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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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51c5decff-f34a-4028-ba95-03ed2ba0655f
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1f165f5-2f6b-4840-87e6-507db69d3d5a
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e23c2b9-2c3b-4cf5-bd2c-db32b46137f9
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    U.S. 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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50b948398-3fe0-46d6-970d-8bbf50b171ee
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd511c473a0-12b2-4d35-ae0e-82b855a9b6a6
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Education
    Law
    Photography
    Segregation
    U.S. 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1383d3a-d07e-4d0d-aa90-bc7a4813ce4b
  • 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
    Type
    photomechanical prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Activism
    Photography
    Suffrage
    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
    2011.17.97
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50ac4c723-dcfe-419d-bb5f-65486a2b8c54
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