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The Crisis Vol. 19 No. 1
- Published by
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Edited by
- W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963
- Photograph by
- Battey, C. M., American, 1873 - 1927
- Date
- November 1919
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 9 5/8 x 6 3/4 x 1/16 in. (24.4 x 17.1 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- The November 1919 (Vol. 19 No. 1) issue of The Crisis. The front cover features a portrait of a woman taken by photographer Cornelius Battey. The portrait is a black-and-white photograph featuring a woman with a lace collar looking at the camera. Her hair is pulled back. There are approximately 34 pages.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Civil rights
- Education
- Literature
- Mass media
- Poetry
- Politics
- Race relations
- Social life and customs
- Social reform
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bobbie Ross in memory of Elizabeth Dillard
- Object number
- 2012.84.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing physical measurements for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document, with a "LISTON vs. CLAY" header at the top, lists physical measurements (height, weight, waist, reach, etc.) for Sonny Liston and Cassius Clay.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document of biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Bill MacDonald, partner of Chris Dundee in Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side. Dundee and MacDonald jointly promoted the Liston vs. Clay match.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing telephone numbers in the greater Miami area is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document is a listing of telephone numbers that the press may need to contact while in Miami. Included are numbers for the promoters Chris Dundee and Bill MacDonald, the Associated Press, the Miami Herald, and Western Union.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document with biographical sketch of Cassius Clay
- Created by
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This three page typewritten biographical sketch of Cassius Clay is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, the large text reads, [LISTON vs. CLAY] with photographs of the two boxers on either side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- press kits
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document comparing Clay and Liston's knock-out percentages
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document comparing Cassius Clay and Sonny Liston’s knock-out percentages is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. Below the "LISTON vs. CLAY" header, the title text reads, "Clay's Knockout Record Outshines Liston's .789 to .520."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- press kits
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing championship boxing matches held in the state of Florida is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document shows the history of championship boxing matches held in Florida dating back to 1894.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document of a biographical sketch of Chris Dundee
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten biographical sketch of Chris Dundee, Cassius Clay's trainer, is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. At the top, large text reads, "LISTON vs. CLAY" with photographs of the two boxers on either side.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- biographies
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Sonny Liston's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Sonny Liston's thirty-six boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record
- Distributed by
- Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Liston, Sonny, American, 1928 - 1970
- Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
- Date
- February 1964
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This typewritten document listing Cassius Clay's win-loss record is part of the press kit for the 1964 Liston vs. Clay World Heavyweight Championship fight put together by Dundee-MacDonald Enterprises, Inc. The document gives dates, opponents, and outcomes for all of Clay's nineteen boxing matches.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- documents
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Mass media
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Dwaine Simpson 5th St. Gym Museum Collection
- Object number
- 2011.56.3.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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National Anti-Slavery Standard Vol. XX, No. 19
- Created by
- National Anti-Slavery Standard, American, 1840 - 1870
- Published by
- American Anti-Slavery Society, American, 1833 - 1870
- Date
- September 24, 1859
- Medium
- ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 26 x 18 3/4 in. (66 x 47.6 cm)
- Description
- A copy of the National Anti-Slavery Standard newspaper, Volume 20, Number 19. The newspaper is printed on off white newsprint with black ink. Printed in large ornate text on the masthead is “National Anti-Slavery Standard.” The volume number, date and whole number are printed below the title. Contact information for the American Anti-Slavery society is printed in the top left corner. The first article is a dedication to a speech by Senator Charles Sumner titled “THE RESULTS OF NEGRO EMANCIPATION.” The Edges of the newspaper are torn.
- Place printed
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- Abolitionist movement
- Type
- newspapers
- Topic
- Antislavery
- Journalism
- Mass media
- Resistance
- Self-liberation
- Social reform
- Societies
- U.S. History, 1815-1861
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.1.298.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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They Shall Not Die!: Stop the Legal Lynching!: The Story of Scottsboro in Pictures
- Published by
- Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
- Written by
- League of Struggle for Negro Rights, American, 1930 - 1935
- Illustrated by
- Refregier, Anton, Russian American, 1905 - 1979
- Date
- 1932
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 9/16 x 4 15/16 in. (19.2 x 12.6 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet printed on white paper in black ink with the words “They Shall Not Die! / Stop the Legal Lynching! / The Story of Scottsboro in Pictures” printed at the top. The image at center of the cover depicts a black man and a white man chopping down a tree labeled LYNCHING. The date, publisher and illustrator’s name are listed in the bottom left corner of the pamphlet.
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Anti-Lynching Movement
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.39
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Print of Frederick Douglass
- Published by
- Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, American, 1852 - 1922
- Subject of
- Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
- Date
- ca. 1879
- Medium
- ink on paper, wood, glass
- Dimensions
- frame: 14 15/16 x 16 13/16 x 1 1/8 in. (37.9 x 42.7 x 2.9 cm)
- H x W (object in frame): 7 1/2 x 9 15/16 in. (19.1 x 25.2 cm)
- Description
- A lithographic print of Frederick Douglass. The print is hand colored. Douglass is sitting at a desk and reading a newspaper. His right leg is crossed over his left and he is looking to his right. At the bottom underneath the image is “No. 7.—Our Artistic Correspondent interviewing Frederick Douglass in the District Marshal’s (sic) Office, Washington, D.C..” and “Illustrated Interviews with Eminent Public Men on Leading Topics of the Day.—see Page 258, 1879." The print is matted and framed.
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Type
- lithographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joele and Fred Michaud
- Object number
- 2013.239.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Young Worker Vol. 3 No. 2
- Published by
- Young Communist League, American, founded 1920
- Subject of
- Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 11/16 x 8 1/16 in. (27.2 x 20.5 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet made of black ink on a white paper. The front cover has black ink on a green cover and features a black and white photograph of demonstrators in New York protesting the Vietnam War. The interior consists of twenty-eight pages of text and photographs. The back of the pamphlet has a black and white photograph of protestors.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- International affairs
- Mass media
- Political organizations
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.47
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Communist Election Program Against Hunger, Wage Cuts, Speed-up & War
- Published by
- Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
- Date
- 1931
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 1/8 x 4 5/16 in. (15.5 x 11 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet produced by the Communist Party of the United States of America. The front cover contains black print on yellowed paper. At center, a hammer and sickle. The interior consists of twenty-five pages about the Communist Election Program. The back of the pamphlet is blank.
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Labor
- Mass media
- Political organizations
- Politics
- Race discrimination
- Suffrage
- U.S. History, 1919-1933
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.61
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Public Affairs Pamphlets No. 71: The Negro and the War
- Published by
- Public Affairs Council, Inc., American
- Written by
- Brown, Earl, American
- Leighton, George R., American
- Date
- 1942
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (21.1 x 13.5 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet written by Earl Brown and George Leighton. The cover features white and teal print on a teal and white background. The interior consists of thirty-two pages of text. The back cover features an advertisement for Public Affairs Committee, Inc.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Mass media
- Politics
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.77
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Lynching Negro Children in Southern Courts
- Published by
- International Labor Defense, American, 1925 - 1946
- Written by
- North, Joseph
- Date
- 1931
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 5/16 in. (19.6 x 13.5 cm)
- Description
- Pamphlet consisting of black ink on yellowed paper. At center, a photograph of men marching in support of the Scottsboro boys.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- Anti-Lynching Movement
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.59
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Treason in Congress: The Record of the Un-American Activities Committee
- Published by
- Progressive Citizens of America, American, 1946 - 1948
- Written by
- Kahn, Albert E., American, 1912 - 1979
- Date
- 1948
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 13/16 x 5 7/16 in. (19.9 x 13.8 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet about the Congressional Un-American Activities Committee. The front cover has black print on yellow paper. The interior consists of thirty-two pages of text. The back of the pamphlet is blank.
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.73
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Must Negro-Americans Wait Another Hundred Years for Freedom?: Against Tokenism and Gradualism
- Published by
- New Century Publishers, American
- Written by
- Davis, Benjamin Jefferson Jr., American, 1903 - 1964
- Date
- 1963
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 5/16 in. (19.5 x 13.5 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet written by Benjamin Davis. The front cover has black print and a series of vertical black bars on a gray background. The interior consists of fifteen pages of text. The back of the pamphlet has an advertisement for New Era Book & Sub Agency Publishers.
- Place printed
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.75
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Lift Every Voice - For Victory
- Published by
- New Age Publishers, American
- Written by
- Jones, Claudia, American, 1915 - 1964
- Date
- 1942
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 5/16 in. (19.5 x 13.5 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet titled "Lift Every Voice-." The front cover has a black-and-white photograph of a man pointing a gun at something in the foreground. The title appears above and below in black and white print.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Mass media
- Military
- Politics
- U.S. History, 1933-1945
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions