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Flier for "Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom" meeting at Enon Baptist Church
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Enon Baptist Church, American, founded ca. 1889
- Rev. Kilgore, Thomas, American, 1913 - 1998
- Dr. Licorish, David Nathaniel, Barbadian American, 1904 - 1999
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 1/8 × 8 in. (33.3 × 20.3 cm)
- Place made
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1957
- Description
- Flier for a meeting in Baltimore for the “Prayer Pilgrimage for Freedom.” The yellowed flier has black printed text. The top of the flier reads [ON TO WASHINGTON - / JOIN THE / PRAYER PILGRIMAGE FOR FREEDOM / to WASHINGTON, D.C. MAY 17th, 1957]. Larger text below a line break reads [MASS MEETING / Tuesday, May 14, - 8 p.m.]. The location for the meeting is listed as Enon Baptist Church where attendees will [Hear the National Director, Dr. Thomas Kilgore Jr. / of New York City and Dr. David Licorish.] There is contact information for Rev. Luke G. Reynolds and Rev. Theodore Jackson. There are four (4) churches listed at the bottom where busses will depart for Washington, D.C. The round trip fare is $1.25. Printer information for [Wells Printers, 601-03 Dolphin Street, VErnon [sic]] is in small text at the bottom. The back is blank.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Communication
- Freedom
- Religious groups
- Segregation
- United States--History--1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for a Mount Olive Baptist Church rally
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Mount Olive Baptist Church, American, founded 1909
- Dr. O. J. Allen, American, 1889 - 1942
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 3/4 × 7 3/16 in. (24.7 × 18.3 cm)
- Place used
- Norfolk, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1926
- Description
- Flier advertising a rally at Mount Olive Baptist Church on Sunday, December 19, 1926. The brown paper flier has black text at the top that reads ["It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive"] above [PEW RALLY! PEW RALLY!]. Below this is printed information about the time, date, and speaker, Dr. O.J. Allen, for the event. Thirty-three (33) churches are listed in two columns on the lower half of the document. The flier notes that [A Pew has been reserved for each Church.] There are handwritten numerical inscriptions on the front and committee members listed on the back. Printer information for [Excelsior Printing Co. 932 Church St. Norfolk, Va.] is at the bottom. The flier is printed on faded, brown paper with crease lines.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Communities
- Preaching
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier advertising Sneed's Restaurant
- Created by
- Sneed's Restaurant, American,1940s
- Subject of
- Sneed's Restaurant, American,1940s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 × 5 15/16 in. (22.9 × 15.1 cm)
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1940s
- Description
- Flier for Sneed's Restaurant. The brown paper flier has black printed text advertising [For Good Home Cooking Try / SNEED'S / RESTAURANT] at the top. There are clover graphics on either side of [RESTAURANT]. The middle of the handbill lists a variety of dishes [Tasty Sandwiches Home-Made Deserts [sic] / Roast Pork Hamburgers Pig Snots [sic] Fish /...]. [Boarders Accepted] is printed in black text below this menu with [825 Madison Ave.] at the bottom. There are decorative interweaving lines separating the sections. There are two chips on the lower right edge. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Advertising
- Business
- Cooking and dining
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the film King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis
- Distributed by
- King, Martin Luther Foundation
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/4 × 11 1/4 in. (43.8 × 28.6 cm)
- Place collected
- Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1970
- Description
- Martin Luther King Foundation flier for the film “King: A Filmed Record… Montgomery to Memphis." The front of the flier features a black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “KING” is printed in bold white text in the top, right corner. The back of the flier features six black and white images down the center with text on each side. The pictures depict images of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a burning bus, a police officer, a large group of people marching, a burning cross and Klansmen, and people morning at King’s funeral. The text are reviews of the movie from various news outlets, awards the movie has won and suggested uses for the film. The flier is yellowed, creased, and torn in several places.
- Topic
- African American
- Civil rights
- Mass media
- Race relations
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Violence
- White supremacy movements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Arthur J. "Bud" Schmidt
- Object number
- 2017.71.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Zoar M.E Church choir
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Zoar United Methodist Church, American, founded 1794
- Marshall, Charles A.
