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Tunic of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir
- Created by
- Najieb, Anna
- Najieb, Halimah
- Worn by
- Nasir, Nadiyah, American
- Subject of
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- cloth and plastic with metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 30 1/2 × 15 1/2 in. (77.5 × 39.4 cm)
- Waist: 23 in. (58.4 cm)
- Description
- This is a beige tunic made of synthetic fabric. The tunic has a round neck, long sleeves, and slight A-line silhouette that end below the waist. It fastens in the front with a row of buttons and snap fasteners at the collar and left shoulder. The front of the tunic has a front flap that covers the entire torso up to the left shoulder and hides the row of buttons. There are seven buttons of a light brown plastic material that appears opalescent. There are two metal snaps at the left shoulder and one snap at the collar. The tunic is lined with a light fabric.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- tunics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
- Object number
- 2013.221.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Culottes of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir
- Created by
- Najieb, Anna
- Najieb, Halimah
- Worn by
- Nasir, Nadiyah, American
- Subject of
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- cloth and thread with elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 38 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (97.8 × 41.9 cm)
- Inseam: 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm)
- Description
- These are beige culottes made of synthetic fabric. The culottes are pleated with large flaps that give the appearance that the item is a skirt. The left leg corresponds with the front flap and the right leg with the back flap. It has an elastic waist with a slight A-line silhouette. The elastic waist is attached to the culottes about nine inches from the line of stitching at the hips. The culottes are lined with a light fabric.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- culottes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
- Object number
- 2013.221.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Headscarf of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir
- Created by
- Najieb, Anna
- Najieb, Halimah
- Worn by
- Nasir, Nadiyah, American
- Subject of
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- cloth and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W: 23 1/2 × 30 in. (59.7 × 76.2 cm)
- Description
- Beige head scarf made of synthetic fabric. Scarf in the shape of a half-circle with the forehead portion at the horizontal edge. Two smaller flaps are attached to the forehead section and wrap around the base of the neck.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- headscarves
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
- Object number
- 2013.221.1.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cloak of a Muslim Girl Training school uniform worn by Nadiyah Nasir
- Created by
- Najieb, Anna
- Najieb, Halimah
- Worn by
- Nasir, Nadiyah, American
- Subject of
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- cloth and thread with metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 37 1/2 × 16 in. (95.3 × 40.6 cm)
- Description
- This beige cloak is made of synthetic fabric. It fastens with two snap fasteners at the front of the collar and has two slits for arms in the front of cloak. The cloak is lined with a light fabric.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- cloaks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
- Object number
- 2013.221.1.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Sister Clara Muhammad School Yearbook 1980 - 1981
- Published by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Owned by
- Nasir, Nadiyah, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1981
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (closed): 11 × 8 1/2 × 3/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.5 cm)
- H x W (open): 11 × 17 in. (27.9 × 43.2 cm)
- Description
- This is a green hardcover year book with gold embossed letters on the front. The letters are centered on the front cover and read "WITH THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE GRACIOUS, THE COMPASSIONATE/ SISTER CLARA/ MUHAMMAD SCHOOL/ YEAR BOOK/ 1980-1981." The cover is made of a synthetic textured fabric.
- Place printed
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- yearbooks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Yusef Nasir
- Object number
- 2013.221.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Sister Clara Muhammad Schools
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Nation of Islam Moslem Girls' Training School uniform worn by Jamilah Sahib
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Worn by
- Sahib, Jamilah
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1959-1969
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and metal buttons and zipper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 Tunic on form): 29 1/2 × 20 × 17 in. (74.9 × 50.8 × 43.2 cm)
- H x W (.1 Tunic flat): 30 × 16 3/4 in. (76.2 × 42.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 Pants on form): 39 × 16 × 8 in. (99.1 × 40.6 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W (.2 Pants flat): 39 3/8 × 16 5/8 in. (100 × 42.2 cm)
- H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 22 × 18 in. (33 × 55.9 × 45.7 cm)
- H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 28 1/4 × 42 3/4 in. (71.8 × 108.6 cm)
- Description
- A cream-colored, 3-piece original style button down MGT (Moslem Girls' Training) uniform, comprised of a tunic (.1), a skirt (.2), and a headscarf (.3), worn by Jamilah Sahib.
- The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1) is made from synthetic fabric and has long sleeves with folded cuffs and a standing collar. The tunic fastens with five (5) metal buttons down the front. The center of each button has a cream circle surrounded by a thin decorative metal circle, and then by self-fabric. The tunic is not lined.
- The cream-colored full-length skirt (.2) is made from the same synthetic fabric as the tunic. The skirt has a straight fitted waistband, and it fastens at the proper left waist with a zipper and a single button (the button is missing). The skirt is not lined.
- The cream-colored headscarf (.3) is made from the same synthetic fabric as the tunic and skirt. It is a slightly oblong half-circle with short ties at the front to fasten under the wearer's chin.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- tunics
- skirts
- headcloths (headgear)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.1.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam University of Islam school nurse's uniform worn by Jamilah Sahib
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Worn by
- Sahib, Jamilah
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1970-1977
- Medium
- synthetic fiber with plastic buttons and metal zipper and fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1-.3 on form): 59 × 30 × 20 in. (149.9 × 76.2 × 50.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.1 Shirt on form): 30 1/2 × 19 × 15 in. (77.5 × 48.3 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W (.1 Shirt flat): 30 7/8 × 15 3/4 in. (78.4 × 40 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 Culottes on form): 42 × 18 × 19 in. (106.7 × 45.7 × 48.3 cm)
- H x W (.2 Culottes flat): 42 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (108 × 34.3 cm)
- H x W x D (.3 Cape on form): 38 3/4 × 29 × 19 in. (98.4 × 73.7 × 48.3 cm)
- H x W (.3 Cape flat): 38 3/4 × 18 in. (98.4 × 45.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.4 Headscarf on form): 12 1/4 × 17 × 11 in. (31.1 × 43.2 × 27.9 cm)
- H x W (.4 Headscarf flat): 18 3/4 × 32 in. (47.6 × 81.3 cm)
- Description
- A white, 4-piece school nurse's uniform, comprised of a shirt (.1), culottes (.2), a cape (.3), and a headscarf (.4), worn by Jamilah Sahib.
- The shirt (.1) is made from white synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves and a short standing collar. The proper right front crosses over to the proper left front side and fastens with seven (7) round clear plastic buttons. The button band is concealed from the exterior by a flap. Three (3) metal snaps affix the proper right front side to the proper left shoulder, and there is one (1) additional metal snap at the front neck. The sleeves are straight with a dart at each elbow and no cuff. There is a dart to the left and right of the center back neck. The shirt and sleeves are fully lined with a white synthetic fabric.
- The full-length culottes (.2) are made from the same white synthetic fabric as the shirt. Each pant leg is cut very wide, with an additional panel of fabric sewn in and wrapped around to make the pants appear like a wrap skirt. The proper right leg panel reaches across the front to the proper left side, while the proper left leg panel reaches across the back to the proper right side. The culottes have a straight fitted waistband and close just left of the center front with a zipper and two metal (2) hook-and-eye fasteners. A snap on the proper left front waistband and a clear plastic button on the proper left side provide further closure for the panel of the proper right front leg that reaches across to the proper left side. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each side below the waist. The culottes are fully lined with white synthetic fabric.
- The cape (.3) reaches from the neck to just above the knee and is made from a white ribbed synthetic fabric. There are two (2) slits, one on each front side, for the arms. The cape fastens at the center front neck with one (1) metal hook-and-eye fastener. The cape is fully lined with white synthetic fabric.
- The headscarf (.4) is made from the same white ribbed synthetic fabric as the cape. It is a slightly oblong half-circle with a scallped front. There are short ties at the front to fasten under the wearer's neck.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.2.1-.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam University of Islam school uniform worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Worn by
- Hopkins, Myrtle Kaye, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1970-1973
- Medium
- cotton, synthetic fiber, metal zipper, and plastic buttons
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 48 3/4 × 19 1/2 × 16 in. (123.8 × 49.5 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W x D (.1 Dress on form): 43 1/2 × 17 × 16 in. (110.5 × 43.2 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (.1 Dress flat): 46 1/4 × 14 3/4 in. (117.5 × 37.5 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 26 3/4 × 21 × 16 in. (67.9 × 53.3 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (.2 Shirt flat): 23 3/8 × 17 3/4 in. (59.4 × 45.1 cm)
- H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 18 × 15 in. (33 × 45.7 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 34 1/8 × 23 in. (86.7 × 58.4 cm)
- Description
- A 3-piece girl’s University of Islam high school uniform, comprised of a dress (.1), blouse (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins.
- The light tan cotton dress (.1) is ankle-length and sleeveless, with a rounded collarless neck and a full skirt with box pleats at the center front and back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper that runs from just below the waist to the upper neck, with a single hook-and-eye fastener at the upper neck. A length of cream ribbon is sewn along the interior hem. The dress is not lined.
- The white long-sleeved blouse (2) is made from a synthetic knit fabric. The blouse closes at the center front with five (5) white plastic buttons. There are small pleats at the front shoulder seams. The collar has two (2) tails, one of which inserts through a small seamed opening in the other, making a small tie at the center front neck. The sleeves button at the collar with a single white plastic button.
- The cream headscarf (.3) is a slightly oblong half-circle shape with a scalloped front. It is made from a synthetic fabric. There are small self ties at the front for fastening under the wearer's chin.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- dresses
- blouses
- headcloths (headgear)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.3.1-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam University of Islam drill team uniform worn by Myrtle K. Hopkins
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Worn by
- Hopkins, Myrtle Kaye, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1970-1973
- Medium
- synthetic fiber, ribbon, elastic, and metal buttons and zipper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1ab-.2 on form): 55 1/4 × 21 × 14 in. (140.3 × 53.3 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W x D (.1a Tunic on form): 39 1/4 × 21 × 14 in. (99.7 × 53.3 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W (.1a Tunic flat): 39 1/2 × 15 1/4 in. (100.3 × 38.7 cm)
- H x W (.1b Belt flat): 1 5/8 × 61 1/2 in. (4.1 × 156.2 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 Pants on form): 38 1/2 × 15 × 11 in. (97.8 × 38.1 × 27.9 cm)
- H x W (.2 Pants flat): 40 × 13 7/8 in. (101.6 × 35.2 cm)
- Inseam (.2 Pants): 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.3 Headscarf on form): 13 × 25 1/2 × 21 in. (33 × 64.8 × 53.3 cm)
- H x W (.3 Headscarf flat): 27 7/8 × 40 1/4 in. (70.8 × 102.2 cm)
- Description
- A red and white 3-piece Vanguard drill team uniform, comprised of a tunic with a belt (.1ab), harem pants (.2), and headscarf (.3), worn by Myrtle Kaye Hopkins.
- The cream-colored princess-cut tunic (.1a) is made from synthetic fabric. It has long sleeves with folded cuffs and a standing collar. It is trimmed with red grosgrain ribbon at the collar, cuffs, and bottom hem. The tunic fastens with five (5) metal buttons down the front. The center of each button has a darker cream circle surrounded by a thin decorative metal circle, and then by self fabric. The tunic is not lined. A coordinating red fabric belt (.1b) ties around the waist.
- The harem pants (.2) are made from the same cream synthetic fabric as the tunic. The pants have a fitted waist and close with a zipper and single button closure (button missing) at the proper left side. The wide legs are cinched at the ankles by an elastic band run through the hem of each leg, with the ends safety-pinned together. The pants are not lined.
- The headscarf (.3) is shaped in a slighlty oblong half-circle and is also made of the cream-colored synthetic fabric, with the front trimmed in red grosgrain ribbon. The ribbon is left loose at each end to be tied under the wearer's chin.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.4.1ab-.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Worn by
- Rowell, Medina, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1978-1979
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 25 1/2 × 9 × 14 in. (64.8 × 22.9 × 35.6 cm)
- H x W (Flat): 26 × 13 1/4 in. (66 × 33.7 cm)
- Description
- A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the smallest of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- jumpers (dresses)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Worn by
- Rowell, Medina, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1978-1979
- Medium
- synthetic fiber
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 27 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (69.9 × 24.1 × 36.8 cm)
- H x W (Flat): 27 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (69.9 × 34.3 cm)
- Description
- A brown girl’s Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The A-line cut jumper is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the mid-sized of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- jumpers (dresses)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform worn by Medina Rowell
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Worn by
- Rowell, Medina, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1978-1979
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and plastic button
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1-.2 on form): 33 × 14 × 14 1/2 in. (83.8 × 35.6 × 36.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.1 Jumper on form): 32 3/4 × 9 × 14 1/2 in. (83.2 × 22.9 × 36.8 cm)
- H x W (.1 Jumper flat): 32 1/4 × 13 3/4 in. (81.9 × 34.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 Shirt on form): 20 1/4 × 14 × 6 in. (51.4 × 35.6 × 15.2 cm)
- H x W (Shirt flat): 20 5/8 × 12 1/4 in. (52.4 × 31.1 cm)
- Description
- A Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, comprised of a brown jumper (.1) and a yellow blouse (.2), worn by Medina Rowell.
- The A-line cut jumper (.1) is made from a dark brown synthetic knit material. The bodice and thick shoulder straps form a square neckline, with a slit at the center front bodice. Ties extend from both sides at the empire waist for tying at the center back. The jumper is not lined. This is the largest of three (3) similar uniform jumpers previously worn by Rowell.
- The short-sleeved blouse (.2) is made from a pale yellow synthetic fabric. It has a Peter Pan collar and a single patch pocket on the proper left chest. The blouse fastens up the center front with five (5) round yellow plastic buttons, all of which are missing except the bottom-most button. The blouse is not lined.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- blouses
- jumpers (dresses)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.7.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform beret worn by Medina Rowell
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Worn by
- Rowell, Medina, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1978-1979
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- polyester
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 9 1/2 × 11 × 6 1/2 in. (24.1 × 27.9 × 16.5 cm)
- H x W (Flat): 12 × 11 3/4 in. (30.5 × 29.8 cm)
- Description
- A dark brown beret, part of a Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The polyester beret is round with an oblong opening on the underside for the wearer's head.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- berets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Nation of Islam Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform beret worn by Medina Rowell
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Issued by
- Sister Clara Muhammad Schools, renamed 1975
- Worn by
- Rowell, Medina, American
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1978-1979
- Medium
- wool
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (On form): 9 × 10 × 6 1/2 in. (22.9 × 25.4 × 16.5 cm)
- H x W (Flat): 11 5/8 × 10 1/8 in. (29.5 × 25.7 cm)
- Description
- A dark brown beret, part of a Sister Clara Muhammad School uniform, worn by Medina Rowell. The wool beret is round with an oblong opening on the underside for the wearer's head.
- Place used
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- berets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jamilah Sahib
- Object number
- 2013.224.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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The Final Call
- Distributed by
- Justice or Else, American, founded 2015
- Subject of
- The Final Call, American, founded 1979
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- October 10, 2015
- Medium
- ink on newsprint
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 7/8 × 10 3/4 in. (30.2 × 27.3 cm)
- Description
- A copy of "The Final Call" from October 10, 2015.
- The top center of the newspaper reads [The Final Call] in a bold, black, fancy font. There is a color drawing of a trumpet on the proper right side with lines coming out of it. To the left of the words there are symbols for Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Above the title there is a box with text. It reads ['ALL ROADS LEAD TO WASHINGTON'/An invitation to join the Justice Or Else! Gathering. Oct. 10, 2015/By the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan- Page 20], with a color photo of Louis Farrkhan on the proper right.
- Under "The Final Call" three websites are listed. Below the websites it reads [SPECIAL EDITION OCTOBER 10, 2015 U.S. $2.00]. Below that there is a black line with the text [JUSTICEORELSE.COM 10.10.15 JUSTICE...OR ELSE!] in white, with the date in the center in yellow.
- Below it there is a collage of photos in color. The photos show groups of people marching and holding signs that include slogans such as "Black Lives Matter" and "Justice for Black, Brown, Red & Poor!", as well as some in Spanish. In the center there is a black and white "Justice...or Else!" logo.
- The logo has the shape of the U.S. Capitol building at the top. There is a line drawing of the Capitol in white. Below it there is a white rectangle. Inside it reads [JUSTICE.../OR/ELSE!] in white. There is a line between "Justice" and "Else" and the "Or" is in the center inside of a square. The "!" makes up a part of the rectangle that is around the words.
- Below the rectangle it reads [20th ANNIVERSARY/THE MILLION MAN MARCH] in white.
- The back of the newspaper features ads for Louis Farrakhan interview DVDs and ads for merchandise from the march.
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Million Man March Anniversary Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- newspapers
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Men
- Race relations
- Social reform
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.251.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © FCN Publishing. Permission required for use.
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Elijah Muhammad Remembered
- Created by
- Terry, Roderick, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Million Man March, American, founded 1995
- Printed by
- Penn Camera, American, 1954 - 2012
- Date
- October 16, 1995
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 10 5/8 in. (34.8 x 27 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Description
- This black-and-white photograph depicts a man holding a painting of Elijah Muhammed and another individual, possibly a key figure in the Nation of Islam. In the painting, Elijah Muhammed is wearing a dark suit and dark taqiyah decorated with crescent moon and stars. The other figure is wearing a white suit and taqiyah, also decorated with crescent moon and stars. There is a large crescent moon with starburst painted behind them, and their hands are raised in prayer position with palms open upward. The man holding this painting is middle aged, in a white fedora, white shirt with collar turned up, and Malcom X sweatshirt. He holds the painting against his right shoulder, and gazes around the frame to the viewer's left.
- Cultural Place
- National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Portfolio/Series
- One Million Strong
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Activism
- Civil rights
- Local and regional
- Men
- Photography
- Religious groups
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Roderick Terry
- Object number
- 2013.99.48
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Roderick Terry
-
Gloria Hayes Richardson Oral History Interview
- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Richardson, Gloria St. Clair Hayes, American, born 1922
- Interviewed by
- Mosnier, Joseph Ph. D.
- Subject of
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
- Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, American, founded 1962
- Frazier, E. Franklin, American, 1894 - 1962
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, American, founded 1963
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
- Date
- July 19, 2011
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 01:32:37
- Description
- The oral history consists of five digital files: 2011.174.35.1a, 2011.174.35.1b, 2011.174.35.1c, 2011.174.35.1d, and 2011.174.35.1e.
- Gloria Richardson recalls growing up in Cambridge, Maryland, attending Howard University, and joining Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) with her daughter, Donna, after returning to Cambridge and running her father's drug store. She recalls traveling to the South with her family to assist SNCC with voter registration, organizing the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee, assisting E. Franklin Frazier with research on African Americans, and marching in a protest where the police used cyanogen gas. She also discusses attending the March on Washington, her involvement with the Nation of Islam, and meeting Malcolm X.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0035
- Place collected
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Cambridge, Dorchester County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Civil Rights History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Movement
- Civil Rights Movement
- March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Topic
- Activism
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Education
- Labor
- Religion
- Resistance
- Social reform
- Suffrage
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2011.174.35.1a-e
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
-
The Supreme Wisdom
- Published by
- Muhammad University of Islam, American, founded 1934
- Written by
- Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- ca. 1957
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image) = 8 11/16 x 6 in (22.06 x 15.24 cm)
- Description
- This paperback booklet depicts a photograph of Elijah Muhammad at the center right margin of the cover. Next to the photograph is a red oval with white text that reads "The Supreme Wisdom." Beneath the oval, in green text are the words "By the Honorable Elijah Muhammad." On the cover's top right corner is a green oval with the words "Volume Two." On the top left corner is a red rectangle with a white star and crescent moon.
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Place made
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- booklets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.150.11.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Estate of Lloyd W. Yearwood
-
Muhammad Speaks, Volume 1, "Muslim Wants and Beliefs"
- Recorded by
- Muhammad, Elijah, American, 1897 - 1975
- Produced by
- Muhammad's Mosque of Islam No. 2, American, founded 1972
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Subject of
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1961
- Medium
- ink on paper and cardboard, vinyl
- Dimensions
- Record: 11 3/16 × 1/16 in. (28.4 × 0.2 cm)
- Cover: 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 × 1/8 in. (31.3 × 31.3 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- Long-playing record and album cover featuring a black and white photograph of Elijah Muhammad on the cover on the right half of the front cover. Surrounding the image on the left half and below is red text [MUHAMMAD/SPEAKS/WANTS/AND BELIEFS]. Above the text in the upper left corner is a red flag with a white crescent moon and star. Below the flag is small black text [In the Name of Allah]. In the lower left corner is gray and black text, some of it vertically oriented [VOLUMEN/1/PART 1]. The record features white labels on the front and back with black text. Side One [MUSLIM/"WANTS AND BELIEFS"/SIDE 1 33 1"/"3 RPM/THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD]. Side Two [MUSLIM/"WANTS AND BELIEFS"/SIDE 2 33 1"/"3 RPM/THE HONORABLE ELIJAH MUHAMMAD].
- Statement
- Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Audio Recordings
- Type
- record covers
- long-playing records
- Topic
- Mass media
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.154.14ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Louis Farrakhan, NYC
- Photograph by
- Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
- Subject of
- Farrakhan, Louis, American, born 1933
- Nation of Islam, American, founded 1930
- Date
- 1984
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.5 × 28 cm)
- H x W (image): 8 9/16 × 8 9/16 in. (21.8 × 21.8 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photographic portrait of Louis Farrakhan. Farrakhan is pictured center frame, looking directly at the camera and smiling, with his hands reaching forward. He wears a three piece suit with bowtie and pocket square. The background is of a non-descript room, with a rectangle of white behind and to the left of Farrakhan, and a piece of artwork hanging on a shadowed wall further behind and to the right of frame. The title and date are inscribed on the front, along with the photographer's signature. The back has an inscription with the photographer's contact information.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Photography
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.99.27
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Anthony Barboza