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  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Universal Network Television, American, founded 1950
    Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992
    Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
    Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
    Brown & Williamson, American, born 1894
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    President Carter, Jimmy, American, born 1924
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
    Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946
    Date
    1977
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 5/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A 1977 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of black and white portrait photographs with a bright blue tint. Red text at the center reads [THE / 1st / year / of the / 3rd / Century]. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1977 - 'THE FIRST YEAR'].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the election and administration of Jimmy Carter. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1977] and a table of contents.
    The content then continues with articles on the mayoral campaign of Manhattan Borough President Percy Sutton, the reaction to “Roots” on ABC, and “Blacks on the Carter Team,“ followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Gil Noble, CBS, NAUC, Brown & Williamson, Lambda Kappa Mu, General Food, Prince Hall Masons, National Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Chi Delta Mu Society, Negro Publishers Association, NAACP, Wilbert Tatum, National Medical Association, Ford, Pan Hellenic Council, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Sigma Fraternity, Georgia Club, Monteford Point Marines, Somerset, Phi Delta Kappa, National Urban League, National Dental Association, Church Ushers, Jane Edwards, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Carol Jenkins, Andrew Young, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, O.I.C. National Business and Professional Negro Women Clubs, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Schlitz, Tuskegee Airmen, Media Women, Elks, Muhammad Ali, National Council of Negro Women, 369 Veterans Association, Lionel Hampton, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Congressional Black Caucus, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and Howard University. There are also articles about tennis tournaments in Forest Hills, New Orleans, and Oak Bluffs, as well as feature on Labor Day at Oak Bluffs.
    There are approximately 256 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.
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Tennis
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a191f832-64ab-4d62-81fe-a2bc53493bea
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Rangel, Charles, American, born 1930
    The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
    Avon, founded 1886
    Vice President Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich, American, 1908 - 1979
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
    Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc., founded 1919
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Sovereign Military Order of Malta, founded 1099
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Universal Network Television, American, founded 1950
    Freedom National Bank, American, 1964 - 1990
    Gilbert, Jarobin Jr., American, born 1946
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Pharmaceutical Association, American, founded 1947
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Brown, Roscoe C., American, 1922 - 2016
    Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
    New York Yankees, American, founded 1901
    Jackson, Reggie, American, born 1946
    The Doll League, Inc., American, founded 1958
    National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
    Morehouse Alumni Association, American, founded 1900
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    National Bar Association, American, founded 1925
    National Business League, American, founded 1900
    National Bankers Association, American, founded 1927
    Alliance for Women in Media, American, founded 1951
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
    The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Written by
    Anti-Bakke Decision Coalition, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Date
    1979
    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)
    Description
    A 1979 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon that reads [1979 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with a yellow tint. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1979 - The 3rd 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, focusing on the effects of the Bakke decision and reinterpretations of the Equal Employment Opportunity law. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a dark blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1979], followed by a table of contents.
    The content then continues with a feature on Charles B. Rangel, an article titled “Black in the Board Room,” and a feature on beauty and cosmetics titled “Black is Beautiful.” This is followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Links, Bottle and Cork Club, National Urban League, Association of Black Social Workers, ICBO, Aubrey Lewis, Philip Morris, National Urban Affairs Council, Franklin Thomas, National Association of Market Developers, Queens Clinical Society of New York, National Medical Association, Eastern Stars, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Black Music Association, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Chi Delta Mu, Othan Mondy, National Publishers Association, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Steven Lockett, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, NAACP, Kellogg, Chesebrough-Ponds, NBC, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Gulf Oil, National United Church Ushers Association of America, National Business and Professional Negro Women’s Clubs, National Medical Association, William Toles, National Dental Association, Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha, National Pharmaceutical Association, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shriners, Daughters of Isis, Herb Wright, Negro College Fund, Roy Campanella, Reggie Jackson, The Doll League, John Hunter, American Airlines, Morehouse College, Norman J. Johnson, Jr., Sag Harbor, Eastern Airline, National Association for Sickle Cell, Oak Bluffs, National Bar Association, Congressional Black Caucus, The Edges Group, National Business League, Council of Concerned Black Executives, National Bankers Association, National Association of Media Women, Donald McGannon, 369th Veterans, George Alexander, WBLS radio, Brenda Scofield, Budweiser, Alice Kornegay, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the IBPOE of W, and the Broadway musicals “Eubie!” and “Ain’t Misbehavin.’”
    There are approximately 352 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.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Sag Harbor, Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Radio
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Television
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc6b172d-2d13-4670-95ea-2e52493801a5
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    WLIB, American, founded 1941
    National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    Vulcan Society, American, founded 1940
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Urban Coalition, American, founded 1967
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
    The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
    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
    Jordan, Vernon, American, born 1935
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Connectional Lay Council, American, founded 1948
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Morehouse Alumni Association, American, founded 1900
    Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881
    Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971
    Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002
    National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
    Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
    Alliance for Women in Media, American, founded 1951
    Holmes Norton, Eleanor, American, born 1937
    Jordan, Vernon, American, born 1935
    Date
    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)
    Description
    A 1981 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a green ribbon badge that reads [1981 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white photographic portraits. 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, 1981 - The 5th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the election of Ronald Reagan and the rise of crime and resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan There is also a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1981], followed by a table of contents.
    The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes WBLS, Kobrand Corporation, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American Bridge Association, Inc., National Association of Black Social Workers, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, 100 Black Women and 100 Black Men, National Association of Market Developers, Vulcan Society Inc., New York Association of Black Educators, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of American, Bottle & Cork Sales Club, John Hunter Camp Fund, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Chesebrough-Pond, ITT Continental Baking Co, Ciba-Geigy, 7 Up, National Urban Affairs Council, National Epicureans, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Top Ladies of Distinction, Black Music Association, The Links, Inc., NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Carats, Inc., Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Daughters of Isis, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Gil Noble, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Black Caucus, Congressman Charles Rangel, Arthur Ashe, Charles E. Wright, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Ralph J. Bunche, Lionel Hampton, Jackie Robinson Awards Dinner, Whitney M Young Football Classic, Beaux Arts Ball, Livingston S. Francis, Teixeira, Camp Atwater, The Squires, Harlem Commonwealth Council, National Association of Media Women, 369th Veterans’s Association, The Edges Group, Thurman Munson Award Dinner, and Boggs Academy. There are also features about Atlanta and Oak Bluffs.
    There are approximately 352 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.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5af48a13c-8c71-4105-9526-479c0bc3bb3e
  • 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
    Date
    1983
    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)
    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.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516419a20-d7d3-4570-a5c9-78bd4c89cfee
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, American, founded 1978
    National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
    Association of Black Women Attorneys, American, founded 1976
    National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971
    Jordan, Raymond A. Jr., American, born 1943
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
    Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Dr. Alexander, Leslie L., Jamaican American, 1917 - 2002
    Smithsonian Institution, American, founded 1846
    Signed by
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Subject of
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984
    Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
    National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981
    National Bankers Association, American, founded 1927
    369th Veterans Association, American
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
    Date
    1985
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    The 1985 20th Anniversary issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover has a white background featuring a grid of twenty-eight (28) portrait photographs. Under each photograph the name of the man or woman pictured is printed in red. At the upper left of the cover is a red ribbon badge with white text on a black background. It reads [1985]. To the right of the ribbon is [DELEGATE] in decorative blue & white block lettering with [20th ANNIVERSARY] printed underneath in red. Red text in the lower right corner reads [WASHINGTON / The Seat of / Government / & Education / 1900-1985 / Page 359]. The spine of the magazine is white with blue text that reads [DELEGATE, 1985 - The 9th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with an untitled editorial note recounting the events since the first issue of Delegate was published in 1965. This is followed by a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents.