- Shorter, Harry
- Owned by
- Johnson, Hall, American, 1888 - 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 × 6 1/16 in. (30.5 × 15.4 cm)
- Place depicted
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1909
- Description
- A paper flier announcing a concert at the Zoar M.E. Church. The flier is white paper with black type and a black and white photograph of Mr. Charles A. Marshall. The heading above the photograph, list the performers as the Zoar M.E. Church choir and the Eminent Soloists. Type below the photograph gives additional information about the performers and details about the concert. The concert information notes that the concert takes place at the Zoar M. E. Church on April 8th, 1909. The back of the flier is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Gospel (Music)
- Religion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Eugene Thamon Simpson, Representative, Hall Johnson Estate
- Object number
- TA2013.166.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Hall Johnson Estate
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- The Hall Johnson Collection
- Classification
- Archival Collections
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer Advertising an Evening with Angela Davis
- Created by
- The Davis, Angela Legal Defense Fund, American, founded 1972
- New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
- Subject of
- Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
- Madison Square Garden, American, founded 1968
- Butler, Jerry Jr., American, born 1939
- Carmen McRae, American, 1920 - 1994
- Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014
- Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005
- Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
- Cyril Philip
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- July 1972
- Description
- This flyer advertises a celebratory evening with Angela Davis. The flyer is white with black text and features an illustration of Angela Davis on the top right. The flyer reads [THE ANGELA DAVIS LEGAL DEFENSE FUND / Presents / A VICTORY / CELEBRATION / THURSDAY-JUNE 29- 7:30 P.M. / An Evening / with / Angela Davis]. Additional information about the event, ticket pricing, and where to buy tickets is printed underneath the illustration and text. The back of the flyer is blank except for two handwritten notes. On top, in graphite text, handwriting reads [M30669-1]. The date, [JULY 1972] is handwritten in blue in the bottom corner.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Black power
- Music
- Politics (Practical)
- Prisons
- Resistance
- United States--History--1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.135
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer advertising a concert featuring the New York Jazz Repertory Company
- Created by
- New York Jazz Repertory Company
- Subject of
- Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971
- Joe Newman, American, 1922 - 1992
- Erwin, Pee Wee, American, 1913 - 1981
- Davis, Mel, American, 1931 - 2004
- Nance, Ray, American, 1913 - 1976
- Dickenson, Vic, American, 1906 - 1984
- Milt Hinton, American, 1910 - 2000
- Hyman, Dick, American, born 1927
- Carrie Smith, American, 1925 - 2012
- Joe Newman, American, 1922 - 1992
- Owens, Jimmy, American, born 1943
- Wilber, Bob, American, born 1928
- Frank Foster, American, 1928 - 2011
- Heath, Jimmy, American, born 1926
- Billy Taylor, American, 1921 - 2010
- Tate, Grady, American, 1932 - 2017
- Cheatham, Doc, American, 1905 - 1997
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1974
- Description
- A flier advertising a concert of the New York Repertory Company playing the music of Louis Armstrong. The single sheet, one-sided flier is white with black printed text and features a photograph of Louis Armstrong. Across the top is printed [The New York Jazz Repertory Company Plays / THE MUSIC OF / LOUIS ARMSTRONG] followed by a black and white photograph of Armstrong's face with the mouthpiece of a trumpet at his lips and a description of teh concert series. This is followed by [November 8, 1974 at 8:00 P.M. Carnegie Hall November 15, 1974 at 8:00 P.M.]. Below is a list of the performers for each concert and ticket information. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written at the bottom that reads [NOV 15, 1974].
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.275
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer advertising a concert featuring Raphy Leavitt y La Selecta
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Leavitt, Raphy, Puerto Rican, 1948 - 2015
- Palmieri, Eddie, American, born 1936
- Miranda, Ismael, Puerto Rican, born 1950
- Machito and Graciela, Cuban American, 1944 - 1975
- Típica 73, American, 1973 - 1982
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- This flyer advertises a concert featuring Raphy Leavitt y La Selecta. The flyer is pink with black white and orange text and features photographs of Eddie Palmieri, La Selecta, Ismael Miranda, Machito & Graciela, and La Tipicia 73. The flyer reads [ACT 1 / The most / beautiful / room in the world / PROUDLY PRESENTS / DIRECT FROM / PUERTO RICO / RAPHY LEAVITT / Y LA SELECTA / ONE NIGHT / ONLY / SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22 VETERANS DAY EVE 5PM-4AM / FEATURING / EDDIE PALMIERI / RAPHY LEAVITT Y LA SELECTA]. Below the photographs, text reads [EXTRA ADDED ATTRACTION / GEORGE VIDAL and his "AFRO-CUBAN REVUE"]. The back of the flyer is blank except for the text written in the bottom right corner that reads [OCT 22, 1972].
- Topic
- African American
- Communities
- Jazz (Music)
- Nightlife
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.281
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer advertising an evening of jazz at NYU Loeb Student Center
- Created by
- Kleinsinger, Jack, American
- Subject of
- Williams, Tony, Americans, 1945 - 1997
- Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
- Fortune, Sonny, American, born 1939
- Soloff, Lew, American, 1944 - 2015
- Gómez, Eddie, Puerto Rican, born 1944
- Wilkins, Jack, American, born 1944
- Martínez, Eddy, Colombian, born 1940
- Wicks, Patti, American, 1945 - 2014
- New York University, American, founded 1831
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- March 17, 1976
- Description
- This flyer announces an evening of jazz at NYU Loeb Student Center put on by Jack Kleinsinger Presents Highlights in Jazz!. The flyer is dark pink with black letters. The top of the flyer reads: [Jack Kleinsinger Presents / Highlights in Jazz!]. [Wednesday / Mar.17th, 8pm / ACCENT / ON PERCUSSION] is typed in large bolded font in the center of the page. The names of the performers are listed below the title. Location and ticket information are given at the bottom of the flyer. The black of the flyer is blank except for text handwritten in the center that reads [1976].
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.90
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for a speaking event by Minister Farrakhan
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- Jamaica, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973
- Description
- This ink on light green flier advertises a talk by Louis Farrakhan. The text reads [You’ve Heard Him on Radio / You’ve Seen Him on T.V. / Now See Him Live And In Person / The National Representative / of the / Hon. Elijah Muhammad / Min. Louis Farrakhan / Will speak / in Jamaica on Tuesday July, 24, 1973 / 8 p.m. / at / Rochdale Center / 169-59 137th Ave. Jamica, N.Y.] Directions and contact information is printed below the main text. The flier has some yellowing and creasing along the top edge.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.59.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Troops for the Black Nation
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (actual): 10 7/16 × 7 15/16 in. (26.5 × 20.2 cm)
- H x W (w/Mount): 10 13/16 × 8 5/16 in. (27.5 × 21.1 cm)
- Date
- ca. 1970
- Description
- This flier has black, green, and red ink on white paper. There is a black-and-white photograph of six men facing forward with their arms across their chests in the center of the flier. Each man wears a long chain with a large medallion attached to it and similar uniforms. The text above the image reads: [Troops for the Black Nation]. The text below the image reads: [It’s Time / Begin Training Now / For Further Information Call Black Legionnaires P05 - 2243].
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Politics (Practical)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.59.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer promoting the second phase of the NCNW's Citizenship Education Project
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
- San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (19.1 × 14.6 cm)
- Place depicted
- San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1956
- 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
- This flier announces the three projects associated with the second phase of the NCNW's Citizenship Education Project: "voters education," "pros & cons of all issues," and "structure of state government." The flier is adhered to page 42 in Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
- Topic
- African American
- Education
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- Suffrage
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
- Object number
- 2010.60.1.49
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer promoting the Citizenship Education Project
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
- San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 1/4 × 4 3/4 in. (15.9 × 12.1 cm)
- Place depicted
- San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1956
- 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
- This flyer promotes the voter registration goals of the NCNW's Citizenship Education Project. The slogan at the top of the flier reads, "A Voteless People Is a Hopeless People." The flier is adhered to the top half of page 47 in Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
- Topic
- African American
- Education
- Politics (Practical)
- Social reform
- Suffrage
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
- Object number
- 2010.60.1.56.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Starlite Drive In Theatre
- Printed by
- Starlite Drive In Theatre, American
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (14 x 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1955
- Description
- A theatre flyer for the Starlite Drive In Theatre in Fort Myers, Florida. The flyer lists advertisements for the movies playing at the theatre. On the front of the flyer is an advertisement for the theatre with a drawing of palm trees and text that reads [ White Patrons Only/ TWO/ SHOWS/NIGHTLY/"MOVIES UNDER THE STAR]. Next to this are advertisements for the movies "The Return of Jack Slade" and "Yellowneck". On the reverse of the flyer are advertisments for the movies "Toward the unknown", "These Wilder Years", "Everything But the Truth", and "Marshals in Disquise".
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Film
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David A. Lowrance
- Object number
- 2011.160.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Madison County Movement
- Printed by
- Madison County Movement, American, founded 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 7 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. (18.1 x 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- Madison County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1966
- Description
- An off white flier with black type and photocopied handwritten text. The flier is a call to the citizens of Madison County. The flier askes, "What can you do about the tear-gas raid?" and "(1) Black Out for Black Power / (2) Work Stop for Black Power / (3) Register to Vote for Black Power." Typed in the bottom half of the flier is “OUR TAX DOLLARS HELPED TO BUY THAT TEAR-GAS. / DON’T BUY ANYTHING DOWNTOWN. / IF YOU WORK FOR THE WHITE MAN, DON’T GO TO WORK FRIDAY. / HIT THEM WHERE IT HURTS. / WE’VE GONE TOO FAR TO TURN BACK NOW!!! / MADISON COUNTY MOVEMENT.”
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Business
- Civil rights
- Communities
- Labor
- Race discrimination
- Race relations
- Segregation
- Suffrage
- Violence
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
- Object number
- 2011.109.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for a pre-march Freedom Rally for the Meredith Marchers
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
- Kitt, Eartha, American, 1927 - 2008
- Brando, Marlon, American, 1924 - 2004
- Lancaster, Burton Stephen "Burt", American, 1913 - 1994
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Place depicted
- Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1966
- Description
- An off-white flier with black ink that announces a: "Pre-March Freedom Rally" for the Meredith Marchers. The flier states: "Come to Tougaloo Campus Sat., June 25th, 8:00 P.M. to welcome the Meredith Marchers to Jackson". The flier advertises: "See!! / Hear!! / Sammy Davis / James Brown/ Nina Simone / Eartha Kitt / Marlon Brando / Burt Lancaster / and others".
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Actors
- American South
- Civil rights
- Entertainers
- Musicians
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
- Object number
- 2011.109.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Sumter Drive In Theatre
- Printed by
- Sumter Drive In Theatre, American, 1930s - 1986
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 in. (19.1 x 12.7 cm)
- Place used
- Bevilles Corner, Sumter County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1954
- Description
- A theatre flyer delivered by postmaster for the Sumter Drive In Theatre in Belvilles Corner, Florida. The flyer is green ink printed on white paper and lists advertisements for the movies playing at the theatre including "Apache", "African Queen", "Valley of the Kings", "Dragonfly Squadron", and "City of Badmen". In the proper upper left corner in the the postage paid there is text that reads [WHITE FAMILIES/ ONE TO EACH].
- Topic
- African American
- Amusements
- Film
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David A. Lowrance
- Object number
- 2011.160.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Exhibition
- Taking the Stage
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier for the Public Enemy album There's a Poison Goin On
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 x 5 in. (20.3 x 12.7 cm)
- Date
- 1999
- Description
- A small flier advertising "There's a Poison Goin On...", an album by Public Enemy. On the front is a black-and-white print of children playing with toys - all but one wear gas masks. Above is the group's name and logo, and below is the name of the album. Featured prominently on the back is the group's logo of a figure in a hat as seen through a targeting scope.
- Topic
- African American
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
- Object number
- 2011.33.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier advertising S.S. Jones farewell meeting
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Rev. Jones, S. S., American, 1869 - 1936
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 7 3/4 in. (25.4 x 19.7 cm)
- Place used
- Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1924
- Description
- A flier promoting a farewell meeting for S.S. Jones before he leaves the country for a tour of Europe and the Holy Land. The flier is backed by heavier paper and covered by plastic laminate. A black-and-white image of the church is featured front and center with an image of S.S. Jones in the top right of that frame. At the top is the text [The Master Calleth Me!].
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- American West
- Communities
- Men
- Religious groups
- Travel
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Naomi Long Madgett
- Object number
- 2011.79.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flier promoting S.S. Jones farewell meeting
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Rev. Jones, S. S., American, 1869 - 1936
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product) , plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (28.6 x 21.3 cm)
- Place used
- Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1924
- Description
- A flier promoting a farewell meeting for S.S. Jones before he leaves the country for a tour of Europe and the Holy Land. The flier consists of black text on yellowed paper; it is backed by heavier paper and covered by plastic laminate. At the top is the text [Now Comes Farewell Meeting! / Antioch Baptist Church, Muskogee / Friday Night, December 19th]. At center is a black-and-white portrait of Rev. S.S. Jones surrounded by the text [The Business Pastor, / Soul - Winner,] on the left and the text [Leader and / Race-Builder] on the right.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- American West
- Communities
- Men
- Religious groups
- Travel
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Naomi Long Madgett
- Object number
- 2011.79.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture