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  • Sample ballot for the 2008 Presidential election

    Printed by
    New York Board of Elections
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Vice President Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr., American
    John McCain, American, 1936 - 2018
    Palin, Sarah, American, born 1964
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 36 × 43 3/8 in. (91.5 × 110.1 cm)
    H x W x D (partly rolled): 36 × 43 3/8 × 7 1/16 in. (91.5 × 110.1 × 18 cm)
    Caption
    New York’s 31 Electoral Votes helped to secure the Presidential victory for Obama. In New York, then-Democratic nominee Barack Obama took 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican nominee John McCain with a 26.9% margin. At the time, this was the highest Democratic vote share in New York since Johnson’s Victory over Goldwater in 1964. Four years later, Obama would defeat his own New York state record with 63.35% of the vote in 2012.
    Description
    A sample ballot for the United States 2008 Presidential election in New York, New York. Printed in black ink on large off-white cardboard paper, the hyper visual ballot is designed with 11 top to bottom voting columns; voting machine instructions; voting party/group options from A to K, and an amendment proposal. Extensive voting machine instructions on the far left of the board are presented first in English, then again, in Spanish. To the right of the machine instructions, twenty rows of horizontal voting choices, A to K, list political parties and their candidates: Barack Obama/Joe Biden; John McCain/Sarah Palin; Roger Calero/Alsyon Kennedy; Gloria La Riva/Eugene Puryear; Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez; Cynthia McKinney/Rosa Clemente; Bob Barr/Wayne A Root; Martin Schoenfeld; Marcy L. Kahn; Judith J. Gische; Shirley Werner Kornreich; Nora S. Anderson; Nancy M. Bannon, Charles B. Rangel; Bill Perkins; Adam Clayton Powell; Edward Daniels; Norma Soriano; George L. Espada, Sr.; Martin Koppel and Craig Schley. The last voting column on the far right, with the number one inside, offers “yes” or “no” in English and Spanish, on a proposed amendment to Article 5, section 6 of the Constitution. A blue ink stamp from the Board of Elections [SAMPLE BALLOT] features towards the lower half of the board, and at the bottom of the of the last column are Chinese and Korean characters, instructing the use of the voting machine lever. There are no markings on the reverse of the ballot.
    Place printed
    Manhattan, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    ballots
    Topic
    Activism
    Government
    Multilingual communication
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karen J. Greene, Ph.D.
    Object number
    2019.103.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5eb5e9b4c-833b-4098-8f08-cb4e59fa3509
  • Sample ballot for the 2008 Presidential election

    Printed by
    New York Board of Elections
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Vice President Biden, Joseph Robinette, Jr., American
    John McCain, American, 1936 - 2018
    Palin, Sarah, American, born 1964
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 36 × 43 3/8 in. (91.5 × 110.1 cm)
    H x W x D (partly rolled): 36 × 43 3/8 × 7 1/16 in. (91.5 × 110.1 × 18 cm)
    Caption
    New York’s 31 Electoral Votes helped to secure the Presidential victory for Obama. In New York, then-Democratic nominee Barack Obama took 62.9% of the vote, defeating Republican nominee John McCain with a 26.9% margin. At the time, this was the highest Democratic vote share in New York since Johnson’s Victory over Goldwater in 1964. Four years later, Obama would defeat his own New York state record with 63.35% of the vote in 2012.
    Description
    A sample ballot for the United States 2008 Presidential election in New York, New York. Printed in black ink on large off-white cardboard paper, the hyper visual ballot is designed with 11 top to bottom voting columns; voting machine instructions; voting party/group options from A to K, and an amendment proposal. Extensive voting machine instructions on the far left of the board are presented first in English, then again, in Spanish. To the right of the machine instructions, twenty rows of horizontal voting choices, A to K, list political parties and their candidates: Barack Obama/Joe Biden; John McCain/Sarah Palin; Roger Calero/Alsyon Kennedy; Gloria La Riva/Eugene Puryear; Ralph Nader/Matt Gonzalez; Cynthia McKinney/Rosa Clemente; Bob Barr/Wayne A Root; Martin Schoenfeld; Marcy L. Kahn; Judith J. Gische; Shirley Werner Kornreich; Nora S. Anderson; Nancy M. Bannon, Charles B. Rangel; Bill Perkins; Adam Clayton Powell; Edward Daniels; Norma Soriano; George L. Espada, Sr.; Martin Koppel and Craig Schley. The last voting column on the far right, with the number one inside, offers “yes” or “no” in English and Spanish, on a proposed amendment to Article 5, section 6 of the Constitution. A blue ink stamp from the Board of Elections [SAMPLE BALLOT] features towards the lower half of the board, and at the bottom of the of the last column are Chinese and Korean characters, instructing the use of the voting machine lever. There are no markings on the reverse of the ballot.
    Place printed
    Manhattan, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    ballots
    Topic
    Activism
    Government
    Multilingual communication
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Karen J. Greene, Ph.D.
    Object number
    2019.103.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58d5f446f-6c7d-4aeb-9ccd-8a455296359e
  • Introduction page for photographs from the Citizenship Education Project

    Created by
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Subject of
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Date
    1956
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Caption
    This document 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 single page document adhered to page 23 of Frances Albirer's scrapbook (2010.60.1) introducing a section of photographs in the scrapbook. The page has a heading with "CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROJECT" typewritten in black ink across the top center of the page. In the center of the page, typewritten in black ink inside a box are the words, "PICTURES - FIRST & SECOND PHASE."
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Education
    Politics
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b0f09893-5cf7-4ef5-b09a-f65626fbd7d5
  • Su Derecho de Voto en Virginia

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Democratic Party of Virginia, American, founded 1926
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Title
    Spanish-language document from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign office
    Description
    A single page, double-sided Spanish language document from the Obama campaign field office in Virginia. The document consists of a single sheet of white paper, printed on both sides in black ink. The document begins with [Su / Derecho de Voto en Virginia] in large, bold text at the top. It describes how to vote and what identification documents individuals should bring with them when they vote in Virginia.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place collected
    Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Communities
    Government
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.41.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd519795e9c-bf1b-42ba-96f0-38b969ecb855
  • Para votaren Ausencia en Virginia

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Democratic Party of Virginia, American, founded 1926
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Title
    Spanish-language document from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign office
    Description
    A single-page, single-sided Spanish-language document from the Obama campaign field office in Virginia. The document consists of a single sheet of white paper, printed on one side in black ink. The heading of the document reads [Para Votaren Ausencia / en Virginia]. [Para Votaren Ausencia] is in a medium-sized bold font and [en Virginia] is in a larger font and [ en ] is italicized. This document describes who is eligible to cast an absentee ballot in Virginia and how to cast ballots either in-person or by mail.
    Place collected
    Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Communities
    Government
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.41.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fab3e147-6654-40a1-984c-43a231d55c7e
  • Spanish-language telephone script from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Warner, Mark, American, born 1954
    John McCain, American, 1936 - 2018
    Gilmore, Jim, American, born 1949
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This is a single-sided Spanish-language document printed in black ink. All of the text in the document the same font and the same size. It begins with [Buenos Días/Buenos Noches, esta _______ en casa?]. This document is a script for Obama campaign callers in Fairfax County Virginia. The script asks questions about support for Presidential candidates, Barack Obama and John McCain and Virginia Senatorial candidates, Mark Warner and Jim Gilmore. It asks diverse follow-up questions depending on whether the individual is a Democratic Party supporter or a Republican Party supporter/mixed party supporter. If the individual supports Obama and Warner, the caller is directed to ask if the individual they are speaking with would like to volunteer for the campaign. If the individual supports the Republican Party or a mix of Democratic and Republican candidates, the caller is to inform them that they personally support Obama and Warner because of the current government’s disregard for rising health care costs and rising gasoline prices that make it difficult to save money. The caller is to state that the nation needs new leadership to unite the country and solve these issues step-by-step.
    About 5/6 down the page, the line [Muchas gracias por su el tiempo que ha dedicado a escucharme] is in bold. This translates to [Thank you very much for the time you have dedicated listening to me.]
    Place collected
    Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Communication
    Communities
    Economics
    Government
    Health
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.41.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd524f2bc91-0691-4739-bcac-723f9fa69de5
  • Barack Obama: Sobre Temas Latinos

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Title
    Spanish-language document from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign
    Description
    A single-sided Spanish-language document printed in black ink. The heading reads [BARACK OBAMA / SOBRE TEMAS LATINOS] Beneath this is a transparent banner with [Barack Obama lucha por la comunidad Latina.] This document details Obama’s stance on key issues affecting the Latino community: education, immigration, health care, economic opportunities, and foreign policy. These issues are presented as headers on the page as [Educación], [Inmigratión], [Atención Médica], [Oportunidades Económicas], and [Política Exterior]. The bottom of the page, bolded text reads [Habla con nosotros. Comunicale a Barack tus ideas: / www.BarackObama.com/espanol/issues/ / o llama al / 312-496-6630].
    Place collected
    Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Communities
    Economics
    Education
    Government
    Health
    Immigration
    International affairs
    Iraq War, 2003-2011
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.41.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5186229ba-7e76-4ba2-b9d4-37b2eb8f63ab
  • Barack Obama: Sobre Temas Latinos

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Democratic Party of Virginia, American, founded 1926
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Title
    A Spanish-language document from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign
    Description
    This is a single-sided Spanish-language document printed in black ink. The heading reads [ BARACK OBAMA / SOBRE TEMAS LATINOS] Beneath that is a transparent banner with [Barack Obama lucha por la comunidad Latina.] This document details Obama’s stance on key issues affecting the Latino community. These issues are presented as headers on the page as [Educación], [Inmigratión], [Atención Médica], [Oportunidades Económicas], and [Política Exterior]. These translate to Education, Immigration, Medical Care, Economic Opportunities, and Foreign Policy. The bottom of the page, bolded text reads [Habla con nosotros. Comunicale a Barack tus ideas: / www.BarackObama.com/espanol/issues/ / o llama al / 312-496-6630]. This translates to [Speak to us / Tell Barack your ideas: / www.BarackObama.com/espanol/issues/ / or call / 312-496-6630].
    Place used
    Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Communities
    Economics
    Education
    Government
    Health
    Immigration
    International affairs
    Iraq War, 2003-2011
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.56.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53cd9b76c-060a-4a5a-9de3-75178e1e0b77
  • Top Languages/Countries Fairfax County Public Schools, Sept. 2007

    Created by
    Mendenhall, Priscilla, American
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Title
    Document from the 2008 Obama Virginia campaign
    Description
    A single-sided document with the heading [ TOP LANGUAGES/COUNTRIES / FAIRFAX COUNTRY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, SEPT. 2007]. The top languages in Fairfax county are listed below this as [SPANISH / KOREAN / ARABIC (SAUDI ARABIA, EGYPT, JORDAN, LEBANON, MOROCCO, SUDAN AND / OTHERS / HINDI (INDIA) / URDU (PAKISTAN) / VIETNAMESE / TAGALOL AND OTHERS (PHILIPPINES) / “CHINESE” (MANDARIN, CANTONESE, TAIWANESE, AND OTHERS) / AMHARIC, TIGRINYA (ETHIOPIA, ERITRES), DARI, PASHTO (AFGHANISTAN) / JAPANESE / RUSSIAN / FRENCH (FRANCE, CAMEROON, CONGO, SENEGAL, IVORY COAST, HAITI / FARSI (IRAN) / BENGALI (BANGLEDESH, INDIA) / NEPALI / SOMALI]. These languages and localities are based on Fairfax County Public Schools Country of Births Statistics from September 2007.
    Place used
    Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Collection from the 2008 Obama Virginia Campaign Office
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Children
    Communication
    Communities
    Education
    Government
    Immigration
    Language
    Multilingual communication
    Politics
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.93.56.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e9ba9245-40ca-43a5-bdef-6c43f1c1fe09
  • Document comparing Clay and Liston's knock-out percentages

    Distributed by
    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    February 1964
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This typewritten document comparing Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston’s knock-out percentages is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. Below the "LISTON vs. CLAY" header, the title text reads, "Clay's Knockout Record Outshines Liston's .789 to .520."
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    press kits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Caricature and cartoons
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
    Object number
    2011.56.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54a2c2557-d33e-4703-a76e-77bed7899bdf
  • Document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record

    Distributed by
    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    February 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This typewritten document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Sonny Liston's thirty-six boxing matches.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Caricature and cartoons
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
    Object number
    2011.56.3.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ad495c06-7d7e-42cd-8d50-4fba372692e9
  • Document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record

    Distributed by
    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    February 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This typewritten document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Clay's nineteen boxing matches.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Caricature and cartoons
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
    Object number
    2011.56.3.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550bab5e8-606e-48e1-bb7c-68573490992a
  • Document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay

    Distributed by
    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    February 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This typewritten document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document, with a "LISTON vs. CLAY" header at the top, lists physical measurements (height, weight, waist, reach, etc.) for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Caricature and cartoons
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
    Object number
    2011.56.3.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b4dd19ee-b0bb-46cd-8bf0-6ec14b6f2bba
  • Document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida

    Distributed by
    Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    February 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This typewritten document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document shows the history of championship boxing matches held in Florida dating back to 1894.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Caricature and cartoons
    Mass media
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
    Object number
    2011.56.3.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ddfde298-a3c0-4103-a439-2690a9d36576
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    Document on distribution of six enslaved persons owned by Elizabeth Roberts

    Written by
    Neusville, John, American
    Eckells, William, American
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Roberts, Elizabeth, American, died 1802
    Roberts, John, American, born 1780
    Signed by
    Perry, Isaac, American, 1780 - 1873
    Perry, Benjamin, American, born 1761
    Tonge, Edward, American
    Date
    1802
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2018.43.8a): 15 15/16 × 13 in. (40.5 × 33 cm)
    H x W (2018.43.8b (folded)): 8 1/16 × 3 3/8 in. (20.4 × 8.5 cm)
    Description
    A financial document (2018.43.8a) listing "Elizabeth Roberts Negroes," splitting them up by lot and divided between heirs by the executors of the estate of Elizabeth Roberts.
    The document consists of handwritten black ink on both sides of a single sheet of paper.
    The front of the large document notes the relationships people had with Elizabeth Roberts and their claims to her property, as well as the state and county officials involved. The back of the document names the enslaved persons with their ages, and notes how they or their equivalent monetary value should be distributed among the interested parties. The enslaved persons are listed as:
    Ben, 23
    Harry, 40
    Hannah, 45
    Philis 11,
    Franny 8,
    Lucy 6
    Harry, Hannah, and Philis went to James Spencer, brother of Elizabeth Roberts. Ben, Franny and Lucy went to William and Eleanor Spencer, nephew and niece of Elizabeth Roberts. The accounting of the estate is dated January 22, 1802 in Charleston. The division of property is entered as February 9, 1802 in St. Paul's Parish, Colleton District of South Carolina. The document is signed by Isaac Perry, Benjamin Perry, and Edward Tonge, executors of the estate.
    The document is accompanied by a smaller piece of folded paper (2018.43.8b), that served as an envelope for the document. It has handwritten text summarizing the contents of the document.
    Place used
    St. Paul's Parish, Colleton County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    American South
    Business
    Children
    Families
    Finance
    Men
    Slavery
    U.S. History, 1783-1815
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family
    Object number
    2018.43.8ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1f472f6-7b79-4cbf-9bc5-83e3cd7ed304
  • Talking to Lonnie Bunch about his Smithsonian-size Task

    Published by
    Chicago Tribune, American, founded 1847
    Written by
    Johnson, Steve, American
    Subject of
    Bunch, Lonnie G. III, American, born 1952
    Used by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Date
    December 10, 2014; printed February 28, 2017
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A printed copy of an interview given by Lonnie G. Bunch III to Steve Johnson, a reporter for the Chicago Tribune. The interview was published on the Chicago Tribune website in 2014. The interview is titled “Talking to Lonnie Bunch about his Smithsonian-size Task.” The copy was made by Jim Vance in 2017 for research purposes. It is printed on white paper with back ink and consists of seven pages stapled together. Portions of the text are highlighted in yellow. Other portions are blocked off with black, handwritten brackets.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    documents
    xerographic copies
    Topic
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Museums
    Television
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of NBC Universal / WRC-TV
    Object number
    2019.12.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Tribune. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5857ba515-5034-4dc7-bc56-bafcec0759f4
  • Lonnie Bunch on his father’s ‘gentlemanly defiance’ of Jim Crow

    Published by
    CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
    Attributed to
    Bunch, Lonnie G. III, American, born 1952
    Used by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Date
    July 24, 2014; printed February 28, 2017
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A printed copy of an interview given by Lonnie G. Bunch III to CBS news, published on their website in 2014. The interview is titled “Lonnie Bunch on his father’s ‘gentlemanly defiance’ of Jim Crow.” The copy was made by Jim Vance in 2017 for research purposes. It is printed on white paper with back ink and consists of three pages stapled together.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    documents
    xerographic copies
    Topic
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Museums
    Television
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of NBC Universal / WRC-TV
    Object number
    2019.12.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c0394db-6b57-4757-942d-ab4af9b5b85a
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    Ledger of supply costs for eleven Revolutionary War soldiers

    Created by
    Goodrich, Isaac, American
    Subject of
    Simbo, Prince, American, ca. 1737 - 1810
    Date
    1782
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 12 7/16 x 8 in. (31.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A one page, legal-size document that lists soldiers, both black and white, and the cost of supplies for each man for the year 1781.
    Place made
    Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Free communities of color
    Military
    U.S. History, Revolution, 1775-1783
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.14.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d41dd239-2e05-4ec6-aa28-5097024b20d2
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