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Poster of Della Reese
- Created by
- Risher, Jenny
- Subject of
- Della Reese, American, 1937 - 2017
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16 3/16 × 16 3/4 in. (41.1 × 42.5 cm)
- Date
- late 20th century - early 21st century
- Description
- Poster featuring a color photograph of Della Reese singing. She is behind a microphone stand with her elbows bent at ninety degree angles. She wears a flowing dress jumpsuit with a semi-sheer shawl covering her upper torso, arms, and back. The shawl is tan, light pink, and dark pink, with silver details. A red flower is in her shoulder-length hair. The background is black.
- There are scratches scattered throughout the top right quadrant, which caused loss of color. The poster came in in a plastic sleeve with paper backing. In the top left corner of the back is an upside down black stamp with text that reads [Jenny Risher / 917-723-3785 / info@Jennyrisher.com]
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Rev. Della Reese-Lett and Mr. Franklin Lett
- Object number
- 2015.150.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jenny Risher. Permission required for use.
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/16 × 4 in. (18.3 × 10.2 cm)
- Place depicted
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 15, 1947
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- United States--History--1945-1953
- 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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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper , ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
- Place depicted
- Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- March 1965
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Photography
- Suffrage
- United States--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
- 2011.17.97
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photo card of Rev. J. C. Melton with his wife Alian and their three children
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Rev. Melton, Joseph C.
- Melton, Alian A.
- Alexander-Ralston, Elreta Narcissus, American, 1919 - 1998
- Melton, Etta Mayme
- Melton, Judson C.
- Medium
- ink on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/16 × 8 7/16 in. (18.3 × 21.5 cm)
- Place depicted
- Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1930s
- Description
- A photo card featuring a photomechanical print of a studio photograph of Rev. J.C. Melton with his wife and three (3) children. The parents, Rev. J.C. Melton and A.A. Melton sit in front while the children Elreta N., Etta Mayme, and Judson C. stand behind them. There is a border around the image and the names of the family members are printed in two rows below. There is a name and address handwritten on the back.
- Topic
- African American
- Families
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.102.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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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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Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Jackson, Owners
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- S.M. Jackson, American, 1894 - 1975
- Jackson, Eunice, American, 1903 - 2004
- Jack's Memory Chapel, American, founded 1948
- Medium
- ink on paper and plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 1/2 × 5 1/4 in. (11.4 × 13.3 cm)
- Place depicted
- Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1959
- Description
- A photomechanical print advertisement for Mr. and Mrs. S.M. Jackson’s funeral home business. The advertisement is a photograph of Jack's Memory Chapel, the funeral home owned and operated by the Jackson family. Inside a circle at the upper left corner is a photograph of Samuel M. Jackson, and inside a circle at the upper right corner is a photograph of Eunice Jackson. A hearse is parked in front of the building. Behind Jack's Memory Chapel, down a driveway, a carport is visible with three (3) more parked vehicles. At the bottom, printed in red letters, is the text: [MR. AND MRS. S.M. JACKSON, Owners]. There is a handwritten date of [1959] on the photograph in the lower left quadrant. The photograph is laminated. The advertisement is laminated.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- American West
- Business
- Communities
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
- Object number
- 2014.75.35
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photomechanical print of Jack's Memory Chapel
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Jackson, Eunice, American, 1903 - 2004
- S.M. Jackson, American, 1894 - 1975
- Jack's Memory Chapel, American, founded 1948
- Medium
- ink on paper and tape
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/4 × 4 15/16 in. (9.5 × 12.5 cm)
- Place depicted
- Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1960s
- Description
- A photomechanical print advertisement of Eunice and Samuel M. Jackson’s funeral home business. The primary image is a photograph of Jack's Memory Chapel at 639 E. Marshall Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. At the upper left corner, a photograph of Eunice Jackson in an oval shape is superimposed on top of the photograph of Jack's Memory Chapel. At the upper right corner, a photograph of Samuel M. Jackson in an oval shape also is superimposed on top of the photograph of Jack's Memory Chapel. There is tape all along both sides of the top border of the photocopy.
- Topic
- African American
- American South
- American West
- Business
- Communities
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Princetta R. Newman
- Object number
- 2014.75.86
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- The Princetta R. Newman Collection of Family Photographs, Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of Hank Aaron hugging his mother
- Created by
- United Press International, American, founded 1907
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, born 1934
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- April 8, 1974
- Description
- A black and white photomechanical print of Hank Aaron hugging his mother and clutching a baseball after hitting his record-breaking 715th home run. A caption on the right gives information about the subject, date, and game that the photograph captures. The caption reads: [AJEX040804 - 4/8/74 - Atlanta: Hank Aaron is hugged by his mother after the Atlanta Braves Slugger hit his record breaking 715th home run [illegible] Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Al Downing in the 4th Inning [illegible] 715th home run ball is held to the right. (UPI) jls/pc.]
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Baseball
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elmer J. Whiting, III
- Object number
- 2011.17.78
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1974 United Press International. Permission required for use.
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/8 x 10 in. (20.6 x 25.4 cm)
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 5, 1961
- 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.]
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Local and regional
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- 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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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from and photomechanical print of Rev. John B. Randolph
- Written by
- Rev. Randolph, John B.
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Rev. Randolph, John B.
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2014.63.102.15.1): 10 15/16 × 8 7/16 in. (27.8 × 21.5 cm)
- H x W (2014.63.102.15.2): 5 15/16 × 3 1/4 in. (15.1 × 8.2 cm)
- Type
- photomechanical prints
- letters (correspondence)
- Place depicted
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- May 24, 1905
- Description
- A letter from Rev. John B. Randolph (.1) and a photomechanical print of a photograph of Randolph (.2). The letter is written on pre-printed letterhead that features a design along the top third of the page with the text "EVERLASTING AND EVER AT IT WILL BRING SUCCESS / TO ALL HONEST ENDEAVORS" above three (3) black-and-white prints of photographs featuring the exterior of the Metropolitan Baptist Church, the pastor, and the church's pipe organ. The photo prints are inside printed borders with ornate scrollwork designs around them. The letter has been pre-printed just below the photos with "PHILADELPHIA, PA. ........ 190...." with text written by Randolph regarding delinquent taxes on a property. A reply has been written in the lower left corner that the tax payments for the property are up to date. The reverse is blank.
- 15.2 A photomechanical print of a photograph of Rev. John B. Randolph, the same one featured at the center of the letterhead of .1. He stands in front of a forest backdrop and wears a shirt with rolled cuffs. He has a felt hat and holds a shovel in front of him. The reverse is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Correspondence
- Finance
- Religion
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.102.15.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photograph of Kenneth Kaunda
- Photograph by
- Yearwood, Lloyd W., American, 1925 - 2011
- Subject of
- Kaunda, Kenneth David, Zambian, born 1924
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image) = 7 6/16 x 9 6/16 in (18.73 x 23.81 cm)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1960
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Africa
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--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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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- 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)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1960
- 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.
- Topic
- African American
- Africa
- Civil Rights
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--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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- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- toner on paper, ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 x 10 1/8 in. (20.3 x 25.7 cm)
- Place depicted
- Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- September 25, 1957
- 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."
- Topic
- African American
- Civil rights
- Education
- Photography
- Segregation
- United States--History--1953-1961
- 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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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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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
- Medium
- toner on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 3/8 x 10 in. (18.7 x 25.4 cm)
- Date
- April 11, 1955
- 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."
- Topic
- African American
- Civil rights
- Education
- Law
- Photography
- Segregation
- United States--History--1953-1961
- 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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- Media Arts-Photography
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture