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  • Black wool dress designed by Kate Mack

    Designed by
    Mack, Kate, French, born 1971
    Medium
    boiled wool
    Dimensions
    H x W: 61 × 17 11/16 in. (155 × 45 cm)
    Type
    dresses
    Place made
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    2016
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    African diaspora
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Fashion design
    Identity
    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
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
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  • Letter to Margaret Martin Wallace (

    Letter to Margaret Martin Wallace ("Meg") from Josephine Baker

    Written by
    Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
    Received by
    Wallace, Margaret Martin
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 1/8 in. (26.7 x 20.6 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Le Vésinet, Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    November 1, 1938
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Families
    United States--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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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    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

  • Round rhinestone earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Medium
    rhinestones, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (each): 5/8 × 5/8 in. (1.6 × 1.6 cm)
    Type
    ear clips
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1959
    Description
    Pair of round rhinestone clip-on earrings worn by Ophelia DeVore. Each earring features a large clear faceted rhinestone in the center of a pewter colored metal setting. The edges of the setting have deep thin grooves around them. A hinged pressure clip is attached to the back of each earring.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.3.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Adornment
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Fur stole worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Medium
    fur
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 x 42 x 3 in. (20.3 x 106.7 x 7.6 cm)
    Type
    stoles (outerwear)
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1959
    Description
    A stole made from two furs, possibly from stone martens, worn by Ophelia DeVore. The furs are sewn together nose to tail with black thread.
    Topic
    African American
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.3.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • J'ai Deux Amours

    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
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 3/4 x 7 in. (27.3 x 17.8 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    sheet music
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1930
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    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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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    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

  • Black and white sequin dress worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Manufactured by
    Banff, Ltd., American
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Medium
    wool, sequins, silk, and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 50 x 17 1/2 in. (127 x 44.5 cm)
    Type
    dresses
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1959
    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".
    Topic
    African American
    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
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    Classification
    Clothing-Fashion
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Rhinestone choker worn by Ophelia DeVore

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    DeVore, Ophelia, American, 1922 - 2014
    Medium
    rhinestones, metal, and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W (each): 15 × 1/2 in. (38.1 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    necklaces
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1959
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Beauty culture
    Clothing and dress
    Fashion
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ophelia DeVore
    Object number
    2011.25.3.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Adornment
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Poster for a Lena Horne performance at the Olympia Music Hall

    Poster for a Lena Horne performance at the Olympia Music Hall

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010
    Coquatrix, Bruno, French, 1910 - 1979
    Baquet, Maurice, French, 1911 - 2005
    Steffen, Paul
    Constantin, Jean, French, 1923 - 1997
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Framed: 23 7/8 x 16 7/16 x 1/2 in. (60.6 x 41.8 x 1.3 cm)
    L x W (Image): 22 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (57.8 x 39.4 cm)
    Type
    posters
    Place used
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1954
    Description
    This poster advertises Lena Horne's appearance at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris, France from August 23 to September 11. The poster is has a green background with white, green and purple text against contrasting color fields. Across the top margin is text that reads "L'Olympia/ votre Music-Hall!" in white lettering against a purple oval. Beneath is a large purple rectangle with white text that reads "La Grande Vedette Internationale/ LENA/ HORNE." There is a white margin around the poster's edge.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Entertainers
    Jazz (Music)
    Mass media
    Musical Theatre
    Popular music
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.27.9.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    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
  • Legion of Honour Reception Invitation to David Baldwin from François Mitterrand

    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
    Medium
    ink on cardboard; ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    4 11/16 x 6 3/16 in. (11.9 x 15.7 cm)
    Type
    invitations
    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
    Date
    June 13,1986
    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
    Topic
    African American
    Amusements
    Communication
    Literature
    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
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of James Baldwin and Leonard Bernstein at a Legion of Honour Ceremony

    Photograph of James Baldwin and Leonard Bernstein at a Legion of Honour Ceremony

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Bernstein, Leonard, American, 1918 - 1990
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Type
    photographs
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    June 19, 1986
    Description
    A color photograph taken on June 19, 1986, depicting James Baldwin standing next to Leonard Bernstein, American musical conductor and composer, at the residence of the French President. They are preparing to receive the Legion of Honour Medal.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.37
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of James Baldwin standing with David Baldwin and Leonard Bernstein

    Photograph of James Baldwin standing with David Baldwin and Leonard Bernstein

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Bernstein, Leonard, American, 1918 - 1990
    Baldwin, David, American
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    4 15/16 x 7 7/16 in. (12.5 x 18.9 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    June 19, 1986
    Description
    A color photograph depicting James Baldwin standing with his arm around the shoulders of his brother, David Baldwin, and American musical conductor and composer Leonard Bernstein. Both James Baldwin and Bernstein are wearing the Legion of Honour medals that they had just received.
    Topic
    African American
    Literature
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.38
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Postcard to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin

    Postcard to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin

    Written by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Received by
    Baldwin, Berdis, American
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Place collected
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 14, 1969
    Description
    A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin, written while on a Pan Am flight to Istanbul. The postcard is postmarked July 14, 1969. The front of the postcard depicts "A view of Paris and the River Seine."
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Correspondence
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.50
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • White Express skin lightening lotion

    White Express skin lightening lotion

    Manufactured by
    White Express, French
    Medium
    suspending agent and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 3 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (19 × 10 × 3.9 cm)
    Type
    cosmetics
    Place made
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    2014
    Description
    This is a white container for lightening lotion manufactured by White Express. The front of the container features a large, white rectangular label with the image of a woman on the left side. She is facing the viewer, smiling mouth open, with her left hand against the left side of her face. She wears a towel wrapped around her head. The woman's right side is cropped from the label. Surrounding the woman is text in various sizes, colors, and fonts listing the manufacturer, uses, and description in both English and French. The text reads "NEW/ White/ EXPRESS/ Lait éclaircissant/ LIGHTENED-SKIN in 10 DAYS/ SOINS INTENSIFS/ DEPIGMENTANTS/ FORMULE/ AVANCEE/ au butyresorcinol/ et AHA/ Extra whitening lotion/ PARIS-LONDRES-NEW YORK." On the back of the container is an additional white label with before and after pictures at the top. Also on the label is black text listing the directions for use, ingredients, and description. The label text is in both English and French.
    Topic
    African American
    African diaspora
    Beauty culture
    Colorism
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.285.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Personal use
    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
  • Photograph of a group in western attire

    Photograph of a group in western attire

    Photograph by
    Enrey Paris, French
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 6 9/16 × 9 in. (16.7 × 22.9 cm)
    H x W (Mount): 7 1/16 × 9 7/16 in. (17.9 × 24 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1928 -1929
    Description
    This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a country western group consisting of three women and one man. They are wearing a white shirt, a white wide brimmed hat and a white wild rag around their necks. Their gaze is diverted to the left. Handwriten text on the image reads [Dir freundliche grimmerung / Frank [illegible] / London, Olympia. Saison 1928/29]. Text that reads [ENDREY. PARIS / 19,R. des FILLES du CALVAIRE] is debossed in the bottom right corner. There are no inscriptions on the back.
    Topic
    African American
    American West
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.37.35.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?

    Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?

    Song sheet for Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre? performed by Josephine Baker
    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
    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)
    Type
    sheet music
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Brussels, Belgium, Europe
    Date
    1930
    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 Josephing 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.
    Topic
    African American
    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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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #11

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #11

    8mm motion picture film of 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
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    London, Greater London, England, Europe
    Date
    1962-1963
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    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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    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #14

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #14

    8mm motion picture film of 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
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    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
    Date
    ca. 1963
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    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 Collection
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    Media Arts-Film and Video
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  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #2

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #2

    8mm motion picture film of 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
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Place depicted
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Date
    1956-1957
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Travel
    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 Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27

    Michael Holman Family Home Movie #27

    8mm motion picture film of 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
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Container (c): plastic
    Dimensions
    Duration: 27 Minutes
    Length (Film): 369 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    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
    Date
    ca. 1953
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Religion
    Travel
    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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    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #29

    8mm motion picture film of 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
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): metal;
    Film Can (c): metal
    Dimensions
    Duration: 22 Minutes
    Length (Film): 300 Feet
    Type
    home movies
    Place depicted
    Limousin, France, Europe
    Paris, France"&edan_local=1&op=Search">Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Calais, Aquitaine, France, Europe
    Dover, Kent, England, Europe
    London, England, Europe
    Lancaster, Lancashire, England, Europe
    Date
    1957-1958
    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.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Film
    Religion
    Travel
    United States--Social life and customs
    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
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture