Photograph by

Danska, Herbert, American, born 1927

Subject of

Luciano, Felipe, American, born 1948

Kain, Gylan, American

Nelson, David, American

Medium

photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image and sheet): 5 x 7 in. (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Date

1971

Description

A black-and-white photograph of The Last Poets. The image features from left to right, Gylan Kain, Felipe Luciano, and David Nelson. Kain is pictured seated, in profile, wearing a light colored shirt. Luciano is pictured standing, center, in a dark-colored turtleneck with his proper right fist raised in a black power gesture. Nelson is pictured standing, in profile, wearing a leather jacket.

On the verso is a stamped inscription reading [ "RIGHT ON!" / A FILM BY HERBERT DANSKA / WRITTEN BY AND STARRING / KAIN | DAVID NELSON | FELIPE LUCIANO / A WOODIE KING JR. PRODUCTION / A LEACOCK PENNEBAKER RELEASE / cable: FILMAKERS, U.S.A.].

Topic

African American

Film

Hip hop (Music)

Photography

Spoken word (Poetry)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herbert Danska

Object number

2012.38.1

Restrictions & Rights

© Herbert Danska

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Represent: Hip Hop Photography

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.36.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Phillips, Rhoda, American, 1831 - 1906

Medium

silver amalgam, silver on copper photographic plates

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 6.4 cm)

Type

daguerreotypes

Place captured

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1850

Description

A 1/9th plate daguerreotype of Rhoda Phillips (1831-1906), a woman who was born into slavery. She wears a dress with a flower pattern, lace cuffs, and a lace collar. The case is contemporary and has velvet lining.

Topic

African American

Photography

Slavery

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.34

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016

Subject of

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured

Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Date

1964

Description

A black-and-white portrait of James Baldwin with his right hand on his left shoulder.

Topic

African American

Literature

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.20.1

Restrictions & Rights

© Sedat Pakay 1964

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016

Subject of

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured

Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Date

1966

Description

A photograph of James Baldwin sitting at a typewriter and smoking a cigarette.

Topic

African American

Literature

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.20.2

Restrictions & Rights

© Sedat Pakay 1966

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016

Subject of

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.8 x 35.4 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place captured

Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Date

1965

Description

A photograph of James Baldwin in a dark shirt. He is on the water of the Golden Horn.

Topic

African American

Literature

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.20.3

Restrictions & Rights

© Sedat Pakay 1965

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Pakay, Sedat, Turkish, 1945 - 2016

Subject of

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 13 15/16 x 10 15/16 in. (35.4 x 27.8 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place captured

Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Date

1965

Description

A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin standing with sailors in front of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

Topic

African American

Literature

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.20.4

Restrictions & Rights

© Sedat Pakay 1965

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Beckman, Janette, English

Subject of

KRS-One, American, born 1965

Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 16 1/4 in. (50.7 × 41.2 cm)

H x W (Image): 19 15/16 × 16 in. (50.7 × 40.6 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

laser prints

Place captured

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

Date

1988; printed 2004

Description

A color photograph of KRS-One and Ms. Melodie. KRS-One wears a brown suit jacket and stands posed with his arms crossed over his chest, looking away from the camera. Ms. Melodie is to his left, wearing a pink jacket, pearl jewelry, a multi-colored turban. She stands posed with her left hand on her left hip. The two stand outside, in front of a tan brick building. An inscription on the back provides the title and copyright.

Topic

African American

Fashion

Hip hop (Music)

Musicians

Photography

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.132.63

Restrictions & Rights

© Janette Beckman

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Collection title

Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Represent: Hip Hop Photography

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Beckman, Janette, English

Subject of

Sparky D, American

Sweet Tee, American

MC Peaches, American

Yvette Money, American

Ms. Melodie, American, 1969 - 2012

Synquis, American

Jackson, Millie, American, born 1944

Unidentified Woman or Women

Shanté, Roxanne, American, born 1969

MC Lyte, American, born 1971

Finesse, American

Medium

dye and photographic gelatin on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 15 7/8 × 19 7/8 in. (40.3 × 50.5 cm)

Type

chromogenic color prints

portraits

laser prints

Date

1988; printed 2004

Description

A color photograph of eleven female rappers posed together on a wooden stage in front of a brick wall. In the back row, standing or crouching (left to right): Sparky D, Sweet Tee, MC Peaches, Yvette Money, Ms. Melodie, Synquis. In the middle is the singer Millie Jackson. Sitting along the bottom row with their legs crossed (left to right): (unidentified, wearing jewelry reading [PAM]), Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, Finesse. All of the women are looking towards the camera, with the exception of Jackson, who looks down while raising both her fists. An inscription on the back gives the title and copyright.

Topic

African American

Fashion

Gesture

Hip hop (Music)

Musicians

Photography

United States--History--1969-2001

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.132.65

Restrictions & Rights

© Janette Beckman

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Collection title

Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Represent: Hip Hop Photography

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Compiled by

Unidentified

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

ink on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Type

black-and-white photographs

collages

Date

early 20th-mid 20th Century

Description

Black-and-white photocollage of various performers and performances.

Topic

African American

Entertainers

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Photography

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.

Object number

2011.145.3.1

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

ink on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Type

black-and-white photographs

portraits

Date

early 20th-mid 20th Century

Description

A black and white photograph of an unidentified couple. They are standing outside posed smiling in front of a car arm-in-arm facing the camera. The unidentified woman is wearing a dress and fur stole and the unidentified man is wearing pants, a plaid collared shirt, zip-up jacket, hat, and sunglasses. Tall buildings are visible in the background of the photograph.

Topic

African American

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.

Object number

2011.145.3.2

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

ink on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

Type

black-and-white photographs

portraits

Date

early 20th-mid 20th Century

Description

A black and white photograph of an unidentified man seated on a cushioned chair, facing the camera smiling, leaning forward with his elbows resting on his knees. He is wearing a suit coat and slacks, collared shirt with tie, and a hat.

Topic

African American

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.

Object number

2011.145.3.3

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998

Subject of

Edwards, Sharon Kaye, American

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on acetate film

Dimensions

H x W: 5 x 4 in (12.7 x 10.2 cm)

Type

negatives

portraits

Place made

Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States

Date

1979

Caption

Anderson took this image of Sharon Kaye Edwards in his studio in 1979. The image was for her passport photo so that Edwards could travel to Germany with her husband who was in the military.

Description

A photographic negative of a woman, Sharon Kaye Edwards, sitting on a bench in the interior of Anderson's studio.

Topic

African American

American South

Communities

Photography

Segregation

Credit Line

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

Object number

2007.1.69.21.15.D

Restrictions & Rights

© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 3179pixels × 3157pixels

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place captured

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

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Description

This image depicts a young woman standing at the entrance of one of the yellow tents at Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. Framed by the tent flaps of yellow material she gazes directly at the viewer. She is dressed in a blue knit shirt with a fold over collar and a vee-neckline. There is some clear and white material, possibly a wad of tape, stuck to one tent flap at head level.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.34

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 5285pixels × 5285pixels

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place captured

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

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Description

This image depicts a young woman seated between rows of tents at Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. The woman, seated on a wooden folding chair, wears a light colored shirt with long sleeves pushed up, and a light colored and patterned skirt. She wears a scarf wrapped around her head and is barefoot. Her light colored sandals rest on the ground beside her. She sits sideways to the camera and looks at the viewer over her left shoulder, holding her left hand on her hip. She sits in the doorway of a tent made of yellow material, wood, and plastic sheeting. Folding cots are visible inside the tent opposite her. The alley is bare ground with sparse grass and a tree is visible in the distance over the roofs of the tents.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

United States--History--1961-1969

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.39

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 2510pixels × 3899pixels

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place depicted

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

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Description

This image depicts a temporary shelter in Resurrection City on the National Mall with the lyrics to two songs written on its sides. The tent, made of plywood and plastic sheeting, is situated on the National Mall, with trees and the Washington Monument visible behind it. The first song is titled "You Can't Keep Us Down" and the lyrics cover the left half of the tent wall. The other song is titled "In Resurrection City" and its lyrics cover the right side of the tent wall. For full lyrics, please see Notes Text Entries.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.47

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 2510pixels × 3550pixels

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place captured

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1967

Description

This image depicts two men at an anti-war rally at Boston Common. The men are standing side by side, arms around each other's shoulders. They face the viewer, the man on the right holding his free arm out in front of him, hand open, fingers splayed, palm up. He wears a light colored button down shirt, dark pants, and a loose coat with a large peace symbol on the breast pocket. The man on the left wears a dark shirt with a minister's collar, a light colored blazer and light colored pants. His free arm is raised in the air, fist clenched.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.48

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Child or Children

Unidentified Woman or Women

Black Star, American, founded 1935

Created by

Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996

Medium

reversal film and cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)

Type

color slides

portraits

Place depicted

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

Date

May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968

Caption

This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.

Description

This photographic slide depicts a man wearing a traditional Native American headdress. The headdress is made of red, white and blue feathers, with a beaded headband. He wears a light blue shirt with red and blue stripes and tan pants. He wears a decorative ceremonial apron of a red bird on a black field. The black apron is edged in yellow fringe. It is held around the waist by a wide decorated belt with two large silver disks in front. In front of him is a woman in a blue sweater carrying a white purse. Standing in profile to the viewer, she holds out her hands to a small child standing in front of her. The child, standing with his back to the viewer, wears a blue blazer and a blue and white hat. In the background are a group of people and a partially constructed A frame. The slide mount has text on the reverse that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp./ new york."

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Housing

Local and regional

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.245.158

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Commissioned by

Black Star, American, founded 1935

Created by

Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Medium

reversal film and cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)

Type

color slides

portraits

Place depicted

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

Date

May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968

Caption

This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.

Description

This photographic slide depicts a person wearing a yellow cloth head wrap. Shown from the chest upwards, the individual wears a grey button down shirt and a cloth apron strap around the neck. Wooden frames for temporary shelters are visible in the background. The slide mount has text that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp./ new york."

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Housing

Local and regional

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.245.51

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

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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