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    Photograph by
    Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
    Subject of
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    The Raelettes, American, 1956 - 2004
    The Howard Theatre, American, founded 1910
    Date
    May 17, 1980
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 7/16 x 13 15/16 in. (24 x 35.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 11 x 13 15/16 in. (27.9 x 35.4 cm)
    Caption
    Howard Theater. I used to catch them at the Howard Theater in the fifties when they were performing this song. Just when you thought Ray Charles was going to fall off his seat, he would lean into the mike and really get into the music. They Raelettes were always as fine as they wanted to be. May 17, 1980.
    Milton Williams, Moments in Time, 1973-1993 (Nashville: James C. Winston Publishing Co., 1996), 45.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Ray Charles and the Raelettes performing at the Howard Theatre. Charles is seated at a piano, with the Raelettes standing to the right. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on the back.
    Place depicted
    Howard Theatre, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
    Object number
    2011.15.101
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Milton Williams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51efa7522-abe8-4a92-8f3a-28316c4095b8
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    Receipt for payment for a recording session signed by Ray Charles

    Created by
    Swing Time Records, American, 1947 - 1953
    Received by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    November 24, 1950
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Receipt for payment signed by Ray Charles, singer early in his career when he was only 20 years old. The receipt states that Ray Charles Robinson received from Swing Time Record Company payment of $82.50 for a recording session at Universal Studios on November 24, 1950. Charles joined Swing Time Records and under his own name "Ray Charles" to avoid being confused with boxer Sugar Ray Robinson) recorded two more R&B hits, "Baby, Let Me Hold Your Hand" (#5) in 1951 and "Kissa Me Baby" (#8) in 1952. The following year, Swing Time folded and Ahmet Ertegün signed him to Atlantic Records.
    Place used
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    receipts
    Topic
    Business
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.57.40.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59446c673-fa7f-471a-afc0-12c31485b692
  • Photographic postcard featuring Ray Charles

    Printed by
    Gebr. Spanjersberg N.V., Dutch, founded 1859
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1960s
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 × 4 in. (15.2 × 10.2 cm)
    Description
    Postcard depicting a portrait of the R&B musician, Ray Charles. Charles is pictured in profile, wearing dark glasses and a dark jacket. The postcard was printed in the Netherlands.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    photographic postcards
    Topic
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.57.40.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e94214da-307f-4dc3-9eef-504f6d311a7e
  • What'd I Say Part I / What'd I Say Part II

    Published by
    Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
    Recorded by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    (2010.34.11a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.11b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sleeve): 7 1/16 x 7 3/16 in. (17.9 x 18.3 cm)
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record of What'd I Say Part 1 and What'd I Say Part 2 by Ray Charles. The record has a black and red label with the Atlantic Records logo across the top.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.34.11ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Atlantic Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502ef1596-0107-4326-b0c0-73982e209759
  • Letter from Jimmie Davis about the song "You Are My Sunshine"

    Written by
    Davis, Jimmie, American, 1899 - 2000
    Subject of
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    December 3, 1962
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A typed letter dated December 3, 1962 on State of Louisiana letterhead from Jimmie Davis, the governor of Louisiana, to Charles Sullivan of Sullivan's Enterprises regarding Ray Charles' version of the song "You are My Sunshine".
    Place made
    Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Business
    Correspondence
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.68.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e01679b0-18c0-4dd9-bfe3-b8d1ab348088
  • I Can't Stop Loving You / Born To Lose

    Published by
    ABC Records, American, 1955 - 1979
    Recorded by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1962
    Medium
    (2010.34.12a): vinyl;
    (2010.34.12b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)
    Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
    Description
    A 45 rpm record of I Can't Stop Loving You and Born To Lose by Ray Charles. The record has a black label with: [ABC-PARAMOUNT] across the top in yellow, red, and blue lettering.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.34.12ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © MCA Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c7b8fb6-ac2e-4b77-9c52-53621375823d
  • Tuxedo jacket worn by Ray Charles

    Designed by
    Parkview Clothes, American
    Worn by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    April 7, 1986
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    brocade synthetic fiber, moire synthetic fiber, and plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (On form): 31 × 22 × 12 in. (78.7 × 55.9 × 30.5 cm)
    Description
    Single-breasted tuxedo jacket made of cornflower blue and gold metallic brocade synthetic fiber in a floral vine design worn by Ray Charles while performing at Wrestlemania 2 in New York on August 7, 1986. The jacket is detailed with black moire synthetic fiber on the knotched lapel and on flaps on each front side waist that mimic pockets (there are no exterior pockets). The jacket has full-length straight sleeves with faux slit cuffs and three decorative black plastic buttons at each cuff. The jacket closes at the center front with one black plastic button front closure. It has a double-vented back and rounded corners at each front side opening.
    The black moire fabric continues along the center front opening to the hem. The rest of the jacket is lined in ivory twill synthetic, including full sleeve lining. The underside of the collar is lined in dark blue felt. Each underarm has a triangular sweat pad made of the ivory lining material. There are three interior pockets, one at each interior breast, and one smaller inset pocket at proper left front interior waist. Shoulder pads are attached between the facing and lining fabrics. There is a black nylon tape hanger loop at the center back neck.
    Place used
    Nassua Veterans Memorial Colliseum, Uniondale, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    dinner jackets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.64.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569b4326f-2a1a-44ff-82a9-ced7e4aae6bd
  • Ray Charles - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980

    Photograph by
    Robert Houston, American, born 1935
    Subject of
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 16644pixels × 12142pixels
    Description
    This image depicts musician Ray Charles playing the piano. Wearing a light colored tuxedo with a lighter stripe down the pant leg, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, he sits on a piano bench with a microphone in front of him. His arms are raised to play, but his hands and the majority of the piano is in shadow. Light falls primarily on his face and upper torso, while the rest of the image is in shadow. His face is angled upward and turned slightly towards the microphone.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Men
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
    Object number
    2014.116.20
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Robert Houston
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd573d83eee-7593-4afb-bffe-6b06d988056b
  • Ray Charles - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980

    Photograph by
    Robert Houston, American, born 1935
    Subject of
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14898pixels × 11208pixels
    Description
    This image depicts musician Ray Charles playing the piano. Wearing a light colored tuxedo with a lighter stripe down the pant leg, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, he sits on a piano bench with a microphone in front of him. His arms are raised to play, but his hands and the majority of the piano is in shadow. Light falls primarily on his face and upper torso, while the rest of the image is in shadow. He faces forward.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Men
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
    Object number
    2014.116.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Robert Houston
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd549767fc8-b4ba-4c4d-b917-bd1b75f6fc3d
  • Film poster for Ray

    Commissioned by
    Universal Pictures, founded 1912
    Subject of
    Foxx, Jamie, American, born 1967
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Date
    2004
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 40 × 27 1/16 in. (101.6 × 68.7 cm)
    Description
    Black and white poster with a white and black silhouette of Jamie Foxx who portrayed Ray Charles. The right side of Foxx's face is toward the viewer. The silhouette takes up the majority of the poster. At the top is white text, centered above the silhouette [JAMIE FOXX]. On the PR shoulder of the silhouette is a signature in white [Ray]. Above the signature is gray text [A TAYLOR HACKFORD FILM]. Below the signatures is additional gray text with the tag line of the movie [THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE STORY OF RAY CHARLES/A MAN WHO FOUGHT HARDER AND WENT FARTHER THAN ANYONE THOUGHT POSSIBLE.]. In the bottom fourth of the poster is the billing block in gray text.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Personal Collection of Bill Ivory Larson
    Object number
    2014.35.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Univeral Studios. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5159a0616-2657-47a4-af23-19c634b68e0a
  • The Genius of Ray Charles

    Recorded by
    Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
    Published by
    Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
    Date
    1959
    Medium
    plastic , magnetic tape , ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (cassette): 2 1/2 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.4 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
    H x W (jacket): 4 × 5 1/2 in. (10.2 × 14 cm)
    H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/16 × 11/16 in. (7 × 11 × 1.7 cm)
    Description
    An audio cassette of Ray Charles “The Genius of Ray Charles" (1959).
    2015.263.10a: An audio cassette tape. The cassette is white plastic with black type on each side. Both sides have headers reading: [THE GENIUS OF RAY CHARLES] on both Side 1 and Side 2, with lists of songs underneath. The Atlantic Records logo, copyright information, and the cassette number [CS 1312] are featured on both sides.
    2015.263.10b: An audio cassette paper jacket. The jacket is portrait orientation, has a color image of Ray Charles singing and playing the piano, with text: [THE GENIUS OF/RAY CHARLES] in white, highlighted by pink and red at the top. A list of the songs on each side of the cassette is at the bottom in white type on a black background. The back of the jacket has a black background with white type that has copyright information and a barcode.
    2015.263.10c: An audio cassette tape case made of clear plastic on the front and black plastic on the back. The case has interior holders to insert an audio cassette jacket.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    audio cassettes
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
    Object number
    2015.263.10abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1959 Atlantic Recording Corporation. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57abd8e5a-2402-412f-80c1-7c91527037fe
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