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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
- National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971
- Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Created by
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- Subject of
- Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
- Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Continental Societies, Inc., American, founded 1956
- Morgan, Rose, American, 1912 - 2008
- Walker, William Otis, American, 1896 - 1981
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
- National Association of Black Accountants, Inc., American, founded 1969
- Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
- People United to Save Humanity, American, founded 1971
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- National Pharmaceutical Association, American, founded 1947
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
- Jordan, Vernon, American, born 1935
- National Business League, American, founded 1900
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- National Bankers Association, American, founded 1927
- National Bar Association, American, founded 1925
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- Louis, Joe, American, 1914 - 1981
- King, Clarence D., American, 1888 - 1981
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Black Veterans Association, American, founded 1974
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 1/2 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1982
- Description
- A 1982 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a green ribbon that reads [1982 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of photographs are tinted red. Thirty-two (32) men and women are pictured, with the last name of everyone printed under his or her picture in black. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE, 1982 - The 6th Year of the 3rd Century].
- The magazine’s content opens with an untitled editorial note criticizing policies of the Reagan administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1982], followed by a table of contents.
- The content then continues with an article titled “The High Cost of Civil Rights” by Benjamin Hooks and an article titled “The State of Black America 1982” by Vernon Jordan. This is followed profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the Jackie Robinson Awards Dinner, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, National Urban Affairs Council, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Chesebrough Pond, ITT Continental Baking Company, Ciba-Geigy, Moving Up Awards Dinner, 7 Up, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, Bottle & Cork Club, National Association of Market Developers, Beaux Arts Ball, John Hunter Camp Fund, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Top Ladies of Distinction, Continental Societies, Inc., Rose Morgan, William O. Walker, National Newspaper Publishers Association, A.M.E. Zion Church, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, The Links, National Association of Black Accountants, Carats, Operation Push, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, National Medical Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alph Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, National Urban League, National Association of University Women, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, I.B.P.O.E. of W., Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Vernon Jordan, National Business League, National Black Veterans Organization, Somerset Importers, Congressional Black Caucus, Tuskegee Airmen, Isyaku Ibrahim, National Association of Media Women, Arthur Ashe, National Bankers Association, The Edges Group, National Bar Association, Harlem Commonwealth Council Foundation, 369th Veteran’s Association, Percy Sutton, 100 Black Women, Morehouse College, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, Clarence D. King, Joe Louis, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and Women’s Association of Allied Beverage Industries. There are also short features on black movies, black Broadway, Oak Bluffs, and a special feature titled “I Remember Harlem.”
- There are approximately 465 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Topic
- African American
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Broadway Theatre
- Business
- Communities
- Film
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Sororities
- United States--History--1969-2001
- United States--Social life and customs
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944
- Williams, Billy Dee, American, born 1937
- National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
- National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Washington, Harold, American, 1922 - 1987
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
- National Bar Association, American, founded 1925
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816
- National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
- National Pharmaceutical Association, American, founded 1947
- National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
- One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
- People United to Save Humanity, American, founded 1971
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983
- Dance Theatre of Harlem, American, founded 1969
- National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 1/2 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1983
- Description
- A 1983 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon badge that reads [1983 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of photographs are tinted a bright yellow. Thirty-two (32) men and women are pictured, with the last name of everyone printed under his or her picture in black. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE, 1983 - The 7th Year of the 3rd Century].
- The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note recounting political wins and losses over the last year, including the election of Harold Washington as Mayor of the city of Chicago.
- The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the Jackie Robinson Awards Dinner, United Negro College Fund, Billy Dee Williams and Eugene McCabe, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, National Association of Market Developers, Bottle and Cork Club, ITT Continental Baking Company, Ciba-Geigy, Chesebrough-Pond, John Hunter Camp Fund, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Harold Washington, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association, Morehouse College, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Carats, National Bar Association, National Urban League, A.M.E. Zion Church, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dawson Art Guild Annual Memorial Concert, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, National Pharmaceutical Association, Phi Delta Kappa, One Hundred Black Men, Chums, Inc., Association of National and Regional Convention Planners, Benjamin Ashburn, Olive Bowles, Edgar Dale golf tournament, Arthur Ashe, Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop Emerson J. Moore, 369th Veterans’ Association, Black Broadway, Eubie Blake, Dance Theatre of Harlem, National Black Nurses Association, The Edges Group, 100 Black Women, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, Push, Inc., The Secret Friends, Harlem Commonwealth Council, The Moles, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, The Council of Concerned Black Executives, WAABI, Beaux Arts Ball, Dr. Herby Cave. There are also several obituaries and wedding announcements, as well as short features on Oak Bluffs, Houston, and the Bahamas. The issue concludes with a special feature titled “Atlanta 1926 to Present.”
- There are approximately 479 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Topic
- African American
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Sororities
- Travel
- United States--History--1969-2001
- United States--Social life and customs
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Flyer soliciting pledges to stand against South African Apartheid
- Created by
- American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
- Subject of
- Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Gregory, Dick, American, 1932 - 2017
- Carroll, Diahann, American, born 1935
- Dee, Ruby, American, 1924 - 2014
- Chamberlain, Wilt, American, 1936 - 1999
- Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
- Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- Lichtenstein, Roy, American, 1923 - 1997
- Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014
- Peters, Brock, American, 1927 - 2005
- Roundtree, Richard, American, born 1942
- Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- A. Philip Randolph Institute, American, founded 1965
- Poitier, Sidney, American, born 1927
- Johnson, Rafer Lewis, American, born 1935
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- South Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1970s
- Description
- This flyer solicits pledges to stand against South African apartheid. The top of the flyer reads: [we say no / to apartheid / We take this pledge: in solemn resolve to refuse any encouragement of, or indeed, any / professional association with the present Republic of South Africa, this until the day / when all its people shall equally enjoy the educational and cultural advantages of that / rich and beautiful land.] After listing celebrities that have taken the pledge [SAMMY DAVIS, JR. DIAHANN CARROLL WILT CHAMBERLAIN ...] large bolded text reads: [will you say no / to apartheid?]. The back of the flyer details the American Committee on Africa's activities and members. The top of the page reads: [AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON AFRICA].
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- Actors
- Africa
- Black power
- International affairs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Delegate
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Sen. Brooke, Edward, American, born 1919
- Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881
- Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
- Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
- Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Jr., American, 1911 - 1978
- General James, Daniel Jr., American, 1920 - 1978
- Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
- Shorter, Rufus B., American
- National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- Howard University, American, founded 1867
- National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
- Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
- Avon, founded 1886
- Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
- The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
- National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
- National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
- National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
- National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
- Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
- American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865
- National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
- Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
- National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
- Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
- 369th Veterans Association, American
- Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
- One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.1 cm)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- California, United States, North and Central America
- Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
- Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
- Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- West Africa, Africa
- Date
- 1978
- Description
- A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1978 - The 2nd Year of the 3rd Century].
- The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the failed mayoral campaign of Percy Sutton, affirmative action, and the disappointments of the Carter administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a bright blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1977], followed by a table of contents.
- The content then continues with a feature on Senator Edward W. Brooke and an article about the Bakke case, followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Canadian Club, Bottle and Cork Club, Johnson & Johnson, Rufus Shorter, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Urban Affairs Council, Association of Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Ponds, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. George Alexander, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NBC, Clifford Alexander, Kraft, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, NAACP, Links, National Church Ushers, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jeffrey Goldsen, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Urban League, ABC-TV, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women, CBS Records, National Bar Association, Gulf Oil, Whitfield, American Bridge Association, Shriners and the Daughters of Isis, Center for Social Change, Elks of the World, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 369th Veterans Association, Brenda Schofield and Willa Benge, and Judge Constance Motley. There are sections on California, Houston, Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as a travel section featuring Jamaica, Barbados, Oak Bluffs, and West Africa.
- There are approximately 284 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
- Topic
- African American
- Advertising
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Communities
- Fraternal organizations
- Fraternities
- Government
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Sororities
- Travel
- United States--History--1969-2001
- United States--Social life and customs
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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A Tale of Two Cities
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Vice President Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich, American, 1908 - 1979
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Bryant, Joyce, American, born 1928
- Lindsay, John V., American, 1921 - 2000
- Jazzmobile, American, founded 1964
- Weaver, Robert C., American, 1907 - 1997
- Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
- Jones, J. Raymond, American, 1899 - 1991
- Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- The Afro-American, American, founded 1892
- New York Giants, American, founded 1925
- Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- Bradley, Tom, American, 1917 - 1998
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 × 1 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm)
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1966
- Description
- A promotional publication titled [A Tale of Two Cities] published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white. At the top of the front cover is the Seal of New York City. At the bottom of the front cover is the seal of the city of Los Angeles. In the center is a black strip with pink text reading [A Tale of Two Cities]. The magazine contains promotional content about the cities of New York and Los Angeles as well as profiles of prominent people within the African American community including black and white photographs.
- The magazine’s content begins with a page of several photographs of African American community leaders with New York state Governor Nelson Rockefeller, including Jackie Robinson, the IBPOE of W and singer Joyce Bryant. Also on this page is the text [all photos by Bert Smith]. The publication continues with a story about New York mayor John Lindsey and profiles of Robert C. Weaver, Constance Baker Motley, New York County Democratic Leader J. Raymond Jones, and Chairman of New York City’s Commission on Human Rights, William H. Booth. There’s a schedule of performances for Jazzmobile taking place around the city.
- Throughout are portraits, profiles, and short articles about business organizations such as the National Distillers, the National Association of Market Developers, and the National Dental Association as well as fraternity and sorority events for Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Phi Beta Sigma, and articles on events such as the National Conference of the Urban League, International Conference of Grand Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Convention of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
- There are also profiles on Lincoln Center, Morehouse College; the Afro-American Newspaper; appointments of African Americans to the administration of President Johnson; the Democratic Party; debutant balls; weddings; the New York Giants; Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; the city of Springfield, Massachusetts; Bill Cosby and other entertainment stars; the Mount Morris Park area of Harlem; Arthur Ashe; Los Angeles city council member Thomas Bradley; and notable African American business leaders, labor leaders, community leaders, political leaders, doctors, nurses, artists, and activists from across the United States.
- There are approximately 89 pages, with black and white photographs and advertisements, and several color advertisements. The back cover has an advertisement for Black & White scotch.
- Topic
- African American
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Communities
- Fraternities
- Government
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Societies
- Sororities
- United States--History--1961-1969
- United States--Social life and customs
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture