Created by

Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Freemasonry, American, founded 1730

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)

Type

black-and-white prints (photographs)

portraits

Place made

Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America

Date

1948-1970s

Description

The men are all dressed in Masonic costume; their hats read "Bethel Lodge" above the freemason emblem of square and compass. Their individual names or initials are also on their hats. Eight stand in the image's middleground while five sit in the foreground.

Topic

African American

Associations and institutions

Photography

Segregation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson

Object number

2012.137.3.1

Restrictions & Rights

© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

Power of Place

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Unidentified

Subject of

Hendricks, Daniel, American, born 1865

Freemasonry, American, founded 1730

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 5 7/16 × 3 7/16 in. (13.8 × 8.7 cm)

Type

albumen prints

portraits

Place collected

Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

early 1920s

Description

Black and white photographic postcard of Daniel Hendricks wearing Masonic apron and collar. He stands facing the camera, wearing a three piece suit, tie, and hat. Around his neck is a wide Masonic collar, decorated with five stars on a light colored background. The collar is oval shaped and edged with thick fringe. Around his waist is a Masonic apron, a square of light colored cloth decorated with fringe, edging, and Masonic symbols. At the top of the apron is a single almond shaped eye. Below is the Square and Compasses. In the background is a painted backdrop of a column on plinth, a brick walkway, and some foliage. On the back is a postcard format. At top are the words "POST CARD." Underneath are two sections, one headed "Correspondence” and the other "Address." At the top right corner is a square section with the words "Place Stamp Here" surrounded on four sides by the word "AZO" with four small triangles at each corner.

Topic

African American

Families

Freemasonry

Men

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robin J. Boozé Miller

Object number

2011.72.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998

Subject of

Unidentified Man or Men

Freemasonry, American, founded 1730

Medium

photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place made

Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America

Date

1948 - 1970s

Description

A large group of men stand on a series of steps in front of a set of double doors. All of the men are dressed in suits; the nine men standing in the front row clearly don Masonic regalia. Two of the men in the front row hold staffs aloft which have the square and compass insignia fashioned in metal at the ends.

Topic

African American

Freemasonry

Men

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson

Object number

2012.137.3.48

Restrictions & Rights

© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

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.

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, born 1935

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 12 × 8 7/8 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 22.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date

1969

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.

Topic

African American

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics (Practical)

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Sororities

United States--History--1969-2001

United States--Social life and customs

Urban life

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number

2012.167.4

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture