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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
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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
- 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.
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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)
- 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
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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, 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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
- Type
- contracts
- 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
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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
- 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
- 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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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
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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
- 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
- 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
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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
- 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
- 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
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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
- 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
- Type
- contracts
- 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
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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
- 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
- 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
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Wood chair used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City
- Subject of
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Date
- 1955-1975
- On ViewCulture/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
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Table used at Club Harlem, Atlantic City
- Subject of
- Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
- Date
- 1955-1975
- On ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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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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
- 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
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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
- 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