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  • File folder owned by Henrietta Bell Wells

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Subject of
    Wiley College, American, founded 1873
    Medium
    leather , metal , canvas and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 3/4 × 8 7/8 × 7/8 in. (29.8 × 22.5 × 2.2 cm)
    Type
    portfolios (containers)
    Place depicted
    Wiley College, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1930
    Description
    A maroon, textured file folder with a lock. The file folder has rounded edges with a black threaded leather strip around all of the non-binding edges. There is a tab closure, also bordered with black threaded leather strip that locks into a gold circular clasp. The lock requires a key. A [WILEY] sticker is on the top of the tab closure (resembles a blue flag bordered by white with [WILEY] written in white type). Part of the sticker is missing. Inscribed in gold type, under the gold lock to the tab closure, reads: [Henrietta Bell]. The interior (cannot be opened, need key to unlock), appears to have a canvas element, possibly to hold a pad of paper, along with interior flap/sleeve for storing papers. The front cover seems to be padded, while back cover does not.
    Topic
    African American
    Communication
    Education
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Photograph of Alpha Iota Chapter, Wiley College

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Moon, Catherine
    Boutte, Faye
    Young, Alberta
    Winston, Deralyn
    Tyler, Lugusta
    Clarke, Wilbaleigh
    Brown, Thelma
    Crawford, Cecile
    Fonsworth, Sylvia
    Webster, Anita
    Foreman, Irma
    Booker, Aster Lee
    Fonsworth, Marie
    Johnson, Helen
    Jackson, Willie
    Johnson, Ardelia
    Burr, Vera
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Wiley College, American, founded 1873
    Medium
    unidentified
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (20.2 × 27.8 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    sepia prints
    Place depicted
    Wiley College, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1932
    Description
    A sepia print of the Alpha Iota Chapter at Wiley College in 1932. There are 20 women in four rows, on the exterior stairs of a brick building (3 in front row, 6 in second row, 7 in third row, and 4 in back row). All of the women are wearing dresses and have corsages pinned to their proper left chest. Most of the women have their hands clasped in front of themselves. There are two baskets of flowers in front of the ladies, with the symbols [?ST] for Delta Sigma Theta between the two baskets. This photograph is housed in a clear plastic sleeve, along with a photocopy of these same picture on a piece of white copy paper, along with the list of individuals pictured on the left. List reads: [ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER / WILEY COLLEGE / 1932 / 1st Row / Henrietta Bell / Catherine Moon / 2nd Row / Faye Boutte / Alberta Young / Deralyn Winson / Lugusta Tyler / Wilbaleign Clarke /Thelma Brown / 3rd Row / Cecile Crawford / Sylvia Fonsworth / Anita Webster / Irma Foreman / Aster Lee Booker / Marie Fonsworth / 4th Row / Helen Johnson / Willie Jackson / Ardelia Johnson / Vera Burr].
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Correspondence between Henrietta Bell Wells and Alma

    Correspondence between Henrietta Bell Wells and Alma

    Written by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with metal (binder clip)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 1/16 × 8 5/8 × 3/8 in. (28.1 × 21.9 × 1 cm)
    Type
    correspondence
    Date
    April 2, 2003
    Description
    A packet of photocopied pages of a correspondence between Henrietta Bell Wells (author) to Alma (recipient), answering her questions. The pages are white with black text, totaling 18 pages (16 handwritten, 2 typed). The back of the pages are blank. The beginning of the letter reads [Dear Alma, / I received your letter yesterday with your list / of questions regarding my experiences in the South / during Segregation, civil rights activities in 1995-1965, / and desegregation, which unfortunately we still have / with us. I will be as brief as I can, as honest / as I can be, and if you need more information; / please telephone me. I am answering your questions / as they are asked. I wish you success in your paper. / Love, Henrietta Bell Wells], with address and date [April 2, 2003] in the top right corner. The last two pages (typed) are from Alma to Henrietta, containing the questions she asked.
    Topic
    African American
    American South
    Civil Rights
    Correspondence
    Education
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
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  • Reminiscences of Melvin B. Tolson by Henrietta Bell Wells

    Reminiscences of Melvin B. Tolson by Henrietta Bell Wells

    Written by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Subject of
    Tolson, Melvin Beaunorus, American, 1898 - 1966
    Wiley College, American, founded 1873
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with metal (paper clip)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/8 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.3 cm)
    Type
    reminiscences
    Place depicted
    Wiley College, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 10, 2006
    Description
    A packet of handwritten documents (7 pages on lined notebook paper 2015.43.6a and one note on Henrietta B Wells note paper 2015.43.6b), paper clipped together, containing reflections of Melvin B. Tolson and the debate team experience at Wiley College, written by Henrietta Bell Wells. A note is attached to the front on Henrietta B Well notepaper (white, with [A note from / Henrietta B Wells] at top center in black type, with a color image of a bear cub in the bottom right corner). The paper has a handwritten note in black ink, starting with [At her request that I / send this in my own / handwriting, I sent it all / to Dr. Betine Bowers...]. Following the note are seven (7) lined notebook pages with handwritten reflections of Melvin B. Tolson on them, front only. The header on the first page reads [Melvin Jr. born in 1923- all fam(?) born 1930], with [Henrietta B. Wells] in the center, followed by an address and [January 10, 2006]. Below the date text reads: [Re: Melvin B. Tolson / Wiley College English Professor & Poet...]. The pages are numbered in top right corner, and most of the text is in paragraph form and has been edited, in same black ink. The last page is paper clipped upside down.
    Topic
    African American
    Associations and institutions
    Communication
    Education
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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  • Photograph of Southwest Regional Conference of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Photograph of Southwest Regional Conference of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Hemmings, Myra, American, 1895 - 1968
    Davis, Mary Lou
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 × 8 1/2 in. (15.2 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Austin, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1933
    Description
    A scan of a sepia print of a group picture of ladies on the exterior steps of a stone building. The sepia print itself is 5h x 7w on the scan. The print depicts 13 women in two rows (7 in bottom row, 6 in top row), all wearing hats and winter coats. Some of the women are holding books and folders. There are handwritten notes on the original print, and are seen on the scan, in black ink, identifying some of the women's names, with text in the footer, reading: [...Regional Conference - Austin (1933) / ..Lou Daniel, Regional Director. Henrietta Bell Sec'. - Tres...]. Nothing on back of print. There is an associated photocopy (11 x 8 1/2") with a handwritten note vertically down the right side, reading [Southwest Regional Conference. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, inc. 1933 / Myra Hemings, Founder - Former AKA President - last Pres. Delta Sigma Theta / Mary Lou Regional Director / Henrietta Wells Secy - Tres. Southeast Region - Delegate from Alpha Theata- / Wiley College].
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Sororities
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Obituary prepared by Henrietta Bell Wells

    Obituary prepared by Henrietta Bell Wells

    Written by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (26.7 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    obituaries
    Place depicted
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1994
    Description
    A typed obituary on white paper, using black font (2015.43.8a). The title, centered at top, reads: [OBITUARY], with type underneath, starting with: [Mrs. HENRIETTA BELL WELLS departed this life…]. The body of the obituary is heavily edited with pencil. In the top left corner, in blue pen, handwritten, reads: [For church]. Typed at the bottom, center, reads: [JOHNSON FUNERAL HOME / 5730 Calhoun / Houston, Texas / 747-9604]. Typed in the bottom left corner, in black type, reads: [Henrietta B. Wells / Thursday, August 25, 1994]. Handwritten underneath in the bottom left corner, reads: [32 characters on a line / 5.15 line]. In the bottom right corner, at the top in pencil, is a math equation multiplying $5.15 times 50, equaling 257.50. Underneath that, in pen, handwritten, reads: [$Pd. $257.50 - 10/3/94 / for obituary without / picture.]. The page is unevenly cut along the bottom, with nothing on the reverse side. The obituary came in a manila clasped envelope (2015.43.8b) that has writing throughout the front and back sides, including scratched out notes about copies, a note about the obituary being enclosed, a payment to Johnson Funeral Home, and a blurb on the back starting with [We did not use props like...].
    Topic
    African American
    United States--Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.8ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©Henrietta Bell Wells. Permission required for use.
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  • Omega Psi Phi Colonel Charles E. Young Service medal and bracelet

    Omega Psi Phi Colonel Charles E. Young Service medal and bracelet

    Manufactured by
    Monet
    Bojar Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1919
    Owned by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Subject of
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Col. Young, Charles, American, 1864 - 1922
    Medium
    gold
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 4 in. (0.6 × 8.3 × 10.2 cm)
    Type
    bracelets (jewelry)
    medals
    Date
    1934; 1978
    Description
    A gold chain bracelet with two charms. One of the charms, made ca. 1934 by unidentified, was awarded to Henrietta Bell Wells. It has a cross emblem in the middle surrounded with a wreath around the edges, with etched text on the cross. One side has Greek letters at the top and the following text: [Col. / Chas. E Young / Service / Award / '34]. The other side has [HB] etched in elaborate type on one side with the back of the wreath like motif around the edge. The other charm is circular, gold Bojar charm with [78] in relief with etched text: [12K G F / BOJAR] on one side, and [DSJ] in elaborate script on the other side, with a rope like spiral around the edges, on both sides. The chain is made of interlocking loops, with a fold-over clasp. There is a smaller chain connected to both ends of the clasp, made of smaller interlocking loops. The chain is a Monet chain.
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Sororities
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Adornment
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Scrapbook page about the Wiley College Debate Team

    Scrapbook page about the Wiley College Debate Team

    Created by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Subject of
    Wiley College, American, founded 1873
    Hines, J Edward, American
    Sutton, Cora Mary, American
    Heights, Henry, American
    Medium
    ink, silver and gelatin on photographic paper and organic material on paper with adhesive
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 6 1/2 in. (27.9 × 16.5 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    scrapbooks
    Place depicted
    Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1929-1930
    Description
    An original page from Henrietta Bell Wells scrapbook from her time on the Debate team at Wiley College. The original scrapbook page is a piece of paper with photographs adhered to one side and dried flowers on the other side. The photograph side has six photographs, each captioned in black ink handwriting, on the sides or below the image. There are four black-and-white rectangular portrait photographs and two cut sepia photographs. The other side has two dried flowers with captions in black ink handwriting. The page is heavily torn along all of the edges and corners of page.
    Topic
    African American
    Communication
    Education
    Photography
    Sororities
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • The Wildcat

    The Wildcat

    Yearbook from Wiley College, 1931
    Issued by
    Wiley College, American, founded 1873
    Owned by
    Wells, Henrietta Bell, American, 1912 - 2008
    Subject of
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Medium
    ink on paper with cardboard and synthetic fiber (binding)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 10 13/16 × 8 1/4 × 1 in. (27.5 × 21 × 2.5 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 10 13/16 × 16 5/8 × 1 in. (27.5 × 42.2 × 2.5 cm)
    Type
    yearbooks
    Place depicted
    Wiley College, Marshall, Harrison County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1931
    Description
    A copy of Wiley College yearbook, titled "The Wildcat" from the year 1931. The front cover has scratch-like incisions throughout and [The / WILDCAT] in black relief at the top center. A depiction of a wildcat (just face, frontal, growling with mouth open and teeth showing), inside a circle with elaborate relief decorations around it is at the center of the cover. [1931] is etched at the bottom center, below the wildcat relief. The back cover is blank but has the same scratch-like texture as the front. The interior front page includes an inscription in black ink with Henrietta Bell's name and sorority. The interior pages are off-white with black type and purple headings. There is a page-long signature in black ink on the first [Autographs] page, at the back of the yearbook.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Sororities
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Edward L. Cox
    Object number
    2015.43.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Data Source
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