    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 NAACP, National Urban League, Bottle and Cork Club, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Black Achievers in Industry, The Northeasterners, National Association of Black Women Attorneys, The Beaux Arts Ball, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, Raymond A. Jordan Jr, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, National Association of Market Developers, Somerset Importers, Northside Center for Child Development, John Hunter Camp Fund, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, National Association of Urban Bankers, The Upward Fund, PHelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Top Ladies of Distinction, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Carats, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association, National Women of Achievement, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, National Medical Association, Leslie Alexander, Smithsonian Institution, Chesebrough-Ponds, Ciba-Geigy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa, Tuskegee Airmen, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Phi Beta Sigma, Morehouse School of Medicine, Equitable’s 12th Black Achievement Recognition Dinner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Kool City Jam Concert, Harlem Day Parade, Charles Buchanan, John Connors, George Meares Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Count Basie, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, 100 Black Women, East Harlem Triangles Association, National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, National Bankers Association, 369th Veterans Association, The Edges Group, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, American Wheelchair Association, National Association of Media Women, One Hundred Black Men, Associated Black Charities, E.P.C. International Inc. Evening of Elegance, The Nor-Jer-Men, Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter, and Comus Social Club. There are also several wedding announcements and a feature on Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The issue ends with an extended feature story on Washington, DC.
    There are approximately 480 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.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    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
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ee110782-b949-43b4-bbec-56a00d4f086e
  • 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
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 1 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm)
    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.
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Societies
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c6d7c4ad-9fde-497d-ae3f-603d3202e19a
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Schoener, Allon, American
    Metropolitan Museum of Art, American, founded 1870
    Hoving, Thomas, American, 1931 - 2009
    Van Ellison, Candice, American
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
    Sutton, Percy Ellis, American, 1920 - 2009
    Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Olive, Milton Lee III, American, 1946 - 1965
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    St. Jacques, Raymond, American, 1930 - 1990
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Price, Leontyne, American, born 1927
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Carroll, Diahann, American, 1935 - 2019
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Date
    1969
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 8 7/8 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 22.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A 1969 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features yellow, blue, and pink ruffled round ribbon badges against a plain white background. Each badge has a different colored center with [DELEGATE] across it. Surrounding the badges is [1969] printed in pink and repeated three times. On the first page is an editorial note with text that begins:
    [DELEGATE is published by MELPAT ASSOCIATES as a good well venture on behalf of its advertisers for the benefit of the organizations highlighted and for the information of our readers.
    DELEGATE is a semi-in depth presentation of biographical material and pictures of persons and organizations in the Negro community who by their actions and capabilities are contributing to the advancement of the Negro communities in cities throughout the United States and by these contributions are advancing the cultural, economic, educational, fraternal and civic as well as civil rights for Americans during these challenging sixties.]
    The magazine opens with a long feature article by Allan Schoener, curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit, “Harlem On My Mind,” with photographs from the exhibition on the history and people of Harlem. Throughout are articles and profiles of African American business leaders and organizations including the National Newspaper Publishers Association, National Insurance Association, American Bridge Association, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Federation of Masons of the World, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, National Dental Assistant’s Association, National Dental Hygienists Association, and the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. There are also profiles and articles about community leaders, organizations, and events such as the NAACP 1969 National Convention, Morehouse College, including alumni Julian Bond and Martin Luther King, Jr., Prince Hall Lodge, National Urban League, the National Pan-Hellenic Corporation, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 70th Elks Grand Lodge Convention, Daughters of Isis and the Imperial Council of the Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Also included are mentions of performers and artists Raymond St. Jacques, Leontyne Price, Richard Hunt, Diahanne Carroll and Sammy Davis, Jr. as well as an article on the community of Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
    There are approximately 150 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements thorughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Funeral customs and rites
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d7409c7-82e8-42a2-99ab-23e8e29fd27f
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Kenneth A. Gibson, American, born 1932
    Johnson, Clifton Herman, American, 1921 - 2008
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc., American, founded 1871
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Roy White, American, born 1943
    Thomas, Franklin Augustine, American, born 1934
    Fisher, Gail, American, 1935 - 2000
    Frederick, Hal Christopher, American, born 1934
    Morris, Greg, American, 1933 - 1996
    Murray, Joan
    Huggins, Edie, American, 1935 - 2008
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Smith, Nettie B., American
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Negro Business League, American, 1901 - 1966
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 9 1/16 × 5/16 in. (28 × 23 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A 1971 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features yellow, blue, and pink ruffled round ribbon badges in the upper left corner of a plain white background with a montage of photographic portraits of men and women printed in blue and black taking up most of the cover, aligned from the bottom right corner. Each badge has a different colored center with [1971 DELEGATE] across it.
    The magazine’s content opens with a full page portrait of Newark mayor Kenneth Gibson, followed by an article titled [The Negro Convention Movement Before the Civil War]. The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Association of Market Developers, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Morehouse College, Chi Delta Mu Society, NAACP 62 Anniversary Convention,Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Negro Women’s Clubs, 369th Veterans’ Association Convention, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, the National Council of Negro Women, National Medical Association, including a printing of the NMA Statement of President Richard Nixon, National Dental Association, IBPOE of W, black mortgage banking firms, Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, National Business League, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. There is also an article on the passing of Whitney M. Young, Jr., Mary Cardwell Dawson, “First Black Impresario of Grand Opera”, a portrait gallery of new CBS television actors, journalists, and executives for 1970-1971, a “Media Women 1971 Convention”, and a profile of Oak Bluffs community on Martha’s Vineyard,
    There are approximately 194pages with black and white photographs and advertisements thorughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    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
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Funeral customs and rites
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Medicine
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e80a74f0-5c78-4d88-80e0-f11edfdd1eea
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    President Truman, Harry S., American, 1884 - 1972
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc., American, founded 1871
    Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, American, founded 1916
    Sovereign Military Order of Malta, founded 1099
    Lockett, Steven N., American
    The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Golar, Simeon, American, 1929 - 2013
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Parks, Gordon, American, 1912 - 2006
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Dr. Clark, Kenneth, American, 1914 - 2005
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Association of Broadcasters, American
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Spelman College, American, founded 1881
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    369th Veterans Association, American
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Hale, Clara, American, 1905 - 1992
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 3/8 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.2 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A 1973 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white portrait photographs tinted in bright pink, green, yellow, purple, orange, and blue. In the top left corner is a purple ribbon badge with text that reads [DELEGATE]. Blue text centered at the top reads [1973 DELEGATE]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “It Was a Frustrating Year…” which recounts events of the past year, including the deaths of Jackie Robinson, President Johnson, President Truman and Attorney Franklin Reeves. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1973 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.
    The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Negro College Fund, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., President Lyndon Johnson, Jackie Robinson, President Truman, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Medical Association, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Steven N. Lockett, The Girl Friends, Inc., National Newspaper Publishers Association, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Chairman of the Housing Authority of New York City Simeon Golar, NAACP, Gordon Parks, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National Urban League, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Whitney M. Young, National Dental Association, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Spelman College, Morehouse College, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Shriners International, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, 369th Veterans Association, National Association of Black Travel Agents, National Insurance Association, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. There are also short features on the travel destinations Barbados and Jamaica and the children’s charity Hale House.
    There are 256 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 Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfb9effd-68b5-4246-b12a-9179d2fdce82
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    National Association of Broadcasters, American
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
    Ellington, Duke, American, 1899 - 1974
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Morsell, John Albert, American, 1912 - 1974
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Smith, Nettie B., American
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Davis, John Warren, American, 1888 - 1980
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    National Business League, American, founded 1900
    National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, American, founded 1913
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Johnson, Clifton Herman, American, 1921 - 2008
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A 1975 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits with a red tinted band on the top third, a white band in the middle, and a blue tinted band on the bottom third. There is a yellow ribbon badge at the top left that reads [1975 / DELEGATE]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
    The magazine’s content opens with “A Message to Delegate Readers” from the National Association of Broadcasters in support of broadcast license renewal legislation, followed by an article titled “Black Leaders Oppose Pay-Television.”
    The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, National Pan-Hellenic Council, National Association of Black Social Workers, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, The Girl Friends, Inc., Duke Ellington, National Medical Association, Prince Hall masons, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, John Albert Morsell, NAACP, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National United Church Ushers Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Dental Association, CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American Bridge Association, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Elks of the World, Nettie B. Smith, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, National Medical Association, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, John Warren Davis, Shriners, Congressional Black Caucus, National Business League, National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, 369th Veterans Association, Association for the Study of African American Life and History, National Council of Negro Women. There is also an article titled “The Negro Convention Movement Before the Civil War,” by Clifton H. Johnson.
    The issue concludes with an editorial note, masthead and table of contents on the final page. There are 258 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 Viceroy cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Movement
    Colonization movement
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Calypso (Music)
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Funeral customs and rites
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Law
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Sororities
    Television
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    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
    2012.167.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c80d5f1b-2384-44ae-91b1-bb42a6fc4395
  • Pin for Delta Sigma Theta sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Date
    ca. 1990
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    1/2 × 3/4 × 9/16 in. (1.3 × 1.9 × 1.4 cm)
    Description
    A gold--tone Delta Sigma Theta Sorority pin. The pin is molded in the Greek letters [? S T] with the letters slightly staggered. The S symbol has (9) small white plastic pearls embedded in the metal. The pin back is a jewelry clutch, or a tie tack back, in style.
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    pins (jewelry)
    Topic
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.85.1ab
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac7325eb-bdcb-4a57-ac8f-3e37ff5ea000
  • Gavel used by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Date
    1992
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    10 1/2 × 3 × 1 1/2 in. (26.7 × 7.6 × 3.8 cm)
    Description
    A gold-toned gavel used by the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The head of the gavel is cylindrical and rounded with molded indentations around the circumference of the head. The handle of the gavel is molded into the Greek letters [? S T] written vertically and starting near where the handle meets the head. The bottom of the handle is rounded and tapered, slightly bulbous at the very end.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    gavels (ceremonial mallets)
    Topic
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.85.2.1
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d0b790c3-ec98-4ff1-b42d-8bb53229a95b
  • Red felt bag for gavel used by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    felt
    Dimensions
    Flat: 12 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 2 in. (31.1 × 12.1 × 5.1 cm)
    Description
    A rectangular red felt bag used to house the Delta Sigma Theta gavel (2014.85.2.1). The bag is sewn closed on thre sides with a hemmed opening at one end. There is a length of gold colored cord threaded through the hemmed edge so the bag can be drawn closed.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    bags (containers)
    Topic
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.85.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbc9b1ba-7069-4b6b-a12e-df3f6af2d81f
  • Gavel sound block used by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    AITG, American
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Date
    1992
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    plastic, metal, felt
    Dimensions
    5 × 3 9/16 × 5/8 in. (12.7 × 9 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    A gavel sound block featuring the logo of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority. The block has a thick red acrylic body with curving edges. On the top of the block is a gold toned relief in the form of the Delta Sigma Theta crest, which features a woman's head in profile above a shield featuring a torch, laurel leaves, and a crossed sword and cane. Below the crest is a banner reading [?E?TA SIGNA TETA]. The plastic of the underside of the sound block is covered with black felt and has two manufacturer stickers.
    Place made
    Taiwan, Asia
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    percussion idiophones
    Topic
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.85.3.1
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5097bbbfc-3ab9-49be-9743-ff1cc5e0ba91
  • Red felt bag for gavel soundblock used by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    felt
    Dimensions
    Flat: 6 3/4 × 4 1/2 × 1 in. (17.1 × 11.4 × 2.5 cm)
    Description
    A rectangular red felt bag used to house the Delta Sigma Theta gavel sound block (2014.85.3.1). The bag is sewn closed on thre sides with a hemmed opening at one end. There is a length of gold colored cord threaded through the hemmed edge so the bag can be drawn closed.
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Props and set design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    bags (containers)
    Topic
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
    Object number
    2014.85.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50ffccb0f-e2b3-4418-b066-b431bb851253
  • Pledge bucket hat from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Coppin State University, American, founded 1900
    Date
    1979
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and adhesive on canvas with thread and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 9 1/2 × 11 in. (17.8 × 24.1 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A red, canvas, pledge bucket hat with an off-white band around the base of the crown from Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Adhered to the front of the crown is a white patch with a red design and border. At the top of the crown is an off-white, top button. The patch features eight (8) pyramids of varying size above the word [PYRAMID]. One of the pyramids is large and placed at the top center of the patch. The interior of the hat is red and has a white sweatband with a handwritten inscription in red ink that reads: [PYRAMID [---?] Cheryl].
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Communities
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cheryl Bailey Solomon
    Object number
    2015.91.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd546d68fc6-3b0f-4195-bcc5-163e33e4f06e
  • Cut pile rug from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Coppin State University, American, founded 1900
    Date
    1979-1981
    Medium
    yarn and twine with twill
    Dimensions
    L x W: 17 × 35 × 1 in. (43.2 × 88.9 × 2.5 cm)
    Description
    A rectangular cut pile rug from the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The rug features the Greek letters of Delta Sigma Theta sorority, [?ST], in red against a white background. The rug has a twine warp and a yarn weft that is visible on the reverse. The back of the rug is bound on the left and right sides with cotton twill tape.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Textiles
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    rugs
    Topic
    Communities
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cheryl Bailey Solomon
    Object number
    2015.91.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f769350f-f805-4e0d-bfa7-b32db3267c5b
  • Pinback name tag from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Coppin State University, American, founded 1900
    Date
    1979-1981
    Medium
    plastic with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 3 1/16 × 1/4 in. (3.8 × 7.8 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A rectangular, plastic pin-back name tag from Delta Sigma Theta sorority. The pin’s design features three (3) recessed cream Greek letters against a red background. The letters represent Delta Sigma Theta sorority, [?ST]. The back is cream with a silver pin fastener centered at the top.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Communities
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cheryl Bailey Solomon
    Object number
    2015.91.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52193f42a-2b61-4bf3-b72d-66385be3115c
  • Pinback button from the April 25, 1981 Run for Life

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Solomon, Cheryl Bailey, American, born 1959
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Coppin State University, American, founded 1900
    Date
    1981
    Medium
    ink on plastic with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/8 × 2 × 3/8 in. (5.4 × 5.1 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A white, heart-shaped, plastic pin-back button. A thin black border runs around the exterior of the heart. At the center of the button is a red, recessed graphic of an anthropomorphic figure with a heart-shaped torso running. There is a [T] shape across the center of the heart. On the right is red, recessed text that reads [RUN / FOR LIFE / SATURDAY / APRIL 25, / 1981]. The back of the button is plain white plastic with a metal safety pin fastener.
    Place used
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Communities
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cheryl Bailey Solomon
    Object number
    2015.91.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51d388f16-b8fc-4e48-ad33-8617fa1198cb
  • Untitled

    Photograph by
    Williams, Milton, American, born 1940
    Subject of
    Harris, Patricia Roberts, American, 1924 - 1985
    Bailey, Mona Humphries, American, 1932 - 2018
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (15.4 x 20.6 cm)
    Title
    Photograph of Patricia Roberts Harris receiving award from Mona Humphries Bailey
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Patricia Roberts Harris receiving an award from Mona Humphries Bailey. The award says "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority" across the top. Both women are standing behind a podium. Another woman stands behind them. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on the back.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives
    Object number
    2011.15.404
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Milton Williams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b7355d7d-c5c7-42d7-bb05-043e151521d7

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