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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
- 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
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Masonic Burial Services with General Instructions
- Written by
- Macoy, Robert, Irish, 1815 - 1895
- Subject of
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- early 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper, cardboard and cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 7 1/8 x 5 x 1/4 in. (18.1 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- Hardcover book titled "Masonic Burial Services with General Instructions" totalling thirty-four pages. The front cover consists of navy blue, almost black, cloth bound cardboard hard cover with the words "Masonic Burial Services" in gold leaf across the front. The text explains the general instructions for service in the lodge room, church or house and at the grave. On the back end page is inscribed in pencil "Louise Harris 1914 West at [illegible]."
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- manuals
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Freemasonry
- Funeral customs and rites
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.155.258
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Membership certificate to Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts
- Created by
- Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, American, founded 1847
- Received by
- Gates, Otis A. Jr.
- Subject of
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Owned by
- Gates, Annie Maude, American, 1911 - 2010
- Date
- 1946
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 1/16 x 14 1/16 in. (43.3 x 35.7 cm)
- Description
- A certificate of initiation for Otis A. Gates Jr. into the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge a part of the Most (M.) Worshipful (W.) Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. The certificate includes two pillars with intricate designs and calligraphy lettering. At the top of the document there is a globe with a letter "G" above it and around the globe is the phrase: [TO ALL FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS]. The document is signed by members of the lodge. On the lower right portion of the document is a blue ribbon seal. The back of the certificate is blank.
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- certificates
- Topic
- Communities
- Freemasonry
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift in Memory of Annie M. and Otis A. Gates, Jr.
- Object number
- 2011.95
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Leather Masonic apron owned by H.C. Anderson
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- mid 20th century
- Medium
- satin, ribbon, cord, and thread on leather
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 x 16 1/2 in. (33 x 41.9 cm)
- H x W x D (with ties wrapped close to the body of the apron): 14 1/4 × 18 1/2 × 1/2 in. (36.2 × 47 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- Cream-colored leather apron with masonic iconography, satin trim, fringe and ribbon tie.
- Place collected
- Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- ceremonial costume
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2007.1.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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White canvas Masonic apron owned by H.C. Anderson
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- mid 20th century
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- ink and ribbon on canvas with twill tape
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 3/4 x 16 1/4 in. (37.5 x 41.3 cm)
- Description
- White canvas apron with printed masonic iconography, purple satin trim and a cotton twill tape tie.
- Place collected
- Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- ceremonial costume
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2007.1.36
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Masonic Monitor
- Published by
- Masonic Supply Company, American, 1950 - 2002
- Owned by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge of Freemasons, Prince Hall Affiliation, founded 1873
- Date
- 1951
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- cardboard and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. (13.3 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm)
- Open at 120 Degrees: 5 3/8 × 7 1/4 × 2 1/4 in. (13.7 × 18.4 × 5.7 cm)
- Title
- Book from the home of H.C. Anderson
- Description
- Small black book. Inside cover reads "Rev. Frank T. Anderson" and "Rev. H.C. Anderson". Title page reads, "'THE MASONIC MONITOR' / for use of / The Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge / F. & A.M., Jurisdiction of Mississippi / Prince Hall Affiliation."
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2007.1.51
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Sword from a Freemason Lodge
- Created by
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Owned by
- Johnson, LeRoy, American
- Date
- 20th century
- Medium
- metal and enamel
- Dimensions
- H x W: 35 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (88.9 x 14 x 3.2 cm)
- Description
- A Freemasonry Lodge sword made of silver metal, with a black enamel handle featuring a silver metal cross. The sword belonged to LeRoy Johnson and is accompanied by a metal sheath and leather and cloth carrying case.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools
- Type
- swords
- Topic
- Communities
- Freemasonry
- Men
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.166.2.5a-d
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic postcard of Daniel Hendricks in Masonic regalia
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Hendricks, Daniel, American, born 1865
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- early 1920s
- 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)
- 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.
- Place collected
- Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- albumen prints
- portraits
- Topic
- 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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Centennial Anniversary - Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Ohio and Its Jurisdiction - F. & A. M.
- Created by
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- 1949
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 x 5 7/8 x 3/8 in. (22.9 x 14.9 x 1 cm)
- Description
- A booklet celebrating the centennial anniversary of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge, a chapter of the Prince Hall branch of the Freemasons fraternal organization. Inside are various membership rosters, composite photographs, and advertisements. The front cover is light blue with dark blue writing and has a freemason symbol in gold at its center.
- Place depicted
- Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- rosters
- Topic
- Fraternal organizations
- Men
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.89.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Group portrait of men in Masonic costume
- Created by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- 1948-1970s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
- 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.
- Place made
- Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Schwartz and Shawn Wilson
- Object number
- 2012.137.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Group portrait of a Masonic lodge chapter
- Created by
- Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
- Date
- 1948 - 1970s
- Medium
- photographic gelatin and silver on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
- 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.
- Place made
- Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- 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