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  • Dr. Matilda A. Evans Collection

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    Creator
    Evans, Matilda Arabella, Dr., 1872-1935
    inclusive dates
    1896-1995
    Physical description
    1.6 Linear feet
    Abstract
    The Dr. Matilda A. Evans Collection of documents how she broke boundaries as one of the first African American women physicians to have her own practice. The collection highlights her role as a physician and the great impact she had on the health and welfare of the African American community. The collection is comprised of educational material, business records, photographs, publications, and reference materials collected by and about Evans and her work.
    Preferred Citation
    Dr. Matilda A. Evans Collection of archival material, National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Conditions Governing Access
    Collection is open for research. Access to collection materials requires an appointment.
    Biographical Sketch
    Dr. Matilda A. Evans was born in Aiken, South Carolina on May 13, 1872. Her parents, Anderson and Harriet Evans, were sharecroppers. In order to help her family, Evans and her two siblings did agricultural work for the Schofield family. Martha Schofield was an early advocate of education for African Americans and the founder of the Schofield Normal and Industrial School. Schofield inspired Evans to start her educational career. She excelled at the Schofield Normal School, so much so, that Schofield led a campaign to raise funds for Evans to attend Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. However, Evans left Oberlin College in 1891 to teach at the Haines Institute in Augusta, Georgia before completing her degree. Schofield and Alfred Jones, the Secretary of Executive Committee of the Board of Corporators of Woman's Medical College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (WMC) helped create the scholarship for Evans to attend WMC. She was the only African American woman in her class. After earning her medical degree, Evan was the first African American woman to be licensed as physician in South Carolina.
    Evans' specialties included general surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and hygienics. For the next fifteen years, Evans created and managed three medical institutions, Taylor Lane, Lady Street, and St. Luke's hospitals, all of which doubled as nurse training schools. She began by caring for patients in her own home at 1007 Lady Street. In 1901, she established the Taylor Lane Hospital at 2027 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was the first African American owned hospital in the city of Columbia. Even rarer, she treated patients regardless of race and was known for her discretion and expertise. Using this to her advantage, she used funds from wealthy white patients to give free or greatly reduced rate care to African American patients. Around 1903, a fire destroyed the building, closing the hospital. She then created St. Luke's Hospital and Evans Sanitorium.
    Evans had a special interest in the care and medical needs of African American children. She strongly believed that healthcare should be a right as an American and the responsibility of the government to provide healthcare for all. Evans created a health assessment and examination program that was later adapted and used by all of South Carolina public schools. She petitioned the South Carolina State Board of Health to give free vaccines to African American children.
    Continuing her work in health education, in 1916, Evans created the weekly newspaper Negro Health Association of South Carolina and the South Carolina Good Health Association that educated the public on health matters including hygiene and nutrition. In 1918, Evans volunteered to serve in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army, during World War I, to take care of veterans and their families. As Evans dedicated all her time to the Corps, she closed St. Luke's Hospital. She decided to leave the Corps after a year because of the racism and discrimination she faced daily.
    Returning to medicine and breaking more barriers, in 1922, Evans became the only African American woman in America to serve as president of a state medical association, South Carolina's Palmetto Medical Association. She went on to become the regional Vice President of the National Medical Association.
    Evans was dedicated not only to the health of African American children but their whole well-being. In 1926, she owned Lindenwood Park, a 20-acre farm. On her property, she created a community health organization, a community center, a swimming pond, dance hall, and café. All her community outreach programs were completely integrated and welcomed all. Evans established a free clinic in 1930 named the Evans Clinic Association of Columbia, S.C. It was incorporated by the Secretary of State in South Carolina. Evans adopted eleven children, seven had been abandoned after their delivery at her hospital. The other five children were her nieces from her sister who passed away.
    On November 17, 1935, Dr. Matilda A. Evans passed away in her home in Columbia, South Carolina.
    Timeline Dr. Matilda A. Evans: 1872: Matilda A. Evans was born in Aiken, South Carolina to Anderson and Harriet Evans; c. 1880-1890: Evans attended the Schofield Normal and Industrial School; 1890-1892: Evans attended Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio; 1892: Evans left college early and accepted a teaching position at Haines Institute and the Schofield School in Augusta, Georgia; 1893-1897: Evans attended the Woman's Medical College (WMC) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; 1897: Graduated with a medical degree from WMC and moved to Columbia, South Carolina. She created her own practice in her home on Lady Street; 1901: Evans established the Taylor Lane Hospital, the first African American owned hospital in Columbia, South Carolina; 1903: A fire destroyed the building and her practice returned to 1007 Lady Street, the location of her original practice; 1914: Evans opened St. Luke's Hospital and Evans Sanitorium; 1916: Evans created the weekly newspaper Negro Health Association of South Carolina; 1918: Evans volunteered in the Medical Service Corps of the United States Army during World War I. St. Luke's Hospital was closed; 1922: Evans served as president of the South Carolina's Palmetto Medical Association; 1926: Evans opened a park and community center on her Lindenwood property for children of all races and ages; 1930-1931: Evans established a free clinic, Evans Clinic Association of Columbia, S.C. It was incorporated by the secretary of state in South Carolina; 1935: Evans passed away in Columbia, South Carolina
    place
    South Carolina -- Columbia
    object type
    Archival materials
    topic
    Medicine
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    Children
    World War I, 1914-1918
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  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell and a group of men and women at a party

    Photograph by
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    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1950-1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 4 3/4 × 6 5/8 in. (12.1 × 16.8 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell and a group of five men and two women at a party. They are depicted in two rows, with the top row standing and the bottom kneeling in front. In the top row are two women, including Cathrell, and three men. Cathrell is depicted on the far right. She is wearing a light colored, three-quarter length sleeve blouse, with a long, dark toned skirt. Her hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. Her proper right left is under the chin of the man kneeing in front of her. On her left, is a man in a dark, thin striped overcoat, white collared shirt, a diamond pattern tie, and a dark Stetson hat. He is holding a cigarette in his proper right hand and wears a comical expression on his face. To his left is a woman standing with her elbows down at her sides and her arms extended outward. She is holding a cigarette in her proper right hand. She is wearing light toned pants and a short sleeve shirt patterned with hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs, jacks, kings and queens. The man behind her is wearing a dark overcoat, white collared shirt, and a black tie. The man one the far left is wearing a light toned overcoat, dark jacket and pants, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. On the bottom row, the man on the far right is wearing medium toned jacket, white collared shirt, dark tie, and a dark Stetson hat. Cathrell’s hand is under his chin. The man in the center of the bottom row is wearing a medium toned overcoat, black jacket, white collared shirt, and a black tie. On the far left is Birdie Warfield Edison. She has shoulder length hair and curled bangs. She is wearing a thin striped jacket and a white, button down shirt. In the background are polka dot curtains on the right side of the image and a wooden bureau with a framed mirror on the left. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.213
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5964c0e43-e4b8-4329-913e-dcefa2cb677d
  • Photograph of Laura Cathrell, Birdie Warfield Edison, and an unidentified man

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1950-1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 11/16 × 5 11/16 in. (11.9 × 14.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 13/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.3 × 17.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell, Birdie Warfield Edison, and an unidentified man. All three are depicted from the chest up, seated behind a bar. Cathrell and Edison stand on either side of the man and their bodies are turned slightly towards him. He has his arms around their shoulders. Cathrell is on the right side of the image. She is wearing a medium toned, short sleeve blouse with white diagonal stripes. The man in the center is wearing a white collared shirt and has a thin mustache. Edison is on the left is wearing a sleeveless, white collared shirt with two front pockets. In the foreground, on the right side of the image, is blurry white lettering. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.214
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a5221e2d-7a4b-40b2-b403-81a67056e983
  • Photograph of a group of female performers in costume

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1933-1942
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 15/16 × 4 5/8 in. (12.5 × 11.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 7 × 4 7/8 in. (17.8 × 12.4 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of seven female performers in matching costumes. The women are depicted in three rows. There are two women in the bottom row, three in the middle row, and two in the top row. The women in the top and middle rows are crouched over the women in the bottom row. They are all wearing matching white wearing bikini tops with black bands on the shoulder straps and along the bust line. Chickie Collins, is depicted in the bottom right and Birdie Warfield Edison is depicted in the top left. Behind the women is tall fencing and a brick wall. The image is blurred and overexposed. And there is a white field above the top row that crops off the top of Birdie Warfield Edison’s head. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.218
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bc6dc58a-62d1-4808-823d-edec2a68398c
  • Photograph of Chickie Collins

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 6 7/16 × 4 1/2 in. (16.3 × 11.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 6 15/16 × 5 1/16 in. (17.7 × 12.8 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Chickie Collins. Collins is depicted sitting on a small cushioned bench, facing the viewer. Her head is tilted towards the left edge of the image, her arms are planted on either side of her on the back edge of the bench, and her foot is extended in front of her. Her long skirt is spread out and draped over the cushion of the seat and her legs. She is wearing a light toned dress with floral patterned fabric. The chiffon shoulder straps of her dress are gathered on each side of the bodice with decorative metal pins and the remaining lengths of fabric draper over the bodice and skirt of the dress. Behind her is a console draped a fabric tablecloth. The table has a small lamp on the far left side. Above the console is round mirror. There is an inscription in blue ink in the lower right quadrant of the photograph, that reads, [To my Laurie - / don’t you dare forget me / your, Chickadee]. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.219
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51d1cdfbb-55cf-4e95-9a0d-f75f76ca6fef
  • Photograph of a Laura Cathrell, a man, and two women at a party

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1950-1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 5/8 × 6 5/8 in. (11.8 × 16.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.5 × 17.7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell, a man, and two (2) women at a party. The four (4) appear to be seated on a bed with a white, metal, bar headboard and medium toned bedspread. On either side of the headboard are matching polka dot curtains. Cathrell is depicted on the far left. She is leaning over the shoulder of the woman to her right. She is wearing a light colored, three-quarter length sleeve blouse, with a dark toned skirt. Her hair is pulled back into a low pony tail. The woman to her right is wearing a dark jacket with three-quarter sleeves and zippered front. She is also wearing white capri pants with stripes. She is seated cross-legged on the bed with her proper left arm draped over the man’s shoulders. The man is wearing a medium toned, pinstriped suit, collared shirt, and a black tie. He is smiling and has a pipe between his teeth. The woman on the far right, Birdie Warfield Edison, is wearing a matching patterned jacket and skirt and a white, button down shirt. She has her proper left hand resting on the man’s knee. The woman wearing the capri pants in this image great resembles “Bunny,” depicted in 2013.46.25.208. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.221
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5760d62a0-73b0-4094-9b60-23a664e993d7
  • Photograph of a Laura Cathrell and a group of men and women at a party

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1950-1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 5/16 × 6 5/8 in. (11 × 16.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 7/8 in. (12.5 × 17.5 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell and a group of five men and two women at a party. They are depicted in two rows, with the top row standing and the bottom kneeling in front. In the top row are two women, including Cathrell, and three men. Cathrell is depicted on the far left. She is wearing a light colored, three-quarter length sleeve blouse, with a long, dark toned skirt. Her hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. Her proper right hand is under the chin of the man kneeling in front of her. On her right, is a man in a dark, thin striped overcoat, white collared shirt, a diamond pattern tie, and a dark Stetson hat. He is holding a cigarette in his proper left hand and wears a comical expression on his face. To his right is a woman standing with her elbows down at her sides and her arms extended outward. She is holding a cigarette in her proper left hand. She is wearing light toned pants and a short sleeve shirt patterned with hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs, jacks, kings and queens. The man behind her is wearing a dark overcoat, white collared shirt, and a black tie. The man one the far right is wearing a light toned overcoat, dark jacket and pants, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. On the bottom row, the man on the far left is wearing medium toned jacket, white collared shirt, dark tie, and a dark Stetson hat. Cathrell’s hand is under his chin. The man in the center of the bottom row is wearing a medium toned overcoat, black jacket, white collared shirt, and a black tie. Depicted on the far right is Birdie Warfield Edison. She has shoulder length hair and curled bangs. She is wearing a thin striped jacket and a white, button down shirt. In the background are polka dot curtains on the left side of the image and a wooden bureau with a framed mirror on the right. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.224
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ee9703b-7acb-42fb-96ae-25a38e2378f9
  • Photograph of Birdie Warfield Edison with two unidentified men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (11.4 × 14.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 5 7/8 in. (12.6 × 15 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Birdie Warfield Edison with two unidentified men. All three are depicted from the thighs up. The men stand on either side of the Edison and their bodies are turned slightly towards her. She has her arms around their backs. She is wearing a medium toned, satiny dress with a matching belt, three strands of pearls, and round earrings. The man on the left is wearing a medium toned suit, white collared shirt, and a dark patterned tie. The man on the right is wearing a dark blazer, light toned pants, a white collared shirt, and a patterned tie. In the background, on the right, are walls covered in leaf patterned wallpaper and a wooden chair. In the background, on the left, is a bar. On the back of the photograph is a partially cut off inscription in pencil that reads, [[C]ame[?] Home thinking a / might be Borling[?] since / ha[sic] three hours, and a half off / I see the cupboard is bare, and / one at home. Will see you / [la]ter[?]]. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.225
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5101b6bb0-566f-4a1f-9b26-cfaf25013cd7
  • Photograph of Harry "Sweets" Edison with a group of men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Harry "Sweets" Edison, American, 1915 - 1999
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 7/16 × 6 7/16 in. (11.3 × 16.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.6 × 17.6 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Harry "Sweets" Edison with a group of nine men. The men are depicted from the knees up, standing roughly in a row, facing the viewer. The man standing on the far left, is wearing a light toned, double breasted suit, white collared shirt, and a patterned tie. Next to him, and slightly in front of him, is a man in a light toned suit, white collared shirt, a patterned tie, and a white pocket square. He is holding a cigarette in his proper right hand. There are three men standing behind the man with the cigarette and the man standing in the center of the photograph, who is wearing a white jacket and dark pants. The man fourth from the right, is wearing a black jacket, light toned pants, white collared shirt, and a dark tie. There is another man standing just behind his proper left shoulder. The man second from the right, Harry "Sweets" Edison, is wearing a dark toned jacket, white collared shirt, and patterned tie. The partially depicted man on the far right is wearing medium a toned jacket, dark pants, white collared shirt, a medium toned tie, and a hat. In the right background is a partially visible sign with the word, [“Don”] printed in script letters. In the left background are two venetian blinds. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.226
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bb623f8b-66b2-4ef4-add0-4d19a8d774ef
  • Photograph of a Laura Cathrell and a group of men and women at a party

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1950-1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 4 11/16 × 6 11/16 in. (11.9 × 17 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Laura Cathrell and a group of five men and two women at a party. They are depicted in two rows, with the top row standing and the bottom kneeling in front. In the top row are two women, including Cathrell, and three men. Cathrell is depicted on the far right. She is wearing a light colored, three-quarter length sleeve blouse, with a long, dark toned skirt. Her hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. Her proper right left is under the chin of the man kneeling in front of her. On her left, is a man in a dark, thin striped overcoat, white collared shirt, a diamond pattern tie, and a dark Stetson hat. He is holding a cigarette in his proper right hand and wears a comical expression on his face. To his left is a woman standing with her elbows down at her sides and her arms extended outward. She is holding a cigarette in her proper right hand. She is wearing light toned pants and a short sleeve shirt patterned with hearts, spades, diamonds, clubs, jacks, kings and queens. The man behind her is wearing a dark overcoat, white collared shirt, and a black tie. The man one the far left is wearing a light toned overcoat, dark jacket and pants, a white collared shirt, and a dark tie. On the bottom row, the man on the far right is wearing medium toned jacket, white collared shirt, dark tie, and a dark Stetson hat. Cathrell’s hand is under his chin. The man in the center of the bottom row is wearing a medium toned overcoat, black jacket, white collared shirt, and a black tie. Depicted on the far left is Birdie Warfield Edison. She has shoulder length hair and curled bangs. She is wearing a thin striped jacket and a white, button down shirt. In the background are polka dot curtains on the right side of the image and a wooden bureau with a framed mirror on the left. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Photography
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.227
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5827902b8-c06d-41ba-9553-cc9e8b264f99
  • Photograph of Birdie Warfield Edison an unidentified man seated at a bar

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 7/16 × 6 1/2 in. (11.3 × 16.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 4 15/16 × 6 15/16 in. (12.6 × 17.6 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Birdie Warfield Edison an unidentified man seated at a bar. The pair are depicted from the waist up, seated behind a wooden bar. Edison is wearing a medium toned, button down garment with a collar. She has her hair tied in a kerchief. The loose ends of the kerchief rest on her proper left shoulder. Her hands are resting on the bar, holding a tall glass. The man seated next to her is wearing a two toned jacket, white collared shirt, and a diagonally striped tie. His hands are resting on the bar in front of him. On the wall in the background is a painted mural of a woman’s face. She has blonde hair, dark lips, and heavy cat eye eyeliner. There are several people seated at the bar on either side of the man and woman. On the bar are two dark glass bottles, several glasses, and an ashtray. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Amusements
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.228
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52aef75e8-57f1-4ef0-ab52-a1bec5b5060d
  • Photograph of Birdie Warfield Edison and an unidentified man

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 2 3/8 × 3 15/16 in. (6 × 10 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 1/4 × 4 9/16 in. (8.3 × 11.6 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Birdie Warfield Edison and an unidentified man. They are depicted standing in a doorway on the left side of the image. On the right is a wall with floral patterned wallpaper. The man is wearing a medium toned jacket over a white, button down shirt, a patterned tie, and a pair of dark rimmed glasses. He holds a drink in his proper right hand. The woman is wearing a light toned dress with a deep “V” front and a fabric flower over her proper right thigh. She is resting her proper right arm on a countertop surface that extends out in front of her. She is also wearing a metal necklace that crisscrosses at the front. There is a notation in blue ink on the back of the photograph that reads, [21.. 800]. There are no inscriptions on the front of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.241
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b8f67b43-3b69-4d30-9f27-428f1ddac9df
  • Photograph of Birdie Warfield Edison in a park

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Date
    ca. 1957
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 2 11/16 × 3 15/16 in. (6.8 × 10 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 9/16 × 4 3/4 in. (9 × 12 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Birdie Warfield Edison in a park. Edison is centrally depicted from the knees up, standing in three quarters profile facing the left edge of the photograph. Her head is turned towards the viewer and she is looking down at her shirt. She is tugging at the front of her blouse with her proper left hand and she is wiping the pulled fabric with her proper right hand. She is wearing a black-and-white striped, sleeveless shirt with a cowl neck and a black skirt. A purse is dangling from her proper left arm. Her sunglasses are resting on the top of her forehead. In the background behind her is a row of people sitting on benches. There is a pathway in front of the people and trees growing on a sloping hill behind them. There is a stamp in blue ink on the back of the photograph that reads, [6TC]. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.246
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5166694b3-f877-46dc-9f7e-4ea5666d5330
  • Photograph of Birdie Warfield Edison standing in boat

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 7/8 × 3 7/16 in. (12.4 × 8.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 5 1/16 × 3 9/16 in. (12.8 × 9 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Birdie Warfield Edison standing in boat. She is standing between the seats and the steering wheel, leaning against the glass windshield. She is resting her proper right hand on the steering wheel and her proper right hand on the glass windshield. She is wearing a diagonally striped shirt under a white jacket with black buttons and puffy short sleeves. She is wearing matching wide legged pants. There is a lake lined with hills behind the woman. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.247
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e3f310d1-c25e-43de-b3b3-b032de7fef33
  • Photograph of Chickie Collins with two unidentified female performers in costume

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1933-1942
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 4 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (10.3 × 7 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Chickie Collins with two unidentified female performers in costume. The woman on the far left, Chickie Collins, is depicted standing with her proper left arm raised and her proper right hand at her waist, grasping the raised, proper right wrist of the woman lying on the ground in front of her. Her head is tilted towards her proper right shoulder and she is looking upwards. She is wearing a wearing light toned, Grecian-style costume, secured at her proper right shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. The woman lying on the ground with her proper left arm extended towards, and clasped by, the woman standing behind her, is reclining on her proper right elbow. She is looking towards the right edge of the photograph. She is wearing a garment that leaves both shoulders bare. The third woman, depicted on the far right, is kneeling next to the woman standing on the far left. She is wearing a light toned, Grecian-style costume, secured at the proper left shoulder, leaving the other shoulder bare. There are two black photo corners securing the photograph to a black cardboard backing. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.250
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59316aa1b-3624-437f-be4d-f6dd86af0508
  • Photograph of a group ten female performers in matching costumes and three men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    ca. 1937
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 2 3/8 × 4 1/16 in. (6 × 10.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 2 11/16 × 4 7/16 in. (6.8 × 11.2 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a group ten female performers in matching costumes and three men. The female performers are wearing white wearing bikini tops with black bands on the shoulder straps and along the bust line with matching bottoms. The group is depicted standing and kneeling in three rows. There are four women kneeling in the bottom row. The two women depicted at each end of the row are wearing costumes. The other two women, depicted in the center of the row, are wearing white blouses. The woman right of center, is slightly forward of the others in the bottom row and Birdie Warfield Edison is kneeling on the far left of the front row. The middle row has four women, three in costume and one woman, on the far right, wearing a white halter top and short white skirt similar to the costumes worm by the other female performers. Two of the women in costume have their arms around each other’s shoulders. Chickie Collins stands at the center of the middle row. She is holding the hand of the woman behind her who has draped her arm over Collin’s shoulder. The top row has three men in dark suits and two women. The heads of the man in the center of the row, and the woman to the right of him, are partially cut off. The men are standing on the far left, the far right, and in the center. Behind the group is tall fencing and a brick wall. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.252
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd560e26511-44a6-4fad-b2ac-8cbafc4b8137
  • Photograph of a man, Julian, a woman, Chickie Collins, and two men

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1933-1942
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 1/16 in. (7.9 × 5.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 1/2 × 2 7/16 in. (8.9 × 6.2 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of three (3) men and one (1) woman, Chickie Collins, standing in front of a house. One of the men and Collins are centrally depicted hugging each other. The man is wearing light toned pants, a short sleeve white collared shirt, and sunglasses. Collins is wearing a checker patterned, short sleeve dress. She is also wearing a light toned hat, dark gloves, and is holding a dark toned handbag behind the man's back. Behind the man and the woman is a second man wearing glasses and a medium toned jacket. The third man, depicted on the right side of the image, is wearing an unbuttoned, dark, double breasted suit. He is also wearing a white collared shirt, patterned tie, and a Stetson hat. He is looking towards the hugging couple. An inscription in black ink along the bottom edge of the front of the photograph reads, [JuLiAN - Chickie]. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph. There is a stamp in blue ink on the back of the photograph that reads, [734].
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.257
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd559d36928-2259-4004-bc51-070c38f85c78
  • Photograph of Chickie Collins, standing in a field

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Collins, Chickie, American, died 1942
    Date
    ca. 1941
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 3 1/8 × 2 1/16 in. (8 × 5.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 3 9/16 × 2 7/16 in. (9 × 6.2 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Chickie Collins, standing in a field. Collins is centrally depicted standing against a wire fence. Her proper right arm is extended and she is resting her hand on the fence and holding cigarette betwen her index and middle fingers. She is holding her proper left arm behind her. She is wearing medium toned pleated pants, and a dark, button down, short sleeve blouse. Behind her is a partially obscured cow grazing in the field and in the background is a tree lined hill. An inscription in black ink along the bottom edge of the front of the photograph reads, [Chickie]. There is a stamp in black ink on the back of the photograph that reads, [8[---?]6 K].
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Recreation
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.259
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c7dbeb4-44c4-44e0-8b40-9964f020c549
  • Photograph of female performers in costume

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cathrell, Laura, 1914 - 1999
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    ca. 1941
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 7 3/16 × 9 7/16 in. (18.3 × 23.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 8 1/16 × 10 1/4 in. (20.4 × 26 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a ten (10) female dancers in costume. The women are seated and standing in two (2) rows, facing the viewer. There are four (4) women in the front row, five (5) women in the back row, and one (1) partially visible woman standing above the back row. The dancers are all wearing white satiny dresses with gathered bodices, long sleeves, and thick bands of dark sequins that loop around the neck and is sewn down the front of the bodice and along the hemline. All of the women sport up-dos with large, rolled bangs. Laura Cathrell is seated in the front row, second front the left. Her hands are placed on the knees of the women depicted on either side of her. Birdie Warfield Edison is depicted to the right of Laura. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.99
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56711d2f6-b669-496a-aea9-9080ec5fbcc8
  • Film still of a group of people gathered around a piano

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Edison, Birdie Warfield, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1933-1950
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 7 5/16 × 9 1/4 in. (18.6 × 23.5 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 8 1/8 × 10 in. (20.7 × 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A silver gelatin print of a black-and-white image of a film still depicting group of people gathered around a piano. Seven (7) women and six (6) men are depicted sitting and standing in a semicircle around a piano. The piano is centrally depicted and one (1) man sits on the piano bench with his proper left hand on the keys. He is facing four (4) women seated on a couch on the left side of the image. One (1) woman, Birdie Warfield Edison, stands behind the man seated at the piano. On the right side of the image, are two (2) women seated on a chair. Five (5) men stand behind the piano. One of the men is leaning on the end of a small wooden staff. He is wearing a brimmed cap, overalls, and a white shirt. The other four (4) men standing around the piano, and the man seated on the piano bench, are all wearing matching light colored suits, white button down shirts, floral patterned ties, and white pocket squares in their left breast pockets. In the foreground, in front of the couch and chair arms, are matching end tables. The piano is draped in cloth and there is a wide lipped vase filled with flowers on top. There is a large fireplace behind the women on the left side of the image. There are no inscriptions on the front or back of the photograph.
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Music
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.147
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57c8e5cf2-6228-4836-85ae-8aa77295b7c2

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