white sheets. Top sheet is a flight navigation sheet with calculations in pen and pencil. Included is a pencil in yellow. Imprinted text on the side [BONDED U.S.A. SKILCRAFT MED/2]. Pencil has pink eraser.

2014.243.36ab: Flight boots

Black leather boots that lace up to the top with black shoelaces. Boots come to mid-calf. Boot soles are black with heavy tread. Inside the tongue of the shoes is a white clothing tag with black text [ANSI/Z41-1983/75]. On the inside of the boot shaft on the outer leg is black text [ADDISON SHOE COMP./DLA100-90-0-4178/30. MARCH 1990 DPSC/9 1/2R 75083].

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Military

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Maj. Gen. Charles F. Bolden Jr., USMC (Ret)

Object number

2014.243.30-.36

Restrictions & Rights

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Clothing-Historical

Tools and Equipment-Military

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Haas, John G., American

Worn by

Alexander, John Hanks, American, 1864 - 1894

Subject of

9th Cavalry Regiment, American, founded 1866

Medium

Coat: wool, silk, and cotton with metal buttons;

Shoulder knots: metal cord, metal passementerie, metal button, metal clip, wool, batting, and paper

Dimensions

H x W (coat flat): 32 1/2 × 18 1/8 in. (82.6 × 46 cm)

H x W x D (shoulder boards (each)): 1 1/4 × 4 × 6 3/4 in. (3.2 × 10.2 × 17.1 cm)

Type

shoulder knots

frock coats

dress uniforms

Date

ca. 1890

Description

A navy blue wool U.S. Army M-1879 junior officer's dress uniform frock coat (a) worn by John Hanks Alexander of the 9th US Cavalry with two shoulder knots (b, c). The coat is made from a very dark navy blue wool broadcloth and features a double-breasted reverse-front that closes with seven (7) metal buttons on each front side featuring an embossed design of an eagle holding an olive branch in one talon and three arrows in the other with a shield in front of its chest having a "C" in the middle of it. The coat has a short standing collar that fastens at the center front neck with one (1) metal hook-and-eye. The full-length fitted sleeves close at the slit cuffs with three (3) metal buttons each featuring the same design as the breast buttons on each cuff. A fabric loop is sewn at each outer shoulder and a metal loop at each inner shoulder for attaching the shoulder knots (b, c) to the coat. The tail of the coat has one deep slit at the center back. There are two (2) metal eagle buttons sewn one at either side of the center back waist at the top of the pleated tail. Two (2) additional buttons are sewn one at the bottom of each decorative side placket tucked under the pleat of each tail. The body and tails are lined with a black half-silk satin. The interior breasts, shoulders, and underarms are padded and quilted in parallel lines. An interior waist belt made from the broadcloth is sewn to the interior back and sides, but left loose in the front and fastens with one (1) large flat hook-and-eye at the center front. There is one (1) welted pocket at the interior proper left breast oriented vertically and one (1) welted pocket at the interior proper right breast oriented horizontally. There are two (2) inset tail pockets, one in the lining of each back side tail near the center back slit. All of the pockets are lined with black glazed cotton. The sleeves are fully lined with a cream cotton and silk striped fabric. A black fabric label is sewn at the interior center back neck with copper machine-embroidered text reading "John G. Haas / Lancaster, Pa.".

The shoulder knots (b, c) are both alike with a loop of doubled thick gilded metal cord at the top, a length of braid made from the metal cord, and an oval pillow faced in yellow wool broadcloth and trimmed in three rows of the metal cord. Centered in the pillow is a number "9" made from tightly coiled metal wire, indicating the soldier's regiment. Inside the open loop at the top of the braid is one (1) metal button featuring an eagle behind a shield with a "C" in it. The button is attached to a peg that runs through a hole to the underside of the shoulder knot and is attached to a metal hook. The hook fastens around the metal loop on the shoulders of the coat (a) and is part of a larger fastening mechanism that includes a long hinged clip, which slides through the fabric loops on the shoulders of the coat and then secures around the outer sides of the hook portion. The reverse of the shoulder knots are faced in navy blue wool broadcloth. The yellow wool ground beneath the braided cord and the underside of the oval are covering stiff paper. The inside of the pillow is heavily stuffed with batting to maintain a raised shape.

Topic

African American

Buffalo Soldiers

Clothing and dress

Military

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Frances Sampson Mask

Object number

2012.34.1.1abc

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Col. Young, Charles, American, 1864 - 1922

Received by

Price, Oscar W., American, born 1894

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/8 x 6 1/2 in. (14.9 x 16.5 cm)

Type

itineraries

Place depicted

Wilberforce, Greene County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

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

Date

1918

Description

Black typewritten text printed on yellowed paper, at the top is [ITINERARY OF COL. CHARLES YOUNG.] At the bottom is [Total number of miles 497. / Rest one day, trip 16 days. / Walked 15 min. out of each hr. / Average 31 miles.]

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Correspondence

Local and regional

Military

Race discrimination

Resistance

World War I

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.39.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

The Philadelphia Tribune, American, founded 1884

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 23 x 17 1/8 in. (58.4 x 43.5 cm)

Type

newspapers

Place printed

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 7, 1943

Description

Pages 9 - 16 of the Philadelphia Tribune from August 7, 1943. The newspaper is folded in half. The headline at the top of the page reads "Fr. Soldiers Return To Martinique."

Topic

African American

Mass media

Military

Segregation

United States--History--1933-1945

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joele and Fred Michaud

Object number

2013.239.18b

Restrictions & Rights

© Philadelphia Tribune. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Hinkle, David, American, 1837 - 1916

Subject of

Bell, John R., American, died 1898

Signed by

Bell, John R., American, died 1898

Subject of

Nields, Henry C., American, 1838 - 1880

Medium

photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (image): 5 7/8 × 4 1/8 in. (15 × 10.4 cm)

H x W (sheet): 6 1/2 × 4 1/4 in. (16.5 × 10.8 cm)

Type

cabinet photographs

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured

Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1885

Caption

John R. Bell was a steward on the Battleship Maine. Bell officially joined the Navy in 1871, although he may have begun his service as a servant to a naval officer during the Civil War. Prior to the Maine, he served on the St. Louis and Lancaster. He was known as a very kind man, beloved by the sailors on the ships he served. When the Maine was lost in Havana harbor in 1898, Bell was one of the missing men whose body was never recovered from the wreckage.

Description

A black-and-white cabinet card portrait of John R. Bell. He is pictured from the waist up and is looking directly at the camera. He has a mustache and goatee and is wearing a dark colored naval jacket over a dark colored necktie and white shirt. The jacket is double breasted with large buttons. A tie tack in the shape of an anchor adorns his necktie. The back of the photograph is inscribed "to Paul," and signed by John R. Bell, dated "Christmas 1885." A second inscription reads, "John R. Bell, with Lieutenant Commander Henry C. Neilds USN, Christmas 1885." The back also has the photographer’s mark, [Hinkle / 4739 & 41 / MAIN STREET GERMANTOWN PA.], at center.

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

Slavery

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family

Object number

2018.43.7

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Liljenquist Family Collection

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

Members of the military along with a military flag corps gather on Auburn Avenue outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Description

This black and white photograph shows unidentified members of the military outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church after the first commemorative event on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in 1969. There are four men in uniform, one of whom is obscured by two flags. One is the American flag and the other is partially folded up with the words [RESERVE] and [CORPS] visible. There are unidentified men in civilian clothes in the background. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Military

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.37

Restrictions & Rights

© Horace Henry

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Portfolio/Series

One Day in January: A Collection of Images Taken at Dr. King’s First Memorial Service

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Henry, Horace C., American, born 1948

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

inkjet prints

Place depicted

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

Caption

We can see a street scene on Auburn Avenue outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church immediately after the first memorial service for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This was nine months after he was assasinated [sic] in Memphis, Tennessee while standing on the second floor balcony of the Lorraine Motel.

Description

This black and white photograph shows an unidentified crowd on Auburn Avenue outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church after the first commemorative event on Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday in 1969. There are a number of individuals in uniform throughout the image. Two can be seen at proper right in front wearing helmets. Two more are in dress uniform at proper left in front of a car. There in another grouping standing by two upright flags off center. A press camera can be seen in the center of the photograph. The rest of the unidentified crowd is dressed in civilian clothing and dispersed in the background. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, and handwritten and printer's inscriptions.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Military

Photography

Religion

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Horace C. Henry

Object number

2011.94.38

Restrictions & Rights

© Horace Henry

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One Day in January: A Collection of Images Taken at Dr. King’s First Memorial Service

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Captain Wells, Jeff, American

Received by

Pride, Charley, American, born 1934

Subject of

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

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

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

Type

letters (correspondence)

Place depicted

San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East, Asia

Date

May 28, 2007

Description

A fan letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells while serving in United States Army. The letter is handwritten in blue ink on yellow paper. In the letter, Jeff Wells thanks Charley Pride for making music that allowed him to temporarily escape from the war in Iraq. Also included are four images of Wells while serving in Iraq. The images are printed on a white piece of paper in landscape view (2012.125.76.1.6b). The images are attached to letter with a metal staple.

Topic

African American

Correspondence

Country (Music)

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Iraq War, 2003-2011

Military

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride

Object number

2012.125.76.1.6ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Jeff Wells

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

United States Mint, American, founded 1792

Designed by

Paquet, Anthony C., German, 1814 - 1882

Commissioned by

Gen. Butler, Benjamin Franklin, American, 1818 - 1893

Medium

copper

Dimensions

Diameter: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)

Type

medallions (medals)

Place made

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1865

Description

An Army of the James Medal, also known as The Butler Medal, consisting of an unpierced copper medal with no suspender or attached ribbon. The front of the medal contains an engraved wreath of what appears to be holly with a bow at the center and a single five-sided star flanking the lower left and right side of the wreath. Around the outside of the wreath are the words, "DISTINGUISHED FOR SERVICE." At the center of the wreath are the words, "CAMPAIGN BEFORE RICHMOND / 1864."The reverse side of the medal is engraved with a depiction of a group of African American soldiers storming a Confederate occupied military fort. Surrounding the engraving are Latin words within an unfurled banner "FERRO IIS LIBERTAS PERVENIET." Below the engraving are the words, "U.S. COLORED TROOPS."

Topic

African American

Military

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

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.155.307

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Awards and Medals

Exhibition

Slavery and Freedom

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture