Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Distributed by

The Sommer Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of Jack Johnson's corner before the "Fight of the Century" between Johnson and James J. Jeffries. Johnson, seated wears a robe and points with his right hand. He is surrounded by training and support staff.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.1.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Sports: Leveling the Playing Field

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Dana Photo Studio, American

Subject of

Johnson, Jack, American, 1878 - 1946

Jeffries, James J., American, 1875 - 1953

Medium

ink on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 13.8 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place captured

Reno, Washoe County, Nevada, United States, North and Central America

Date

1910

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of the "Fight of the Century" between Jack Johnson and James J. Jeffries. In this photo, the pair are standing chest to chest with interlocking arms.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Eagle Post Card Co., American, 1910 - 1954

Subject of

Hedley, Mike, American

Sugar Ray's Cafe, American, founded 1946

"Sugar" Robinson, Ray, American, 1921 - 1989

Medium

ink on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (8.9 × 14 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Harlem, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1946-1954

Description

Postcard for Sugar Ray's Cafe. The front of this postcard is broken into five sections. The top sections are photographic images of the interior of the club. The top left hand section shows a long rectangular bar, with a line of stools around its perimeter, and rows of bottles along the back of the bar. The top right hand section depicts a line of booths and tables across from the bar. They are set up against a wall that is decorated with large images of Sugar Ray Robinson in boxing attire. In between the two sections is a white rectangle with the words "THE/ SHOW/ PLACE/ OF/ HARLEM." The bottom sections show two photographs and an illustration. The left most image is a photographic image of a man in a suit. Shown from chest up, he turns his head to the left, smiling towards the camera. His image is contained in a circular portrait frame, with a name running beneath "Mike Hedley, mgr." On the opposite side is a similar frame with the image of Sugar Ray Robinson, shown from the chest up. Printed below the image is the name "Ray 'Sugar' Robinson. In between the two images is an illustration of the exterior of the club. The name "SUGAR RAY'S" is in large cursive letters above the door. Directly over the door is an awning with the name "SUGAR RAY'S" across the front and along the sides. The door has a large round window in the top half. There is a long rectangular window along the front wall with curtains and the word "Restaurant" across it.

The back is a postcard format with a blank space on the right hand side with the words "Photo Gloss/ Post Card." At the top right hand corner is a rectangle with the words "You/ Write it/ We/ Mail it." On the left hand side is a blank space. At the top of the space are the words "SUAGR RAY'S CAFE/ 2074 - 7th AVE., AT 124th., N.Y.C./ Owned by Sugar Ray Robinson, Welterweight Champion of the World - and Managed by Mike Hedley./ Famous for Steaks, Chops and Southern Fried Chicken./ Air-Conditioned Phone:9-8797/ Best of food, liquors and wine/ Just the place you would want/ to dine. Sugar Ray." Dividing the left and right section, running vertically, are the words "Eagle Post Card View Co., New York 1, N.Y." There is a blurred stamp below the words.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Boxing

Cooking and dining

Music

Nightlife

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vicki Gold Levi

Object number

2013.223.38

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Orcajo Photo Art, American

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Cuban Knights Social Club

St. Louis Crackerjacks, American, 1938

West End Hall, American

Green, Harold

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 7/16 × 5 7/16 in. (8.7 × 13.8 cm)

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Place depicted

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Place printed

Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Date

1937

Description

A photographic postcard featuring a sepia toned image of twelve (12) young men dressed similarly in white jackets with medium toned lapels, dark pants, and dark ties with tie clips. They are arranged in two (2) rows, with five (5) seated in front and seven (7) standing at the back. The three (3) men in the center of the front row are holding a sign that reads [CUBAN KNIGHTS / Social Club]. The number [3217] is printed in the negative, in the bottom left corner. The back of the postcard has the text [POST CARD] printed at the top in black and traced over by hand in pencil. The left half of the page has black printed text that reads [CORRESPONDENCE / Dear Friend: / You are invited to our / ANNUAL FREE MATINEE / West End Hall / Vandeventer and Finney Aves. / Sunday, April 11, '37 4-8 p.m. / Music by / ST. LOUIS CRACKERJACKS / Admission and Checking Free / Thanking you, / The Cuban Knights / Courtesy fee 15c]. The name of the manufacturer, [ORCAJO PHOTO ART, DAYTON, OHIO], is printed vertically to the left of the text. The right half is addressed [To / Sally Cathell / From / Harold Green], handwritten in pencil.

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Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

American West

Correspondence

Fraternal organizations

Jazz (Music)

Nightlife

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.25.13

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title

The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Rogan, Charles Wilber, American, 1893 - 1967

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

photographic gelatin on photographic paper, with ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Place depicted

Philippines, Asia

Date

1910-1919

Caption

Wilbur "Bullet" or "Bullet Joe" Rogan was a hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines. Rogan played pitcher and outfielder in the Negro baseball leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1938.

Description

Photographic postcard of Charles Wilbur Rogan standing in grassy, hilly field along with eleven other soldiers. Two of the soldiers are manning a machine gun while the others look on. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS]. In the upper right corner, there is a [ARTURA] stamp.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Military

Photography

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.46.55.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Rogan, Charles Wilber, American, 1893 - 1967

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

photographic gelatin on photographic paper, with ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Date

1910-1919

Caption

Wilbur "Bullet" or "Bullet Joe" Rogan was a hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines. Rogan played pitcher and outfielder in the Negro baseball leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1938.

Description

Photographic postcard of a large group of soldiers, including Charles Wilbur Rogan, surrounding an encampment in a grassy field. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS]. In the upper right corner, there is a [ARTURA] stamp. There is also an alphanumeric inscription written by hand in the top left corner.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Military

Photography

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.46.55.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Rogan, Charles Wilber, American, 1893 - 1967

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

photographic gelatin on photographic paper, with ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type

photographic postcards

Date

1910-1919

Caption

Wilbur "Bullet" or "Bullet Joe" Rogan was a hall of fame baseball player who served with the United States army in the Philippines. Rogan played pitcher and outfielder in the Negro baseball leagues for the Kansas City Monarchs from 1920 to 1938.

Description

Photographic postcard of a large group of soldiers, including Charles Wilbur Rogan, surrounding an encampment in a grassy field. The back of the photographic postcard is unused and has [POST CARD] printed in black at the top and blank spaces for [CORRESPONDENCE] and [ADDRESS]. In the upper right corner, there is a [ARTURA] stamp. There is also an alphanumeric inscription written by hand in the top left corner.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Military

Photography

World War I

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.46.55.4

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Received by

Baldwin, Berdis, American

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe

Place collected

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 14, 1969

Description

A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin, written while on a Pan Am flight to Istanbul. The postcard is postmarked July 14, 1969. The front of the postcard depicts "A view of Paris and the River Seine."

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Correspondence

Literature

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number

2011.99.50

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936

Printed by

Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978

Subject of

Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989

Signed by

Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1975

Description

Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the card is "Best Wishes Judy Johnson." The plaque has a depiction of Johnson in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WILLIAM JULIUS JOHNSON / "JUDY" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1923 - 1937." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / William Julius (Judy) Johnson / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1975 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker

Object number

2012.172.21.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936

Printed by

Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978

Subject of

Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982

Signed by

Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982

Subject of

Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1971

Description

Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink in the top left corner is the signature "Satchel Paige." The plaque has a depiction of a Paige in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "LEROY ROBERT PAIGE / 'SATCHEL'." Beneath that text are, a list of his league and team memberships, as well as a biography. The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Leroy R. Paige / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1971 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There is also one piece of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker

Object number

2012.172.21.2

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936

Printed by

Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978

Subject of

James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991

Signed by

James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1974

Description

Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink at the top of the card is "James 'Cool Papa' Bell." The plaque has a depiction of Bell in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "JAMES THOMAS BELL / "COOL PAPA" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1922 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / James T. (Cool Papa) Bell / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker

Object number

2012.172.21.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936

Printed by

Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978

Subject of

Leonard, Walter Fenner "Buck", American, 1907 - 1997

Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)

Type

postcards

Place depicted

Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1972

Description

Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in faded black ink at the top of the card is "Walter F. Buck Leonard." The plaque has a depiction of Leonard in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WALTER FENNER LEONARD / "BUCK" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1933 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Walter F. (Buck) Leonard / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.

Topic

African American

Athletes

Baseball

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker

Object number

2012.172.21.4

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Ester, Omer, American, 1884 - 1974

Ester, Jean, Scottish American, born 1901

Medium

ink on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (14 x 8.9 cm)

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Date

ca. 1930s

Description

Black-and-white photographic postcard that was never stamped and mailed but has written in pencil on the back the name "Omer Ester". The image on the postcard is of Pullman Porter, Omer Ester, in his full porter uniform, including Pullman Porter cap. Standing next to him is an unidentified African American woman wearing what appears to be a velvet full length coat with fur trim on the collar and sleeves. She is wearing a 1920s style woman's hat and holding a handbag in her right hand. They are in a photography studio standing in front of a painted backdrop with an oriental-style carpet under their feet.

Topic

African American

Labor

Photography

Pullman Porters

Segregation

Transportation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2012.46.75.6

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Illustrated by

Outcault, Richard Felton, American, 1863 - 1928

Printed by

J. Ottmann Lithographing Company, American, 1874 - 1910

Subject of

Holden, Olive H., American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type

postcards

Date

1909

Description

A postcard depicting a caricatured boy eating a slice of watermelon. The front of postcard features a color illustration of a boy eating a slice of watermelon. The boy is smiling widely and holding a partially eaten watermelon slice in both hands. He wears a blue shirt with black suspenders. Illustrated stalks of corn are to the side and in front of him. A black printed signature under the illustration reads [R. F. Outcault]. Black printed text at the top right reads [I'M VERY BUSY JUST NOW]. Blue printed text in the bottom right corner [COPYRIGHT 1905 BY J. OTTMANN LITH. CO. N.H.]. The postcard is inscribed in black ink on the top, left corner of the recto with the text [June 14, 1909]. The right side of the recto is inscribed in black ink with the text [getting ready to / go to the seashore / Harwich port on / the Cape. We go the / middle or last of the / week for the summer. / I like the Dr. & Mrs. / Bragg very much and / Foxboro is fine too. / I'm awfully sorry we / lose you from Royalston. / We shall miss you & / Margaret. Wasn't it / sad about Gladys Jackson? / How does Wesley take it?]. The inscription continues on the verso [Hope you are all / well and happy. / How is old Jim & / sport? If you will / answer this I / will try to give / you more details / next time. My address / is Olive H. Holden, / Foxboro, Mass. / of Dr. F. A. Bragg / Ask Marge to please / write]. Printed on the top, center of the recto is the text [POST CARD] and [THIS SIDE FOR ADDRESS] printed on the bottom left edge. The postcard has been addressed to [Mrs. Fred W. Holmann / Chesterfield, / N.H.]. Inside the stamp box is a green one cent U.S. postage stamp and postmarked [FOXBORO / 1909 / MASS]. Along the top edge of the recto is an inscription in pencil [signed Outcault 10- as is].

Topic

African American

Caricature and cartoons

Correspondence

Stereotypes

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer

Object number

2007.7.404

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Collection of James M. Caselli and Jonathan Mark Scharer

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Exhibition

Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Pomegranate Communications, Inc., American

Photograph by

Cheney, William Haight

Subject of

Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913

Davis, Nelson, American, died 1888

Davis, Gertie

Written by

Gaines, Sedalia

Received by

Mariline Northrup Wilkins

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 6 x 4 1/4 in. (15.2 x 10.8 cm)

Type

portraits

postcards

Place depicted

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1887; printed 1992

Description

A black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie. Tubman stands on the left holding a round pan. The postcard was sent to Mariline Wilkins in Philadelphia, PA from Sedalia Gaines in 1992.

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Correspondence

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson

Object number

2009.50.13

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

W. R. Thompson & Co.

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

ink on paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (8.9 x 13.7 cm)

Type

picture postcards

Place depicted

Fort Bragg, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

1941 - 1944

Description

A photographic postcard of African American servicemen receiving training on how to use a 50 caliber anti-aircraft gun at Fort Bragg, NC. The back of the postcard contains the message [Defend Your Country - / Join the U.S. Army] in the upper left corner. In the middle, printed vertically, is [W.R. Thompson & Company, Publishers, Richmond, Virginia].

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War II

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.5.16

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Eastman Kodak Company, founded 1889

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 × 3 1/2 in. (13.8 × 8.9 cm)

Type

portraits

photographic postcards

Date

1942 - 1945

Description

A black-and-white photographic postcard of eight members of the U.S. Navy. Five men stand behind three men who are crouching. Seven men wear sailor caps, and the man in the top right wears a peaked cap.

Topic

African American

Military

Photography

World War II

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.5.27

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775

Subject of

American Red Cross, American, founded 1881

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (8.9 x 13.7 cm)

Type

portraits

picture postcards

Date

ca. 1945

Description

A picture postcard of an American Red Cross "Clubmobile" and attending Red Cross volunteers serving coffee to U.S. servicemen. The text above the image reads: [PASSED BY U. S. ARMY CENSOR No. 21 E. T. O., U. S. A.], and text below the image reads" ["MIGHTY PROUD TO SERVE YOU]. The back of the picture postcard has pre-printed postcard marking in brown ink that include the Correspondence section, Address section, Stamp section and information about sending postcard. The postcard is unused.

Topic

African American

Humanitarianism

Military

Photography

World War II

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.36.5.36

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture