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A Tale of Two Cities
- Published by
- MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
- Created by
- Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
- Subject of
- Vice President Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich, American, 1908 - 1979
- Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
- Bryant, Joyce, American, born 1928
- Lindsay, John V., American, 1921 - 2000
- Jazzmobile, American, founded 1964
- Weaver, Robert C., American, 1907 - 1997
- Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
- Jones, J. Raymond, American, 1899 - 1991
- Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006
- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
- Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
- Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Shriners International, American, founded 1870
- Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
- The Afro-American, American, founded 1892
- New York Giants, American, founded 1925
- Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
- Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
- Bradley, Tom, American, 1917 - 1998
- Date
- 1966
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 12 × 1 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A promotional publication titled [A Tale of Two Cities] published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white. At the top of the front cover is the Seal of New York City. At the bottom of the front cover is the seal of the city of Los Angeles. In the center is a black strip with pink text reading [A Tale of Two Cities]. The magazine contains promotional content about the cities of New York and Los Angeles as well as profiles of prominent people within the African American community including black and white photographs.
- The magazine’s content begins with a page of several photographs of African American community leaders with New York state Governor Nelson Rockefeller, including Jackie Robinson, the IBPOE of W and singer Joyce Bryant. Also on this page is the text [all photos by Bert Smith]. The publication continues with a story about New York mayor John Lindsey and profiles of Robert C. Weaver, Constance Baker Motley, New York County Democratic Leader J. Raymond Jones, and Chairman of New York City’s Commission on Human Rights, William H. Booth. There’s a schedule of performances for Jazzmobile taking place around the city.
- Throughout are portraits, profiles, and short articles about business organizations such as the National Distillers, the National Association of Market Developers, and the National Dental Association as well as fraternity and sorority events for Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Phi Beta Sigma, and articles on events such as the National Conference of the Urban League, International Conference of Grand Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Convention of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
- There are also profiles on Lincoln Center, Morehouse College; the Afro-American Newspaper; appointments of African Americans to the administration of President Johnson; the Democratic Party; debutant balls; weddings; the New York Giants; Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; the city of Springfield, Massachusetts; Bill Cosby and other entertainment stars; the Mount Morris Park area of Harlem; Arthur Ashe; Los Angeles city council member Thomas Bradley; and notable African American business leaders, labor leaders, community leaders, political leaders, doctors, nurses, artists, and activists from across the United States.
- There are approximately 89 pages, with black and white photographs and advertisements, and several color advertisements. The back cover has an advertisement for Black & White scotch.
- Place made
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Topic
- Associations and institutions
- Business
- Caricature and cartoons
- Communities
- Fraternities
- Government
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Labor
- Mass media
- Men
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- Professional organizations
- Religious groups
- Social life and customs
- Societies
- Sororities
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Urban life
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
- Object number
- 2012.167.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Pendant for the Order of the Eastern Star
- Owned by
- Gates, Annie Maude, American, 1911 - 2010
- Gates, Barbara, American
- Subject of
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Date
- ca.1940
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- metal, ceramic and resin
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 × 2 × 1/2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- A circular metal pendant with a ceramic center. A metal faux gold border resembling a chain link with individual leaves angled toward the right encircles the ceramic center. The ceramic center has a 5-point star outlined in black at its center, with each point/triangle a different color (red, green, white, blue, and yellow). Each triangle/point depicts a black ink symbol within the triangle. In the center of the star is a pentagon in black with a white representation of a podium and book. There is a loop (clasp) on the reverse of the pendant, but no chain is currently attached.
- Classification
- Adornment
- Type
- pendants (jewelry)
- 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
- 2015.70
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cream fez worn by a member of the Maryland Order of the Eastern Star
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Date
- 1950-2000
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- a: wool felt, leather, silk tassel ;
- b: metal and rhinestone;
- c: metal and rhinestone
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (a): 6 3/4 × 7 × 7 in. (17.1 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
- H x W x D (b): 1 1/4 × 3 × 1 in. (3.2 × 7.6 × 2.5 cm)
- H x W x D (c): 1/2 × 1 × 3/4 in. (1.3 × 2.5 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- This cream felt fez hat was worn by a member of the Maryland Order of the Eastern Star. Around the top of the crown are vents in a design of four (4) separate concentric circles. At the center front of the hat is a machine-embroidered patch of a yellow five-pointed star featuring the emblem of the Order of the Eastern Star. Embroidered in light blue thread below the patch are the letters "MD". The interior opening of the fez is lined with a brown leather with a perforated design of repeating diagonal lines. Attached to the hat with three (3) butterfly clutches above the star patch is a metal and clear rhinestone pin (b) reading "OES". A light blue tassel hangs from the top of the crown. A metal and clear rhinestone chain pin (c) is attached at the proper left back side of the hat with two (2) butterfly clutches.
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- fezes
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Freemasonry
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.156.14.8abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Order of Eastern Star certificate received by Mary Sims
- Issued by
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Received by
- Sims, Mary, American
- Date
- 1973
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- ink on paper, foil, and ribbon
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
- Description
- This document certifies that Sister Mary Sims, Associate Matron of Electa Chapter #1 Order of the Eastern Star (P.H.A) Maryland Jurisdiction has attended the School of Instruction for the year 1973 and "qualifies her as candidate for the office of Worthy Matron of the above named Chapter". The certificate has a decorative orange border with a gold seal and multi-colored ribbon attached to the bottom left corner. The certificate is signed by the following people: Alice H. Catlin, Grand Lecturer; Julia M. Commodore, Grand Associate Lecturer; Dora H. Parker, Grand District Deputy; Mattie M. Henderson, Associate Grand Deputy; Margaret L. Dyer, Grand Worthy Matron; Samuel S. Henry, Grand Worthy Patron.
- Place used
- Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- certificates
- Topic
- Freemasonry
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.156.14.9.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- public domain
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Member badge for the Deborah Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star
- Created by
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Date
- 20th century
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- metal, paper, plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 1/2 x 2 in. (16.5 x 5.1 cm)
- Description
- A dark blue badge with a metal badge attached with the word: MEMBER. It states that the person possessing this badge is a member of the Deborah Chapter No. 15 O.E.S. with the insigna of the Order of the Eastern Star at the bottom. The reverse of this badge consists of a striped rainbow colored peice of fabric.
- The Order of the Eastern Star, est. in 1850, is a fraternal organization that both men and women can join. It is based on teachings from the Bible but is open to people of all theistic beliefs. Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; women must have specific relationships with Masons.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- badges
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.166.2.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photographic postcard of Magdalene Hendricks and sister in Eastern Star regalia
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Magdalene Hendricks Boozé, American, 1902 - 1971
- Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- early 1920s
- Medium
- albumen and silver on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 13/16 × 3 5/16 in. (12.2 × 8.4 cm)
- Description
- Black and white photographic postcard of Magdalene Hendricks (right) and her sister (left) wearing tiaras and sashes across their right shoulders. Magdalene Hendricks is wearing is a dark colored, mid-calf length dress with a loose drop waist, long sleeves and a square neckline. One her feet are high buttoned boots, and she wears glasses. The long sash is draped lengthwise across her body, from the right shoulder. The sash is light colored and has fringe at the very ends. There is a five pointed star at the juncture where the two ends cross each other. On her head is a crown with five stars spaced at intervals above a thin band. The figure to the left is wearing an ankle length white dress with a natural waistline, long sleeves and rounded neckline. Her sash, draped lengthwise across the body from the right shoulder, is made up of five different colored bands. The ends are fringed and there is a five point star at the juncture where the two ends cross each other. She wears a crown on her head that consists of a single five pointed star above a wide band, with three jewels spaced along the band in front. Both figures gaze directly that the viewer. 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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robin J. Boozé Miller
- Object number
- 2011.72.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain