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  • Photograph of Negro History Week display at The Emporium

    Photograph of Negro History Week display at The Emporium

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 13/16 x 8 in. (25 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Date
    February 19, 1957
    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 black-and-white photograph of the first display for Negro History Week in The Emporium in San Francisco, CA mounted on faded green construction paper. The photograph depicting a single display case holding a quilt, American flag, photographs, books, and album covers was installed by Francis Albrier. The photograph and construction paper are adhered to page six (6) in Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Line 22. Historical artifacts
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.6
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Photograph of Denyce Graves wearing a Donna Langman designed dress for "Carmen"

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Graves, Denyce, American, born 1964
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 x 3 in. (12.7 x 7.6 cm)
    Type
    color photographs
    portraits
    Place depicted
    The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    2012
    Description
    Full color photograph of American mezzo-soprano opera singer, Denyce Graves, wearing a pink and black satin flamenco-style designed by Donna Langman for Act IV in the Washington National Opera's production of "Carmen". This candid photograph of Graves in costume appears to have been taken while backstage.
    Topic
    African American
    Costume
    Local and regional
    Musical Theatre
    Opera (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Denyce Graves
    Object number
    2012.49.3
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>No. 18, Upper Broad Street</I>

    No. 18, Upper Broad Street

    Photograph by
    A. W. Möller, American, 1867 - after 1922
    Medium
    albumen and silver on paper mounted on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 1/4 x 6 5/16 in. (10.8 x 16 cm)
    H x W (Card): 5 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (13 x 18.4 cm)
    Type
    cabinet photographs
    albumen prints
    Place depicted
    Thomasville, Thomas County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1895
    Description
    An albumen print on cabinet card depicting Broad Street in Thomasville, GA. The photograph looks north up Broad Street, with the steeple of the Thomasville First Methodist Church visible above the tree line on the west side of the street. The street is relatively empty, though a carriage sits on the left side of the road and a woman holding an umbrella stands on the sidewalk nearby. In the right foreground is a streetlamp. The photograph is faded with a yellowish tint and mounted on a piece of board with rounded corners that is green on the front and gray on the back. A small hole is located at the top center of the backing board. The back is printed with text identifying the series and photographer.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Sandra Lindley
    Object number
    2013.117.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Portfolio/Series
    Views of Thomasville and Vicinity
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Joan Baez, Selma to Montgomery March, 1965</I>

    Joan Baez, Selma to Montgomery March, 1965

    Created by
    Moore, Charles, American, 1931 - 2010
    Subject of
    Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927
    Baez, Joan, American, born 1941
    Bibb, Leon, American, born 1922
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1965; printed ca. 1990
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Joan Baez (right) playing her guitar and singing into microphones with Harry Belafonte (far left) and Leon Bibb (center). There is an American flag in the background.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of Charles Moore.
    Object number
    2011.67.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Charles Moore
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Lena Horne with husband Lennie Hayton

    Photograph of Lena Horne with husband Lennie Hayton

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Hayton, Lennie, American, 1908 - 1971
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (7 x 6.4 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Date
    1959
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph depicting Lena Horne with her husband, Lennie Hayton, a musical conductor and arranger for MGM studios.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Literature
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.55
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Singer Harry Belafonte, speaking at civil rights rally at Statue of Liberty</I>

    Singer Harry Belafonte, speaking at civil rights rally at Statue of Liberty

    Created by
    Fenn, Albert, American, 1913 - 1995
    Subject of
    Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (34.9 x 25.1 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1960
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Harry Belafonte speaking at a podium with the Statue of Liberty in the background.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Time Inc. Permission required for use.
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Exhibition
    Represent: Hip Hop Photography
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral: King Family and Friends</I>

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral: King Family and Friends

    Created by
    Uzzle, Burk, American, born 1938
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    King, Coretta Scott, American, 1927 - 2006
    Rev. Jackson, Jesse, American, born 1941
    Belafonte, Harry Jr., American, born 1927
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (29.8 x 45.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 16 x 19 15/16 in. (40.6 x 50.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    Wilson, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968; printed 2012
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a group of family and friends of Martin Luther King, Jr. holding hands at his funeral services in Memphis.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Civil Rights
    Photography
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.108.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Burk Uzzle
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    Portfolio/Series
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Funeral
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Della Reese, 1979</I>

    Della Reese, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 7/8 x 9 3/8 in. (35.2 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 14 x 10 1/2 in. (35.5 x 26.7 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1979
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of vocalist Della Reese singing during a performance in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Reese is photographed from the right and is singinging into a microphone held in her right hand. She wears a dark dress with patterned sequins.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.110
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Julius Carry as Sho'nuff from the film The Last Dragon

    Photograph of Julius Carry as Sho'nuff from the film The Last Dragon

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph with the image of Julius J. Carry III as the character Sho'Nuff in The Last Dragon. Carry is wearing a vest with wide shoulders, leopard belt and leather studded wrist cuffs. Black lettering under image reads [JULIUS J. CARRY III/as/SHO'NUFF/in/Berry Gordy's/THE LAST DRAGON].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Julius Carry as Lord Bowler in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr

    Photograph of Julius Carry as Lord Bowler in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr

    Created by
    Warner Bros. Pictures
    Subject of
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 1/16 x 8 in. (25.6 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Date
    1993
    Description
    A gelatin silver print of Julius Carry, dressed in a cowboy outfit. His hands are on his belt buckle. Black lettering under image reads [Julius Carry as Lord Bowler/THE ADVENTURES OF/BRISCO/COUNTY, JR.]. Warner Brother's logo in lower left corner with black lettering underneath [WARNER BROS. TELEVISION/A Time Warner Entertainment Company/©1993 Warner Bros. Television. All rights reserved./Permission is hereby granted to newspapers and/other periodicals to reproduce the photograph only/for publicity or advertising connected with the pro-/gram depicted herein and for no other purpose.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1993 Warner Bros. Television. Permission required for use.
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Chromogenic print of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Chromogenic print of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (8.6 x 10.8 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A chromogenic print of Julius Carry as Sho'nuff in The Last Dragon. Carry is depicted wearing a red robe with black and gold decoration over a predominantly yellow vest. The vest laces at the chest. Carry has his arms stretched out and is looking slightly past the camera. Type on back of photograph reads, [POLACOLOR C405191E].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Promotional photograph from The Last Dragon

    Promotional photograph from The Last Dragon

    Created by
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Subject of
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Dalton, Lisa, American
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A chromogenic color print of Julius Carry, as Sho'nuff, sitting in a chair surrounded by three actresses dressed in costume. The three actresses are all wearing headbands. Carry is wearing a red robe that shows his bare chest, along with red and black vertically striped pants and a leopard fur belt. The three women surrounding him are Shonte, Lisa Dalton and Janet Bloem.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Motown Productions. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Contact sheet of film stills from The Last Dragon

    Contact sheet of film stills from The Last Dragon

    Created by
    Goldman, Louis
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Schultz, Michael, American, born 1938
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 11/16 in. (27.9 x 22.1 cm)
    Type
    contact sheets
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A black-and-white contact sheet featuring images from the film The Last Dragon. Scene shown in contact sheet negatives involves Julius Carry, as Sho'nuff, entering a room of full theater patrons with his gang. Also shown in the negatives is director Michael Schultz giving instructions to Julius Carry. White type at top of contact sheet reads, [THE LAST DRAGON/Photos by Louis Goldman/LD - 12].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Louis Goldman. Permission required for use.
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Chromogenic print of of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Chromogenic print of of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A chromogenic color print of Julius Carry as Sho'nuff , in the film The Last Dragon. Carry is wearing a red robe with white circles at the chest, and red and black vertically striped pants. Carry is also wearing a belt made of leopard fur. Carry is standing in front of a gold, black, and red backdrop. Carry is looking into the camera and is standing in a modified attack stance. Black type on back of photograph reads, [POLACOLOR J305341E].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Polaroid of Julius Carry and stunt double as Sho'Nuff

    Polaroid of Julius Carry and stunt double as Sho'Nuff

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Taylor, William, American
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    dye on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (10.8 x 8.9 cm)
    Type
    dye diffusion transfer prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    Color polaroid of two African American men dressed as the Sho'nuff character from The Last Dragon. Both men are wearing identical red robes with black and gold decorations, as well as tiger print accents. Both of the men are looking into the camera, while also reaching toward the camera. Type on back of photograph reads, [04421102184/POLAROID® 9].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Film still of The Last Dragon cast

    Film still of The Last Dragon cast

    Created by
    Goldman, Louis
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of actors and actresses in costume from the film The Last Dragon. The gathered actors and actresses are all looking out of frame to the left. A cameraman looking into the film camera is visible in the background next to a man in a button up shirt with rolled up sleeves. Partially in front of the camera is Julius Carry, in the Sho'nuff costume. Handwritten on back of photograph is, [30 3R].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Louis Goldman. Permission required for use.
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Color polaroid of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Color polaroid of Julius Carry as Sho'Nuff

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    dye on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 in. (10.8 x 8.9 cm)
    Type
    dye diffusion transfer prints
    portraits
    Date
    1985
    Description
    Color polaroid of Julius Carry in costume as Sho'nuff from the film The Last Dragon. Carry is wearing a red robe, red pants, and a black obi/belt. On the right shoulder of the robes is an embroidered tiger pictured crawling toward the waist. A tiger also appears on the left knee of the red pants. Carry is looking into the camera while also slightly reaching toward the camera. Type on back of polaroid reads, [0442110214/POLAROID®].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Film still of The Last Dragon cast

    Film still of The Last Dragon cast

    Created by
    Goldman, Louis
    Subject of
    de Passe Entertainment, founded 1968
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    film stills
    Date
    1985
    Description
    A black-and-white film still from The Last Dragon depicting Julius Carry, as Sho'nuff, with two women in costume standing at either side of him. Carry has his back to the camera and is wearing a dark colored robe with white letters across the back reading, [SHO'NUFF]. The two women in costume are wearing headbands. Handwritten on back of photograph, [Ab-22].
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.13.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Louis Goldman. Permission required for use.
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Signed photographic postcard of Vanity with envelope

    Signed photographic postcard of Vanity with envelope

    Created by
    Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
    Subject of
    Vanity, Canadian, 1959 - 2016
    Owned by
    Carry, Julius J. III, American, 1952 - 2008
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Postcard): 4 x 6 in. (10.2 x 15.2 cm)
    H x W (Envelope): 4 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (10.5 x 24.1 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    photographic postcards
    Date
    1985
    Description
    The front of the postcard features a sepia-toned photograph of Vanity, wearing a cropped The Last Dragon t-shirt, black pants, and black gloves. Signed in purple ink:[Julius / love? / (illegible) / loves /Julius] The back is white with black lettering in the upper left corner [Motown / 6255 Sunset Blvd. / Los Angeles, Ca. 90028]. In a white envelope addressed to Mr. Julius Carry from Tri-Star Pictures. The envelope has no postmark.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Film
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, "I am the Master, Sho'Nuff!" Gift of Naomi Carry in loving memory of Julius J. Carry, III
    Object number
    2013.49.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photographic print of Ethel Waters in costume

    Photographic print of Ethel Waters in costume

    Photograph by
    Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
    Subject of
    Waters, Ethel, American, 1896 - 1977
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 6 1/2 × 8 11/16 in. (16.5 × 22.1 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place depicted
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    February - April 1940
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Ethel Waters backstage in costume for a performance in Pittsburgh. She wears a kerchief covering her hair, a long sleeved blouse, striped skirt, and checkered apron; her hands rest on her lap underneath the apron. Waters is seated in a corner in front of two walls lined with radiators. The back of the photograph has two barcode stickers, one with caption information, and a yellow circle sticker.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Entertainers
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    United States--History--1933-1945
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
    Object number
    2014.302.43
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture