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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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a56b1ce0-c628-41f6-b4ec-7b0e4d77ab12
  • 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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516ad1001-2d1f-457c-99ec-f3f0944ea3f1
  • 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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5794561f6-a99c-48cc-81cc-6b5ed63477bd
  • 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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56129225d-0bdb-4138-aa45-50c5dcc6aeba
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Topic
    Communities
    Education
    Religious groups
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd509a02652-6a83-4034-9092-0120b36be7af
  • 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)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f68fd16-73e9-458e-944f-3e84b51dc537
  • 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
    Type
    capes (outerwear)
    shirts
    culottes
    headcloths (headgear)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc95fee4-1599-438e-8643-6e0c82b31a6e
  • 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)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54d3140b1-1733-4879-a89f-0686b03b06b1
  • 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
    Type
    tunics
    belts (costume accessories)
    headcloths (headgear)
    shalwar
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4f644cf-4a59-4dc0-a22c-f1093e7e38f4
  • 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)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b2bb2c2a-e171-42c3-bb70-538e5b0184ac
  • 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)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58733b534-bd2c-407a-a0d7-01734fe6c01d
  • 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 View
    Community/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)
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf906888-dd4f-4aff-b956-473de7ae0c4c
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c32e4de4-2e87-48f2-a2e8-4310fe7643a5
  • 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
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Education
    Religious groups
    Urban life
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532288680-0334-411b-b46b-70fce819247e
  • 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5faf2dbc3-2145-428a-a00d-6666c4758c11
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd547b0a437-b37b-4052-826c-ad56d07d8ebf
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5662c23c0-7c29-4344-8690-066160ec7342
  • 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
    Topic
    Mass media
    Religion
    Religious groups
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5afc5ece1-5867-423c-99f8-0bac67d8172c
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc75b418-b123-446e-bc5e-ff7ec93d38b6
  • 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a3a89628-cc5d-4097-b972-8be4ce212969

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