Created by

Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838

Subject of

Dr. Wilson, Robert H., American, 1924 - 2011

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 5/8 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.9 × 0.2 cm)

Type

souvenir programs

Place used

Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date

1956

Description

Souvenir program from the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Brotherhood Alliance for men's day activities. The faded orange cover has black printed text at the top with the title and date, March 18th, 1956, of the program. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The center of the cover has an image of pastor Rev. Robert H. Wilson. There is an image of the church at the bottom with the location at Hogan and Caroline Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. The interior has images of the men's day officials, a program schedule, and information about committees and speakers. There is an advertisement for the Afro American Life Insurance Company on the back cover.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Men

Religion

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.40.64

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Goodwill Baptist Church, American, founded after 1900

Subject of

Rev. Ball, William B., American, born ca. 1890

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.2 cm)

Type

souvenir programs

Place used

Richmond, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1953

Description

Souvenir program from the dedication of the Goodwill Baptist Church. The tan cover has a thin ribbon graphic border. Below the title, the location, 410 North Monroe Street, Richmond, Va. is listed. The dates for the services [November 22nd through December 11th 1953] are noted above the pastor, Rev. W. B. Ball. The program begins with images and a brief biography of the pastor and his wife, Mary M. Ball. The program has images of church members and committees. There is schedule information interspersed with advertisements. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The back cover is blank.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.40.66

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816

Subject of

Bethel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1852

Medium

ink on paper, metal

Dimensions

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

Type

constitutions

Place depicted

San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

after 1990

Description

Document of the "Constitution of the Lay Organization" from the California Conference of the A.M.E. Church. The typed document has three (3) sheets of paper stapled together in the upper right corner. The black text is only printed on the front side of each page. The constitution begins with Article II which reads [The object and purpose of this organization is to organize and train the lay members....] before stating objectives a-h. The second page has a history of Bethel A.M.E. Church lay organization from 1941-1990. Committee members are listed on the last page. There is an inscription [554 B] on the reverse. The papers have a crease in the middle from being folded.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.40.17.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Mays, Ella Kay

Printed by

Unidentified

Subject of

Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981

Reverend Ewing, Gene, American

Fort Myer Memorial Chapel, American, founded 1861

Arlington National Cemetery, American, founded 1864

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 9 × 6 3/16 (22.8 × 15.7 × 0.1 cm)

Type

programs

Place used

Arlington, Virginia, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 21, 1981

Description

A program from the interment services for Joe Louis. The program is printed in brown ink on tan paper. The front page features a bust portrait of Joe Lewis wearing a suit jacket, dress shirt, and neck tie. Text above and below the image reads [Internment [sic] Services / for / Joe Louis / (Barrow) / May 13, 1914 - April 12, 1981 / ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY / Fort Meyers Memorial Chapel / Arlington, Virginia / Officiant / THE REVEREND GENE EWING]. The obituary by Ella Kay Mays is printed on the second page, the order of ceremonies on the third page, and honorary pallbearers and quotes about Louis on the back page. The program is two (2) pages with a front and back cover.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Local and regional

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.46.25.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, American, founded 1821

Subject of

Blackwell Memorial AME Zion Church, American, founded 1918

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 1/16 × 5 1/4 × 3/16 in. (20.5 × 13.3 × 0.4 cm)

Type

journals (periodicals)

Place used

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

June 29-July 4, 1948

Description

Booklet of "Journal Proceedings of the Thirty-Eighth Session" from the A.M.E. Zion Church. The tan front cover has a double black border around the black printed text. The lower half of the front cover reads [Held in / Blackwell Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church / Chicago, Illinois / June 29-July 4, 1948 / Bishop John W. Martin, A.M., D.D., L.L.D., / Presiding / Rev. W. T. Beck / Pastor]. The book has a price of twenty-five (25) cents. The journal includes conference rolls, proceeding summaries, and observations and recommendations. The back cover is blank.

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Topic

African American

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.40.16

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

J. Crew, American, founded 1983

Worn by

Dr. Bryant, Jamal Harrison, American, born 1971

Subject of

Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014

Medium

.1: wool cloth, rayon and polyester blend cloth, and plastic buttons;

.2: wool cloth, rayon cloth, plastic and metal fasteners

Dimensions

H x W x D (.1 flat): 32 3/4 × 26 3/4 × 1/4 in. (83.2 × 67.9 × 0.6 cm)

H x W x D (.2 flat): 42 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 3/4 in. (107.3 × 49.5 × 1.9 cm)

Type

blazers

trousers

Place used

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

Date

October 13, 2014

Description

This suit consists of a jacket (.1) and pants (.2) worn by Dr. Jamal Harrison Bryant to a protest in Ferguson, Missouri. The jacket (.1) is a black wool single-breasted blazer with a notched lapel and full-length straight sleeves. It closes at the center front with two (2) round black plastic buttons. There are two (2) inset pockets with straight flap tops, one at each front side waist, and one (1) welt pocket at the proper left breast. Four (4) round black plastic decorative buttons are sewn at sleeve cuff. There is a single vent at the back. The body of the jacket is fully lined in a black rayon and polyester blend fabric, while the sleeves are lined in a white and gray pinstripe rayon and polyester blend fabric. There are two (2) welt pockets, one at each interior breast, with one (1) welt pen pocket below the proper left breast pocket and above the one (1) welt pocket at the interior proper left waist. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right front below the breast pocket, with one (1) spare button also sewn below the breast pocket. The wool manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper left front above the waist pocket, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn inside the interior proper left breast pocket. A hanger loop is sewn at the interior center back neck.

The black wool pants (.2) have straight full-length legs and close at the center front waist with a black metal zipper, one (1) round black plastic button around a tab, and one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye. The front closure is hidden by a placket. Six (6) self-fabric belt loops are sewn around the waistband. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each front side waist, and two (2) welt pockets, one at each back side below the waist. Each back pocket closes with one (1) round black plastic button. The pockets and waistband are lined in a black twill stripe rayon fabric. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right back waist, with a fiber content, style, and care tag sewn at the interior proper right front closure seam.

Topic

African American

Activism

Clothing and dress

Politics (Practical)

Race relations

Religious groups

Resistance

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pastor Jamal H. Bryant

Object number

2015.180.1.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Laura's Printing, Inc., American

Subject of

Grant, Jack, American, 1919 - 2003

Owned by

Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016

Subject of

Mae's Millinery Shop, American, 1941 - 1994

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (each): 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)

Type

commemoratives

portraits

programs

Place collected

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 10, 2003

Description

Four copies of a program for the funeral service of Jack Grant held at Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 10, 2003.The front of the program features a portrait of Grant in the center. The interior left page contains his obituary, and the interior right page a program of the service. Information about the pallbearers, internment, funeral home, and program printer are on the back page of the program.

Topic

African American

Business

Families

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.

Object number

2010.6.7.1-.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Collection title

Mae's Millinery Shop Collection

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Moore, Charles, American, 1931 - 2010

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 8 5/8 x 12 13/16 in. (21.9 x 32.5 cm)

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

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Montgomery, Alabama, United States, North and Central America

Date

1955; printed 2008

Description

A black-and-white photograph taken from behind Martin Luther King, Jr. as he is speaking to a church full of people. King, with his back to the camera, takes up the left third of the image while the remaining portion of the image is a view of the individuals sitting in the church pews. There are large windows in the church and two ceiling fans. It appears that the door to the church is open and sunlight is visible in both the windows and doors. The print is signed [Charles Moore] on the back in pencil.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religious groups

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.49.5

Restrictions & Rights

© Charles Moore

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Used by

Rabbi Funnye, Capers

Beth Shalom B'nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation, American, founded 1984

Medium

2011.88.6a: horn;

2011.88.6b: wood, metal, tape on plastic

Dimensions

2011.88.6a: 4 1/8 × 11 5/16 × 1 3/16 in. (10.5 × 28.7 × 3 cm)

2011.88.6b: 4 1/8 × 9 × 4 in. (10.4 × 22.8 × 10.2 cm)

Type

shofars

Place used

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

1998

Description

A shofar, a traditional Jewish ritual musical instrument, carved from a single ram's horn. The shofar has an associated wooden, box-shaped stand with a plastic mount that has been padded and wrapped with black tape.

Topic

African American

Music

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Rabbi Capers Funnye and the Beth Shalom B’nai Zaken Ethiopian Hebrew Congregation

Object number

2011.88.6ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Religious and Sacred Objects

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

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987

San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945

National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

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

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place captured

San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1956

Caption

This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a coffee hour for San Francisco ministers held by the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women at their headquarters at 1914 Fillmore St. Four women are standing with five men (presumably ministers) seated on couches along the right wall. The sign on the wall behind the couches is for "United Nations Week Oct 21-27." The caption below the photograph is typewritten in black ink on white paper and reads, "A COFFEE HOUR FOR LEADING MINISTERS." The photograph and caption are adhered to page 33 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).

Topic

African American

Education

Photography

Religious groups

Social reform

Suffrage

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection

Object number

2010.60.1.40

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

Moore, Charles, American, 1931 - 2010

Subject of

Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968

Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005

Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 6 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (15.9 x 24.1 cm)

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

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

1955; printed 1987

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Ralph Abernathy speaking with Rosa Parks while Martin Luther King Jr. stands in the background. There are several onlookers near a podium to the right of Abernathy and some individuals sitting in chairs in front of the podium. The print is signed [Charles Moore] on the back in pencil.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religious groups

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.49.11

Restrictions & Rights

© Charles Moore

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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

Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886

Printed by

Unidentified

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

This was the scene on Auburn Avenue in Atlanta, Georgia Wendesday morning January 15, 1969. I took this picture from across the street at Ebenzer Baptist Church. Notice the vintage automobile parked in front of the church as the crowd gathers outside to enter the building for the ceremony.

Description

This black and white photograph depicts Ebenezer Baptist Church where Martin Luther King Jr.'s first commemorative birthday event was held in 1969. There are cars parked along the street and crowds going into the church. There is a sign for [EBENEZER / BAPTIST/ CHURCH] above the church door. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Religious groups

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

2011.94.1

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

Unidentified Child or Children

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

After the first birthday celebration in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the crowd gathers outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Description

This black and white photograph shows the crowd outside of Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. The crowd is exiting between open double doors from the church onto the sidewalk. The sign above the door reads [EBENEZER / BAPTIST / CHURCH] and has a cross at the top. The letters on the sign are in white with tubular light bulbs in the shape of each letter. The back of the photograph has a manufacturer's mark, photographer's stamp and a handwritten inscription.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Photography

Religion

Religious groups

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

2011.94.24

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

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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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

Conley, Beverly, American, born 1944

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in. (20.2 x 25.2 cm)

H x W (Image): 6 1/16 x 9 3/16 in. (15.4 x 23.3 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1986-1990

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a young boy standing between two girls in hats on a front porch.

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Communities

Immigration

Photography

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly Conley

Object number

2012.76.4

Restrictions & Rights

© Beverly Conley

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Portfolio/Series

Cape Verdeans in the Boston Area of Massachusetts and in the Cape Verde Islands

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Conley, Beverly, American, born 1944

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 7 15/16 x 9 15/16 in. (20.2 x 25.2 cm)

H x W (Image): 6 1/4 x 9 3/16 in. (15.9 x 23.3 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Roxbury, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1986-1990

Description

A black-and-white photograph of children on a parade float. Three of them have their hands clasped in prayer.

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Communities

Festivals

Immigration

Photography

Religious groups

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly Conley

Object number

2012.76.5

Restrictions & Rights

© Beverly Conley

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Cape Verdeans in the Boston Area of Massachusetts and in the Cape Verde Islands

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Gunn, Louise Alexander, American

Subject of

Snow, Valada, American, 1904 - 1956

Guinan, Texas, American, 1884 - 1933

Davis, Wealthy, American

Medium

newsprint, ink on photographic paper, cardboard, metal

Dimensions

12 x 8 1/2 x 1 in. (30.5 x 21.6 x 2.5 cm)

Type

scrapbooks

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

1920s - 1950s

Description

Scrapbook loosely bound and held together by tape with a small color postcard of a young girl wearing a pink ruffled dress and holding two sunflowers with the words "I is just your little blackbird" adhered to the front. The scrapbook created by Louise Jackson Gunn contains newspaper clippings, small black-and-white photographs and other ephemera. The scrapbook primarily documents the career and social life of Gunn, a beauty queen, fashion model, actress and chorus girl. Gunn was active in multiple community organizations, women's clubs, and church groups. Many photographs document her family life, including her son "Billy" (actor and playwright Bill Gunn). Also included are photographs and clippings about fellow vaudeville performers, including Valaida Snow, Texas Guinan, and Wealthy Davis.

Topic

African American

Actors

Amusements

Associations and institutions

Beauty culture

Communities

Entertainers

Families

Fashion

Motherhood

Religious groups

Theatre

United States--Social life and customs

Vaudeville

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.46.65.2

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture