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Typewriter used by B. C. Franklin
- Manufactured by
- Remington Rand, American, 1927 - 1955
- Used by
- B. C. Franklin, American, 1879 - 1960
- Date
- March 1947
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- metal, plastic, rubber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 1/2 × 17 1/4 × 14 5/8 in. (24.1 × 43.8 × 37.1 cm)
- Description
- Remington Rand model seventeen typewriter with keyboard margin controls used by Buck Colbert Franklin, survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, in his legal practice. The typewriter is black with silver lettering. “Remington Rand” is written on the paper table of the typewriter and “Remington” is on the body of the typewriter below the ribbon cover plate. “Remington” is also found on the back of the typewriter at center. The Remington Rand logo is on the back of the typewriter at bottom center. The typewriter has a 4-bank universal keyboard. On the top left of the keyboard is a type bar unjammer lever and ribbon reverse lever, above the KMC key which controls the left margin. On the right, above the KMC key for the right margin, are a 3-position touch regulator and the ribbon height control, including a setting for using the middle of the ribbon. The serial number for the typewriter is J1122912.
- Place made
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- typewriters
- Topic
- American South
- American West
- Communication
- Law
- Race riots
- Technology
- Tulsa Race Massacre
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of John W. and Karen R. Franklin
- Object number
- 2013.238.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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American Anti-Slavery Almanac Vol. II, No. I
- Published by
- Benedict, S. W., American
- Subject of
- American Anti-Slavery Society, American, 1833 - 1870
- Date
- 1842
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. (18.7 x 11.7 cm)
- Description
- American Anti-Slavery Almanac for 1842 published by S. W. Benedict. The almanac is printed on off white paper in black ink. Printed below the title is “CALCULATED FOR THE HORIZON AND MERIDIAN OF BOSTON, NEW YORK, / BALTIMORE, AND CHARLESTON: AND FOR USE IN / EVERY PART OF THE COUNTRY.” An engraved image is at center. The image portrays a Caucasian woman holding a book up in her left hand. A burst of light is behind her. Men, women and children are around her watching. A ship and a building being constructed are in the background. The interior pages feature astronomical information, calendars and weather forecasts. Printed on the back is an article titled "Principles of Christian Fellowship" and a short parable titled "What has become of that Leather?"
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place printed
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- Abolitionist movement
- Type
- almanacs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.1.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Pinback button promoting public housing in New York City
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Commissioned by
- New York City Housing Authority, American, founded 1934
- Date
- late 20th century
- Medium
- aluminum alloy, ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- An aubergine colored pinback button promoting public housing. The text appears in orange and reads: [Support / Public / Housing!] with the first letter of each word underlined. Below this reads: [(Before it's too late!) / NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY INTERIM / COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS]. The button is heavily stained and discolored. The back of the button has some scratches and stains and has a metal fastener and clasp.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Envelope addressed to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
- Date
- 1966
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
- Description
- An envelope addressed to James Baldwin's sister, Paula Baldwin, postmarked in Dorset, England. There are three stamps in the upper-right corner; two advertising the 1966 World Cup and a third with an image of a blackbird.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Dorset, England, Europe
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- envelopes
- Topic
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Date
- August 7, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from Trini and Buddy. It is stamped: [51 Aug 7].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Congratulatory telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Hare, Mary Hardwick, British, 1913 - 2001
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 8, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 7 15/16 in. (14.6 x 20.2 cm)
- Description
- A telegram to Althea Gibson from Mary Hardwick Hare. It is stamped: [1951 AUG 8 PM 1 49].
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Postcard to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
- Date
- April 7, 1954
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 1/16 x 5 7/8 in. (10.3 x 14.9 cm)
- Description
- Postcard from James Baldwin to his sister Paula Baldwin telling her about the a gondola ride that he took on the Grand Canal in Venice. The Ca' d'Oro is depicted on the front of the post card.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Venice, Venezia, Italy, Europe
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- postcards
- Topic
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Postcard to David Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Baldwin, David, American
- Date
- 1973-1974
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- L x W: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm)
- Description
- Postcard from James Baldwin in Salt Lake City to his brother David Baldwin with the message: "You were right". The date is obscured, but the stamp (Scott 1510) was issued in December 1973.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, North and Central America
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- postcards
- Topic
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Black Creation Vol. 1 No. 2
- Published by
- Institute of African American Affairs, American, founded 1969
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Date
- 1970
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Black Creation magazine, volume 1, number 2, Summer 1970 featuring a black and white photograph of two (2) people on the front cover. The image includes a woman and man standing behind a wrought iron fence. The woman stands below the man on a set of steps in front of a brick building. Both people look at the camera. In the top left quadrant is the publication date and title. The date is in white while the title is in green and red [Summer 1970/BLACK/CREATION]. In the upper right quadrant is the price [$1.00]. In the lower left corner is a short list of genres available within the publication [POETRY/SHORT STORIES/ART/PHOTOGRAPHY/CRITICISM].
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Topic
- Art
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, ©1970 Institute of African American Affairs
- Object number
- 2013.201.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- ©1970 Institute of African American Affairs. Permission required for use.
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- July 30, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)
- Description
- A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].
- Place depicted
- Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Cashmore, John, American, 1895 - 1961
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 8, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 3/4 x 8 in. (14.6 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A congratulatory telegram sent to Althea Gibson from John Cashmore. It is stamped: [51 Aug 8].
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Legion of Honour Reception Invitation to David Baldwin from François Mitterrand
- Received by
- Baldwin, David, American
- Subject of
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- François Mitterrand, French, 1916 - 1996
- Date
- June 13,1986
- Medium
- ink on cardboard; ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- 4 11/16 x 6 3/16 in. (11.9 x 15.7 cm)
- Description
- An invitation (a) from then French President, François Mitterrand, inviting David Baldwin to a reception honoring James Baldwin's promotion to the rank of Commander in the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. The reception was held at the Palais de l'Elysee (French president's residence) on Thursday, June 13, 1986. Also included is the envelope (b) addressed to [Monsieur David BALDWIN] and a recommendations card (c).
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- 55 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- 209 West 97th Street Apt. 4D, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- invitations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.17abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Western Union telegram to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Baldwin, Berdis, American
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Date
- March 21, 1962
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- 5 7/16 x 8 in. (13.8 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- Western Union telegram from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin, announcing his arrival at Idlewild Airport (now John F. Kennedy Airport) in New York City.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Telegram to Althea Gibson from Ray Robinson
- Created by
- Western Union, founded 1851
- Subject of
- Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
- "Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989
- Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
- Date
- August 6, 1951
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 15/16 x 8 in. (15.1 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A telegram sent to Bertram Baker from Alice Phillips, secertary to Sugar Ray Robinson. A handwritten "Congratulations" appears before the closing.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- telegrams
- Topic
- Athletes
- Communication
- Tennis
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2009.27.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Envelope addressed to Paula Baldwin from James Baldwin
- Written by
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Received by
- Whaley, Paula Baldwin, American
- Date
- August 25, 1966
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 3/4 x 4 in. (22.2 x 10.2 cm)
- Description
- An addressed envelope from James Baldwin to his sister, Paula Baldwin. The envelope was sent from Robert College, an American Private High School located in Istanbul.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Bebek, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- envelopes
- Topic
- Communication
- Literature
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Contract between Count Basie and Richard Wright regarding "King Joe"
- Written by
- William Morris Agency, American, 1898 - 2009
- Signed by
- Wright, Richard, American, 1908 - 1960
- Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Date
- 1941
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A single-paged letter to Count Basie from Richard Wright with a contract concerning royalties and shared monies for the collaboration on the song "King Joe," about the boxer Joe Louis. The document is typed on white paper with a William Morris Agency letterhead. Across the top is printed [NEW YORK LONDON CHICAGO HOLLYWOOD] with two holes punched at center. At top center is the William Morris logo and address for the New York office. The letter is dated [November 14, 1941,] and is addressed to [Count Basie, New York, New York,] It is signed [Very truly yours,] with Richard Wright's signature at center right. At left below Wright's signature is Count Basie's signature with a header reading [AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED']. At bottom center is printed [CABLE: "WILLMORRIS" NEW YORK. "WILLHOLLY" HOLLYWOOD]. The reverse of the document is blank.
- Place made
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- contracts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
- Object number
- 2014.3.20.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions