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Business contract between Club Harlem and Johnny Lynch
- Created by
- American Federation of Musicians, founded 1896
- Used by
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Received by
- Lynch, Johnny
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- contracts
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- December 7, 1955
- Description
- A business contract between Club Harlem and Johnny Lynch obligating the musician to perform at the club for thirteen (13) weeks starting December 7, 1955 for four hundred and forty-one dollars and sixty-five cents ($441.65) to be paid at the end of each week. The contract was drawn up on a contract form created by the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The seal for this organization is visible in the upper top left-hand corner. The contract is signed and dated by Johnny Lynch.
- Topic
- African American
- Band (Music)
- Business
- Musicians
- Nightlife
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Souvenir frame from Club Harlem
- Created by
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Medium
- ink on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (17.5 x 22.2 cm)
- Type
- frames (furnishings)
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- mid 20th-late 20th Century
- Description
- A white cardboard frame folder from Club Harlem. In green ink are the words: [The Fabulous CLUB HARLEM / Photo by Johnson / Atlantic City, N.J.].
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic print of four men and one woman
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)
- Type
- black-and-white photographs
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1977
- Description
- A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman surrounded by four unidentified men. The woman is posing with her both legs raised and her arms around the four men who are supporting her.
- Topic
- African American
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Business contract and letter between Club Harlem and the Dell-tones
- Created by
- American Guild of Variety Artists, founded 1939
- Used by
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Received by
- Delltones
- Subject of
- Alton, Ben
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Type
- contracts
- Place depicted
- 32 N. Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- March 31, 1956
- Description
- A letter (a) and business contract (b) between Club Harlem and the musical group the Delltones obligating the musicians to perform at the club for two (2) consecutive days starting March 31, 1956 for one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) paid immediately after the first performance. The contract was drawn up on a contract form created by the American Guild of Variety Artists. The contract is signed and dated by the Delltones: Ben, Stan and Pat. A letter is attached to the contract from Gale Agency Inc., addressed to Pop Williams, stating that the contract between Club Harlem and the Delltones is enclosed and is a copy for his files. The letter is signed by Bill Peterson.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Musicians
- Nightlife
- Rock and roll (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.4.2ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Club Harlem Revue of 1975
- Created by
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Subject of
- Green, Al, American, born 1946
- The Pointer Sisters, American, founded 1969
- DeBlanc, Damita Jo, American, 1930 - 1998
- Alton, Ben
- Williams, Clifton
- Randall, Cecil
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 9 x 4 in. (22.9 x 10.2 cm)
- Type
- programs
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1974
- Description
- Program for Club Harlem's upcoming concert season for 1974-1975, with the grand opening June 28, 1974. This was in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the club in Atlantic City, New Jersey. It is printed on pink paper with white lettering and featuring images of performers: Al Green, the Pointer Sisters and Damita Jo.
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Entertainers
- Music
- Nightlife
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Poster of Sammy Davis, Jr. used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City
- Subject of
- Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
- Medium
- lithographic ink on paper , wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 30 3/4 x 29 1/16 (78.1 x 73.8 x 0.1 cm)
- Place used
- 32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1955-1975
- Description
- (2013.2.3a) A black and white poster of an image of Sammy Davis, Jr. He is seen from the chest up, wearing a tuxedo, bow tie, and white shirt. On his shirt there are small dark pin stripes and three (3) dark buttons can be seen. In this front pocket is small, white pocket square. Davis is seen smiling into the camera. In the lower left corner along the bottom is a small white triangle with Davis' name in capital, black letters: [SAMMY DAVIS JR]. (2013.2.3b) A wooden frame holds the poster.
- Topic
- African American
- Actors
- Entertainers
- Nightlife
- Segregation
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of CBBHFI-Henrietta Shelton
- Object number
- 2013.2.3ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- @ Getty Images. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic print of a performance by Melvin Harris and the Blue Notes
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, American, founded 1954
- Pendergrass, Teddy, American, 1950 - 2010
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4 in. (15.6 x 23.5 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- ca. 1975
- Description
- A black and white photograph of a performance by Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes on stage at Club Harlem in Atlantic City, with a full band behind them and audience members sitting at tables at the front of the stage. Teddy Pendergrass, the lead vocalist, is pictured in the center of the stage facing the audience while behind him the rest of the group face stage left, with left knees slightly bent. There are no inscriptons, front or back.
- Topic
- African American
- Instrumentalists (Musicians)
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Photographic print of Sam Cooke and Betty Jo Spyropulos at Club Harlem
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Cooke, Sam, American, 1931 - 1964
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Spryopulos, Betty Jo, American
- Medium
- ink on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
- Type
- black-and-white photographs
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1963-1964
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Sam Cooke and an unidentified woman seated at the bar at Club Harlem in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His right hand is around her waist and they are both smoking cigarettes.
- Topic
- African American
- Nightlife
- Photography
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
- Object number
- 2011.145.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Black Delegates Challenge Mississippi Democrats
- Created by
- Ballis, George, American, 1925 - 2010
- Subject of
- Baker, Ella Josephine, American, 1903 - 1986
- Schwerner, Michael, American, 1939 - 1964
- Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, American, founded 1964
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 6 11/16 x 9 11/16 in. (17 x 24.6 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
- H x W (Mat): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1964
- Description
- A black-and-white photograph of Ella Baker speaking into a microphone and gesturing with her left hand. In the background there is a large portrait of Michael ‘Mickey’ Schwerner.
- Topic
- African American
- Civil Rights
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.107.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © 1976 George Ballis ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Permission required for use.
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City
- Subject of
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 34 x 14 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (86.4 x 36.8 x 41.3 cm)
- Type
- side chairs
- Place used
- 32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1955-1975
- Description
- A wood chair with four legs. The back rest has two (2) horizontal slats with the top slate taller than the one below. The leg support is one curved piece of wood attached on the inside to the lower back legs and upper front legs.
- Topic
- African American
- Nightlife
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of CBBHFI-Henrietta Shelton
- Object number
- 2013.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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
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Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City
- Subject of
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Medium
- particle board and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 29 3/4 x 24 x 18 in. (75.6 x 61 x 45.7 cm)
- Type
- cocktail tables
- Place used
- 32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1955-1975
- Description
- A rectangular table with a particle board wood top and metal base. The base is made up of a large tube with a round base and circular support attached to the underside of the table top. Four (4) small holes are drilled into the four (4) corners of the table top.
- Topic
- African American
- Nightlife
- Segregation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of CBBHFI-Henrietta Shelton
- Object number
- 2013.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
- 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
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The Hononrable Lisa Anderson Todd Oral History Interview
- Created by
- Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
- Interview of
- Honorable Todd, Lisa Anderson, American, 1942 - 2015
- Interviewed by
- Dr. Crosby, Emilye Ph. D., American
- Subject of
- Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, American, 1960 - 1970s
- Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, American, founded 1964
- 1964 Democratic National Convention, American, founded 1964
- Tougaloo College, American, founded 1869
- American Friends Service Committee, American, founded 1917
- Cornell University, American, founded 1865
- Stanford Law School, American, founded 1893
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration: 02:49:03
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Place collected
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Greensboro, Guildford County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- June 24, 2013
- Description
- The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.93.1a, 2011.174.93.1b, 2011.174.93.1c, 2011.174.93.1d, 2011.174.93.1e, 2011.174.93.1f, 2011.174.93.1g, and 2011.174.93.1h.
- The Hon. Lisa Anderson Todd shares memories from when she was a Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) volunteer in Mississippi in 1963 and her recollections of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City. Todd describes how she was introduced to the Movement during her participation in a work camp at Tougaloo College and how she went on to do voter registration work, first with the American Friends Service Committee in Greensboro, North Carolina, and then with SNCC in Greenville, Mississippi. Todd shares her memories as well as her book research on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She also describes her college years at Cornell University; her decision to attend law school at Stanford; her interest in civil rights law; and her work as a lawyer and later as an administrative judge.
- LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0093
- Topic
- African American
- Activism
- American South
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Education
- Law
- Social reform
- Suffrage
- United States--History--1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2011.174.93.1a-h
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Collection title
- Civil Rights History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Letter from Sara S. Washington for the Apex News and Hair Co, Inc.
- Created by
- Apex News and Hair Company, American, founded 1919
- Subject of
- Washington, Sarah Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Cosmopolitan Community Church
- Signed by
- Washington, Sarah Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Type
- form letters
- Place made
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- September 11, 1933
- Description
- Form letter from the Apex News and Hair Co., Inc. to support its new beauty school. The paper has the Apex letterhead. The letter is dated in the upper right. The form text begins [Dear Friend and Co-worker: / A very cordial invitation is extended to our Professional / and Business men and women to co-operate with the Apex News / and Hair Company, Inc. in the opening of its new and / modernly equipped Beauty School, located at 900 N. Eutaw / Street, Baltimore, Maryland.] The second paragraph includes an invitation to a Monster Mass Meeting on September 14th at the Cosmopolitan Community Church. The letter is signed by Sara S. Washington, the president of Apex. The back of the letter has two columns of handwritten names and monetary amounts.
- Topic
- African American
- Beauty culture
- Beauty schools
- Business
- Communication
- Religious groups
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Dizzy Gillespie - on conga drums - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8497pixels × 6830pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts the musician Dizzy Gillespie playing a set of conga drums. Seated behind the drums, with another drum set behind him, Gillespie wears a light colored suit and button down shirt. He has a large pendant around his neck. His eyes closed, and his head turned to the viewer's right, he plays the drum with his left hand.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Men
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Dizzy Gillespie - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8147pixels × 6596pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts Dizzy Gillespie sitting behind a drum set. Wearing a light colored suit, Gillespie sits leaning forward, forearms leaning on the two drums in front of him, and speaks into the microphone in front of him. He wears a wrist watch on his left wrist and a large pendant on a chain around his neck. Although he faces forward, his eyes glance obliquely to the viewer's right.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Men
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
-
Dizzy Gillespie - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7274pixels × 5487pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts Dizzy Gillespie playing his trumpet. He stands at a three-quarter angle to the viewer, holding his trumpets to his lips, cheeks inflated. The trumpet's bell is bent upward at a 45 degree angle. Gillespie wears a light colored suit and he stands in front of a microphone. Stage lights can be seen in the background.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Men
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ray Charles - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 16644pixels × 12142pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts musician Ray Charles playing the piano. Wearing a light colored tuxedo with a lighter stripe down the pant leg, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, he sits on a piano bench with a microphone in front of him. His arms are raised to play, but his hands and the majority of the piano is in shadow. Light falls primarily on his face and upper torso, while the rest of the image is in shadow. His face is angled upward and turned slightly towards the microphone.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Men
- Photography
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.20
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Ray Charles - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14898pixels × 11208pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts musician Ray Charles playing the piano. Wearing a light colored tuxedo with a lighter stripe down the pant leg, a black bow tie, and sunglasses, he sits on a piano bench with a microphone in front of him. His arms are raised to play, but his hands and the majority of the piano is in shadow. Light falls primarily on his face and upper torso, while the rest of the image is in shadow. He faces forward.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Men
- Photography
- Rhythm and blues (Music)
- Soul (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.21
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nancy Wilson - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Wilson, Nancy, American, 1937 - 2018
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8671pixels × 6304pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Convention Hall, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts Nancy Wilson, singer and entertainer. Wearing a fitted strapless black dress, she holds a microphone up to her open mouth with her right hand. Her left hand is held loosely at waist height. She wears a ring on the fourth finger of her left hand, a simple chain choker, and small earrings. Shot from below, the angle of the picture gives her a monumental aspect.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
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- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
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Nancy Wilson - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Wilson, Nancy, American, 1937 - 2018
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6452pixels × 5118pixels
- Type
- portraits
- digital images
- digital media - born analog
- Place depicted
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Date
- 1980
- Description
- This image depicts musician Nancy Wilson singing. Wearing a black strapless dress, a single chain choker necklace, she stands holding a microphone cupped in both hands up to mouth level. She turns her face away from the microphone in front of her, towards the viewer, eyes closed. Taken from below, the angle gives her a monumental aspect.
- Topic
- African American
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
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- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture