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  • William G. Anderson, D.O. Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    Anderson, William G. D.O., American, born 1927
    Interviewed by
    Mosnier, Joseph Ph. D.
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
    Meet the Press, American, founded 1947
    Pritchett, Laurie, American, 1926 - 2000
    Date
    July 26, 2011
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:32:47
    Description
    The oral history consists of six digital files: 2011.174.41.1a, 2011.174.41.1b, 2011.174.41.1c, 2011.174.41.1d, 2011.174.41.1e, and 2011.174.41.1f.
    William Anderson, D.O. recalls growing up in Americus, Georgia, serving in the navy during World War II, and his friendships with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and the Rev. Ralph D. Abernathy. He remembers opening his osteopath practice in Albany, Georgia, becoming a leader of the Albany Movement, and supporting protesters from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He discusses his several arrests with King and Abernathy, appearing on Meet the Press, the closing of all public facilities in Albany, and his later friendship with Sheriff Laurie Pritchett.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0041
    Place collected
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Americus, Sumter County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Albany Movement
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Medicine
    Military
    Social reform
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    World War II
    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
    2011.174.41.1a-f
    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/fd5823d81d7-ab4c-4ce6-93c7-4dc2426a5d4d
  • Lonnie C. King Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    King, Lonnie C., American, born 1936
    Interviewed by
    Dr. Crosby, Emilye Ph. D., American
    Subject of
    Ebenezer Baptist Church, American, founded 1886
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
    Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
    Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984
    Clement, Rufus Early, American, 1900 - 1967
    Atlanta Student Movement, American, founded 1960
    Date
    May 29, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:33:48
    Description
    The oral history consists of eleven digital files: 2011.174.90.1a, 2011.174.90.1b, 2011.174.90.1c, 2011.174.90.1d, 2011.174.90.1e, 2011.174.90.1f, 2011.174.90.1g, 2011.174.90.1h, 2011.174.90.1i, 2011.174.90.1j, 2011.174.90.1k.
    Lonnie C. King shares his memories of growing up in Atlanta, where he attended Ebenezer Baptist Church and was close with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s family. He recalls his stint in the U.S. Navy, his years as a student at Morehouse College, and the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Atlanta in the 1960s. He also remembers his relationships with older African American leaders in Atlanta, including Martin Luther King, Sr., the Rev. Dr. Benjamin Mays, and Rufus Clement, and the various boycotts and protests staged by the Atlanta Student Movement while he was its director.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0090
    Place collected
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Military
    Religion
    Social reform
    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
    2011.174.90.1a-k
    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/fd529d2f4b3-e9b6-42b4-925c-4bc512d5a33a
  • Anthony Barboza

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Gosport NAS Pensacola, American, founded 1921
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 9 15/16 × 8 1/16 in. (25.3 × 20.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 9 7/16 × 7 1/2 in. (23.9 × 19.1 cm)
    Description
    Photograph of Anthony Barboza in a Naval uniform. He is holding a camera and has several more cameras around his neck. The photograph has Barboza's name and the date on the back.
    Place captured
    Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Military
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © Anthony Barboza
    Object number
    2016.99.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f83fc994-c362-4f53-a0e1-cce419981e27
  • Photographic print of Albert Wilford Johnston

    Photograph by
    Fujii, K., Japanese
    Subject of
    Johnston, Albert Wilford, American
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    ca. 1900
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Image): 5 3/8 × 3 5/8 in. (13.7 × 9.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Sheet): 8 1/4 × 6 in. (21 × 15.2 cm)
    Description
    A black and white portrait of Albert Wilford Johnston, who served in the US Navy. Johnston is featured from the stomach up. He is dressed in a kimono. The photograph is mounted to paper. The photographer's name is printed in silver under the photograph. Japanese characters, also in silver, are printed to the right of the photographer's name. The back of the photograph has a black paper attached to it and an inscription about the subject.
    Place depicted
    Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Military
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Greer-Calmeise Family of Cincinnati, Ohio
    Object number
    2019.18.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e785fc9-3cd4-4a1b-a52f-542f2c107ab0
  • Cabinet card of Albert Wilford Johnston

    Photograph by
    McMillan, Charles, founded 1853
    Subject of
    Johnston, Albert Wilford, American
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    ca. 1900
    Medium
    albumen and silver on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (TR2018-22.2 diary): 7 13/16 × 5 × 1/4 in. (19.8 × 12.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (TR2018-22.12 necklace overall): 11 × 5/8 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 1.6 × 0.3 cm)
    H x W x D (TR2018-22.12 necklace pendant only): 1 3/8 × 5/8 × 1/8 in. (3.5 × 1.6 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A cabinet card of Albert Wilford Johnston dressed in his Navy uniform. He is featured from the chest up and stares directly at the camera. Below the photograph in the bottom right corner is the name of the photographer [Chas. McMillan / Vallejo, Cal.], printed in silver. The back of the photograph has an inscription about the subject.
    Place depicted
    Vallejo, Solano County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    cabinet photographs
    albumen prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Military
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Greer-Calmeise Family of Cincinnati, Ohio
    Object number
    2019.18.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e5413629-89ff-4d21-a9b8-46b16ac3dae1
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    Photograph of James Lane firing a gun on the deck of the USS Indianapolis

    Photograph by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Subject of
    Lane, James, American
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    July 1942
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    L x W: 4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 13 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of James Lane and ten other crewmembers on the deck of the USS Indianapolis, firing a gun, with guns pointing to the right. Two officers are standing behind the crewmembers. Handwritten in black ink above Lane is "James" with an arrow.
    Place captured
    Pacific Ocean
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Military
    Photography
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jackie Bryant Smith
    Object number
    2010.66.104
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf3a980f-9110-422d-a202-d23ff4606349
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    US Navy dress jumper worn by Lorenzo DuFau on USS Mason

    Manufactured by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Worn by
    DuFau, Lorenzo A., American, 1920 - 2015
    Date
    1944-1945
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    wool, cloth tape, and plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 27 1/2 × 25 × 11 in. (69.9 × 63.5 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (flat): 27 1/4 × 17 in. (69.2 × 43.2 cm)
    Description
    A navy blue wool US Navy dress uniform jumper worn by Lorenzo DuFau during World War II. The jumper is a pullover style sweater made from a very dark blue thick fulled wool and features a traditional sailor collar and fitted sleeves with gathered cuffs. It has a blue twill tape drawstring in the waist that protrudes from two holes at the center front of the hem. Two (2) white five-pointed stars are machine embroidered with one in each corner of the back of the collar. The edge of the collar and the fitted cuffs are trimmed with three (3) rows of white tape. The cuffs close with two (2) black plastic buttons each. An anchor is engraved into the face of the buttons. There is one (1) welted watch pocket at the proper left breast. Sewn at the proper right breast is a Ruptured Duck diamond-shaped patch of blue wool with a yellow machine-embroidered design of a spread eagle inside a circle, given for honorable discharge. A first class signalman's patch made from blue wool with machine embroidery of a white eagle over crossed signal flags above three (3) red chevrons is sewn on the upper arm of the proper right sleeve. The jumper is not lined. White stamped text that is severely deteriorated can be seen on the interior proper right back above the hem reading "DU FAU USA". A cream tag with blue printed text is hand sewn on the proper left back interior hem reading "LORENZO DUFAU".
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    pullovers
    military uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Race relations
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lorenzo A. DuFau
    Object number
    2009.5.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fee29d0c-ea9a-4dfc-bf3e-ee630d87b9e9
  • American Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

    Manufactured by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Owned by
    DuFau, Lorenzo A., American, 1920 - 2015
    Date
    1985
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 × 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 5.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A US military American Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo A. DuFau, who served in the US Navy. The medal is round and depicts an airplane, large ship, and a submarine in front of a cityscape below the text "AMERICAN CAMPAIGN" on the front, with the reverse showing a standing American bald eagle with the text "UNITED / STATES OF / AMERICA / 1941 / 1945". The medal hangs on a metal loop from a ribbon of light blue, white, black, red, and navy blue stripes. A locking pin back is adhered to the back of the ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Military
    Race relations
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lorenzo A. DuFau
    Object number
    2009.5.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d17c393-77fc-48bc-9258-e04ae39e1f98
  • World War II Victory service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

    Manufactured by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Owned by
    DuFau, Lorenzo A., American, 1920 - 2015
    Date
    1989
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 3.7 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A US military World War II Victory service medal awarded to Lorenzo A. DuFau, who served in the US Navy. The medal is round and depicts an allegorical figure of Liberation with the text "World War II" flanking her legs on the front and the text "FREEDOM / FROM FEAR AND WANT / FREEDOM OF SPEECH / AND RELIGION" encircled by the text "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 1941 1945". The medal hangs on a metal loop from a ribbon of a wide center red stripe surrounded by thin rainbow stripes. A locking pin back is adhered to the back of the ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Military
    Race relations
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lorenzo A. DuFau
    Object number
    2009.5.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5188a4a9d-759b-4d33-a26e-41f1b976ea86
  • European African Middle Eastern Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

    Manufactured by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Owned by
    DuFau, Lorenzo A., American, 1920 - 2015
    Date
    1985
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    metal and ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A US military European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo A. DuFau, who served in the US Navy. The medal is round and depicts a group of soldiers disembarking from a large ship below the text "EUROPEAN / AFRICAN MIDDLE / EASTERN CAMPAIGN" on the front, with the reverse showing a standing American bald eagle with the text "UNITED / STATES OF / AMERICA / 1941 / 1945". The medal hangs on a metal loop from a ribbon of green, brown, white, black, red, and navy blue stripes. A locking pin back is adhered to the back of the ribbon.
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Military
    Race relations
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lorenzo A. DuFau
    Object number
    2009.5.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c4663ad1-1abe-4fb3-a4f5-23ef011f845f
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    US Navy dress uniform hat worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Kingform Cap Company, Inc., founded 1955
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    1999
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    a: plastic, cotton canvas, synthetic fiber, and metal;
    b: cotton canvas and metal;
    c: metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D ((a) on form): 8 1/2 × 9 7/8 × 7 in. (21.6 × 25.1 × 17.8 cm)
    H x W x D ((b) on hat): 3 3/4 × 6 1/4 × 8 1/4 in. (9.5 × 15.9 × 21 cm)
    H x W x D (c): 2 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 5/8 in. (6.4 × 7 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    A US Navy dress uniform hat (a) worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as commander with a white waterproof fabric crown and a black canvas brim, with a hat band (b) featuring a US Navy insignia pin (c). The brim of the hat is stiffened, with both sides fixed in a turned up position. The interior of the hat is lined with black waterproof plastic with the manufacturer's name "Kingform Cap / De Luxe / NEW YORK" stamped on it in gold. The sides of the crown are lined in black synthetic satin fabric. There is a size "23" tag at the interior center back and a tag at the interior proper left back with style and military regulation information.
    The hat band (b) attaches to the hat (a) with four (4) metal snaps, one at the front and back and one on each side. The band is made from black canvas trimmed on the top edge with gold braid. A length of the black canvas cut on the bias is looped around the center back portion of the band and stitched to it at the bottom edge, with the tails left dangling below the brim of the hat (a). An oak leaf and acorn design is embroidered in metallic gold thread at the center front of the band. A piece of black felt backed in leather with rounded edges protrudes from the center front top edge of the band.
    A large silver and gold metal US Navy insignia pin (c) with two screw back fasteners is attached to the black felt on the hat band (b). The eagle and shield are in silver, while the two crossed anchors are in gold.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    dress uniforms
    insignias
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.1.1a-c
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a3aa4470-84fc-4d04-9676-5c4f1536dabc
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    US Navy dress uniform jacket worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Weintraub Brothers Company, Inc., founded 1917
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    1999
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with metal and plastic fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 26 1/2 × 22 × 12 1/2 in. (67.3 × 55.9 × 31.8 cm)
    Description
    A US Navy women's dress uniform jacket worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as commander. The single-breasted jacket is made from black twill fabric and has a short slightly flared skirt with a straight cut hemline. It has a rounded collar with a notched lapel. The jacket closes at the center front with four (4) large gold-colored metal buttons with a raised design of an eagle holding an anchor surrounded by thirteen (13) stars. One (1) decorative pocket flap without a corresponding pocket is sewn to each front side breast. At the cuffs of the straight cut full-length sleeves are three (3) bands of gold tape beneath a black patch featuring one (1) five-pointed star embroidered in gold thread, denoting the rank of commander. The jacket is fully lined with black synthetic satin. There are four (4) black plastic buttons sewn along the interior proper left front side that correspond to the exterior gold button closure. At the proper left interior waist is a black zipper that is open to the exterior of the garment. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior proper right waist with text reading "PATRIOT / STYLED BY / Weintraub Bros. Co. / DRY CLEAN ONLY". A size "REG. / 12" tag is sewn at the interior center back neck. An additional tag at the center back neck also functions as a hanger loop, and reads "MADE IN U.S.A. BY / American Craftsmen / DRY CLEAN ONLY".
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    mess jackets
    dress uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.1.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56002480b-1efb-4d13-a642-a5bb90c35040
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    US Navy dress uniform pants worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Weintraub Brothers Company, Inc., founded 1917
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    1999
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (on form): 38 × 16 1/2 × 9 1/2 in. (96.5 × 41.9 × 24.1 cm)
    Description
    A pair of US Navy women's dress uniform pants worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as commander. The straight leg pants are made from a black synthetic fabric and close at the proper left side waist with a zipper and one (1) black plastic button. There is one (1) exterior inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants have a thin waist band that is lined in white ribbon with a tan decorative woven design. The pants are not lined. A size and style tag is sewn at the interior proper left back side.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    trousers
    dress uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599df0449-5521-4365-9721-f82e066cfccc
  • US Navy fatigue cap worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Propper International, Inc., founded 1967
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    nylon and cotton blend fabric
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 × 10 1/4 × 9 in. (7.6 × 26 × 22.9 cm)
    Description
    A US Navy fatigue cap worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). The cap is made from brown, tan, and beige toned camouflage print nylon and cotton blend fabric. The crown is hexagonal with a flat top, with a short rounded bill extending from the front. The bill is stiff, but has been creased. A square of tan twill fabric with one (1) five-pointed star embroidered in black thread is sewn at the center front side of the crown. The crown and bill are self-lined with the camouflage print fabric. A tag with fiber content and style information is sewn at the interior proper right back crown.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    caps (headgear)
    military uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c77b7047-e46d-442e-aa25-bef0367fac63
  • US Navy fatigue flak jacket worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Propper International, Inc., founded 1967
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    nylon and cotton blend fabric with plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 30 × 21 in. (76.2 × 53.3 cm)
    Description
    A US Navy fatigue jacket worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). The single-breasted flak jacket with a standard collar is made from a brown, tan, and beige toned camouflage print nylon and cotton blend fabric. It closes at the center front with five (5) tan plastic buttons hidden from the facing side with an additional placket. The wide straight cut sleeves have adjustable cuffs that can be closed at varying levels of tightness around the wrist using one buttonhole tab and three (3) tan plastic buttons. Each sleeve has a self-fabric rectangular elbow patch panel. There is a square of tan fabric with one (1) five-pointed star embroidered in black on each front collar. The jacket has four (4) exterior pleated patch pockets with flap closures that close with two concealed tan buttons, one at each breast and one at each waist. At the proper left breast above the pocket is a rectangular patch with a Surface Warfare Officer insignia embroidered in brown thread of a shield in front of crossed swords. Below it is a rectangular patch with brown thread reading "U.S. NAVY". On the proper right breast above the pocket is a patch with brown thread reading "HOWARD". A size and style tag is sewn at the interior center back neck. An additional tag is sewn at the interior proper right front waist that is illegible from washing and wearing.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    flak jackets
    military uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ba68e8c8-4a50-4158-9876-c7fe18fca44a
  • US Navy fatigue pants worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Propper International, Inc., founded 1967
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    nylon and cotton blend fabric with plastic buttons and nylon ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 42 1/2 × 17 1/4 in. (108 × 43.8 cm)
    Description
    A pair of US Navy fatigue pants worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). The straight leg pants are made from a brown, tan, and beige toned camouflage print nylon and cotton blend fabric. They close at the center front waist with four (4) tan plastic buttons hidden by an additional placket. There are seven (7) self-fabric belt loops around the waist band, as well as adjustable side waist straps of tan canvas tape with a black metal buckle. There are two (2) inset pockets, one at each side waist. There are two (2) pleated patch pockets, one on each leg above the knee, with a flap closure that fastens with two (2) tan plastic buttons hidden by a placket. There is a self-fabric rectangular patch on each knee and a rounded self-fabric crotch patch. The hem of the pant legs contain a tan ribbon. The pants have two (2) back waist inset pockets with a flap closure that fastens with two (2) tan plastic buttons hidden by a placket. Above the proper right back pocket is a rectangular patch with embroidery in brown reading "HOWARD". A manufacturer tag is sewn at the center back waist band that reads "PROPPER / THE BRAND THAT'S BATTLE TESTED". Two additional tags with size, style, and fiber content are sewn at the interior proper right back side waist.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    trousers
    uniforms
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5413e47ea-1548-4e44-8daf-f7d6e8af6ac8
  • Undershirt worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Soffe, American, founded 1946
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    cotton and polyester
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 28 × 17 1/4 in. (71.1 × 43.8 cm)
    Description
    An olive brown cotton and polyester blend t-shirt worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). Manufacturer's information is printed on the interior center back neck that reads "SOFFE" with size, content, and care information below.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    military uniforms
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e4fd1c03-98b2-4701-a80a-acdda6e5e23e
  • Thermal undershirt worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    SEKRI, Inc., founded 1971
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    polypropylene cloth with plastic zipper
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 29 1/2 × 20 1/4 in. (74.9 × 51.4 cm)
    Description
    An olive brown long-sleeved thermal turtleneck worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). The fabric is knitted, but has a fleece finish on the interior. The shirt has a half-zip center front neck closure and fitted cuffs on the full-length sleeves. A manufacturer's label is sewn at the interior center back neck reading "SEKRI INDUSTRIES INC." with style, content, and care information.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    military uniforms
    turtleneck sweaters
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583a0d446-cdb9-4b26-b89d-0e3e88f76f11
  • Pair of combat boots worn by Admiral Michelle Howard

    Manufactured by
    Altama, founded 1969
    Worn by
    Admiral Howard, Michelle Janine, American, born 1960
    Subject of
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Date
    2009
    Medium
    leather, nylon, foam, rubber, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (left): 10 1/8 × 10 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. (25.7 × 27 × 9.2 cm)
    H x W x D (right): 9 7/8 × 10 5/8 × 3 5/8 in. (25.1 × 27 × 9.2 cm)
    Description
    A pair of tan combat boots worn by Admiral Michelle Howard as rear admiral (lower half). The boots have a leather upper with two (2) ventilation holes with mesh coverings at each inner side near the ball of the foot. The legs and tongues are made from heavy duty tan nylon canvas. At the top interior of each tongue is a manufacturer's label with an American flag, the text "ALTAMA" and additional style information stamped in black below the tag on the inside of the tongues. The back side of the top leg portions are padded and quilted. The lacings are comprised of two regular grommets at the bottom, with the rest of the lacings being grommets with hooks attached to them. The shoelaces are nylon cord with adhesive on the ends to prevent unraveling. The soles are made of hard foam with non-slip rubber bottoms. The word "vibram" is stamped into the arch of the foot on each outer sole.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    military uniforms
    boots
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Military
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Admiral Michelle J. Howard, U.S. Navy
    Object number
    2014.146.2.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c9ce0ff6-568a-4f42-a20c-a183d7fde8cf
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    Continuous service records for Alton Augustus Adams, Sr.

    Printed by
    United States Navy, American, founded 1775
    Subject of
    Adams, Alton Augustus Sr., Danish West Indian American, 1889 - 1987
    Date
    1917-1945
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper, cardboard, fabric, metal
    Dimensions
    closed: 6 1/4 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/8 in. (15.9 × 9.5 × 4.1 cm)
    open: 6 1/4 × 14 1/8 × 1 in. (15.9 × 35.9 × 2.5 cm)
    Description
    A tri-fold booklet holding Alton Augustus Adam’s Continuous Service Records from 1917-1945. The notebook has five interior pages that are off-white with black type. The pages are divided by titled columns at the top, with fill-in-the-blank squares below. The pages are filled in with typed and handwritten text throughout. Each page is filled out on the front and back. The pages are fastened on the left with two metal clasps. The clasps are bent over on the interior with button ends on the exterior. The cover is cardboard covered with a green fabric. The cover folds with the pages. Glued to the inside in the back is an off-white paper with black type. This paper is titled “INSTRUCTIONS / BUREAU OF NAVIGATION / NAVY DEPARTMENT / May 9, 1921.” There is also a round edged tab above the instructions page, with an off-white sticker, and black ink hand writing, reading “Alton A. Adams / 67782” at center.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    documents
    Topic
    Band (Music)
    Marching bands (Music)
    Military
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alton A. Adams, Jr. Trustee
    Object number
    2014.263.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd588400c0f-66c3-4259-999d-57f112e05479

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