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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
    Date
    June 24, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:49:03
    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
    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
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Mississippi Freedom Summer
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Education
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Law
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    U.S. 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57a4b8704-4e64-4b0f-8a99-037abf23428b
  • 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
    Date
    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)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Mississippi Freedom Summer
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Oratory
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Suffrage
    U.S. 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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d99fb497-9297-4df0-ac33-219c3c5732ef
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    Table knocker from the Paradise Club

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Paradise Club, American, founded 1919
    Date
    1919-1959
    Medium
    pigment on wood
    Dimensions
    L x W: 7 1/2 × 3/4 in. (19.1 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    Paradise Club table knocker in the shape of a small mallet with a small wooden cylinder as a head. The head has four incised lines that run around the head's circumference. The handle, a plain straight stick, has the words "Our Greatest Show / Paradise Club / Atlantic City, N.J. / Where colored stars are made." stamped lengthways along it. Stamped on either side of the text is a faded orange geometric pattern.
    Place used
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    musical instruments
    noisemakers
    Topic
    Amusements
    Jazz (Music)
    Music
    Nightlife
    Popular music
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Vicki Gold Levi
    Object number
    2013.223.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8c752fa-1931-4d16-a6be-7b3c945d90a2
  • 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, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
    Cosmopolitan Community Church, American, founded 1925
    Signed by
    Washington, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
    Date
    September 11, 1933
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    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.
    Place made
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    form letters
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a8db22d1-9eb0-4c01-8b69-af7defa3d17e
  • Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Balfour, American, founded 1913
    Issued by
    Atlantic City High School, American, founded 1895
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    May 27, 1933
    Medium
    metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 15/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.5 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (1.2 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (3.3 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.4 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival first place medal for the Varsity 220 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock on May 27, 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a blue and white striped ribbon attached to a medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and held in place with thread at the bottom corners of the pin and gathered on a jump ring at the bottom. The medal is clover-shaped, gold colored, and has a round bezel attached to the jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of two (2) male athletes in full length. Both athletes are depicted mid-run with the athlete on the left handing a baton to the athlete on the right. Printed in relief around the central figures is the text, [ATLANTIC CITY · H · S · RELAY CARNIVAL]. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [VARSITY / 220 YARD DASH / MAY 27, 1933 / 1ST PLACE]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BALFOUR].
    Place made
    Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5edcb19de-383a-4631-b899-f0aa12cb0f7b
  • Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Balfour, American, founded 1913
    Issued by
    Atlantic City High School, American, founded 1895
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    May 27, 1933
    Medium
    metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 3 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.6 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (1.3 × 3.7 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 7/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (3.6 × 3.5 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 9/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.9 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival first place medal for the Varsity 100 Yard Dash event awarded to Eulace Peacock on May 27, 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a blue and white striped ribbon attached to a medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and held in place with thread at the bottom corners of the pin and gathered on a jump ring at the bottom. The medal is clover-shaped, gold colored, and has a round bezel attached to the jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of two (2) male athletes in full length. Both athletes are depicted mid-run with the athlete on the left handing a baton to the athlete on the right. Printed in relief around the central figures is the text, [ATLANTIC CITY · H · S · RELAY CARNIVAL]. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [VARSITY / 100 YARD DASH / MAY 27, 1933 / 1ST PLACE]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BALFOUR].
    Place made
    Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59e099da1-e6af-44a1-a0ea-7d100bca6aea
  • Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Balfour, American, founded 1913
    Issued by
    Atlantic City High School, American, founded 1895
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    May 27, 1933
    Medium
    metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 13/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.2 × 3.6 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (1.3 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.6 × 3.4 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 7/16 × 1 5/16 × 1/16 in. (3.7 × 3.3 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival first place medal for the Varsity Running Broad Jump event awarded to Eulace Peacock on May 27, 1933. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a blue and white striped ribbon attached to a medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and held in place with thread at the bottom corners of the pin and gathered on a jump ring at the bottom. The medal is clover-shaped, gold colored, and has a round bezel attached to the jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of two (2) male athletes in full length. Both athletes are depicted mid-run with the athlete on the left handing a baton to the athlete on the right. Printed in relief around the central figures is the text, [ATLANTIC CITY · H · S · RELAY CARNIVAL]. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [VARSITY / RUNNING / BROAD JUMP / MAY 27, 1933 / 1ST PLACE]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BALFOUR].
    Place made
    Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a9470520-6e7d-48f9-a34f-ee495926554b
  • Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Balfour, American, founded 1913
    Issued by
    Atlantic City High School, American, founded 1895
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1934
    Medium
    metal with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 3 1/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/4 in. (7.7 × 3.6 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/2 × 1 7/16 × 3/16 in. (1.2 × 3.6 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 3/8 × 1 5/16 × 1/4 in. (3.5 × 3.3 × 0.6 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.7 × 3.3 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Atlantic City High School Relay Carnival gold medal for the College Freshmen One Mile Relay event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1934. The medal consists of a gold toned pin holding a blue and white striped ribbon attached to a medal. The pin has a “C” clasp closure on the back and a bar that holds the ribbon. The ribbon is looped over the bar and held in place with thread at the bottom corners of the pin and gathered on a jump ring at the bottom. The medal is clover-shaped, gold colored, and has a round bezel attached to the jump ring. In the center of the obverse of the medal is a relief depiction of two (2) male athletes in full length. Both athletes are depicted mid-run with the athlete on the left handing a baton to the athlete on the right. Printed in relief around the central figures is the text, [ATLANTIC CITY · H · S · RELAY CARNIVAL]. On the reverse of the medal, engraved in the center, is text that reads [COLLEGE FRESHMEN / ONE MILE RELAY / 1934]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark that reads, [BALFOUR].
    Place made
    Attleboro, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52b333e55-5897-4583-b631-8101b947581a
  • 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
    Date
    December 7, 1955
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    contracts
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cd99602c-be7d-434c-9eb5-48bcc8c8113e
  • 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
    Alten, Ben, American
    Williams, Clifton
    Randall, Cecil
    Date
    1974
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 4 in. (22.9 x 10.2 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542b3620f-4c06-4f2c-bac6-5ee3690c5fdb
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    Souvenir frame from Club Harlem

    Created by
    Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
    Date
    mid 20th-late 20th Century
    Medium
    ink on cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (17.5 x 22.2 cm)
    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.].
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    frames (furnishings)
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd568ad5f85-64e5-433a-b7ae-c1e7fa0c485c
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1977
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/2 x 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.7 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd517b7a5a0-f4e9-4580-acee-bc52faab1ea1
  • 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
    Date
    1963-1964
    Medium
    ink on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd536e5935d-4ec3-47d6-9431-19c5f39efe58
  • 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
    Alten, Ben, American
    Date
    March 31, 1956
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    32 N. Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    contracts
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d3613991-2ab3-4433-b822-e773c066fc05
  • 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
    Date
    ca. 1975
    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)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c6491473-3294-4fd7-93a0-0c886aaeee1e
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    Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City

    Subject of
    Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
    Date
    1955-1975
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    side chairs
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c95021e-324f-422d-bd63-7db751309eb6
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    Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City

    Subject of
    Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
    Date
    1955-1975
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Type
    cocktail tables
    Topic
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5764e5271-b05a-4d25-9152-09d79ab9c2bf
  • Poster of Sammy Davis, Jr. used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City

    Subject of
    Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
    Date
    1955-1975
    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)
    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.
    Place used
    32 North Kentucky, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    portraits
    posters
    Topic
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59eb3a86f-0447-45f1-8756-9d1791dd5230
  • 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
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8497pixels × 6830pixels
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c8922f8b-7a1d-4de0-a313-e4da3375c5b7
  • Dizzy Gillespie - Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J. - 1980

    Photograph by
    Robert Houston, American, born 1935
    Subject of
    Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
    Date
    1980
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8147pixels × 6596pixels
    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.
    Place depicted
    Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532118d76-818f-4bc0-9177-2156af70eb0d

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