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  • Digital image of Jesse Jackson and James Brown in Resurrection City

    Photograph by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Rev. Jackson, Jesse, American, born 1941
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4003 × 6000 in.
    Description
    A black and white image of Jesse Jackson and James Brown in the Poor People's Campaign Culture Tent at Resurrection City. Jackson and Brown stand to the right of an unidentified man standing behind a microphone stand. The unidentified man is wearing a suit and tie and holding a hat in his proper left hand. Behind him, Ralph Abernathy is partially visible. Several other unidentified people surround him. In the foreground of the image, unidentified people sit and face the group around the microphone.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Entertainers
    Local and regional
    Political organizations
    Singers (Musicians)
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2016.177.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e3b16220-b586-41ca-a363-e50c0b22a46e
  • Photograph of James Brown, Civil War veteran, with a picture of Abraham Lincoln

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    President Lincoln, Abraham, American, 1809 - 1865
    Brown, James, American, born 1832
    Date
    May 1936
    Medium
    photographic gelatin on photographic paper and paint; paper; ink on newsprint; blue pencil
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    Elderly African American man with a beard, in a suit, tie, and hat and wearing military medals is turned 3/4 to look at the framed picture of Abraham Lincoln he is holding. Reverse: a newspaper clipping of the same photograph, stamped in purple ink "AMERICAN MAY 29 1936". The title of the article is "Vet, 104, in Parade" with caption in bold and italics: "JAMES BROWN, 104 YEARS OLD! Oldest war veteran left in Illinois." Photograph was intentionally hand-colored with white paint to improve reproduction of the photograph in printed media; the clipping in which the photograph appears is pasted to a paper which is adhered to the photograph.
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Military
    Photography
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
    United States Colored Troops
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2011.51.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516aed936-9a56-41aa-9ecc-eb1a1e71da7a
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    Flier for a pre-march Freedom Rally for the Meredith Marchers

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
    Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
    Kitt, Eartha, American, 1927 - 2008
    Brando, Marlon, American, 1924 - 2004
    Lancaster, Burton Stephen "Burt", American, 1913 - 1994
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    An off-white flier with black ink that announces a: "Pre-March Freedom Rally" for the Meredith Marchers. The flier states: "Come to Tougaloo Campus Sat., June 25th, 8:00 P.M. to welcome the Meredith Marchers to Jackson". The flier advertises: "See!! / Hear!! / Sammy Davis / James Brown/ Nina Simone / Eartha Kitt / Marlon Brando / Burt Lancaster / and others".
    Place depicted
    Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Actors
    American South
    Civil rights
    Entertainers
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Musicians
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection
    Object number
    2011.109.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0f55d83-62e6-4869-a2fe-417d29883641
  • James Brown, Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    ca. 1965
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Brown singing into his microphone while kneeling.
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c764563f-3adc-4ac0-ad7a-4ac323b2eda7
  • Poster advertising a James Brown concert at Florida A&M University

    Printed by
    Globe Poster Printing Company, 1929 - 2010
    Subject of
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Florida A&M University, American, founded 1887
    Date
    1969
    Medium
    cardboard , ink
    Dimensions
    L x W: 14 x 21 in. (35.6 x 53.3 cm)
    Description
    James Brown cardboard style poster, advertising a performance at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee in 1969, made by the Globe Poster Printing Company of Batimore, Maryland.
    Place depicted
    Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.96
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555ea8ee2-b033-4306-b36e-f9e623950798
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    Hammond B-3 organ owned by James Brown

    Manufactured by
    Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934
    Trek II Products, Inc., American
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    vinyl, wood, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)
    Description
    A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.
    Place made
    Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    electronic organs
    musical instruments
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599f81a9b-6124-452c-8695-caa47ef0ba57
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    Leslie speaker cabinet owned by James Brown

    Manufactured by
    CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    ca. 1968
    Medium
    wood, vinyl, metal, glass
    Dimensions
    42 × 29 × 21 in. (106.7 × 73.7 × 53.3 cm)
    Description
    A Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters “J B” on the front of the speaker. The speaker is on four wheels and is open on the lower back. The speaker is accompanied by vinyl cover.
    Place made
    Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    loudspeakers
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d63d62a1-befb-4af8-bdbd-3c75fa924902
  • Broadside for a James Brown concert in Cologne at the Blue Moon Jazz Festival

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Subject of
    Tanzbrunnen, German, founded 1929
    Date
    2001
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 46 7/8 x 33 3/16 in. (119.1 x 84.3 cm)
    Description
    A large broadside advertising a James Brown concert at the Blue moon Jazz festival in Cologne, Germany. The broadside features a color image of James Brown wearing a purple jacket and pants leaning against a concrete block in front of a building. “JAMES BROWN / The Godfather of Soul” is printed in purple text across the top. Below this is the name of the jazz festival and the date the festival occurred written in German. The left side of the broadside has several logos for ticket vendors and event coordinators. Printed in yellow text at the bottom of the broadside is a list of additional acts performing at the festival as well as contact information for the festival organizers.
    Place used
    Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    portraits
    broadsides
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f033f812-cf6b-45e0-9d5b-4e1aed86264a
  • Menu from Stubbs BBQ advertising a James Brown concert

    Created by
    Stubb's BBQ, American, founded 1968
    Subject of
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    2006
    Medium
    ink on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 17 1/4 x 12 3/8 in. (43.8 x 31.4 cm)
    Description
    A cardboard menu from Stubbs BBQ, advertising a James Brown concert. Recto features an image of a young James Brown on a yellow background with red and black text. At top center written in yellow text “JAMES BROWN” surrounded by red flames. On the top left side written in black ink is “MAY 10 – STUBB’S.” Below this is several of James Brown’s nicknames written in red and black text. Verso features a list of food, beverages and prices offered at Stubb’s BBQ.
    Place used
    Austin, Travis County, Texas, United States, North and central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    menus
    Topic
    Communication
    Cooking and dining
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a3e0656-52ce-45f6-8cb4-f8801a75972d
  • Broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium

    Distributed by
    Big World Productions, American
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Subject of
    Lowell Memorial Auditorium, American, founded 1922
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 17 × 11 in. (43.2 × 28 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The broadside has white lettering at top that reads “BIG WORLD PRODUCTIONS presents / LOWELL / MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM / FRIDAY JANUARY 17 / 8:00pm / The Godfather of Soul.” At the center of the broadside is an image of James Brown singing with his eyes closed. He is holding a microphone close to his mouth with his right hand. Written below the image in gray text is “James / BROWN.” At the bottom of the page are telephone numbers for Ticketmaster and the box office. Big World Production’s logo and web address is also at the bottom.
    Place used
    Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    portraits
    broadsides
    Topic
    Communication
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd551516c93-dde9-4f91-9ab7-440d05e273c9
  • Business contract between Third World Music and Editions Intro Meisel

    Written by
    Edition Intro Meisel GmbH, German, founded 1966
    Signed by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Subject of
    Third World Music, American
    Date
    July 1, 1984
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    An eight page typewritten contract dated July 1, 1984, between Third World Music and Editions Intro Meisel. The contract has seventeen terms and conditions on seven pages. It is signed on page seven by James Brown in black ink. The pages are fastened together with a metal staple.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    contracts
    Topic
    Business
    Communication
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f61045ce-bb7e-4a4d-8efd-07a3984cc4fa
  • Handwritten lyrics for "Everybody's Got a Thing" by James Brown

    Written by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2008.7.22a): 13 × 8 1/2 in. (33 × 21.6 cm)
    H x W (2008.7.22b): 13 × 8 1/2 in. (33 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Two pages of handwritten lyrics to the song "Everybody's Got a Thing" written by James Brown on yellow legal paper. The title is written in black ink while the song lyrics and chorus are written in blue ink. Each page has writing only on one side.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    songs
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.22ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © James Brown. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55f6af7ab-b84f-4dd2-a87a-a3063eba2c06
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    Signed guitar and case owned by James Brown

    Manufactured by
    Epiphone Guitar Corp., American, founded 1873
    TKL Products Corp., American, founded 1984
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    2002
    Medium
    a: maple, spruce, rosewood, metal, plastic, paper, ink;
    b: plastic, metal, cloth
    Dimensions
    guitar: 41 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (105.4 × 42.5 × 12.4 cm)
    guitar case: 46 × 19 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (116.8 × 48.9 × 16.2 cm)
    Description
    An Epiphone guitar and a TKL Products Corp. case owned by James Brown. The six-string acoustic guitar is Epiphone model EJ-200NA and has a maple body and a spruce top and neck. The guitar also features gold colored metal hardware and a set maple neck with a crown inlay on a rosewood fingerboard. The serial number of the guitar is Y207183. The guitar is inscribed and signed by several famous individuals in black permanent marker on the front, sides and back of the body. All of the messages are to James Brown and offer praise and thanks. Two of the individuals who signed the guitar are Casey Kasem and Ozzy Osbourne.
    The guitar case is black with a black cloth lined interior. The clasp and hinges are made of brass colored metal. The TKL Products Corp. logo is on the outside of the case next to the handle. A logo is also on the inside of the case next to the top hinge where the guitar’s neck would be placed.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    South Korea, Asia
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    cases (containers)
    musical instruments
    guitars
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e6a50787-cfe7-4a4c-86b7-953d635d3890
  • Black "Sex" jumpsuit owned by James Brown

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1970-1989
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    wool, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 61 x 28 in. (154.9 x 71.1 cm)
    Description
    A black wool jumpsuit with sequined embellishments along the collar and waist. The letter "J" is spelled out with five sequined beads along the front of the collar. Each shoulder has six sequined beads along the top. The word "SEX" spelled out using sequined beads along the mid-section. The word is inside an oval that is also made using sequined beads. A zipper runs down the back.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    costume
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Funk (Music)
    Sexuality
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5873c87a4-7709-4f18-a029-bd242e9f3beb
  • Poster for the album Living in America by James Brown

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1985-1986
    Medium
    canvas
    Dimensions
    H x W: 23 7/8 x 35 7/8 in. (60.6 x 91.1 cm)
    Description
    Canvas poster for the album “Living in America” by James Brown. The poster has a white background with a blue border. On the left side of the poster is an American flag. At the bottom left is “LIVIN IN AMERICA” in blue and white lettering. The right side of the poster features a portrait of a young James Brown in profile.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    posters
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53e7eb23c-4ce0-4bbd-a974-3efe8831155f
  • The Godfather of Soul "Brother James to All"

    Created by
    Muhammad Ali, Jesus, American, born 1949
    Printed by
    J M A Master Prints Incorporated, American
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 15/16 x 22 in. (71 x 55.9 cm)
    Description
    A color poster of a painting of James Brown. He is wearing a purple shirt and a brown jacket. He is looking upward at a star filled night sky and smiling. The poster has a white border. Written in black text at the bottom of the poster is “The Godfather of SOUL” and “Brother James to All.” The artists signature and copyright information is printed on the bottom right corner of the poster.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    posters
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Jesus Muhammad-Ali. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f2a3a3cd-b7e1-4326-ad44-34734c9acb68
  • Mother Popcorn (You Got to Have a Mother for Me) Part 1 / Part 2

    Published by
    King Records, American, founded 1943
    Recorded by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1969
    Medium
    (2010.34.6a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.6b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/4 in. (17.8 x 18.4 cm)
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record album of Mother Popcorn parts 1 and 2 by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label of the record is red and black label with a bust-length image of James Brown on the left and the King Records logo on the right.
    Place made
    Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.34.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © King Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc6d8926-0983-4d69-8f25-5f86b3716588
  • Please, Please, Please / In the Wee Wee Hours (Of the Nite)

    Published by
    King Records, American, founded 1943
    Recorded by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1956
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    (2010.34.7a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.7b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)
    Diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record album of Please, Please, Please and In the Wee Wee Hours (Of the Nite) by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label on the record is blue label with the KING logo at top.
    Place made
    Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.34.7ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © King Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55fc4cdc0-058d-47ad-9751-121cb4fbd437
  • Poster for Black Caesar

    Created by
    American International Pictures, 1956 - 1980
    Subject of
    Fred Williamson, American, born 1938
    Larry Cohen, American, born 1941
    Gentry, Minnie, American, 1915 - 1993
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1973
    On View
    Second Floor, 2 050
    Exhibition
    Now Showing: Posters from African American Movies
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 41 1/8 × 26 in. (104.4 × 66 cm)
    Description
    Poster for the film Black Caesar. The poster is white with a green square with a blue border at center. At the center of the poster are illustrated images from the movie. At the top of the green square in purple text is “HAIL CAESAR.” Below this in red text is “Godfather of Harlem!” At the bottom of the poster with the bottom most movie images is the movie’s title in black text. Below this in red text is “…The Cat with the .45 caliber Claws!” A list of actors, directors and producers is at the bottom of the poster in black text. At the bottom right corner inside black outlined square is “Music composed and performed by JAMES BROWN…”
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Blaxploitation films
    Film
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1973 American International Pictures, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a1ff0f3d-328c-46e2-9f5d-90f49163622b
  • Advertisement for the record album Hot On the One

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Polydor Records, German, founded 1924
    Owned by
    Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
    Date
    1980
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 40 x 12 1/4 in. (101.6 x 31.1 cm)
    Description
    A hanging advertisement for the record album "hot on the one” by James Brown. The advertisement is made up of two record sleeves with a white card with yellow text attached between them. The two sleeves and card are attached with a black strip of fabric. The two sleeves are for the album being advertised. They both feature a color picture of James Brown in profile and have “JAMES BROWN…LIVE” in white text across the top. Below this text is smaller, red text is “HOT ON THE ONE.” The white card hanging between them features a yellow image of James Brown on the right side. Written in yellow and black text is “LE RETOUR DE / ‘JAMES BROWN’ / UNE SERiE DE CONCERTS PRESTiGiEUX.” At the bottom of the card written in black text is “double album live/ HOT ON THE ONE.”
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    portraits
    posters
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2008.7.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd528676ac7-635f-4045-a6ac-33d5c8dfd5d3

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