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Advertisment for Bakerfix featuring and signed by Josephine Baker
- Printed by
- Draeger, Imp, French, 1886 - 1980
- Illustrated by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Signed by
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Date
- ca. 1930
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 11 × 8 5/8 in. (27.9 × 21.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 18 1/8 × 16 3/16 in. (46 × 41.1 cm)
- Description
- A Bakerfix advertisement featuring an image of Josephine Baker. The image is a close up image of Baker from the shoulders up. She is leaning her head down, towards her proper right shoulder. Text written in French at the top reads: [Bakerfix / Brillantiné / fixe les cheveux sans les graisser]. The bottom right corner has Baker's signature. Below her signature black text reads: [Draeger, Imp.]. The advertisement is mounted in white matting. The back of the matting has exhibition labels from the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery and the Sheldon Art Galleries.
- Place made
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
- Object number
- 2016.135.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photographic print of Josephine Baker performing at the Folies Bergère
- Photograph by
- Walery, founded 1888
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Date
- 1926-1935
- Medium
- silver and gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 3/4 × 7 7/8 in. (27.3 × 20 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 11 13/16 × 8 5/16 in. (30 × 21.1 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Josephine Baker performing the Charleston on stage at Folies Bergère. The photograph features Baker at center standing on a reflective stage. She is doing the Charleston and looking to the left of the photograph. Behind her, a backdrop of an art deco style drawing shows buildings and ships. The bottom right corner has the photographers mark. The back of the photograph has a handwritten inscription that identifies the venue as the Folies Bergère.
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Actors
- Dance
- Entertainers
- Jazz (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
- Object number
- 2016.135.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Poster advertising a Josephine Baker performance at the Folies Bergère
- Printed by
- Jombart Fres Imp. Asnieres, French
- Illustrated by
- Ranson, Gontran, French, 1891 - 1977
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Date
- 1927
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (folded): 24 3/16 × 16 in. (61.4 × 40.6 cm)
- H x W (unfolded): 27 5/8 × 16 in. (70.2 × 40.6 cm)
- Description
- A poster advertising a Josephine Baker performance at the Folies Bergère of Un Vent De Folie. An illustration of Baker is a center. Baker is featured upside-down, wearing green gloves, pearls, a green and white bra, and green tights with bells and red fringe. Next to the drawing is the illustrators mark: [Ranson]. Text at the top and bottom of the poster reads: [Folies- Bergère / Joséphine Baker / Hyper-Revue / Un Vent De Folie / Jombart Fres Imp. Asnières]. To the left of the illustration there are two French postage stamps. Both of the postage stamps have a blue ink stamp over them that reads: ANNULE]. The back of the poster has two inscriptions of a number.
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Actors
- Advertising
- Dance
- Entertainers
- Jazz (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
- Object number
- 2016.135.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?
- Published by
- Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
- Composed by
- Lelievre, Léo, French, 1872 - 1956
- Written by
- Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
- Illustrated by
- Gaudin, Louis, French, 1882 - 1936
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Alex, Joe, Martiniquan, 1891 - 1948
- Date
- 1930
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 11/16 × 6 3/4 in. (27.1 × 17.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (41.9 × 31.8 cm)
- Title
- Song sheet for Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre? performed by Josephine Baker
- Description
- A song sheet titled, "Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?" performed by Josephine Baker and Joe Alex. The song sheet is framed in a silver frame with white matting. The sheet features and illustration of Josephine Baker in costume. She is depicted with her body towards the left of the frame and her head facing the right looking down at a cheetah perched on its hind legs behind her. The artist's mark [Zig / 30] is next to the cheetah's back. French text throughout the sheet reads: [MM. Dufrenne et Varna présentent “Paris Qui Remue” / Revue de MM. H. Varna, L. Lelièvre et Earl Leslie au Casino De Paris / Voulez -Vous de la Canne à Sucre? / (En voulez-vous de la canne !!!) / Fox One Step / chante par / Joséphine Baker et Joe Alex / Por Piano et Chat / 6 fr. / Parole de Léo Lelièvre et Henri Varna / Musique de Paddy / Éditions Francis Salabert / Vente en Gros : / 22, Rue Chauchat, 22 –Paris – 9e / 14, Rue de Loxum Bruxelles]. The back of the frame has an alphanumeric inscription.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- sheet music
- Topic
- Actors
- Dance
- Entertainers
- Jazz (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
- Object number
- 2016.135.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
- Directed by
- Thorsen, Karen, American
- Subject of
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- Baraka, Amiri, American, 1934 - 2014
- Angelou, Maya, American, 1928 - 2014
- Short, Bobby, American, 1924 - 2005
- Leeming, David Adams, American
- Styron, William, American, 1925 - 2006
- Reed, Ishmael, American, born 1938
- Happersberger, Lucien, Swiss, 1932 - 2010
- Owned by
- D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896
- Date
- 1989
- Medium
- 16mm Film (a): acetate film;
- 16mm Film (b): acetate film
- Dimensions
- Duration (Reel 1): 50 Minutes
- Length (Film): 1800 Feet
- Duration (Reel 2): 24 Minutes
- Length (Film): 850 Feet
- Title
- 16mm motion picture film of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
- Caption
- "James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket" recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
- Description
- James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
- The film includes footage of interviews and public speeches by Baldwin, scenes from Baldwin's funeral service, and explorations of Baldwin's homes in France, Switzerland, Turkey, and Harlem. Interviews with family and friends include his brother David; biographer David Leeming; writers Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, William Styron, Ishmael Reed and Yashar Kemal; painter Lucien Happersberger and entertainer Bobby Short.
- Consists of: 16mm Film (ab).
- 2017.55.23.1ab:16mm film.
- Original film can labels read:
- AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X347 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 1 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, New York City
- AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X348 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 2 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, N.Y. / 212-582-6050
- Place depicted
- Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
- Switzerland, Europe
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Collection title
- DC Public Library Film Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Type
- motion pictures (information artifacts)
- 16mm (photographic film size)
- Topic
- Activism
- Caricature and cartoons
- Civil rights
- Film
- Gender
- LGBTQ
- Literature
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.55.23.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Karen Thorsen (Nobody Knows Productions). Permission required for use.
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CC0
Le Code Noir
- Printed by
- Prault, Pierre, French
- Date
- 1767
- Medium
- ink , paper , cardboard , leather
- Dimensions
- closed: 4 7/8 × 3 5/16 × 1 1/8 in. (12.4 × 8.4 × 2.9 cm)
- open: 4 7/8 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (12.4 × 13.3 × 8.3 cm)
- Description
- Bound 446 page volume of 1767 "Le Code Noir" or "Black Code" with a red leather spine. The book covers are wrapped in a blue-green marbled paper and the edges are slightly worn. On the spine is embossed text in gold, above the center [LE / CODE NOIR]. Also on the spine are five sets of embossed lines, at regular intervals, with impressions of stylized foliage between each. Within the front cover are various marks in pencil near the top of the cover and pages [48056 / caribbean slavery / 4750 / ANAXVS / KK]. The interior pages are in tact but slightly water stained.
- Place collected
- New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Place depicted
- Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Guadeloupe, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Martinique, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Saint Lucia, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Grenada, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Colonialism
- French colonialism
- Law
- Race discrimination
- Race relations
- Slavery
- U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.67
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter to Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg") from Josephine Baker
- Written by
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Received by
- Wallace, Margaret Martin, American
- Date
- November 1, 1938
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
- Description
- A signed, typed letter from Josephine Baker to her sister Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg"). The letter is written in French and was accompanied by a typed translation of the text.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Le Vésinet, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Families
- U.S. History, 1933-1945
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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J'ai Deux Amours
- Published by
- Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
- Written by
- Koger, Géo, French, 1894 - 1975
- Scotto, Vincent, French, 1874 - 1952
- Created by
- Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Date
- 1930
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 3/4 x 7 in. (27.3 x 17.8 cm)
- Description
- A piece of sheet music for the song "J'ai Deux Amours," performed by Josephine Baker. A cartoon print of Baker appears on the cover. She wears a peacock tail that a spotted cat plays with.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- portraits
- sheet music
- Topic
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Jazz (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2010.36.13.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #11
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- 1962-1963
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Box (c): cardboard
- Dimensions
- Duration: 3 Minutes
- Length (Film): 50 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #11
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (c), and Original Film Box (c).
- 2016.31.3.11.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots of a group of people in Paris filling a car to capacity with luggage. This is followed by a shot of a group of people posed in front of the Eiffel Tower. Next, the film depicts people gathering and greeting one another outside Royal Albert Hall in London for the Baha'i World Faith Congress. Linda Holman stands in the center of a group of people wearing a headscarf tied around her chin and a jacket with a fur collar. Linda Holman then appears in another shot wearing a white jacket and a light colored headband. Among those in the crowd are people clothed in Mexican charro suits and South Asian saris. The film concludes with a wide shot of the proceedings of the congress within the concert hall.
- 2016.31.3.11.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.11.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodachrome 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film. Includes a brief handwritten content note.
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- London, Greater London, England, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.11.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #14
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- ca. 1963
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Box (c): cardboard
- Dimensions
- Duration: 3 Minutes
- Length (Film): 50 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #14
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
- 2016.31.3.14.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of wide shots taken during the 1963 Baha'i World Congress in London. Next, a group of people pose at the entrance of an unidentified building. Linda Holman stands on the far left, wearing a beige coat with a red sweater underneath. This is followed by a shot of people entering a car parked in a spot marked, "Calais." A series of shots depicting various monuments around Paris, France follows. A middle aged man and a young girl, Linda Holman, pose in many of the shots. Linda wears a navy skirt and jacket. There are two brief shots that appear to have been taken in Nice, France and Monaco. A single shot depicts two young girls on the street of an unidentified city dressed in elaborate white gowns. This is followed by several shots of St. Peter's Square in the Vatican where Linda Holman wears a white sweater, blue skirt, and pink headband, and several shots taken most likely in Nice. A series of shots taken from a moving vehicle depict small villages surrounded by large mountains in an unidentified location. Next, there are multiple shots from a moving vehicle of a large group of West German soldiers and their armored vehicles in an unidentified location. Alice Holman waves at the camera wearing a pink hat and jacket, as she is boarding a ship. The final shot of the film is taken from the deck of ship flying a Hungarian flag.
- 2016.31.3.14.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.14.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodachrome 8mm film box with a brief handwritten content note.
- Place depicted
- London, Greater London, England, Europe
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Nice, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe
- Monaco-Ville, Monaco, Europe
- Vatican City, Holy See, Europe
- West Germany, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.14.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #2
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- 1956-1957
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Box (c): cardboard
- Dimensions
- Duration: 3 Minutes
- Length (Film): 50 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #2
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
- 2016.31.3.2.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a wide shot of members of the Holman family with their French friends a family posed in front a train station , most likely in Paris. The family members include, Linda Holman wearing a red shirt and dark blue skirt and Pauline Thompson Wood wearing a beige shirt, a blue skirt and holding a red purse. Next there are multiple shots of a public military display and ceremony. Numerous French flags are displayed and various military personnel stand at attention. Later, people in civilian clothes are honored and given an unidentified object. Next, there are multiple shots of various street scenes around the city and a parade. A US Army bus can briefly be seen driving in the parade. This is followed by a family portrait shot of Linda Holman wearing a white dress with Michael Holman wearing a light blue sweater and white shirt standing with French family friends. Finally, the film concludes with another shot of the parade from a different angle.
- 2016.31.3.2.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.2.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe.
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.2.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- ca. 1953
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Container (c): plastic
- Dimensions
- Duration: 27 Minutes
- Length (Film): 369 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Container (c).
- 2016.31.3.27.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with shots of street life taken on a corner near the Callo metro station in Madrid, Spain. A small group of soldiers can be seen marching through the area. Next, two panning shots from a high vantage point depict the rolling hills of an unidentified rural area. These are followed by a shot of a balcony filled with potted flowers. A long series of shots capture a Holy Week parade through a small town. The parade features many members of Catholic brotherhoods dressed in traditional capirotes. There are also numerous religious floats carried through the streets on people's shoulders, a military marching band, and crowd members waving to the camera. Several high level dignitaries also march along the parade route. The film then cuts to the young Holman children playing on a quiet street and posing for the camera in Chateauroux, France. Linda Holman wears a white dress with white knee-high socks, and a white cap. Michael Holman wears a white shirt with navy overall-shorts. Alice Holman stands behind them wearing a white top and green skirt.The next sequence begins with close-up shots of people in a crowd. The camera cuts to a wider shot of a car parked on the street surrounded by the crowd. Josephine Baker emerges from a building, waves to the crowd. The camera cuts to a close-up shot of the car's license plate before Baker enters the car. There is then a series of shots of Linda Holman wearing a grey jacket and white cap, holding hands with Pauline Thompson Wood, who is wearing a fur shawl over a grey dress and posing for the camera. This is followed by a series of shots of a group of people standing together in a yard and smiling for the camera. Linda Holman appears in the front row wearing a white dress with a bow in her hair. Next, there is a long series of shots depicting street life in Paris, France. Many of the shots capture images of market areas with vendors and street performers. There is a succession of quick shots of a home and people at a large mansion before the films cuts to a series of shots depicting the Holman family interacting with friends and neighbors on a quiet street. Michael Homan wears a blue snow suit with a red scarf and white hat. Linda Holman wears a grey jacket with white knee socks and a black bonnet. Alice Holman wears a bright pink sweater with a black skirt. A further sequence of shots depicting Parisian street life follows. The next sequence depicts life in an unidentified quiet town in a warm climate. There are shots of various buildings, people walking down narrow streets, and people going about their business. Pauline Thompson Wood wears a red sweater and a dark shirt while walking on the beach to go speak to fishermen in boats. Many of the visible signs have Italian and Spanish homonyms. The subsequent series of shots depict tourist sites and street life in Rome, Italy and an unidentified beach location. This is followed by footage of Pompeii and Mt. Vesuvius, as well as the Amalfi Coast. The next sequence features street life and tourist sites in and around Lisbon, Portugal. The penultimate series of shots most likely depict Tangier, Morocco. The final shots of the film capture Linda Holman wearing a grey jacket and white bonnet, playing near an unidentified river and mugging for the camera.
- 2016.31.3.27.1b: Original film reel. Gray plastic with a brief content note.
- 2016.31.3.27.1c: Original film container. Blue plastic with brief content notes.
- Place depicted
- Madrid, Spain, Europe
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Rome, Italy, Europe
- Pompeii, Napoli, Italy, Europe
- Costiera Amalfitana, Salerno, Italy, Europe
- Lisbon, Portugal, Europe
- Tanger, Tanger-Tetouan, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.27.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #29
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- 1957-1958
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): metal;
- Film Can (c): metal
- Dimensions
- Duration: 22 Minutes
- Length (Film): 300 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #29
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Can (c).
- 2016.31.3.29.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots depicting street life during an unidentified festival and parade [Possibly Bastille Day] in an unidentified location in France. A child, Linda Holman, wearing a white dress and white cap The Holman children can be seen in some of the shots. The next series of shots depicts the ferry ride from Calais, France to Dover, England. This is followed by a sequence of shots depicting street life on Gloucester Road in the Kensington borough of London. There are multiple shots of the Montana Hotel, as well as shots of locals going about their day. A long section of leader follows before a new reel starts.
- The second reel begins with a group of people outside a home in an unidentified location smiling and walking towards the camera. Alice Holman appears on the left of the group wearing a grey top and a blue skirt. A young Linda Holman wears a red sweater and white bows in her hair. The next series of shots depict religious festivies festivities in an unidentified French town near Limoges [Possibly Poitiers]. Long lines of children dressed in white enter a church. There are also shots of the ceremony inside the church and various locals posing for the camera. The Holman childrens can be seen in several of the shots. Linda Holman wears a white dress and Michael Holman wears red overall shorts with a white shirt. The reel concludes with the children in white walking through the streets of the town. A long section of leader follows before the next reel starts.
- The third reel begins with a series of shots depicting The Old Curiosity Shop in London and the Lancaster Castle. This is followed by a brief series of shots depicting the ferry journey from Dover to Calais. The reel concludes with a sequence of tourist sites and street life in Paris. A long section of leader follows before the next reel starts.
- The fourth and final reel is a long series of shots depicting tourist sites and street life in London. The longest section of shots shows the changing of the guard and other military proceedings at Buckingham Palace.
- 2016.31.3.29.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.29.1c: Original film can. Tape labels with content notes.
- Place depicted
- Limousin, France, Europe
- Paris, France"&op=Search">Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Calais, Aquitaine, France, Europe
- Dover, Kent, England, Europe
- London, England, Europe
- Lancaster, Lancashire, England, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.29.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
-
Michael Holman Family Home Movie #3
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- ca. 1957
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Box (c): cardboard
- Dimensions
- Duration: 3 Minutes
- Length (Film): 50 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #3
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
- 2016.31.3.3.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a wide shot of the Eiffel Tower. This is followed by several shots of street scenes around Paris. Next, there are several shots of the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in Lourdes, France. The subsequent shots are of street scenes in an unidentified city in Spain, including one of an unidentified cathedral. Tracking shots of an unidentified coastline follow these scenes. The next scene is a series of tracking shots of an unidentified village at the foot of a mountain. There is a quick shot of an unidentified cathedral followed by shots of rural life in an unidentified location. A shot of the Puerto de Somosierra mountain pass precedes a series of shots overlooking an unidentified city, which conclude the film.
- 2016.31.3.3.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.3.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe. Also, includes some handwritten content notes.
- Place depicted
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, Lourdes, Midi-Pyrénées, France, Europe
- Puerto de Somosierra, Segovia, Spain, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.3.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
-
Michael Holman Family Home Movie #30
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- 1957-1958
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): metal;
- Film Can (c): metal
- Dimensions
- Duration: 8 Minutes
- Length (Film): 100 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #30
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Can (c).
- 2016.31.3.30.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a shot of people sitting at a cafe in an unidentified location and a shot taken from a boat of an unidentified seaside town. Next, there are multiple shots of a group of people goofing around with a lifelike statue of a waiter. This is followed by a sequence of shots documenting a visit to Pisa, Italy. Included is an attempt by Pauline Thompson Wood who is wearing a pants suit, to take an amusing picture pushing over the the famous Leaning Tower. The subsequent series of shots depict street life in Siena, Italy. Particular emphasis is placed upon the produce and meat market. Shots taken of a group of people visiting an unidentified seaside town follow. The next several shots appear to have been taken in Venice. Later, a wide panning shot depicts the Florence skyline from the Piazzale Michelangelo. A series of shots then depicts the various members of the tour group goofing around for the camera. The next sequence depicts tourist sites in and around Rome. Included are the Foro Italico [Mussolini], the Altare Della Patria, and the Coliseum. Pauline Thompson Wood appears in a shot at the Coliseum wearing a long light blue jacket. This is followed by a series of shots taken at a wedding. The Holman family appears in a number of the shots. Michael Holman is being held by someone, and he wears a yellow sweater, a cream cap, and grey pants. Alice Holman stands to his left wears a black coat over a royal blue dress and holds Linda Holman’s hand as she waves. Linda Holman wears a grey coat and a black cap. Subsequently, Alice, Linda, and Michael Holman the Holman family pose for the camera in an unidentified location with two unidentified women. One shot depicts Lt. Holman gardening in an unidentified location wearing army green coveralls and a cap. The film concludes with a series of shots depicting tourist sites around Paris with Pauline Thompson Wood wearing a grey skirt suit and waving at the camera.
- 2016.31.3.30.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.30.1c: Original film can. Tape labels with content notes.
- Place depicted
- Pisa, Italy, Europe
- Siena, Italy, Europe
- Florence, Italy, Europe
- Rome, Italy, Europe
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.30.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
-
Black wool dress designed by Kate Mack
- Designed by
- Mack, Kate, French, born 1971
- Date
- 2016
- Medium
- boiled wool
- Dimensions
- H x W: 61 × 17 11/16 in. (155 × 45 cm)
- Description
- Black boiled wool evening dress designed by Kate Mack. The floor-length column dress has a wide cowl neck, full-length fitted sleeves, and a thigh-high slit at the proper left front side of the skirt. It is made from small asymmetric pieces of black boiled wool seamed together using a machine-sewn lock stitch with the seams exposed on the facing side to create a three-dimensional textural quality. The dress is not lined except for the cowl portion of the bodice, which is double-sided with the exterior top edge being folded over to the interior and seamed at the bust. A black fabric label with white embroidered text reading "Kate Mack" is sewn at the interior center back neck.
- Place made
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Type
- dresses
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kate Mack
- Object number
- 2017.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
CC0
Opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell
- Created by
- Lemaire, French, 1846 - 1955
- Owned by
- Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
- Date
- late 19th-mid 20th century
- Medium
- glasses:metal, plastic, glass, mother of pearl;
- case: leather, silk, metal, paper, ink
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (case): 2 3/4 × 4 5/8 × 2 in. (7 × 11.7 × 5.1 cm)
- H x W x D (glasses): 2 1/4 × 4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.7 × 10.2 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- Small opera glasses and case owned by Mary Church Terrell. The metal opera glasses (a) have inlaid mother of pearl decoration. Around the rim of each eyecup [LEMAIRE PARIS] is printed. The text on the left side is significantly deteriorated. The lens glass has some deterioration and the metal is tarnished. The green leather case (b) has a blue silk lining. There is a button closure to open the hinged lid. The sides seams are torn and the leather is abraded. The case handle is partially detached. There is a handwritten numerical notation inside the lid.
- Place collected
- Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Collection title
- Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
- Classification
- Archival Collections
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
- Object number
- A2017.13.1.16ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Black and white sequin dress worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Manufactured by
- Banff, Ltd., American
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- wool, sequins, silk, and metal fasteners
- Dimensions
- H x W: 50 x 17 1/2 in. (127 x 44.5 cm)
- Description
- Black and white sequin dress worn by Ophelia DeVore. The dress is made from off-white knit wool that is contoured to the body at the hip. It is sleeveless with a boat neck knee-high slits at each side of the floor-length sheath skirt. It is covered entirely in black and white sequins sewn in a harlequin design. The dress closes at the center back with a zipper and one (1) metal hook-and-eye.
- The dress is lined in off-white silk. A white fabric label with black embroidered text to the right of a gold metallic embroidered crown logo is sewn at the interior back neck to the proper right of the zipper that reads "BANFF LTD. / HAND FINISHED / DOUBLE KNIT / 100% VIRGIN WOOL".
- Place used
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Clothing-Fashion
- Type
- dresses
- Topic
- Clothing and dress
- Fashion
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
- Object number
- 2011.25.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Rhinestone choker worn by Ophelia DeVore
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Worn by
- DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
- Date
- 1959
- Medium
- rhinestones, metal, and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W (each): 15 × 1/2 in. (38.1 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- Rhinestone choker necklace worn by Ophelia DeVore. The necklace consists of two (2) chains of clear faceted rhinestones set into black plastic. A metal hook is at one end and a silver toned short chain ending in a clear faceted rhinestone is at the other, with the hook fastening through the chain to close.
- Place used
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Classification
- Adornment
- Type
- necklaces
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
- Object number
- 2011.25.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
Legion of Honour Reception Invitation to David Baldwin from François Mitterrand
- Received by
- Baldwin, David, American
- Subject of
- Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
- François Mitterrand, French, 1916 - 1996
- Date
- June 13,1986
- Medium
- ink on cardboard; ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- 4 11/16 x 6 3/16 in. (11.9 x 15.7 cm)
- Description
- An invitation (a) from then French President, François Mitterrand, inviting David Baldwin to a reception honoring James Baldwin's promotion to the rank of Commander in the French National Order of the Legion of Honour. The reception was held at the Palais de l'Elysee (French president's residence) on Thursday, June 13, 1986. Also included is the envelope (b) addressed to [Monsieur David BALDWIN] and a recommendations card (c).
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- 55 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- 209 West 97th Street Apt. 4D, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- invitations
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
- Object number
- 2011.99.17abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible