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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
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    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
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d7409c7-82e8-42a2-99ab-23e8e29fd27f
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    President Truman, Harry S., American, 1884 - 1972
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc., American, founded 1871
    Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, American, founded 1916
    Sovereign Military Order of Malta, founded 1099
    Lockett, Steven N., American
    The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Golar, Simeon, American, 1929 - 2013
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Parks, Gordon, American, 1912 - 2006
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Dr. Clark, Kenneth, American, 1914 - 2005
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Association of Broadcasters, American
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Spelman College, American, founded 1881
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    369th Veterans Association, American
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Hale, Clara, American, 1905 - 1992
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 3/8 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.2 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A 1973 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white portrait photographs tinted in bright pink, green, yellow, purple, orange, and blue. In the top left corner is a purple ribbon badge with text that reads [DELEGATE]. Blue text centered at the top reads [1973 DELEGATE]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “It Was a Frustrating Year…” which recounts events of the past year, including the deaths of Jackie Robinson, President Johnson, President Truman and Attorney Franklin Reeves. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1973 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.
    The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Negro College Fund, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., President Lyndon Johnson, Jackie Robinson, President Truman, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Medical Association, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Steven N. Lockett, The Girl Friends, Inc., National Newspaper Publishers Association, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Chairman of the Housing Authority of New York City Simeon Golar, NAACP, Gordon Parks, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National Urban League, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Whitney M. Young, National Dental Association, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Spelman College, Morehouse College, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Shriners International, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, 369th Veterans Association, National Association of Black Travel Agents, National Insurance Association, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. There are also short features on the travel destinations Barbados and Jamaica and the children’s charity Hale House.
    There are 256 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    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
    Sororities
    Travel
    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
    2012.167.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfb9effd-68b5-4246-b12a-9179d2fdce82
  • Welcome to New York... - it’s a small world after all….

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
    Wagner, Robert F., American, 1877 - 1953
    Randolph, A. Philip, American, 1889 - 1979
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Harlem Cultural Council, Inc., American
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Frontiers International, Inc., American, founded 1936
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    Date
    1965
    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 magazine titled [Welcome to New York... - it’s a small world after all….] published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is divided into two horizontal sections. The top section features a blue and white image of a globe against a sky with black text printed across the top reading [WELCOME TO NEW YORK]. The bottom section is yellow and pink with an image of dolls playing instruments. The image is black and white except for the musicians' shirts, which are red and pink striped. The image is set in front of a bright yellow background and on top of a bright pink background, with white text across the bottom reading [...it's a small world after all...]. The magazine content begins with tourist information on the Statue of Liberty, a portrait of Manhattan borough president Constance Baker Motley, a message from the mayor, Robert F. Wagner, and an article entitled "The Day RFK Came to Harlem." The content continues within additional tourist information on New York City, including Harlem and Brooklyn, profiles of professional organizations coming to New York for conventions or other events, and profiles of many different prominent people including business leaders, labor leaders, fraternity and sorority members, funeral directors, Democratic party leaders, prominent Republicans, church leaders, journalists, artists, and others. There are approximately 67 pages, with black and white photographs and advertisements. The back cover has a color advertisement for Vat Gold scotch.
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Brooklyn, New York City, King County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternities
    Funeral customs and rites
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Sororities
    Travel
    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
    2012.167.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535eb7d6a-0b74-48ed-9b6f-4c5b2ac2313f
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Attucks, Crispus, American, 1723 - 1770
    Truth, Sojourner, American, 1797 - 1883
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Roberts, Sarah C., American, born 1844
    McKinney Steward, Susan, American, 1847 - 1918
    Scott, Dred, American, ca 1800 - 1858
    Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
    Washington, Booker T., American, 1856 - 1915
    Carver, George Washington, American, 1860s - 1943
    W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963
    Joplin, Scott, American, 1867 - 1917
    Garvey, Marcus, Jamaican, 1887 - 1940
    Johnson, James Weldon, American, 1871 - 1938
    Father Divine, American, ca. 1876 - 1965
    Randolph, A. Philip, American, 1889 - 1979
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005
    Evers, Medgar, American, 1925 - 1963
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
    Bethune, Mary McLeod, American, 1875 - 1955
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
    Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A 1976 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits. In the center is an angled blue square with text that reads [DELEGATE] in white text and [76] in striped red and white text, with a circle of stars in the center of the six [6]. Black text on the white spine reads [BI-CENNTENNIAL EDITION - DELEGATE 1976].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “The Long Journey from the back of the bus,” about how this issue of the Delegate will focus on “200 years of Contributions Blacks gave this nation as part of our Bicentennial Celebration.” There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1976] and a table of contents.
    The majority of this issue consists of a 137 page article titled “The Negro in America, 1550-1976.” The content then continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Association of Black Social Workers, The National Caucus of Black School Board Members, Prince Hall Masons, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Empire State Medical Association, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Links, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, NAACP, Navy, Elks of the World, Democratic Party, Chi Eta Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Common Cause Ladies, National Association of Business and Professional Negro Womens Club, National United Church Ushers Association, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Urban League, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, NBC, National Medical Association, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, National Association of Negro Women, CBS, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Republican National Convention, Museum of Art, Whitney M. Young Classic, Black Caucus, 369th Veterans Association, Phi Beta Sigma, Paul Robeson and Langston Hughes, Edges,
    The issue concludes with a “Lest We Forget” page with a list of individuals who had passed away, including Ezzard Charles and Paul Robeson. There are approximately 348 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    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
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
    United States History
    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
    2012.167.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e57ffdd9-2ab1-46da-b6e7-10757007351f
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Dr. Bunche, Ralph, American, 1903 - 1971
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972
    Westbrook, Logan H., American
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Tufts University, American, founded 1852
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    The Drifters, Inc., American, founded 1957
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Austin, Patti, American, born 1950
    National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, Inc., American, founded 1924
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Brown, George Leslie, American, 1926 - 2006
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Brown, Otha N. Jr., American, 1931 - 2009
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, American, founded 1913
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Created by
    Hall, Amos T., American, 1896 - 1971
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (28 × 21.5 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A 1972 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white photographic portraits of men and women printed against a blue tinted band on the top third, a white band in the middle, and a red tinted band on the bottom third. There is an image of four (4) buttons in the top left that read [DELEGATE / 1972]. The buttons are black, green, and/or red with white text. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
    The magazine’s content opens with an article titled “365 Days of Black Politics or the Awakening of a Black Giant,” about the Black Convention held in Gary, Indiana and the organization of the Black Assembly. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1972 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.
    The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, actors, journalists and politicians. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Prince Hall Masons, Dr. Ralph Bunche, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., National Black Political Convention, Logan H. Westbrook, Roy Wilkins, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Tufts University, the Democratic Party and the Republic Party, National Insurance Association, National Urban League, National Council of Negro Women, American Bridge Association, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, The Drifters, Inc., The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Patti Austin, National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association, National Dental Association, George Leslie Brown, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Otha N. Brown, Jr., the Shriners, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association of America, Shirley Chisholm, National Alliance of Postal and Federal Employees, 369th Veterans Association, IBPOEW, and Amos T. Hall. There are also short profiles on African American politicians in New York, Miami, Detroit, California, Colorado, Connecticut, St. Louis and Atlanta as well as a feature on Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.
    There are approximately 220 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 Label scotch.
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Miami, Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Colorado, United States, North and Central America
    Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    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
    2012.167.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57be2842a-c611-469d-b78d-3ea1f77c7055
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    Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    20th century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    wood and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 73 1/2 in. (186.7 cm)
    Description
    Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
    Type
    fishing rods
    Topic
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d48b3e91-198f-4c57-932e-ad9a2c8037df
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    Fishing rod from the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    20th century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    wood and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 92 in. (233.7 cm)
    Description
    Wooden fishing rod used by the Powell family and invited guests at their vacation cottage, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
    Type
    fishing rods
    Topic
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58bc28787-6aed-45cb-9396-043234cd406b
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    Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    dye and wicker
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 1/2 x 10 3/4 x 7 in. (11.4 x 27.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Description
    Red wicker brimmed hat used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4185650-0980-45cb-a290-6a9b1e3e7e3f
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Fishing hat from the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    wicker
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 x 14 1/4 x 11 in. (15.2 x 36.2 x 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Beige wicker floppy hat with a decorative braid around the base used while fishing by Powell family members at their vacation home, known as "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54ec6f099-ab75-4f56-baca-584f7319a5a2
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    Decorative bunny from the porch of the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    paint on wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 21 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (53.3 x 31.8 x 8.9 cm)
    Description
    White painted wooden bunny cut in profile that once was attached to the porch entryway of "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard and owned by the Powell family.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    architectural elements
    Topic
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd536efc6b5-a003-4316-bbbd-8e9af250ae95
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Decorative bunny from the porch of the Powell family vacation cottage

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Date
    mid 20th Century
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    paint on wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 21 x 12 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (53.3 x 31.8 x 8.9 cm)
    Description
    White painted wooden bunny cut in profile that once was attached to the porch entryway of "The Bunny Cottage" located in the historic Highlands area of East Chop in the town of Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard and owned by the Powell family.
    Place used
    Oak Bluffs, Duke County, Massachusetts, United States, Martha's Vineyard, North and Central America
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    architectural elements
    Topic
    Families
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Isabel Washington Powell Foundation
    Object number
    2012.16.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd541d7cb9d-af10-480a-9c95-15ba68491c63
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