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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

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)

Type: pullovers; military uniforms

Date: 1944-1945

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".

Topic: African American; 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

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Classification: Clothing-Historical
Exhibition: Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

American Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

Manufactured by: United States Navy, American, founded 1775
Owned by: DuFau, Lorenzo A., American, 1920 - 2015

Medium: metal and ribbon
Dimensions: H x W x D: 3 × 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 5.5 × 0.5 cm)

Type: medals

Date: 1985

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.

Topic: African American; 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

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Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Medium: metal and ribbon
Dimensions: H x W x D: 3 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 3.7 × 0.5 cm)

Type: medals

Date: 1989

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.

Topic: African American; 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

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Medium: metal and ribbon
Dimensions: H x W x D: 3 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)

Type: medals

Date: 1985

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.

Topic: African American; 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

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: L x W: 4 x 5 1/8 in. (10.2 x 13 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints

Place captured: Pacific Ocean

Date: July 1942

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.

Topic: African American; 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

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Anthony Barboza

Photograph by: Unidentified
Subject of: Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944; United States Navy, American, founded 1775; Gosport NAS Pensacola, American, founded 1921

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)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place captured: Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1966

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.

Topic: African American; 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

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

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)

Type: documents

Date: 1917-1945

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.

Topic: African American; Band (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

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

US Naval Academy parade dress jacket worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr.

Manufactured by: Thorngate Uniforms, Inc.
Worn by: Lieutenant Colonel Wrice, Jesse E. Jr., American
Subject of: United States Navy, American, founded 1775

Medium: synthetic fiber, leather, and metal fasteners
Dimensions: H x W x D (on form): 29 × 23 × 9 1/2 in. (73.7 × 58.4 × 24.1 cm); H x W (flat): 28 × 16 1/2 in. (71.1 × 41.9 cm)

Type: jackets; dress uniforms

Place used: United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1979-1983

Description: A black parade dress uniform jacket worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr. as midshipman (junior grade) while attending the US Naval Academy. The double-breasted jacket closes at the center front with two (2) columns of nine (9) buttons each, which feature a raised design of an eagle holding an anchor surrounding by thirteen (13) five-pointed stars. The buttons on the proper left front side are decorative. The standing collar is trimmed in gold piping and closes at the center front with one (1) large flat metal hook-and-eye closure. The straight cut full-length sleeves feature two (2) bands of gold piping on each sleeve near the wrist. Each cuff also has one (1) black patch sewn to the outer side with one (1) gold five-pointed star embroidered on the patch indicating the midshipman rank of lieutenant (junior grade). The jacket is fully lined in black fabric. There are four (4) metal collar buttons attached at even intervals around the interior of the standing collar. A band of black leather is sewn along the interior waist as a stiffener, with two (2) large metal belt loops attached around the leather, one at each side waist. There is one (1) vertically oriented inset pocket at the interior proper left breast. A black fabric manufacturer's label is sewn to the outside of the pocket reading "TAILORED FOR THE / UNITED STATES / NAVAL ACADEMY / by Thorngate Uniforms, Inc. / NORRISTOWN, PA. / PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEAN ONLY" with the US Naval Academy logo stitched in gold. An additional white fabric tag with embroidered and handwritten text is attached to the lining of the pocket that reads "THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY / 36 / 919 Wrice, Jr. J.E. / 117E 838436 / by Thorngate Uniforms, Inc. / NORRISTOWN, PA.". A United Garment Workers of America union label is sewn beneath it.

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Military

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lt. Col. Jesse E. Wrice, Jr. USMC (ret.)

Object number: 2015.201.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Historical

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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; Albany Movement, American, 1961 - 1962; Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s; Meet the Press, American, founded 1947; Pritchett, Laurie, American, 1926 - 2000

Medium: digital
Dimensions: Duration: 02:32:47

Type: video recordings; oral histories; digital media - born digital

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

Date: July 26, 2011

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

Topic: African American; Activism; American South; Associations and institutions; Civil rights; Medicine; Military; Social reform; United States--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

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Collection title: Civil Rights History Project
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Medium: digital
Dimensions: Duration: 02:33:48

Type: video recordings; oral histories; digital media - born digital

Place collected: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date: May 29, 2013

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

Topic: African American; Activism; American South; Associations and institutions; Civil rights; Education; Military; Religion; Social reform; United States--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

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Collection title: Civil Rights History Project
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

DaWayne Brashear Oral History Interview

Created by: National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
Recorded by: Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American
Interview of: Brashear, DaWayne, American, born 1957
Interviewed by: Salahu-Din, Deborah Tulani, American
Subject of: Chief Master Brashear, Carl Maxie, American, 1931 - 2006; United States Navy, American, founded 1775

Medium: digital
Dimensions: Duration (2016.129.12.1a): 88.6 minutes; Duration (2016.129.12.2a): 88.1 minutes

Type: video recordings; oral histories; digital media - born digital

Place collected: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 4, 2016

Description: The oral history consists of 2016.129.12.1a and 2016.129.12.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.; 144.75604 GB; DaWayne Brashear was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Brashear donated several items related Carl Brashear’s career in the Navy, including his prosthetic leg, to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.; In this oral history DaWayne Brashear recounts his memories of growing up with his father, Chief Master Carl Brashear. His narrative includes descriptions of his father’s work as well as insightful details about their family life while their father doggedly pursued a career as a Master Diver in the face of discrimination, and even after he lost his leg.; Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.; Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.

Topic: African American; Families; Fatherhood; Military; Museums; Race discrimination

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2016.129.12.1a-2a

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Collection title: The Collection Donor Oral History Project
Classification: Media Arts-Film and Video

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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US Navy dress jumper worn by Lorenzo DuFau on USS Mason

American Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

World War II Victory service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

European African Middle Eastern Campaign service medal awarded to Lorenzo DuFau

Photograph of James Lane firing a gun on the deck of the USS Indianapolis

Anthony Barboza

Continuous service records for Alton Augustus Adams, Sr.

US Naval Academy parade dress jacket worn by Jesse E. Wrice Jr.

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

Lonnie C. King Oral History Interview

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