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  • Photo of Citizenship Education Project brunch held in the home of Lurline White

    Photo of Citizenship Education Project brunch held in the home of Lurline White

    Photograph by
    J.B. Coleman Photo, American
    Subject of
    Allen, Floyd Green, American, 1906 - 1967
    McFarland, Ivy Regina, American, 1898 - 1995
    Thomas, Julia Mae, American
    White, Lurline, American
    Williams, Ruby Lee, American
    Klingel, Alma, American
    Harding, Olivia, American
    Waller, Mattie, American
    Humphrey, Josephine, American
    Demming, Alice, American
    Scales, Mattie B., American, 1886 - 1974
    Buffin, Zelma, American, 1917 - 1994
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 14, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a brunch held by Lurline White on behalf of the National Council of Negro Women and their Citizenship Education Project. The typewritten caption below the photograph reads, "MRS. LURLINE WHITE, ALOCAL [sic] NCNW MEMBER SELLS CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROJECT AT A BRUNCH." The photograph and caption are adhered to page 27 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants and organizers

    Photograph of Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants and organizers

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Dr. Moore, Boliver B., American, 1919 - 1977
    Hon. Poole, Cecil F., American, 1914 - 1997
    Williams, Eddye Keaton, American
    Rumford, William Byron, American, 1908 - 1986
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Charles Diggs, American, 1922 - 1998
    Hon. Poole, Cecil F., American, 1914 - 1997
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 14, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of the participants and organizers of the San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum held on October 14, 1956. A typewritten caption below the photograph lists the seven people pictured. The photograph and caption are adhered to page 37 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.44
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black Panther guard at Unitarian Church, San Rafael, California, No. 123

    Black Panther guard at Unitarian Church, San Rafael, California, No. 123

    Photograph by
    Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 17 3/4 x 12 in. (45.1 x 30.5 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    San Rafael, Marin County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 6, 1968; printed 2010
    Description
    A black-and-white portrait of a young African American male, wearing a turtleneck and dark leather jacket. There is a round button reading [HUEY FOR CONGRESS] on his lapel.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
    Object number
    2012.83.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Couple listening at Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 15

    Couple listening at Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 15

    Photograph by
    Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 25, 1968; printed 2012
    Description
    A black-and-white image of a young African American couple. The woman wears a striped shirt and pearl earrings and the man wears a [Free Black Panther Prisoners] button on his jacket lapel. A white man operates a camera just behind them.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
    Object number
    2012.83.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Angela Davis Speaks at a Rally in DeFremery Park for George Jackson and the Other Soledad Brothers, Who Were on Trial for the Murder of a Guard at Soledad Prison. Next to Angela is Party Member James Burford, Oakland, California, 1970

    Angela Davis Speaks at a Rally in DeFremery Park for George Jackson and the Other Soledad Brothers, Who Were on Trial for the Murder of a Guard at Soledad Prison. Next to Angela is Party Member James Burford, Oakland, California, 1970

    Photograph by
    Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Burford, James
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 15 15/16 × 19 7/8 in. (40.5 × 50.5 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 5/8 × 18 13/16 in. (32.1 × 47.8 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970, printed 2008
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis speaking at a rally in DeFremery Park in Oakland, California. Davis is speaking into a microphone on a stand, gesturing with her hands, and holding a piece of paper in her right hand. Black Panther Party member James Burford stands next to Davis, with his arms crossed in front of his chest. Davis and Burford are standing in front of a house or other structure with wood siding and a white-trimmed window.
    Topic
    African American
    Black power
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Prisons
    Resistance
    Social reform
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.123.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Stephen Shames
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black Panther couple listening, Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 20

    Black Panther couple listening, Free Huey Rally, De Fremery Park, Oakland, CA, No. 20

    Photograph by
    Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 17 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (45.5 x 30.2 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 14, 1968; printed 2010
    Description
    A black-and-white image of young African American couple standing in a crowd. Man wears a leather jacket and beret with four buttons. Woman wears a Black Panther shirt.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
    Object number
    2012.83.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of a Meet the Candidates program sponsored by the San Francisco NCNW

    Photograph of a Meet the Candidates program sponsored by the San Francisco NCNW

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    March, Ruth N., American, 1912 - 1998
    Allen, Floyd Green, American, 1906 - 1967
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 28, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a Meet the Candidates program held by the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women in an attempt to connect candidates with their constituency. The program took place at the NCNW headquarters at 1914 Fillmore St. Pictured in the photograph are Council President Frances Albrier, Citizenship Education Project Coordinator Floyd G. Allen, and past president Ruth N. March. There is a typewritten caption below the photograph that reads, "'MEET THE CANDIDATES PROGRAM' / sponsored by NCNW." The photograph and caption are adhered to page 41 in Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.48
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black Panther demonstration, Alameda Co. Court House, Oakland, California, during Huey Newton's trial, #71

    Black Panther demonstration, Alameda Co. Court House, Oakland, California, during Huey Newton's trial, #71

    Photograph by
    Jones, Pirkle, American, 1914 - 2009
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 14 × 14 in. (35.6 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 7/8 × 15 7/8 in. (50.5 × 40.3 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 30, 1968, printed 2011
    Description
    A black-and-white image of three African American men wearing leather jackets and berets and carrying Free Huey banners on the court house steps.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.149.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Black Panther mother and her newborn son, Baby Jesus X, San Francisco, California, No. 125

    Black Panther mother and her newborn son, Baby Jesus X, San Francisco, California, No. 125

    Photograph by
    Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 1, 1968, printed 2010
    Description
    A black-and-white image of an African American woman in a white robe holding a small baby in a white blanket.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.149.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Photograph of Political Forum reception with Charles Diggs and J. Ernest Wilkins

    Photograph of Political Forum reception with Charles Diggs and J. Ernest Wilkins

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Charles Diggs, American, 1922 - 1998
    Wilkins, J. Ernest Sr., American, 1894 - 1959
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 14, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of a reception held by the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women following the Sun-Reporter's Political Forum. Pictured are members of the NCNW with Rep. Charles Diggs and J. Ernest Wilkins. The typewritten caption below the photograph reads, "NCNW Members honor Hon. J. Ernest Wilkins Rep. Charles C. Diggs at a reception following mass meeting." The photograph and caption are adhered to page 36 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.43
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Panther Free Food Program. Children Prepare Bags of Food for Distribution at the Oakland Coliseum at the Black Panther Community Survival Conference, Oakland, California, March 1972

    Panther Free Food Program. Children Prepare Bags of Food for Distribution at the Oakland Coliseum at the Black Panther Community Survival Conference, Oakland, California, March 1972

    Photograph by
    Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 19 7/8 × 16 in. (50.5 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Image): 18 5/8 × 12 9/16 in. (47.3 × 31.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 1972, printed 2014
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph showing children preparing bags of food to be distributed through the Panther Free Food Program at the Black Panther Community Survival Conference in Oakland, California. Four (4) children, two (2) boys and two (2) girls, are placing bags of puffed wheat cereal into brown paper grocery bags that have been organized in rows.
    Topic
    African American
    Black power
    Cooking and dining
    Health
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Resistance
    Social reform
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.123.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Stephen Shames
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    Media Arts-Photography
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • David Lewis and Baby Jesus X, San Francisco, California, No. 3

    David Lewis and Baby Jesus X, San Francisco, California, No. 3

    Photograph by
    Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Lewis, David
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 1, 1968, printed 2012
    Description
    A black-and-white image of an African American man holding a baby wrapped in a blanket.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.149.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on The Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • People’s Free Food Program, Palo Alto, California, 1972

    People’s Free Food Program, Palo Alto, California, 1972

    Photograph by
    Shames, Stephen, American, born 1947
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 19 3/4 × 16 in. (50.2 × 40.6 cm)
    H x W (Image): 18 5/8 × 12 9/16 in. (47.3 × 31.9 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1972, printed 2014
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of two older women sitting side-by-side on a bench. Both women are wearing floral print dresses, and are facing the camera. The woman on the proper right is wearing glasses and holds a newspaper in her left hand. The woman on the left is resting her arms on her handbag in her lap. The women have bags of food placed on the ground in front of their legs. The bags read: [PEOPLE'S/ FREE FOOD/ PROGRAM], and there is an image of a black panther, the Black Panther Party logo, between the lines [PEOPLE'S] and [FREE FOOD].
    Topic
    African American
    Black power
    Cooking and dining
    Health
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Resistance
    Social reform
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.123.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Stephen Shames
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Photograph of San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants

    Photograph of San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants

    Photograph by
    J.B. Coleman Photo, American
    Subject of
    Dr. Goodlett, Carlton B., American, 1914 - 1997
    Dr. Moore, Boliver B., American, 1919 - 1977
    Dr. Thomas, William Mckinley, American, 1903 - 1958
    Rumford, William Byron, American, 1908 - 1986
    Wilkins, J. Ernest Sr., American, 1894 - 1959
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Charles Diggs, American, 1922 - 1998
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 14, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of the participants in the San Francisco Sun-Reporter's Political Forum held on October 14, 1956. Seated at center is Frances Albrier. A typewritten caption below the photograph lists those photographed. The photograph is adhered to page 35 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.42
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©J.B. Coleman Photo
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  • Photograph of Ruth March decorating the car at the head of a NCNW motorcade

    Photograph of Ruth March decorating the car at the head of a NCNW motorcade

    Photograph by
    Cox Studio, American, founded 1957
    Subject of
    March, Ruth N., American, 1912 - 1998
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 8, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Ruth N. March, former president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, decorating a1956 Cadillac Sixty Special, the lead car in a voter registration motorcade that took place in San Francisco on September 8, 1956. The car has been fitted with bullhorns and has two signs on its side announcing the Citizenship Education Project. The photograph is adhered to page 39 of Francis Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.46
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©Cox Studio
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Photograph of women and children at voter registration motorcade

    Photograph of women and children at voter registration motorcade

    Photograph by
    Cox Studio, American, founded 1957
    Subject of
    Hughes, Ida Mae, American
    Gumbs, Gertrude B., American, 1912 - 2004
    Blalock, Joan, American
    Mitchell, Gloria, American
    Hammond, Yvette, American, born 1941
    San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 8, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of young children and members of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women with placards standing next to a car that was part of the Citizenship Education Project motorcade urging people to register to vote. The photograph is attached to page 22 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1). The caption below the photograph is typewritten in black ink and reads, "SMALLFRY CITIZENS JOIN REGISTRATION PARADE."
    Topic
    African American
    Civil rights
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.25
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©Cox Studio
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Signed digital print of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anthem

    Signed digital print of Colin Kaepernick kneeling during national anthem

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Signed by
    Kaepernick, Colin Rand, American, born 1987
    Medium
    dye on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image and sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    dye diffusion thermal transfer prints
    Place depicted
    San Diego, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 1, 2016
    Description
    A color photograph of the San Francisco 49ers sideline during the singing of the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick at center is down on knee with left elbow resting on left knee. Eric Reid, out of uniform, is to his right with brace on his right hand. Nate Boyer, on Kaepernick's left, wears dark patriotic shirt with jeans and holds hand over heart. The scene is in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California, as the Chargers' fans and logos are visible within the stadium. Signed at bottom right partly over image of Kaepernick: [Coli / Kap / 7]. Repeating watermark on back of photograph reads [MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Athletes
    Football
    Justice
    Race relations
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards
    Object number
    2017.10.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Getty Images. Permission required for use.
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Kathleen Cleaver at Home

    Kathleen Cleaver at Home

    Created by
    Copeland, Alan, Canadian, born 1943
    Subject of
    Cleaver, Kathleen Ph. D., American, born 1945
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 9 x 6 1/16 in. (22.9 x 15.4 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 10 x 7 15/16 in. (25.4 x 20.2 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1968
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Kathleen Cleaver, full length, standing at her doorstep holding a shotgun.
    Topic
    African American
    Civil rights
    Domestic life
    Photography
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.107.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Photograph of San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants

    Photograph of San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum participants

    Photograph by
    J.B. Coleman Photo, American
    Subject of
    Wilkins, J. Ernest Sr., American, 1894 - 1959
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Charles Diggs, American, 1922 - 1998
    Dr. Goodlett, Carlton B., American, 1914 - 1997
    Dr. Moore, Boliver B., American, 1919 - 1977
    Dr. Thomas, William Mckinley, American, 1903 - 1958
    Rumford, William Byron, American, 1908 - 1986
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 14, 1956
    Caption
    This photograph is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of the participants in the San Francisco Sun-Reporter Political Forum held on October 14, 1956. Seated at center is Frances Albrier. The photograph is located between pages 30 and 31 of Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).
    Topic
    African American
    Education
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.1.36
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©J.B. Coleman Photo
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    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Black Panther guards at Free Huey Rally, Bobby Hutton Memorial Park, Oakland, CA, No. 21

    Black Panther guards at Free Huey Rally, Bobby Hutton Memorial Park, Oakland, CA, No. 21

    Photograph by
    Baruch, Ruth-Marion, German American, 1922 - 1997
    Printed by
    Palm Press, American, founded 1977
    Subject of
    Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper with mat board
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 11 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (30.2 x 44.5 cm)
    H x W (Mat): 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 25, 1968; printed 2010
    Description
    A black-and-white image of two young, African American male Black Panther guards, in berets and leather jackets. One man faces ahead, while the other looks over his shoulder.
    Topic
    African American
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    United States--History--1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Pirkle Jones Foundation
    Object number
    2012.83.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    ©2011 Pirkle Jones Foundation
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    Portfolio/Series
    A Photo Essay on the Black Panthers, 1968
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

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