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Typewriter used by Cortez W. Peters, Sr.
- Manufactured by
- Royal Typewriter Company, American, founded 1904
- Used by
- Peters, Cortez W. Sr., American, 1906 - 1964
- Date
- ca. 1958
- Medium
- enamel on metal with plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 9 1/2 × 17 1/8 × 17 1/16 in. (24.1 × 43.5 × 43.3 cm)
- Caption
- Cortez W. Peters, Sr. was the first African American to win and hold the title of the World’s Accuracy Typist upon winning the World’s Amateur Typing Contest in 1925.
- Born in 1906 in Baltimore, Maryland, Peters taught himself to type at the age of 11 after his father, a watchmaker, received a used typewriter as payment for his services. His self-taught style accounted for his unique typing methodology for developing accuracy and speed.
- In 1934 Peters, Sr. opened the Cortez Peters Business School in Washington, D.C. Over the next seven years two more locations opened, in Baltimore (1935) and Chicago (1941), and remained in operation until the mid-1970s. The schools were among the only privately owned African American schools in the nation, and were among the first to teach the professional skill or typing to a black audience. In addition to typing, the schools also taught shorthand and other clerical skills to help African Americans break into white collar professions. Eventually the school expanded to cover 22 subjects and taught an estimated 100,000 students across all three locations.
- Cortez W. Peters, Jr. helped his father run these institutions, eventually taking over after his father’s death in 1964. Peters, Jr. was an accomplished typist in his own right, winning several awards for both speed and accuracy. Together the pair honed and taught the Cortez Peters typing methodology in their schools and later through books and online. This method is knows as an “individual diagnostic/ prescriptive method” and focuses on identifying issues with an individual’s typing methods and developing personalized strategies to create new learned behaviors. This method is seen as the foundation of modern typing instruction.
- Description
- A Royal FP Elite Typewriter used by Cortez W. Peters, Sr. The typewriter has a tan on gray body with an off-white keytop. The typewriter has a “QUERTY” keytop. Just above is a red Royal logo that it also a button for the latch release for the top cover. Under the top cover has forty-three (43) typehead bars. Stamped model initials and serial number on the interior left reads [FPE-6154101]. A black ink ribbon is mounted on the ribbon spool (2019.30.2.2ab) and threaded behind the type guide. The typewriter has two off-white platen knobs, a black rubber platen, a silver carriage return lever, and two silver carriage release levers. Stamped on the left and right carriage release levers is the text [MAGIC/ TRADEMARK / MARGIN]. The typewriter body has two (2) rectangular access panels on the sides and a large one on the back. Stamped and enameled on the pack is the brand of the typewriter [ROYAL ?], underlined by a flourish from one of the legs of the [R]. Under the lid of the typewriter is a black label with gold text that identifies the maker and relevant patents. A stamped metal plate on the left side of the interior identifies the model and serial number as [FPE-6154101]. Nestles on either side of the typebar are two (2) spool guards with a mounted spool (2019.30.2.2ab). Printed on the side of right spool guard is white text that reads [TOUCH CONTROL ? / 654321] printed between an encircled [+] on the left and an encircled [-] sign on the right. A small lever on the front right side of the typewriter, allows the user to toggle between red, black, and white ink.
- Place made
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- typewriters
- Topic
- Business
- Communication
- Education
- Labor
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joanne Peters King and Darryl Wayne Joyce
- Object number
- 2019.30.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Miss Laura W. Stebbins
- Photograph by
- Thompson, Lucius
- Subject of
- Stebbins, Laura W., American, 1821 - 1870
- Owned by
- Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929
- Date
- ca. 1865
- Medium
- albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 7/16 × 2 1/4 in. (8.7 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W (Image and Mount): 3 15/16 × 2 7/16 in. (10 × 6.2 cm)
- Description
- Carte-de-visite of Miss Laura W. Stebbins shown in bust portrait. She is facing the camera directly. Her hair is parted and smoothed down tightly then gathered behind her head. She wears a dark colored bodice with a plain white collar and a large oval brooch is pinned at her center front neck. The edges of the image are purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.
- Handwritten in graphite below the image on the photograph is the text "Miss Laura W. Stebbins" with "died 1870" written below the print on the mount. Printed on the back of the photograph is the text "L. Thompson / 12 Shetucket St., Norwich, Conn."
- The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite at the bottom left of the album page is the text "L. THOMPSON / Norwich Conn. Died 1870".
- Place made
- Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Emily Howland Photograph Album
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- cartes-de-visite
- albumen prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Antislavery
- Communities
- Education
- Photography
- Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
- U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2017.30.38
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Michael Holman Family Home Movie #1
- Created by
- Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
- Subject of
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Lewis, Dorothy, American
- Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
- Holman, Keith, American, born 1959
- Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
- Owned by
- Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
- Date
- ca. 1960-1961
- Medium
- 8mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Box (c): cardboard
- Dimensions
- Duration: 3 Minutes
- Length (Film): 50 Feet
- Title
- 8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #1
- Caption
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
- Description
- This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
- Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
- 2016.31.3.1.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a shot of a man and two women standing in front of a dentist's office talking with one another, smiling, and walking towards the camera. This is followed by several shots of different groups of people posing for the camera and walking towards it at different locations in New Haven, Connecticut. Dorothy Lewis stands on the left of a group of three women and a man in front of a Tailor Shop and wears a navy coat and a white hat with a feather. Next, there are extended segments of small groups of people taking turns walking towards the camera. One group is a set of adults in front of someone's home and the other is a group of children at a playground. A section of overexposed film follows this segment. The subsequent shots were taken at an outdoor event at a playground. There are portraits of various people and in the background a chorus can be seen performing. The banner for the chorus states "Rock-Hontas Chorus of Elks New Haven, Conn." A young toddler is prominently featured in many of these shots. Next is another set of portraits of people around town and then switches to people in Ft. Dix, New Jersey. This is followed by multiple shots which feature Michael Holman as a young boy in a red sweater playing with Keith Holman in a playpen, Linda Holman wearing a dark blue dress and white collared shirt, Alice Holman wearing a light blue dress, and Pauline Wood wearing a white striped shirt and grey skirt.
- 2016.31.3.1.1b: Original film reel.
- 2016.31.3.1.1c: Original film box. Cardboard Technicolor 8mm film box with notes on content written by hand and mailing address for processing.
- Place depicted
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place filmed
- Fort Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Michael Holman Family Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Topic
- Children
- Families
- Film
- Military
- Recreation
- Travel
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.31.3.1.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michael Holman
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Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference
- Created by
- Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
- Subject of
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
- United Nations, founded 1945
- National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
- Date
- April 9-10, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
- Place used
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Angola, Central Africa, Africa
- Namibia, Africa
- Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
- South Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Education
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Abby and Julia Smith
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Smith, Abby Hadassah, American, 1797 - 1878
- Smith, Julia Evelina, American, 1792 - 1886
- Owned by
- Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929
- Date
- 1877
- Medium
- albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (9.2 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.6 × 6.3 cm)
- Description
- Carte-de-visite of Abby Hadassah Smith and Julia Evelina Smith shown in full portrait. The Smith sisters are shown standing with one shown in profile with her left side facing the camera. She looks at her sister standing to her right, who is facing the camera but looks off frame to her right. Both women wear dark colored bonnets, dark duster coats over their dresses, and have large paisley shawls draped over their arms around their backs. They stand in front of a wall with decorative wallpaper on the lower portion and behind a small wooden table.
- Handwritten in graphite on the mount below the print is the text, "Abby Julia". On the back of the photograph, handwritten in graphite, is the text, "The Smith sisters / Glastonbury / Conn. / 1877".
- The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite inside the bottom border of the printed frame of the album page is the text "Abby + Julia Smith of Conn." Handwritten at the lower left corner of the album page in graphite is the text "SMITH SISTERS - 1877".
- Place depicted
- Glastonbury, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Emily Howland Photograph Album
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Movement
- Abolitionist movement
- Type
- cartes-de-visite
- albumen prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Antislavery
- Photography
- Suffrage
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2017.30.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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M1917 Revolver issued by US Army during WWI to Charles H. Houston
- Created by
- Colt's Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1855
- Owned by
- Houston, Charles Hamilton, American, 1895 - 1951
- Issued by
- United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775
- Date
- January 1918
- Medium
- metal and wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 11 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (14 × 28.6 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- Colt Model 1917 Revolver .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) No 22-883 issued by the United States Army to Charles Hamilton Houston during World War I. The gun is comprised of metal with wood applied to the handle. The revolver has a six-round cylinder that is semi-removable so bullets can be loaded. There are multiple manufacturer's notes throughout the barrel and frame. On the left of the barrel, text reads [COLT D.A. 45]. On top of the barrel is the manufacture's information, [COLT’S PT FA MFG CO. HARTFORD, CT U.S.A. / PAT’D AUG. 5, 1884 JUNE 6 1900 JULY 4 1905]. On the left side of the frame, at the top next to the hammer are the letters [GHS] in a circle. Below the hammer on the frame is a horse standing on its hind legs with two spears. The bottom of the grip has a circular hinge with a cylinder shaped metal. Surrounding the hinge are the words, [U.S. / ARMY / MODEL / 1917 / N° / 22 / 883].
- Place made
- Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- France, Europe
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
- Type
- pistols
- Topic
- Buffalo Soldiers
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles Hamilton Houston, Jr. and Dr. Rosemary Jagus
- Object number
- 2018.59.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Le Code Noir
- Printed by
- Prault, Pierre, French
- Date
- 1767
- On ViewConcourse 3, C3 053
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Medium
- ink , paper , cardboard , leather
- Dimensions
- closed: 4 7/8 × 3 5/16 × 1 1/8 in. (12.4 × 8.4 × 2.9 cm)
- open: 4 7/8 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (12.4 × 13.3 × 8.3 cm)
- Description
- Bound 446 page volume of 1767 "Le Code Noir" or "Black Code" with a red leather spine. The book covers are wrapped in a blue-green marbled paper and the edges are slightly worn. On the spine is embossed text in gold, above the center [LE / CODE NOIR]. Also on the spine are five sets of embossed lines, at regular intervals, with impressions of stylized foliage between each. Within the front cover are various marks in pencil near the top of the cover and pages [48056 / caribbean slavery / 4750 / ANAXVS / KK]. The interior pages are in tact but slightly water stained.
- Place collected
- New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
- Place depicted
- Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Guadeloupe, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Martinique, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Saint Lucia, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Grenada, Caribbean, North and Central America
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- Colonialism
- French colonialism
- Law
- Race discrimination
- Race relations
- Slavery
- U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.67
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Bill of sale for an enslaved woman named Rosner in Louisiana
- Manufactured by
- Platner & Porter Manufacturing Co., American, founded 1848
- Written by
- Smith, Samuel F., American, 1814 - 1890
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Salter, Aaron L., American, born 1819
- Gallaspy, John, American
- Date
- 1862
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 12 1/2 × 7 15/16 in. (31.7 × 20.2 cm)
- Description
- A preprinted bill of sale with handwritten text for an enslaved woman named Rosner in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana. The single page document is folded to create four pages. The document records that Rosner, a woman about 49 to 50 years of age, was sold by Aaron L. Salter to John Gallaspy for $450 on terms of 8% interest.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Unionville, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Liljenquist Family Collection
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
- Type
- bills of sale
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Liljenquist Family
- Object number
- 2018.43.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Carte-de-visite portrait of Eugene Dowe
- Photograph by
- Thompson, Lucius
- Subject of
- Dow, Francis Eugene, American, 1842 - 1924
- Owned by
- Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929
- Date
- ca. 1865
- Medium
- albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 3 7/16 × 2 1/4 in. (8.7 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W (Image and Mount): 3 15/16 × 2 7/16 in. (10 × 6.2 cm)
- Description
- Carte-de-visite of Eugene Dowe shown in bust portrait. He faces the camera directly and his hair is parted on his right side and smoothed down on the top of his head, but left curling on the sides. He has a mustache. Dowe wears a dark colored jacket and vest, a white shirt, and a light colored bowtie. The edges of the image are purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.
- Handwritten in graphite on the bottom of the print is the text "Eugene Dowe". Printed on the back of the photograph is the text "L. Thompson / 12 Shetucket St., Norwich, Conn."
- The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print.
- Place made
- Norwich, New London County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Emily Howland Photograph Album
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- cartes-de-visite
- albumen prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Antislavery
- Education
- Photography
- Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
- U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865
- Credit Line
- Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress
- Object number
- 2017.30.39
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Rifle and case owned by Lt. Colonel Charles Blackwood
- Created by
- Winchester Repeating Arms Company, American, 1866 - 2006
- J.M. Bucheimer Company, American, 1884 - 1969
- Used by
- Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood Sr., American, 1896 - 1982
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- wood and metal with leather and thread
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1a Rifle): 44 × 4 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (111.8 × 10.8 × 3.8 cm)
- H x W x D (.1b Case): 47 × 7 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (119.4 × 19.1 × 3.8 cm)
- Description
- Winchester Model 1894 rifle and case used by Charles J. Blackwood during World War I. The Winchester Model 1894 rifle is a lever-action repeating rifle. The rifle has a long barrel with a shorter magazine attached. The rifle and barrel are made of metal attached to the main body of the gun that is comprised of wood and metal pieces. The rifle ends in a long wooden shoulder hold, in a triangular shape, with a notch cut out from the top. The rifle has a trigger guard and finger lever over the trigger. There are inscriptions on many parts of the rifle. On the bottom of the barrel, below the loading port, is the number [516517]. On the top of the barrel, the marker's mark reads, [MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.]. Underneath the barrel, the inscription reads, [38-55], the type of caliber bullets. Beside it on the barrel, are two additional identifying marks. In a circle, written horizontally are the letters, [PWI]. On the side of the barrel is another inscription that reads, [MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.]
- The cover is made from brown leather that has a zippered opening on one end. A tag is sewn next to the zipper with the manufacturer, [BUCHEIMER / MADE / SINCE 1884 / FREDERICK MD.]. A silver stamp of the same label is on the leather at the bottom of the case along with the number [3044]. The case has a lighter colored leather piece, attached in a loop at the tip, as well as a handle in the center. The zipper has the text, [BUCH] inscribed on the tag.
- Place made
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Frederick, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Topic
- Military
- World War I
- World War II
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly J. Blackwood in memory of Charles J. Blackwood, Sr.
- Object number
- 2018.13.1ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter to Reverend David Selden from his son David Selden
- Received by
- Rev. Selden, David, American, 1761 - 1825
- Written by
- Selden, David, American, born 1785
- Date
- March 5, 1808
- On ViewConcourse 3, C3 053
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (folded): 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 in. (25.2 × 20 cm)
- H x W (unfolded): 9 15/16 × 15 5/8 in. (25.2 × 39.7 cm)
- Description
- This letter was written from Charleston, South Carolina, on March 5, 1808, by David Selden to his parents in Chatham, Connecticut. Selden lists several cities he has recently traveled to including New York and Philadelphia, with future destinations including Georgetown and Georgia. After describing the weather and spring blossoms of Charleston, Selden writes, "I cannot but reflect on the awfull sight to be seen at a place called Gadsdens wharf of about four thousand poor africans naked/in a manner/ and lousy[.] The most distressing sight I ever beheld offered for sale every day at Auction to him who will give the most." The letter is posted specifically to his father Reverend David Selden of Chatham, Connecticut, but the salutation reads "Dear parents".
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Chatham, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Africa
- American South
- Commerce
- Correspondence
- Middle Passage
- Slavery
- Trans Atlantic slave trade
- U.S. History, 1783-1815
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.174.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Uniform shorts worn by Carolyn Jones
- Manufactured by
- Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
- Subject of
- New England Blizzard, American, 1996 - 1998
- Worn by
- Jones-Young, Carolyn, American, born 1969
- Subject of
- American Basketball League, American, 1996 - 1998
- Date
- 1996-1998
- Medium
- polyester with ink and elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 20 5/8 × 19 3/4 in. (52.4 × 50.2 cm)
- Description
- Pale blue, white, and black shorts. The shorts are mostly white. There is a jagged section of pale blue on the proper right, outlined in black. There is a 2 1/2" elastic waistband- the top half is pale blue and the bottom half is black, each 1 1/4" thick. There is a polar bear logo silkscreened on the proper left leg, outlined in black, and holding an orange and black basketball. There is also a black Reebok logo near the top and a blue and red American Basketball League logo ner the bottom, both made of thread. There is a v-notch on the bottom of the proper left leg.
- The bear logo continues onto the back of the shorts. There is a v-notch vent on the proper right leg. The jagged pale blue pattern outlined in black continues onto the back of the shorts.
- There is a manufacturer's label inside the shorts on the center back waistband, half in navy and half in grey. The blue side on the proper right has the Reebok logo in white. The grey side on the proper left has the words [DESIGNED FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETE], size [8], and a description about how to wash the jersey and where it was manufactured, all in white. There is a small white tage underneath that says [100% Poly].
- There are also two white drawstrings inside the shorts at the front of the waistband.
- Place used
- Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.318.1.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Carver preamplifier for DJ setup
- Manufactured by
- Carver
- Owned by
- Altel Sound Systems, American, founded 1973
- Date
- ca. 1970
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- metal , plastic and wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (not including cord): 3 1/8 × 19 × 9 7/8 in. (7.9 × 48.3 × 25.1 cm)
- H x W x D (including cord): 3 1/8 × 19 × 12 1/2 in., 10 lb. (7.9 × 48.3 × 31.8 cm, 4.5 kg)
- Description
- A Carver front plate on a Pioneer preamplifier (preamp). The metal preamp is black and silver in color. The front of the preamp has a plate, silver in color, which has two handles on either side. White text to the proper left of the front panel reads: [Sonic Holography Preamplifier / CARVER / Model C-1 / High Fidelity Control Console]. There are six black buttons, three black dials, and a headphone input also on the proper left side of the front. All of which have whit type to indicate its purpose. To the proper right of the front, there is a cutout in the panel. The cutout reveals a metal section, black in color, which has four dials above eight buttons. White type indicates the purpose of each dial and button. The sides of the preamp are metal, black in color, with some discoloration. The top is metal, black in color, with discoloration and scratches. The back of the preamp is metal, black in color, with inputs, outputs, outlets, and switches. The text on the back of the preamp is white and indicates what each input, output, switch and outlets, purpose is. There is also text about a warning and license agreement. There is also a power cord on the proper right side of the back of the preamp. There is a white sticker on the back with black text that reads: [C1 2454].
- Place purchased
- Altel Sound Systems, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Japan, Asia
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- audio equipment
- Topic
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.9.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Jersey top worn by Carolyn Jones
- Manufactured by
- Reebok International Ltd., British, founded 1895
- Subject of
- New England Blizzard, American, 1996 - 1998
- Worn by
- Jones-Young, Carolyn, American, born 1969
- Subject of
- American Basketball League, American, 1996 - 1998
- Date
- 1996-1998
- Medium
- polyester and ink
- Dimensions
- H x W: 32 9/16 × 24 13/16 in. (82.7 × 63 cm)
- Description
- White, pale blue, and black tank top jersey. The jersey has a v-neckline. The neckline and the sleeves are trimmed in pale blue and black. The proper right front strap has the American Basketball League logo in blue and red. The proper left strap front strap has the Reebok logo in black. These are both made of thread. In the center front of the jersey are the words [NEW ENGLAND] in white and outlined in black. The words are on a pale blue rectangle arc outlined in black. The word [BLIZZARD {TM}], also in an arc, is underneath in pale blue with black and white outlines. "New England' and "Blizzard" have a 3-D effect with drop shadows. In the center of the jersey is the number [12] in pale blue and outlined in black. 'New England", "Blizzard", and "12' have a snow design on them. These were all silkscreened onto the jersey. There is a manufacturer's label at the bottom of the proper left front, half in navy and half in grey. The blue side on the proper right has the Reebok logo in white and red. The grey side on the proper left has the words [DESIGNED FOR THE SERIOUS ATHLETE], size [14], and a description about how to wash the jersey and where it was manufactured, all in white. There is a small white label underneath that says [100% Poly].
- The proper right side of the jersey is pale blue and trimmed in black.
- The name [JONES] is printed in black ink in an arc at the top of the back of the jersey. The number [12] is underneath in pale blue with a black outline and a snow design.
- Place used
- Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.318.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pinback button for the Dixwell Summer Festival
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1970
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A blue pinback button with maroon accents. The text at the top of the button reads [Dixwell Summer Festival]. The rest of the button has a drawing of a person. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
- Place depicted
- Dixwell, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
- Object number
- 2013.68.69
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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CC0
Subwoofer for DJ setup
- Owned by
- Altel Sound Systems, American, founded 1973
- Date
- ca. 1970
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- wood with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- Overall with Weight: 44 1/2 × 25 × 30 in., 142 lb. (113 × 63.5 × 76.2 cm, 64.4 kg)
- Description
- A wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward. The back side has four casters and two white plastic plugs. The wood and paint is chipped throughout the sub.
- Place purchased
- Altel Sound Systems, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- audio equipment
- Topic
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.9.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pinback button for the Urban League of Greater New Haven
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- National Urban League, American, founded 1910
- Date
- 1960s
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A pinback button for the Urban League of New Haven. The background of the button is orange and black text around the outer edge reads [Urban League of Greater New Haven]. At center there is a large black equal sign. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
- Place depicted
- New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Topic
- Activism
- Associations and institutions
- Civil rights
- Communities
- Race discrimination
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
- Object number
- 2013.68.64
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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USA Track & Field Jim Thorpe Award received by Carl Lewis
- Issued by
- USA Track & Field, American, founded 1992
- Received by
- Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
- Manufactured by
- Medallic Art Company, Ltd., American, founded 1903
- Date
- 1987
- Medium
- wood and metal
- Dimensions
- 15 x 11 1/16 x 1 1/4 in. (38.1 x 28.1 x 3.2 cm)
- Description
- A rectangular wooden plaque decorated with engraved bronze awarded to Carl Lewis. The plaque is dominated by a large circular bronze piece engraved with men performing various athletic feats, with latin words and phrases surrounding them. Below this disc is a rectangular plaque engraved with [JIM THORPE AWARD / CARL LEWIS / 1987]. The back of the plaque is undecorated. A hook is positioned at the center top and a small embedded metal disc just below the hook with the manufacturer's information engraved on it.
- Place made
- Danbury, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- plaques
- Topic
- Athletes
- Men
- Track and field
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
- Object number
- 2013.126.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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CC0
Subwoofer for DJ setup
- Owned by
- Altel Sound Systems, American, founded 1973
- Date
- ca. 1970
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- wood with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 44 1/2 × 25 × 30 in., 141 lb. (113 × 63.5 × 76.2 cm, 64 kg)
- Description
- A wood subwoofer. The sub is painted black. Four sides of the sub are all wood and flat. The front side has is wood but has two hollowed out sections that angle inward. One of the holloed out sections has multicolored tape attached to one of the angled pieces of wood. The back side has four casters and two white plastic plugs. The wood and paint is chipped throughout the sub.
- Place purchased
- Altel Sound Systems, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- audio equipment
- Topic
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.9.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pioneer Electronic Crossover SF-850 for DJ setup
- Created by
- Pioneer, established 1938
- Owned by
- Altel Sound Systems, American, founded 1973
- Date
- ca. 1970
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- metal , plastic and wire
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 1/2 × 19 × 17 in., 16 lb. (14 × 48.3 × 43.2 cm, 7.3 kg)
- Description
- A metal Pioneer Electronic Crossover, Model SF-850 machine. The front of the machine is metal, silver with black type, with two rows of knobs. The top row has seven knobs. Each knob has a name as well as other markings to indicate levels. The names read from left to right: [Low Level / Low Pass / Low Cut / Mid Level / High Cut / High Pass / High Level]. Below the far left, top row knob, there is a power outlet. The bottom row has a switch, as well as four additional knobs. Above and below the bottom row knobs there are lines that form a grid. Black type, centered underneath the knobs, reads: [Slope (dB/oct)]. The Pioneer logo, in red type located at the bottom right of the front of the machine and is followed in black type by the name and model number. The back of the crossover is metal, black with white type, and inputs, outputs, caution labels, ac outlets, electronic wires, and a model plate. The back top left contains left and right inputs. Towards the center, top, there is a three way output for the left and right. There are also two caution labels, white background with black type, located on the back of the machine. The bottom of the back contains a model plate that reads: [Pioneer / Model SF-850 / 120 Volts 5 Watts AC 60 Hz]. Next to the plate are the AC outlets, followed by a fuse button and an electronic cord. The bottom of the machine has another caution label on it.
- Place purchased
- Altel Sound Systems, Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Place made
- Japan, Asia
- Classification
- Musical Instruments
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- audio equipment
- Topic
- Hip hop (Music)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.9.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions