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Photograph of Kenneth Kaunda
- Photograph by
- Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
- Subject of
- Kaunda, Kenneth David, Zambian, born 1924
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image) = 7 6/16 x 9 6/16 in (18.73 x 23.81 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph depicts Kenneth Kaunda at a podium. Wearing a light colored suit and a dark tie, he stands with his hands in his pockets as he addresses a large crowd that surrounds him. He stands between an American flag and an unidentifiable flag. In the background is a street scene with shops, including one whose name can be partially read “...History/..Outlet/ ...Hundred Million/ Colored People." The back of the photograph has an identifying inscription and a Lloyd Yearwood stamp.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Photography
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.150.5.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
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Photograph of Malcolm X and Kenneth Kaunda
- Photograph by
- Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
- Subject of
- X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
- Kaunda, Kenneth David, Zambian, born 1924
- Date
- ca. 1960
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image) = 9 ½ x 7 ½ in (24.13 x 19.05 cm)
- H x W (sheet) = 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.32 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph depicts Malcolm X standing next to Kenneth Kaunda. Malcolm X wears a double breasted, dark colored trench coat and dark fedora. On his right, Kenneth Kaunda wears a light over coat with a shirt and dark tie. Both men gaze directly at the viewer. The back of the photograph has an identifying inscription and a Lloyd Yearwood label.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Africa
- Civil rights
- Photography
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.150.7.56
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
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Photograph of Joe Louis and William Rowe
- Created by
- Associated Press, American, founded 1846
- Subject of
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- Rowe, William Leon, American, 1915 - 1997
- Date
- June 5, 1961
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Joe Louis (right) and William Leon Rowe (left) testifying before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee on the subject of Castro's Cuba. Unidentified men can be seen in the background sitting behind Louis and Rowe. A caption on the right reads: [(WXA) Washington, June 5 -- WITNESSES TOGETHER -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis and his partner in a public relations, William Leon Rowe, left, sit together at the witness table during testimony today before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee in Washington. The two were members of the New York public relations firm of Louis and Rowe, which held a contract with the Cuban government to promote tourist business. They were called to discuss their experiences of Castro's Cuba (AP Wirephoto) (rbo21225stf-wca) 1961.]
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.79
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1961 Associated Press. Permission required for use.
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Photomechanical print of Jackie Robinson on Brooklyn Dodgers opening day in 1947
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
- Signed by
- Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
- Date
- April 15, 1947
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/16 × 4 in. (18.3 × 10.2 cm)
- Caption
- This photograph was taken during Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947, when he became the first African American player in Major League Baseball. During the 1947 season, Robinson went on to bat .297, score 125 runs, steal 29 bases and be named Rookie of the Year. This photograph, with the background removed, was featured on the front of one of thirteen baseball cards featuring Robinson that were issued by Bond Bread during a three-year period starting in 1947.
- Description
- A photomechanical print of Jackie Robinson in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform. Robinson is leaping into the air above a base, glove on hand. His signature is across the center. The back of the photograph has an inscription identifying the subject of the photograph [Robinson], a second inscription [Died 1972], and three pieces of tape on the top and left and right edges.
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
- Object number
- 2012.172.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Copy photo of Minnie Brown, Melba Pattillo, and Thelma Mothershed doing homework
- Photograph by
- Johnson, Maurice, American, 1919 - 2005
- Published by
- International News Photos, Inc., American, 1911 - 1958
- Subject of
- Brown-Trickey, Minnijean, American, born 1941
- Patillo Beals, Melba, American, born 1941
- Mothershed-Wair, Thelma, American, born 1940
- Little Rock Central High School, American, founded 1927
- Date
- September 25, 1957
- Medium
- toner on paper, ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 x 10 1/8 in. (20.3 x 25.7 cm)
- Description
- A copy of a photo of Minnie Brown, Melba Pattillo, and Thelma Mothershed doing homework after a day of school at Little Rock Central High School with caption at top. A newspaper clipping of the photo and accompanying caption is glued to the back.
- The caption reads, "CGX-160-Little Rock, Ark- INP Soundphoto-9/25/57- After a busy day at integrate dLittle Rock Central High School, three of the nine Negro students who were escorted to classes by Federal troops are shown doing their homework after returning home today. Let to right- Minnie Brown Melba Pattillo, and Thelma Mothershed. INP Staff photo by Maurice Johnson."
- Place depicted
- Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.62
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Print of Louis J. Redding and Thurgood Marshall
- Created by
- Associated Press, American, founded 1846
- Subject of
- Marshall, Thurgood, American, 1908 - 1993
- Date
- April 11, 1955
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/8 x 10 in. (18.7 x 25.4 cm)
- Description
- Print of Louis J. Redding and Thurgood Marshall holding a brief while they smoke cigarettes during a recess in the Supreme Court's hearing on racial integration in public schools. The AP Wirephoto caption is along the right side.
- The caption reads "Washington, April 11 - SEEK SPEEDY INTEGRATION - Louis J. Redding, left, of Wilmington, Del. and Thurgood Marshal of New York City confer at the Supreme Court today during a recess in the courts hearing on racial integration in the public schools. Redding, representing Negro pupils in Deleware, and Marshal, general council for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, contend quick integration should be ordered by court."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.89
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1955 Associated Press. Permission required for use.
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Photographic print of a man with “Vote” face paint in the Selma-Montgomery march
- Photograph by
- Gill, Henry, American, born 1930
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- March 1965
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper , ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photographic print of an unidentified young man with paint on his face. The word [VOTE] has been written on his forehead. In the background of the photograph there are an unidentified young man in sunglasses and two unidentified females who are partially visible. The pictured was captured during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery Civil Rights March. The back of the photograph has a clipping adhered to it. The clipping contains a brief description and credit line: [Various moods are reflected in the faces of these Alabama marchers as journey nears end. (photo by Henry Gill)]. The back also has additional caption information written by hand in ink and a date stamp.
- Place depicted
- Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Selma to Montgomery Marches
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.97
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible