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Broadside for a James Brown concert in Cologne at the Blue Moon Jazz Festival

Printed by: Unidentified
Owned by: Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
Subject of: Tanzbrunnen, German, founded 1929

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 46 7/8 x 33 3/16 in. (119.1 x 84.3 cm)

Type: portraits; broadsides

Place used: Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

Date: 2001

Description: A large broadside advertising a James Brown concert at the Blue moon Jazz festival in Cologne, Germany. The broadside features a color image of James Brown wearing a purple jacket and pants leaning against a concrete block in front of a building. “JAMES BROWN / The Godfather of Soul” is printed in purple text across the top. Below this is the name of the jazz festival and the date the festival occurred written in German. The left side of the broadside has several logos for ticket vendors and event coordinators. Printed in yellow text at the bottom of the broadside is a list of additional acts performing at the festival as well as contact information for the festival organizers.

Topic: African American; Communication; Funk (Music); Soul (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2008.7.12

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Letter to Charles Humbert Marie Vincent signed by Toussaint Louverture

Written by: Unidentified
Signed by: Louverture, Toussaint, Haitian, 1743 - 1803
Received by: Vincent, Charles Humbert Marie, French, 1753 - 1831

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 39 x 23 x 2 in. (99.1 x 58.4 x 5.1 cm)

Type: letters (correspondence)

Place made: Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
Place used: France, Europe

Date: October 21, 1797

Caption: Toussaint Louverture campaigned tirelessly on behalf of slaves during the Haitian Revolution, and his actions helped push France to abolish slavery in all its colonies in 1794. He wrote this letter in response to a speech in French parliament calling for slavery's restoration on Saint-Domingue. He warned the French that he would fight for Haitian independence if France ever revoked abolition.
Description: A letter signed by Toussaint Louverture to Charles Humbert Marie Vincent from Cap-Français (now Cap-Haïtien), Haiti, on October 21, 1797. The text itself was recorded by a scribe as Louverture's written French was limited, though the content comprises his own thoughts. At the top of the first page is pre-printed letterhead for Toussaint Louverture, Chief General of the Army of Saint-Domingue. The letter is handwritten in black ink on the front and back sides of two (2) sheets of paper. The contents of the letter are in regards to ongoing conflicts in the French colony of Saint Domingue, later the free nation of Haiti, and military leader Louverture's dissatisfaction with a speech given in the French parliament earlier in 1797 in which Viénot de Vaublanc spoke against abolition and people of African descent as uncivilized.

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Correspondence; Freedom; Government; Justice; Military; Resistance

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2009.26.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: public domain

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials; Slavery and Freedom Objects
Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

West Berlin • Germany

Photograph by: Freed, Leonard, American, 1929 - 2006
Subject of: Unidentified Man or Men
Signed by: Freed, Brigitte, American

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: Berlin, Germany, Europe

Date: 1962; printed 2006 - 2009

Caption: Berlin, Germany; In defense of Western Civilization, an American soldier's hand rests on his gun.; Leonard Freed, Black in White America (New York: Grossman Publishers, 1969), 6.
Description: Silver gelatin photograh featuring an image of an American soldier shown in American sector of West Berlin in full-gear and three soldiers in a U.S. Army Jeep to his proper right.

Topic: African American; Military; Photography; United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Brigitte Freed in memory of Leonard Freed, © Leonard Freed/Magnum

Object number: 2009.36.12

Restrictions & Rights: © Leonard Freed/Magnum. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Deed of sale between William Walker and John and Joan Gunston

Written by: Unidentified
Subject of: Walker, William, English
Signed by: Gunston, John, English; Gunston, Joan, English; Gunston, Ursula, English; Warren, Thomas, English; Bulkeley, William, English; Manby, James, English

Medium: ink on vellum
Dimensions: H x W: 20 3/8 × 28 1/8 in. (51.8 × 71.4 cm)

Type: deeds; indentures

Place made: Somerset County, England, Europe; Saint George, Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America

Date: March 28, 1685

Description: A deed of sale document between William Walker and John and Joan Gunston for the sum of seven hundred pounds. The upper left corner of text is embellished with stylized writing. The bottom of the document has the signatures of John and Joan Gunston. Both signatures have attached seals with paper ribbons attached. The document begins “This Indenture made the Eight and Twentieth day of March In the first yeare of the reined of our Sovereign Lord James the second by the grace / of God of England Scottland Ffrance and Ireland King defender of the faith Anno Dni 1685 Betweene John Gunston and Joan Gunston Spinster both of Taunton Deane / in the county of Somersett Nephew and Niece Captain Thomas Gunston late of the parish of St. George in the island of Barbados (illegible) on the one part And William Walker / Cittizen and Ironmonger of London of the other part Withnesseth that they the said John Gunston and Joan Gunston as well for and in consideration of the summe of Seven / hundred pounds of lawfull money of England to them in hand payd by the said William Walker…” The middle of the document mentions the ownership and transfer of the Negro slaves. Written on the back side of the document at center is “28th March 1684 / Mr Jhn Gunston & Mrs Joan Gunston Conveyance / to Mr. William Walker.” On the back in the upper left corner is a small summary of the exchange of funds with witness signatures. In the upper right corner is a statement of understanding signed by Ursula Gunston. Witness signatures and a small wax seal stamp are also present.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Business; Communication; Trans Atlantic slave trade

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.1.316

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Deed of sale including 237 enslaved persons in transaction

Written by: Moulton and Rushton, British
Signed by: Smith, Robert,1st Baron Carrington, British, 1752 - 1838; Payne, René, British; Smith, Samuel, British, 1754 - 1834; Smith, George, British, 1765 - 1836; Smith, John, British, 1767 - 1842

Medium: ink on vellum, wax
Dimensions: H x W (page 1): 22 7/16 × 27 15/16 in. (57 × 71 cm); H x W (page 2): 21 7/8 × 27 15/16 in. (55.5 × 71 cm); H x W (page 3): 22 1/4 × 27 7/8 in. (56.5 × 70.8 cm); H x W (page 4): 22 7/16 × 27 15/16 in. (57 × 71 cm); H x W (page 5): 22 7/16 × 27 15/16 in. (57 × 71 cm); H x W (page 6): 22 1/4 × 27 15/16 in. (56.5 × 71 cm); H x W (page 7): 22 1/4 × 27 3/4 in. (56.5 × 70.5 cm)

Type: deeds; indentures

Place made: London, England, Europe
Place used: Saint Catherine, Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America

Date: August 20, 1798

Description: Seven (7) paged deed of sale document between Samuel Smith, Rene Payne, George Smith, John Smith and Robert Lord Carrington for the sum of [nineteen thousand] one hundred and seventeen pounds, eleven shillings. The indenture document is sold by Moulton and Rushton of Chancery Lane, as indicated in the upper left corner of the front of the first page. The document is bordered in red lines. The top of the document in the upper left corner is stylized script [This indenture of three parts/Sold by/Moulton and Rushton,/Chancery Lane] Following the first line of stylized text is the start of the indenture [made the Twenty Eighth day of August in the/thirty eighth year of the Reign of our/Sovereign Lord George the third by the Grace of God of Great Britain Ffrance and Ireland King Defender of the ffaith and soforth and in the year of our Lord One/thousand seven hundred and ninety-eight Between Samuel Smith and/Rene Payne of the City of London (illegible) of the first part The said Samuel Smith and Rene Payne and their (illegible)/George Smith and John Smith of the City of London (illegible) of the second part and The Right Honorable Robert Lord/Carrington of the third part]. On the left side in the upper third are two (2) blue squares of paper with embossed seals. On the reverse of the first page in the upper left corner is the payment of the indenture received to Robert Lord Carrington for the sum of [nineteen thousand] (AA, 1/29/15) one hundred and seventeen pounds and eleven shillings. The payment is witnessed and signed. At the top in the middle is a note regarding the sealing and endorsing of the document. On the left side in the middle third, is a note regarding where the indenture was filed [Enrolled in the Office of Enrollments in Jamaica/May 25th 1799 Lib: 465 fol 187/(illegible)/(illegible signature]. In the middle of the center of the reverse of the document is a summary of the document contents and the date [Dated 20th of August 1798./Samuel Smith Esq./and others...../to/The Right (illegible)/Lord Carrington../Conveyance/of two thirds of the ffarm/plantation/Enrd 25th May 1799/(illegible)/6.. 15 71/2 . 6/ 6.. 18 . 17]. Included in the indenture is a schedule of property listed on the sixth and seventh pages. On the last page are five (5) wax seals and signatures along the bottom. The signatures include Samuel Smith, Rene Payne, George Smith, John Smith and Lord Carrington.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Business; Trans Atlantic slave trade

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.1.317a-g

Restrictions & Rights: Public Domain

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

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Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Created by: Hiatt & Co. Ltd., British, founded 1780
Subject of: Gates, Henry Louis Jr., American, born 1950

Medium: nickel
Dimensions: H x W: 2 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3/4 in. (7 x 21.6 x 1.9 cm)

Type: handcuffs

Place made: England, Europe

Date: 20th Century

Description: Standard police-issued chain style handcuffs. The handcuffs are made of nickel and consist of two locking bracelets linked by a short chain. Embossed on the base of each bracelet is [HIATTS / MADE IN / ENGLAND]. Etched on the side of each bracelet is [CROWLEY].

Topic: African American; Justice; Politics (Practical); Race discrimination; Race relations

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Object number: 2010.11

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Tools and Equipment
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Slave whip owned by British abolitionist Charles James Fox

Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Hon. Fox, Charles James, British, 1749 - 1806

Medium: hide and wood
Dimensions: H x W: 29 15/16 in. (76 cm)

Type: whips (slavery artifacts)

Place depicted: Caribbean
Place used: London, England, Europe

Date: late 18th century

Description: Braided hide whip with wooden handle. A small ring of hide has been put through a hole at the end of the handle, presumably for storing the whip by hanging.

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Slavery; Violence

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.21.1.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Tools and Equipment-Occupational

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Slave whip owned by British abolitionist Charles James Fox

Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Hon. Fox, Charles James, British, 1749 - 1806

Medium: leather and hide
Dimensions: H x W: 35 13/16 in. (91 cm)

Type: whips (slavery artifacts)

Place depicted: Caribbean
Place used: London, England, Europe

Date: late 18th century

Description: Braided leather handle with single lash made from animal hide put through a hole on one end with a ring of hide for hanging through the other end.

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Slavery; Violence

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.21.1.2

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Slave whip owned by British abolitionist Charles James Fox

Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Hon. Fox, Charles James, British, 1749 - 1806

Medium: hide and wood
Dimensions: H x W: 40 15/16 in. (104 cm)

Type: whips (slavery artifacts)

Place depicted: Caribbean
Place used: London, England, Europe

Date: late 18th century

Description: Wooden handle with hide lash and hide loop through opposite end for hanging storage

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Slavery; Violence

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.21.1.3

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Tools and Equipment-Occupational
Exhibition: Slavery and Freedom
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Portuguese slaver Diligenté captured by H.M. Sloop Pearl with 600 slaves on board, taken in charge to Nassau

Created by: Lieutenant Hawker, Henry Samuel, English, 1816 - 1889

Medium: watercolor on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 11 3/8 x 17 1/8 in. (28.9 x 43.5 cm)

Type: watercolors

Place depicted: Jamaica, Caribbean; Portugal, Europe

Date: May 1838

Caption: The slave ship Diligente was engaged in the illegal slave trade when it was seized in 1838. A lieutenant in the British Royal Navy painted this scene from the ship. He captured the trauma of the Middle Passage in images of malnutrition and overcrowding.; Source: Nancy Bercaw, Curator, Slavery and Freedom
Description: A watercolor painting of a slave ship showing five crew members with multiple enslaved persons crowded on the weather deck. A Portuguese flag flies from the ship and the sketched outline of another ship is visible in the background.

Topic: African American; Africa; Art; Law; Military; Slavery; Trans Atlantic slave trade

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.21.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Visual Arts; Slavery and Freedom Objects

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The International Negro Workers' Review Vol. 1 No. 1

Published by: The Negro Worker, 1928 - 1937
Issued by: International Trade Union Committee of Negro Workers

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 9 1/16 x 6 5/16 in. (23 x 16 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place made: Hamburg, Germany, Europe
Place depicted: Russia, Asia

Date: 1931

Description: A pamphlet distributed by The Negro Workers. The pamphlet consist of thirty pages of black print on yellowed paper. The back cover features a photograph of the home of the former czar of Russia.

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1919-1933

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.20

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Black Americans in the Spanish People's War Against Fascism 1936-1939

Published by: Unidentified

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 9/16 x 5 1/2 in. (21.8 x 14 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Spain, Europe

Date: ca. 1979

Description: Pamphlet featuring an abstract image of a smiling man's head and shoulders appears on off-white paper beneath red print.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.54

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Is Japan the Champion of the Colored Races?

Published by: Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
Written by: Bassett, Theodore; Berry, A. W.; Briggs, Cyril, Nevisian, 1888 - 1966; Ford, James W., American, 1893 - 1957; Haywood, Harry, American, 1898 - 1985
Subject of: Harlem Section of the Communist Party, American

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in. (19.5 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Japan, Asia; China, Asia; Rome, Italy, Europe; Berlin, Germany, Europe

Date: 1938

Description: A pamphlet produced by members of the Harlem Communist Party. The pamphlet is black print on yellowed paper. The front cover features the title: [Is / Japan / the / Champion / of the / Colored / Races?] and a drawing of a military aircraft dropping bombs. The bottom has a black border that contains the text: [The Negro's Stake in Democracy / 5¢ / Issued By The Negro Commission National Committee C.P. U.S.A.] The interior has eight articles totaling forty-seven pages. The back cover is an advertisement for the book [Negro Liberation].

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Professional organizations; World War II

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.9

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Et Smil Og Noen Ord / Vaer Slik Som Du Er

45 rpm cover of Nina Simone's To Be Young, Gifted and Black, by Webe Karlsen

Published by: Triola, Norweigan, 1957 - 1983
Composed by: Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
Recorded by: Karlsen, Webe, Norwegian, born 1953

Medium: vinyl , ink on cardboard
Dimensions: H x W: 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (17.5 x 17.5 cm)

Type: 45 rpm records

Place made: Norway, Europe

Date: 1970

Description: A 7 inch, 45 rpm record featuring Norwegian artist Webe Karlsen. On this record Karlsen preforms: "Et Smil Og Noen Ord" (A Smile and Some Words) on side a and "Vaer Slik Som Du Er" (Be as You Are) on side b. Be as You Are is a cover of Nina Simone's "To Be Young, Gifted and Black." The record (2011.132.8.4a) is black vinyl with a red label at its center. The album cover (2011.132.8.4b) features a picture of Karlsen with red and black text that reads: [TRIOLA TN 589 STEREO / et smil og noen ord / WE BE / vaer slik som du er]. An inscription in blue ink over the side b song title on the cover reads: [TO BE YOUNG GIFTED AND BLACK]. The back of the cover advertises other records from the Triola record company.

Topic: African American; Jazz (Music); Popular music

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.132.8.4ab

Restrictions & Rights: © 1970 Triola Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Media Arts-Audio Recordings
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Swedish Red Cross Medal of Honor

Created by: Unidentified
Received by: Dobbs Janzon, Mattiwilda, American, 1925-2015
Subject of: Mountbatten, Louise Alexandra Marie Irene, Swedish, 1889 - 1965

Medium: metal, cloth
Dimensions: H x W x D: 3 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. (7.9 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm)

Type: medals

Place made: Sweden, Europe

Date: 1957

Description: The Swedish Red Cross Medal of Honor presented to Mattiwilda Dobbs by Queen consort Louise in1957. The medal has a red and white ribbon tied in a bow at the top. A small metal ring connects the bow to the round medal. The medal has depictions on both sides. One side has three crowns over a cross. Lettering around the interior edge reads: SVENSKA / RODA / KORSET. The other side of the medal features a depiction of a person wearing a cape holding the back and arm of another person. Small writing on the interior edge reads: CARITAS. A leaf like patter circles around the outer edge on both sides of the medal.

Topic: African American; Opera (Music); Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mattiwilda Dobbs

Object number: 2011.135.3

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photo of Mattiwilda Dobbs and Swedish Queen consort Louise

Photograph by: Unidentified
Subject of: Dobbs Janzon, Mattiwilda, American, 1925-2015; Mountbatten, Louise Alexandra Marie Irene, Swedish, 1889 - 1965

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 x 9 3/4 in. (20.3 x 24.8 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: Sweden, Europe

Date: 1957

Description: A black and white photograph of Queen consort Louise of Sweden presenting Mattiwilda Dobbs with the orders the Swedish Red Cross at concert at the Stockholm Konserthus.

Topic: African American; Opera (Music); Photography; Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mattiwilda Dobbs

Object number: 2011.135.8

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photographic print of Nina Simone and Dick Gregory

Photograph by: Ball, George
Subject of: Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003; Gregory, Dick, American, 1932 - 2017

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 9 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (24.1 x 19.1 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: London, England, Europe

Date: 1968

Description: A black and white photograph of Nina Simone and Dick Gregory in London, England. The back of the photograph has a stamp with the photographer's information and the date.

Topic: African American; Entertainers; Photography; Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Collection of Andy Stroud

Object number: 2011.152.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography
Exhibition: Represent: Hip Hop Photography
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Second Floor, 2 050

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Tambourine used on stage at Wembley Stadium during Prince's Nude Tour

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Prince, American, 1958 - 2016

Medium: fiber, plastic, metal
Dimensions: Diameter (tambourine shell): 10 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (26 x 4.8 cm); Diameter (shell with jingles): 11 in. (27.9 cm); 1 13/16 x 11 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (4.6 x 28.6 x 28.6 cm)

Type: tambourines

Place used: Wembley, London, England, Europe

Date: 1990

Description: A tambourine used on-stage during "Baby I'm A Star" at one of seven Wembley Stadium performances during the 1990 Nude Tour. The tambourine has a black frame and head with gold tone rim and the Love symbol in gold painted on the head.

Topic: African American; Popular music

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.153.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Musical Instruments
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

World War I Croix de Guerre medal awarded to the 369th Infantry Regiment

Designed by: Bartholomé, Albert, French, 1848 - 1928
Commissioned by: French Republic, French, founded 1792
Subject of: 369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945

Medium: bronze and ribbon
Dimensions: 3 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/16 in. (9.5 x 3.8 x 0.2 cm)

Type: medals

Place made: France, Europe

Date: ca. 1918

Description: A World War I Croix de Guerre medal awarded to the 369th Infantry Regiment. The medal consists of a Florentine bronze cross patée, with two crossed swords between the arms. The center of the front side shows the profile of a young woman wearing a Phrygian cap. The words "République française" encircle the portrait. Embossed on the back of the medal is “1914 / 1918.” The cross shaped medal is attached to a green ribbon with seven vertical red stripes.

Topic: African American; Military; World War I

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.155.241

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

The Song of Hiawatha Op.30

Published by: Novello & Company, British
Written by: Coleridge-Taylor, Samuel, British, 1875 - 1912

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 10 3/16 x 6 3/4 x 1/2 in. (25.9 x 17.1 x 1.3 cm)

Type: scores

Place depicted: London, England, Europe; New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1900

Description: Full score for the opera, "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30", written by the Anglo-African composer, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor. "The Song of Hiawatha Op. 30" is a trilogy of cantatas by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, produced between 1898 and 1900, which included "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", "The Death of Minnehaha", and "Hiawatha's Departure". The first part, "Hiawatha's Wedding Feast", was particularly famous for many years and it made the composer's name known throughout the world.

Topic: African American; Opera (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.57.29.2

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
Exhibition: Musical Crossroads
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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