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Keepsake pocket bank for the National Negro Memorial
- Commissioned by
- National Memorial Association
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Medium
- metal , celluloid , and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Place depicted
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1926
- Description
- Three-dimensional cylinder with Bakelite ivory tone top and bottom covers; top cover features image of 1926 original design intent for the National Negro Memorial.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Identity
- Local and regional
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1919-1933
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Ball-Hoagland family in honor of Robert Ball
- Object number
- 2016.74
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- A Century in the Making
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C X06
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic souvenir of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anacostia, D.C.
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
- Talbert, Mary Burnett, American, 1866 - 1923
- National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 x 18 in. (20.3 x 45.7 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Place depicted
- Anacostia, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1920
- Description
- A rectangular, framed photographic souvenir poster of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Home in Anancostia, D.C. The poster features three black-and-white photographs against a tan background. In the center is a rectangular photograph of the exterior of the Frederick Douglass house. To the proper left is an oval photographic portrait of Frederick Douglass, where he appears in profile from the chest up. Underneath the portrait is the text [FREDERICK DOUGLASS / Anti-Slavery Orator, Publicist and Journalist. Nominated for the "Hall of Fame."]. To the proper right is an oval photographic portrait of Mary B. Talbert, where she appears standing in profile, looking down at a white flower she holds in one hand, her other hand resting against the back of a chair. Beneath the portrait of Talbert is printed [MRS. MARY B. TALBERT / Of Buffalo, N.Y., Life Member, Trustee Board, Douglass Home. Under her administration and direction the Douglass Home was redeemed.].
- Topic
- African American
- Antislavery
- Photography
- Slavery
- Social reform
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.46.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- 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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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- ink on rock
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- June 6, 1944
- Description
- Small brown streaked rock with the inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, 44] written in black ink. This rock was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Topic
- African American
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- ink on rock
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (3.8 × 4.4 × 3.8 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- June 6, 1944
- Description
- Small circular black-flecked white rock with the inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, / 44] written in black marker. This rock was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Topic
- African American
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Program for boxing match between Tony Doyle and Joe Frazier
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
- Doyle, Tony, American, born 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 1/16 × 8 1/2 × 1/8 in. (28.1 × 21.6 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- programs
- Place depicted
- Spectrum Arena, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1967
- Description
- A fifteen page program for the October 17, 1967 boxing match between Tony Doyle and Joe Frazier at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The cover features an illustration of an African American boxer punching a white boxer. A black and white photograph of Frazier and Doyle also appears on program cover in the lower right corner. Black type on cover's front reads: [FRAZIER VS. DOYLE / Tuesday, October 17, 1967 / Spectrum 25¢]. The Interior features several articles including: one on the Spectrum (Hal Freeman Spectrum President, Home of Big-Time Boxing); one on Doyle; and one on Frazier.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- 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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Program for a boxing match between Jimmy Ellis and Joe Frazier
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 5/16 × 1/8 in. (27.5 × 21.1 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- programs
- Place depicted
- St. Kilda Junction Oval, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania
- Date
- 1975
- Description
- A twenty page program for the March 2, 1975 boxing match between Jimmy Ellis and Joe Frazier in St. Kilda, Australia. The cover features a color image of Joe Frazier and Jimmy Ellis boxing. White and yellow type on front cover reads: [SHOWDOWN / AT ST. KILDA / FRAZIER - ELLIS BOUT / MELBOURNE – 1975 / SOUVENIER PROGRAMME - $1-00]. The interior includes advertisements, profiles, ring records, a score card, and analysis articles.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- 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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Rock from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- ink on rock
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. (7.6 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- June 6, 1944
- Description
- Small brown-red rock with the inscription: [D-DAY / JUNE 6, 44] written in black marker. This rock was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Topic
- African American
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Shell casing from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Master Sergeant Jackson, Wallace B. "Jack", American, born 1915
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- brass (alloy) and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/2 x 1 x 1 in. (19.1 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- 1944
- Description
- One brass shell casing (2012.8.2.4a) stored in a cardboard tube (2012.8.2.4b). The casing has an imprint on the headstamp: [P / unidentified mark / unidentified mark / 20]. The tube has the inscription: "Shell casing from D-DAY JUNE 6, 1944/From: M.Sgt. Wallace B. Jackson/To: Hattye M. Thomas (Yarbrough)" written in blue ink. This shell casing was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Topic
- African American
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.4ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Military
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Shell casing from Normandy Beaches, D-Day 1944
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Master Sergeant Jackson, Wallace B. "Jack", American, born 1915
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- brass (alloy) and cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 × 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 in., 1 lb. (20.3 × 3.2 × 3.2 cm, 0.5 kg)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- 1944
- Description
- One brass shell casing (2012.8.2.5a) stored in a cardboard tube (2012.8.2.5b). The casing has an imprint on the headstamp: [P / unidentified mark / G / 190]. The tube has the inscription: "Shell casing from D-DAY JUNE 6, 1944/From: M.Sgt. Wallace B. Jackson/To: Hattye M. Thomas (Yarbrough)" written in blue ink. This shell casing was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Topic
- African American
- Military
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.5ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Military
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Pack of bandages from D-Day 1944
- Manufactured by
- Paul Hartmann AG, German, founded 1818
- Owned by
- Master Sergeant Jackson, Wallace B. "Jack", American, born 1915
- Received by
- Yarbrough, Hattye T., American
- Medium
- ink on gauze and butcher paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 x 6 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 15.9 x 3.8 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- Date
- 1944
- Description
- One package of bandages made by a German manufacturer, Paul Hartmann AG, in 1943 with instructions for use on the back. The following inscription was added in black marker: "D-DAY June 6, 44". This package of bandages was retrieved from a Normandy beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, by Master Sergeant Wallace B. Jackson of the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion and sent to Hattye T. Yarbrough, an educator and wife of a veteran.
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hattye Thomas Yarbrough
- Object number
- 2012.8.2.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Military
- Exhibition
- Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Souvenir program for 1924 World's Colored Championship
- Printed by
- LeMaitre, American
- Subject of
- Kansas City Monarchs, American, 1920 - 1965
- Hilldale Daisies, American, 1910 - 1932
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 × 6 1/8 × 1/8 in. (22.9 × 15.6 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- programs
- Place depicted
- Darby, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1924
- Description
- A 20-page souvenir program for the 1924 World's Colored Championship baseball series. The front of the program features an illustration of two baseball players being pulled toward a large magnet that reads: [World’s Series] held by a man in a hat smoking a cigar. The cover text reads: [EAST versus WEST / FOR / World's Colored Championship / 1924 / HILLDALE / CHAMPIONS / EASTERN COLORED LEAGUE / vs / KANSAS CITY / CHAMPIONS /NEGRO NATIONAL LEAGUE / Offical [sic] Souvenir Program / PRICE, TWENTY-FIVE CENTS / LEMAITRE, PRINT.] The interior contains photos and biographies of players on both teams as well as a program for the series and blank box scores. Sections on the first page are underlined in black pen. The back cover features an advertisement for the Philadelphia Tribune. There is an inscription near the drawing of the illustrator's name.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Baseball
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- 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
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Program for a boxing match between Ron Stander and Joe Frazier
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
- Stander, Ron, American, born 1944
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 11 × 8 9/16 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 21.7 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- programs
- Place depicted
- Omaha Civic Auditorium, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- A twenty-four page program for a boxing match between Ron Stander and Joe Frazier. The cover features two blue silhouettes of boxers set against a tan background featuring illustrations of observers. Pictures of Frazier and Stander appear in between the silhouettes. Black type on the front cover reads: [WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT / May 25, 1972 / Omaha Civic Auditorium / STANDER VS. FRAZIER / Souvenir / Program]. The interior features photographs of the Nebraska Athletic commission and Frazier and Stander. There are also advertisements, round card, and rules. There are also two clippings from the NYT National Tues Nov 15, 2011 A15 "Even After Frazier Kept Belt, A Long Shot Withstood the Blows" Dan Barry, regarding the fight.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- 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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Program for a boxing match between Joe Frazier and George Foreman
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Foreman, George, American, born 1949
- Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 × 9 1/8 × 1/8 in. (30.5 × 23.2 × 0.3 cm)
- Type
- souvenirs
- programs
- Place depicted
- Kingston, Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Date
- 1973
- Description
- A thirty-two page program for a boxing match between Joe Frazier and George Foreman. The front cover features stylized images of George Forman and Joe Frazier's faces. Black and gold type on front of program reads: [THE SUNSHINE SHOWDOWN / JOE / FRAZIER / UNDEFEATED CHAMPION / VS / GEORGE FOREMAN / UNDEFEATED NO.1 CHALLENGER / JAN. 22 1973 / NATIONAL STADIUM / KINGSTON / JAMAICA]. The interior features advertisements for Jamaica travel and business, messages from political figures, features on Jamaican sports/athletes, profiles of Frazier, Foreman and other boxers Percy Hayles, Al Ford, Bunny Grant.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- 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
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Color card photograph of Joe Frazier
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Frazier, Joe, American, 1944 - 2011
- Medium
- ink on stiff card
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/16 × 8 in. (25.6 × 20.3 cm)
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- Color card photograph of Joe Frazier in red and white boxing shorts. Frazier is pictured standing towards the right with his arms raised in a fighting stance. Black type underneath the photograph reads: [JOE FRAZIER / WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION]. The back of the photograph has type that reads: [MERRILL ASSOCIATES NEW YORK, N.Y. 10036].
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- 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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Color card photograph of Ron Stander
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Stander, Ron, American, born 1944
- Medium
- ink on stiff card
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/16 × 8 in. (25.6 × 20.3 cm)
- Date
- 1972
- Description
- Color card photograph of Ron Stander in red and white boxing shorts. Black type underneath the photograph reads: [RON STANDER / CONTENDER FOR / WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION]. The photograph is signed in blue ink with handwritten inscription written by Stander. The back is blank.
- Topic
- African American
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.89.7.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture