Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Maj. Gen. Bolden, Charles F. Jr., American, born 1946

Interviewed by

Nichols, Elaine, American

Subject of

United States Naval Academy, American, founded 1845

National Aeronautics and Space Administration, American, founded 1958

President Barack Obama, American, born 1961

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.1.1a): 67.1 minutes

Duration (2016.129.1.2a): 65.8 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Columbia, Richland County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 20, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.1.1a and 2016.129.1.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

101.27344 GB

Major General Charles F. Bolden was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. General Bolden donated some of his personal belongings, including uniforms, supplies, and photographs, to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview, General Charles Bolden describes his childhood in Columbia, SC, where he grew up in an environment that was educationally and culturally stimulating, despite the strict legal segregation that existed. He discusses his early interest in science and how he became determined to attend the Naval Academy while still a teen. He describes how he overcame many obstacles that were the result of racial discrimination to achieve his dreams and eventually become a Major General, astronaut, and the Administrator of NASA (appointed by President Barack Obama).

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Military

Museums

Race discrimination

Science

Segregation

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.1.1a-.2a

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959

Interviewed by

Salahu-Din, Deborah Tulani, American

Subject of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913

Coppin State University, American, founded 1900

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.10.1a): 35.6 minutes

Duration (2016.129.10.2a): 35 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 27, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.10.1a and 2016.129.10.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

53.0292 GB

Cheryl Bailey Solomon was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Solomon donated several Delta Sigma Theta items including bucket hats, pledge pins, a water glass, and a floor mat, to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview Cheryl Bailey Solomon talks about why she pledged Delta Sigma Theta while attending the HBCU Coppin State College and what that experience was like.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Education

Museums

Sororities

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.10.1a-2a

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Harris, Charles A., American, 1927 - 2016

Interviewed by

Salahu-Din, Deborah Tulani, American

Subject of

Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998

Flash Newspicture Magazine, American, founded 1937

Pittsburgh Courier, American, 1907 - 1965

Negro League Baseball Players Association, American, founded 1990

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.11.1a): 59.6 minutes

Duration (2016.129.11.2a): 59.8 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 2, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.11.1a and 2016.129.11.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

99.64389 GB

Charles A. Harris was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. The Harris family donated a camera, two magazines, an award, and several photographs to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview, Charles "T" Harris, Jr. talks in detail about his father, the photographer, Charles H. Harris. He describes his father’s work as a photographer for Flash Magazine, where he got his start, and for the Pittsburgh Courier. He also discusses his father’s involvement in the Negro League Baseball and with the professional African American basketball team.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Baseball

Basketball

Communities

Families

Mass media

Museums

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.11.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Brashear, DaWayne, American, born 1957

Interviewed by

Salahu-Din, Deborah Tulani, American

Subject of

Chief Master Brashear, Carl Maxie, American, 1931 - 2006

United States Navy, American, founded 1775

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.12.1a): 88.6 minutes

Duration (2016.129.12.2a): 88.1 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 4, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.12.1a and 2016.129.12.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

144.75604 GB

DaWayne Brashear was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Brashear donated several items related Carl Brashear’s career in the Navy, including his prosthetic leg, to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history DaWayne Brashear recounts his memories of growing up with his father, Chief Master Carl Brashear. His narrative includes descriptions of his father’s work as well as insightful details about their family life while their father doggedly pursued a career as a Master Diver in the face of discrimination, and even after he lost his leg.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Families

Fatherhood

Military

Museums

Race discrimination

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.12.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Williams, Russell II, American, born 1952

Interviewed by

Burnside, Timothy Anne, American

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.13.1a): 148 minutes

Duration (2016.129.13.2a): 147.6 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 8, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.13.1a and 2016.129.13.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

228.30216 GB

Russell Williams was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Williams donated a collection of artifacts and photographs representing his pioneering Hollywood career, including both of his Academy Awards, his two Emmy Awards, and audio equipment he used to record dialogue on the set of various films to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history Russell Williams discusses his childhood in Washington, DC and his journey to becoming a successful Hollywood sound engineer. He talks about the challenges that face African Americans in the film industry. He also gives vivid descriptions of what it was like to work on the sets of "Glory" and "Dances with Wolves".

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Hollywood (Film)

Local and regional

Mass media

Museums

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.13.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Yancy, Maureen, American, born 1949

Interviewed by

Burnside, Timothy Anne, American

Subject of

J Dilla, American, 1974 - 2006

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.14.1a): 60.4 minutes

Duration (2016.129.14.2a): 59.8 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 10, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.14.1a and 2016.129.14.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

92.31944 GB

Maureen Yancy was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Yancy donated her son, J. Dilla's equipment, including a MOOG and MPG that are featured in our Musical Crossroads exhibit, to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview Maureen Yancy talks about her son, J Dilla's, life and work and why she decided to donate his equipment to the museum.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Hip hop (Music)

Museums

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.14.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

General Powell, Colin L., American, born 1937

Interviewed by

Bunch, Lonnie G. III, American, born 1952

Subject of

President Bush, George W., American, born 1946

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.15.1a): 57.2 minutes

Duration (2016.129.15.2a): 56.4 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America

Date

August 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.15.1a and 2016.129.15.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

93.98498 GB

General Colin Powell was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. General Powell donated several items including a uniform that is on display to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this interview conducted by National Museum of African American History and Culture Director Lonnie Bunch, General Colin Powell discusses his early life as the son of Jamaican immigrants and the journey to a long and distinguished military career that culminated in being appointed the first African American Secretary of State under President George W. Bush.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Immigration

International affairs

Military

Museums

Politics (Practical)

Race relations

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.15.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Logan, D. Simone, American, born 1960

Interviewed by

Bryant, Aaron

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.16.1a): 51.1 minutes

Duration (2016.129.16.2a): 50.5 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Alabama, United States, North and Central America

Yankton, South Dakota, United States, North and Central America

Date

August 18, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.16.1a and 2016.129.16.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

80.10102 GB

Simone Durrah Logan was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Logan donated her family’s collection of historic photographs that document their family history back to the 19th Century to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview, Simone Durrah Logan talks about the fascinating family history behind the large collection of photographs she inherited from her father. This history includes migration from Alabama to Yankton, South Dakota. She also discusses her passion for Black history and genealogy which lead her to donate the photographs to the museum.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

American South

American West

Families

Migrations

Museums

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.16.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Dr. Moss, Juanita Patience, American, born 1932

Interviewed by

Hyppolite, Joanne

Subject of

C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.17.1a): 38.1 minutes

Duration (2016.129.17.2a): 37.7 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

West Pittston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date

November 3, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.17.1a and 2016.129.17.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

63.81855 GB

Dr. Juanita Patience Moss was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Dr. Moss donated some of her father, C. Edgar Price's equipment and art work to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview Dr. Juanita Patience Moss discusses her father C. Edgar Patience’s life and work at length-including the Anthracite coal industry and how he became an artist in this medium. She also discusses the African American community of West Pittston, Pennsylvania.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Art

Communities

Families

Labor

Museums

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.17.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Dr. Kleymeyer, Charles David, American, born 1944

Interviewed by

Navies, Kelly Elaine, American

Subject of

Salazar, Juan Garcia, Ecuadorian, born 1944

Inter-American Foundation, American, founded 1969

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.18.1b): 85.1 minutes

Duration (2016.129.18.2a): 85.1 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Indiana, United States, North and Central America

Ecuador, Latin America, South America

Date

December 7, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.18.1a and 2016.129.18.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

128.98321 GB

Dr. Charles D. Kleymeyer was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Dr. Kleymeyer is a close friend and research partner of Juan Garcia. Juan Garcia Salazar, an Afro-Ecuadorean, donated the very first item to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, a carved stool of clear tropical hardwood etched with a spider web motif, symbolizing West African folklore character, Anansi the Spider. This item is featured in our Cultural Expression Gallery. Dr. Kleymeyer, who lives in the DC Metropolitan area, has often acted as interpreter for Garcia Salazar and was present when the stool was delivered to NMAAHC Director Lonnie Bunch.

In this oral history interview Dr. Charles D. Kleymeyer discusses his life and work at length, including his memories of growing up near the African American community of Lyles Station in Indiana and the extensive work he did for many years with African and Indigenous peoples in Ecuador while working for the Inter-American Foundation (IAF). It was his work with the IAF that brought him into contact with Juan Garcia Salazar and he discusses their relationship in detail.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Communities

Folklife

Museums

Travel

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.18.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Oliver, John Jacob, American, born 1945

Interviewed by

Navies, Kelly Elaine, American

Subject of

The Afro-American, American, founded 1892

Fisk University, American, founded 1866

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, American, founded 1966

Columbia Law School, American, founded 1858

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.19.1a): 108.2 minutes

Duration (2016.129.19.2a): 107.9 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

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

Date

February 14, 2017

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.19.1a and 2016.129.19.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

169.00092 GB

John Jacob Oliver was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Oliver worked for the AFRO-American newspaper, which donated a printing press to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview John Jacob Oliver gives a narrative of what it was like to grow-up in the Murphy family, which has published the AFRO-American newspaper since 1892. He discusses his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, where he personally integrated John E. Howard elementary school in the 6th grade. Oliver talks about his educational journey, which included a short stint at the University of Maryland, before deciding to transfer to the HBCU Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and his later studies for a law degree from Columbia University. He recounts his work as a lawyer, before returning to the family business at the AFRO-American. His story includes his role in instituting modern technology at the AFRO.

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Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Business

Communities

Education

Families

Journalism

Law

Mass media

Museums

Segregation

Technology

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.19.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Mulholland, Joan Trumpauer, American, born 1941

Interviewed by

Pretzer, William S., American

Subject of

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s

Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.2.1a): 50.7 minutes

Duration (2016.129.2.2a): 49.4 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 11, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.2.1a and 2016.129.2.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

80.53677 GB

Joan Mulholland was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Mulholland donated Civil Rights ephemera, such as pamphlets, buttons, and flyers from Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) events to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview, Joan Mulholland discusses the items she donated from the Civil Rights Movement that reflect her life of activism, including her involvement in SNCC. She also discusses her choice to attend the HBCU Tougaloo College in Jackson, Mississippi, as a white woman, and the response of her parents to her choices and political activities.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil Rights

Education

Museums

Race relations

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.2.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Bailey, Joyce A., American, born 1943

Interviewed by

Nichols, Elaine, American

Subject of

Alexander-Lane, Lois K., American, 1916 - 2007

Black Fashion Museum, American, 1979 - 2007

National Association of Milliners, Dressmakers and Tailors Inc.

Harlem Fashion Institute, American, 1966 - 1994

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.3.1a): 57.5 minutes

Duration (2016.129.3.2a): 56.3 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

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

Date

July 11, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.3.1a and 2016.129.3.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

95.07477 GB

Joyce Bailey was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Bailey donated the entire collection and archives of the Black Fashion Museum after her mother's, Lois K. Alexander Lane, passing to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

During this interview, Joyce Bailey discusses her mother, Lois K. Alexander Lane’s life and work in the fashion industry. In addition to the Black Fashion Museum, Lois K. Alexander Lane also founded the National Association of Milliners, Dressmakers and Tailors, the Harlem Institute of Fashion and two custom wear boutiques (The Needle Nook of Washington, DC and Lois K. Alexander & Co. in New York City).

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Business

Clothing and dress

Fashion

Museums

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.3.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Royster, Kenneth, American, born 1944

Interviewed by

Bryant, Aaron

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.4.1a): 101.8 minutes

Duration (2016.129.4.2a): 101.3 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 14, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.4.1a and 2016.129.4.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

166.46723 GB

Ken Royster was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Royster donated a collection of his photographs to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

During this oral history interview Ken Royster discusses his evolution as an artist and photographer and his approach to his work. Royster is known for his black and white photography of African American cultural rituals, such as baptisms. He also talks at length about growing up in Baltimore, Maryland.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Art

Communities

Museums

Photography

Religion

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.4.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Interviewed by

Bryant, Aaron

Subject of

Parks, Gordon, American, 1912 - 2006

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.5.1a): 82.7 minutes

Duration (2016.129.5.2a): 82.7 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 14, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.5.1a and 2016.129.5.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

132.40872 GB

Robert Houston was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Houston donated a collection of his photographs to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this interview, Robert Houston discusses his life and his journey to become a photographer. His story includes references to Gordon Parks and his unconventional methods of getting close enough to take shots of celebrities and entertainers.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Entertainers

Museums

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.5.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Taylor, Edward Theodore, American, born 1932

Interviewed by

Navies, Kelly Elaine, American

Subject of

United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.6.1a): 95.9 minutes

Duration (2016.129.6.2a): 92.9 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Randallstown, Baltimore County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Wicomico County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 18, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.6.1a and 2016.129.6.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

152.84613 GB

Edward Taylor was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Taylor donated a photograph of himself that was taken in Korea during the Korean War to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He was 19 years old at the time the photograph was taken.

Edward Taylor vividly recounts his childhood in the segregated world of Maryland’s eastern shore, including a particularly tragic incident involving racial violence. He continues on to tell the story of his experience as a combat infantryman during the Korean War, after the US military had been recently integrated. This story includes the tale of how he earned two Purple Hearts. Later, after he returns to the United States, he recounts a racial incident that lead him to discard his Purple Hearts in the Chesapeake Bay. The last part of the interview is devoted to his role as a pioneering educator in the desegregation of the public schools in Wicomico County, Maryland.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Civil Rights

Communities

Education

Korean War, 1950-1953

Military

Museums

Race discrimination

Segregation

United States--History--1953-1961

United States--History--1961-1969

Violence

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.6.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Muhammad, Amirah, American, born 1965

Interviewed by

Salahu-Din, Deborah Tulani, American

Subject of

Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930

X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965

Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016

Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975

Muhammad, Clara, American, 1899 - 1972

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.7.1a): 62 minutes

Duration (2016.129.7.2a): 61.9 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 20, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.7.1a and 2016.129.7.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

89.37764 GB

Amirah Muhammad was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Muhammad donated a platinum pendant that was commissioned by Elijah Muhammad for Clara Muhammad to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history Amirah Muhammad, granddaughter of Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad and Clara Muhammad, discusses the dynamics of growing up in the Nation of Islam, including memories of Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Activism

Museums

Religion

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.7.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Rev. Goodwin, Shari-Ruth, American, born 1962

Interviewed by

Pretzer, William S., American

Subject of

Goodwin, Ruth Virginia, American, 1923 - 2007

National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.8.1a): 31.9 minutes

Duration (2016.129.8.2a): 31.9 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 25, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.8.1a and 2016.129.8.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

50.07391 GB

Shari-Ruth Goodwin was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Goodwinn donated several items related to the 1972 Black National Political Convention to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

In this oral history interview, Shari-Ruth Goodwin discusses her mother, Pastor Ruth Goodwin's, participation in the 1972 Black National Political Convention and her memories of her mother’s political activities.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil Rights

Museums

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.8.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003

Recorded by

Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American

Interview of

Jimerson, Ann, American, born 1951

Interviewed by

Pretzer, William S., American

Subject of

16th Street Baptist Church, American, founded 1873

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration (2016.129.9.1b): 36.3 minutes

Duration (2016.129.9.2a): 35.2 minutes

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America

Date

July 25, 2016

Description

The oral history consists of 2016.129.9.1a and 2016.129.9.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.

55.06189 GB

Ann Jimerson was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Jimerson donated shards of glass from the 16th St. Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her family had kept them as a reminder of their commitment to Civil Rights.

In this oral history interview Ann Jimerson recounts moving from the North to Birmingham, Alabama in the 1960s. She discusses her memories of what it was like to be a white child from up North in a liberal family, during the tumultuous years of the Civil Rights movement in Birmingham.

Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.

Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic

African American

American South

Children

Civil Rights

Museums

Race relations

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

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

Object number

2016.129.9.1a-2a

Restrictions & Rights

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Collection title

The Collection Donor Oral History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009

Interview of

Carter, Robert L., American, 1917 - 2012

Interviewed by

Dr. Sullivan, Patricia A., born 1950

Subject of

Lincoln University, American, founded 1866

Howard University School of Law, American, founded 1869

Columbia University, American, founded 1754

Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993

United States Army, American, founded 1775

NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc., American, founded 1940

Board of Education of Topeka, American

Brown, Oliver L., American, 1918 - 1961

Medium

digital

Dimensions

Duration: 03:05:50

Type

video recordings

oral histories

Place collected

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

Place depicted

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America

Date

October 22, 2010

Description

The oral history consists of three digital files 2011.174.1.1a, 2011.174.1.1b, 2011.174.1.1c. There is also a transcript of the interview 2011.174.1.2.

A digital oral history interview with Robert L. Carter that recalls growing up in Newark, New Jersey, and attending Lincoln University, Howard University Law School, and Columbia University. He discusses hearing Marian Anderson sing at the Lincoln Memorial and his service in the segregated army during World War II. He recounts his career as a lawyer with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, including the Brown v. Board of Education case and other legal cases that ended segregation.

LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0001

178848.05 MB

Topic

African American

Civil Rights

Justice

Law

United States--History--1953-1961

World War II

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

Object number

2011.174.1.1abc

Restrictions & Rights

© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress

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Collection title

Civil Rights History Project

Classification

Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture