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  • Pinback button for the Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 × 1 3/4 × 5/16 in. (5.1 × 4.4 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A circular metal pin-back button. The button has a white background with red type that reads: [SHIRLEY / CHISHOLM / FOR / PRESIDENT]. The text is in all capitalization and in different font sizes. The button has a logo on its edge. The logo text reads: [AFL.CI0 / IUDTW] inside an oval. The back of the button is silver in color and has a single pin without a clasp.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.76.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dd91f6cc-7fa9-4f1a-9b79-b0a2c33fc2c1
  • Pinback button for the Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign

    Manufactured by
    A.G. Trimble Co., American, founded 1913
    Subject of
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (5.1 × 4.4 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A circular metal pin-back button. The button has a white background with red type that reads: [SHIRLEY CHISHOLM for PRESIDENT] around the top and ["_to represent all Americans"] around the bottom. The center of the button has a black-and-white depiction of Shirley Chisholm inside a red female symbol. Black text around the edge of the button reads: [(c) 1972 A. G. TRIMBLE E CO. PGH, PA.15222)]. The edge also has a diamond logo that reads [AFL-CIO IUDTW]. The back of the button is silver in color, and has a single pin without a clasp.
    Place made
    Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.76.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53b2cd48a-8527-4476-8e49-4c753aeba6e6
  • Pinback button for the Poor People's Campaign

    Manufactured by
    N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
    Subject of
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/16 × 2 1/16 × 3/8 in. (5.2 × 5.2 × 1 cm)
    Description
    This pinback button features a black and white outline drawing of a person cradling a baby. Text on the upper right quarter reads: [Poor/People's/ Campaign/ 1968]. Along the button rim is manufacturer information that reads: [OFFICIAL MFR'S © N.G. Slater Corp, N.Y.C 11]. Next to this text is a union manufacturing seal that reads: [AFL-CIO/ Local 44] inside an oval and the words [Union Made] directly below the oval. The back of the button has a fastener with a clasp.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Politics
    Poverty
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51034cb37-c0a1-4315-b1f8-48f0672b7d60
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    Pinback button of the Pan-African flag

    Manufactured by
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Owned by
    Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
    Date
    after 1955
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 1 × 1/4 in. (2.5 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    Round pin-back button featuring a red, black, and green stripe. Etched into metal on back is, [UNION/(illegible) AFL-CIO/SHOP].
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Africa
    African diaspora
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.201.1.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5999709ea-acfc-4989-b2d9-de939fae3416
  • Pinback button advocating for a boycott of Portuguese products

    Manufactured by
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Issued by
    The Committee for a Free South Africa, American, founded 1973
    Date
    ca. 1973
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 5/16 in. (5.4 × 5.4 × 0.8 cm)
    Caption
    This button was issued by the Committee for a Free South Africa. The button advocates for people to boycott Portuguese products to help support the independence movements of African nations including Angola, Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau.
    Description
    A pinback button advocating for the boycott of Portuguese products. The background of the button is white. Black text at the top and bottom of the button reads [Boycott / Products of Portugal]. At center, is an image of two Portuguese wines, Lancers and Mateus. The exterior edge of the button has a manufacturer's union stamp in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place depicted
    Portugal, Europe
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    South Africa, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Anti-apartheid movements
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Business
    International affairs
    Politics
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.131
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1901705-f5d5-4cbf-a653-0bb897a35f5f
  • "Right to Work" Laws - A Trap for America's Minorities

    Published by
    A. Philip Randolph Institute, American, founded 1965
    Written by
    Chavez, Cesar E., American, 1927 - 1993
    Rustin, Bayard, American, 1912 - 1987
    Subject of
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Date
    n.d.
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 5 15/16 in. (22.8 x 15.1 cm)
    Description
    A pamphlet made of blue and black ink on yellowed paper. The entire pamphlet is split down the middle; the left side is in English and the right in Spanish. On the cover, at center left is a black and white photograph of workers striking. At center right is a black and white photograph of a family sitting on the front porch gazing out. Above the left is the title ["Right to Work" Laws"]. Above the right is the title in Spanish ["El Derucho a Trabajar"]. The interior consists of twenty pages of text and photographs. The back of the pamphlet is blank.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Chicano Movement / El Movimiento
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Labor
    Mass media
    Multilingual communication
    Politics
    Race relations
    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
    2010.55.49
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542fa0c42-c663-48e4-acb1-9ba44a937bae
  • Pinback button for the Delano Grape Strike

    Manufactured by
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Subject of
    United Farm Workers of America, American, founded 1962
    Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee, American, founded 1959
    Date
    1965-1970
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 5/8 × 5/16 in. (3.8 × 4.1 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button for the United Farm Workers and Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee strike against grape growers in California. The background of the button is red. Black lettering at the top and bottom reads [Boycott / Grapes]. At center is a black eagle symbol. The exterior edge has the manufacturer’s stamp printed in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
    Place used
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Chicano Movement / El Movimiento
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Agriculture
    American West
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Labor
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.142
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50af8b318-79af-4e4d-8713-693335d4f5c0
  • Pinback button for NYC School boycott

    Manufactured by
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Subject of
    New York City Department of Education, American, founded 1842
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Congress of Racial Equality, American, founded 1942
    Date
    February 3, 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 3/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button for Freedom Day, New York City School boycott, on February 3, 1964. The background of the button is white. Black text throughout reads [Freedom Day / Feb. 3 / No School]. The exterior edge has the manufacturer's union stamp. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Children
    Civil rights
    Education
    Justice
    Resistance
    Segregation
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Urban life
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.114
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52e69b3e9-9348-4e9b-8858-85f0147fd527
  • Pinback button for the National Urban League

    Manufactured by
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    Subject of
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Date
    after 1968
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3/4 × 3/4 × 1/8 in. (1.9 × 1.9 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button for the National Urban League. The button has a black background with a white equal sign at center. The exterior edge has a union stamp. The back of the button has a metal pin without a clasp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Humanitarianism
    Justice
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.96
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ede9b57c-888b-4d8d-a3c0-7300d50cf63e
  • Pinback button for the NYC Local 1549 Union

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Local 1549, Distric Council 37, NYC Clerical Administrative Employees, American
    AFL-CIO, American, founded 1955
    American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees New York, American, founded 1944
    Date
    1950-2000
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A green pinback button with black and white text. Black text at the top reads [nyc clerical / administrative]. At center, white and black, text reads [local / 1549 / District Council 37]. Black text at the bottom reads [afscme AFL/CIO]. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Labor
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.36
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b35a70af-cd44-41d3-baff-596cf8b2a2bd
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