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Package of African Formula Skin Lightening Cream

Distributed by: International Beauty Exchange, Inc., American, founded 1992

Medium: ink on metal with plastic;; ink on cardboard
Dimensions: H x W x D (2014.284.2ab): 6 1/8 × 1 9/16 × 1 in. (15.6 × 4 × 2.5 cm); H x W x D (2014.284.2c): 1 7/16 × 6 13/16 × 1 3/16 in. (3.7 × 17.3 × 3 cm)

Type: cosmetics

Place made: Europe

Date: 2014

Description: A tube with cap (2014.284.2ab) and box (2014.284.2c) of African Formula Skin Lightening Cream.; A tube (2014.284.2a) of African Formula Skin Lightening Cream made of metal with a white plastic cap (2014.284.2b). The tube of lightening cream is black. Printed across the front of the tube in white text outlined in green is [AFRICAN FORMULA TM] with [Skin Lightening Cream] printed in white text below. On either side of the text is a green graphic of a kneeling person, holding a bowl, with a stylized baby strapped to the person’s back. The graphic shows the person in profile. Above and below the central text are bands of geometric patterns in green, red, and yellow. Below the central text in the center of the band of geometric pattern is yellow text that reads [BLACK CREAM]. At the top of the tube, to the right of the figure is additional white text, vertically oriented that reads [Net Wt / 1.76 oz / 50g]. On the back of the tube is white text includes: drug facts, directions for use, inactive ingredients, warnings for use, and manufacturer information. The white cap has a sharp point to puncture the top end of the tube.; Thin, rectangular, cardboard box (2014.284.2c) packaging for the tube of lightening cream. Printed across the front of the box in white text outlined in green is [AFRICAN FORMULA TM] with [Skin Lightening Cream] printed in white text below. On either side of the text is a green graphic of a kneeling person, holding a bowl, with a stylized baby strapped to the person’s back. The graphic shows the person in profile. Above and below the central text are bands of geometric patterns in green, red, and yellow. Below the central text in the center of the band of geometric pattern is yellow text that reads [BLACK CREAM]. The same text and graphics are printed on another side of the box except that below the brand name is the text [Crème Éclaircissant] printed in white and [CRÈME NOIR] printed in yellow text in the center of the lower geometric pattern band. Both sides list the net weight, vertically oriented [Net Wt / 1.76 oz / 50g]. Another side of the box has blocks of white text that includes drug facts, directions for use, inactive ingredients, and warning for use written in English. And the forth side has the same information written in French, in white text, but also includes the manufacturer’s and distributer’s information in yellow text.

Topic: African American; Africa; Beauty culture; Colorism

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

Object number: 2014.284.2abc

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera; Tools and Equipment-Personal use
Exhibition: Cultural Expressions
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph of Velma Middleton and Louis Armstrong

Photograph by: Unidentified
Subject of: Middleton, Velma, American, 1917 - 1961; Armstrong, Louis, American, 1901 - 1971

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Image): 4 13/16 × 6 13/16 in. (12.3 × 17.3 cm); H x W (Sheet): 5 1/8 × 7 1/16 in. (13 × 18 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place captured: Brussels, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, Belgium, Europe

Date: 1949

Description: A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of Velma Middleton and Louis Armstrong. The two are depicted from the shoulders up sitting closely together, with their heads touching. Middleton is depicted playing a trumpet while Armstrong holds his proper left hand to his proper left ear. Middleton is wearing a dark top and looking towards the top of the image. Armstrong is wearing a white tuxedo, black bowtie, and is looking towards the left edge of the image. Armstrong has a comical expression on his face. Near the left corner of the image is an inscription in blue ink that reads, [X Marks / the spot / With Love / to Laura / Velma / Middleton]. Black text printed in the negative at the bottom right reads [BRUSSELS, '49]. There are no inscriptions on the back of the photograph.

Topic: African American; Conductors (Musicians); Entertainers; Instrumentalists (Musicians); Jazz (Music); Photography; Singers (Musicians)

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

Object number: 2013.46.25.70

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Collection title: The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Inkwell owned by James Baldwin

Created by: Unidentified
Owned by: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: glass and brass
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (8.9 x 13.3 cm)

Type: inkwells

Place used: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: mid 20th century

Description: Inkwell with a glass base and a brass top. This was among James Baldwin's personal effects from his house in St. Paul de Vence in the South of France.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Tools and Equipment-Personal use

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Olympics credentials badge for Gabby Douglas

Owned by: Douglas, Gabby, American, born 1995

Medium: badge: printing ink on paper (fiber product) with laminated plastic;; lanyard: cloth with plastic and metal
Dimensions: H x W (a.): 6 × 4 1/2 in. (15.2 × 11.4 cm); H x W (b.): 18 1/2 × 1 in. (47 × 2.5 cm)

Type: badges

Place used: London, England, Europe

Date: 2012

Description: All-Access Olympic credentials badge. The badge is white with a gold top. On the gold section there is a white silhouette of the London skyline. There is also a [HILTON WORLDWIDE {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black.; The name [GABBY] is typed in bold in the center or the white portion of the badge. The name [DOUGLAS] is underneath and the word [OLYMPIAN] is in the center towards the bottom. There is a very faint wavy gold design in the background, fading out towards the top.; On the proper right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo in grey, gold, and black and a USA logo in red with the Olympic rings underneath. The words [Official Hotel Sponsor] are below the two logos. On there proper left right corner there is a [HILTON HHONORS {TM}] logo with Chinese characters underneath. There is also a Chinese logo with the Olympic rings. The words [Chinese Olympic Committee Official Parter] and some Chinese characters are below the two logos.; The back of the badge is blank and solid white.; The lanyard is red with a black plastic fastener at the top and a silver metal keychain at the bottom.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Gymnastics; Olympics

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

Object number: 2013.12.4ab

Restrictions & Rights: © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Framed set of four Olympic Games gold medalist pins won by Carl Lewis

Issued by: International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894
Received by: Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
Manufactured by: Bertoni, Milano, Italian, founded around 1900

Medium: metal, wood, glass, cloth, ink on paper (fiber product), gold
Dimensions: Frame: 12 1/2 x 24 7/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.8 x 63.2 x 4.1 cm); H x W (Pins, Each): 9/16 x 1/2 in. (1.5 x 1.3 cm); H x W (Cards, 1984 & 1988): 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.4 x 4.4 cm); H x W (Card, 1992): 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (4.2 x 4.2 cm); H x W (Card, Atlanta): 1 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. (4.5 x 4.5 cm)

Type: pins (jewelry)

Place depicted: Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America; Seoul, South Korea, Asia; Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe; Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
Place made: Milan, Milano, Italy, Europe

Date: 1984-1996

Description: A framed collection of four Olympic Games gold medalist pins awarded to Carl Lewis. The frame is painted gold and black and has a red fabric lining on the interior. There are four square insets running along the middle center of the frame into which the pins are set. Each pin is from a different Olympic Summer Games, the years 1984, 1988, 1992, and 1996 are represented. The pins are gold and show the Olympic rings with a banner displaying the year underneath. Each pin is attached to its original square piece of cardstock, which is printed with information including the olympiad number, year, medal grade, venue, and serial number.

Topic: African American; Men; Olympics

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number: 2013.126.1

Restrictions & Rights: © International Olympic Committee. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Awards and Medals

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Framed set of eight IAAF world record holder plaques awarded to Carl Lewis

Issued by: International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
Received by: Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium: metal, glass, wood, cloth
Dimensions: Frame: 24 x 24 x 1 1/4 in. (61 x 61 x 3.2 cm); H x W (World Record Plaques, Each): 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (9.8 x 7 cm); H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7 cm)

Type: plaques

Place depicted: Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America; Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe; Zürich, Switzerland, Europe; Tokyo, Japan, Asia; New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America; Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America; Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1984-1994

Description: Eight (8) small plaques issued by the IAAF recognizing each World Record Carl Lewis set in regulated international competition. Each plaque describes the event, venue, year, record, and individuals associated with the record. Plaques are set against a black background and are housed in a gold painted wood frame. The ninth plaque, situated in the bottom center of the arrangement, reads, [CARL LEWIS/WORLD RECORDS].

Topic: African American; 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: 2013.126.6

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Awards and Medals

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Track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee at the 1984 Olympic trials

Manufactured by: Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
Subject of: Jackie Joyner-Kersee, American, born 1962

Medium: nylon, plastic, metal
Dimensions: 2013.219.7a: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm); 2013.219.7b: 3 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (9.2 x 10.8 x 26.7 cm)

Type: track shoes

Place made: Germany, Europe
Place used: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1984

Description: A pair of track shoes worn by Jackie Joyner-Kersee. The shoes are white with three vertical, orange stripes on the outside of each shoe. At the center of the tongue of the shoe is an orange box with the Adidas logo in black at center. The heel of the shoe is blue and also has the Adidas logo in white. The laces of the shoes are white. The shoes have plastic treads with six metal spikes screwed into the bottom. The left shoe is inscribed at on top by the toe of the shoe with "Olympic Trials" in black marker. Both shoes are signed "Jackie J. Kersee" on the right side of the heel in black marker.

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Track and field

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

Object number: 2013.219.7ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Historical
Exhibition: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

White Express skin lightening lotion

Manufactured by: White Express, French

Medium: suspending agent and plastic
Dimensions: H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 3 15/16 × 1 9/16 in. (19 × 10 × 3.9 cm)

Type: cosmetics

Place made: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe

Date: 2014

Description: This is a white container for lightening lotion manufactured by White Express. The front of the container features a large, white rectangular label with the image of a woman on the left side. She is facing the viewer, smiling mouth open, with her left hand against the left side of her face. She wears a towel wrapped around her head. The woman's right side is cropped from the label. Surrounding the woman is text in various sizes, colors, and fonts listing the manufacturer, uses, and description in both English and French. The text reads "NEW/ White/ EXPRESS/ Lait éclaircissant/ LIGHTENED-SKIN in 10 DAYS/ SOINS INTENSIFS/ DEPIGMENTANTS/ FORMULE/ AVANCEE/ au butyresorcinol/ et AHA/ Extra whitening lotion/ PARIS-LONDRES-NEW YORK." On the back of the container is an additional white label with before and after pictures at the top. Also on the label is black text listing the directions for use, ingredients, and description. The label text is in both English and French.

Topic: African American; African diaspora; Beauty culture; Colorism

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

Object number: 2014.285.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Tools and Equipment-Personal use
Exhibition: Cultural Expressions
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Poster for a Lena Horne performance at the Olympia Music Hall

Printed by: Unidentified
Subject of: Horne, Lena, American, 1917 - 2010; Coquatrix, Bruno, French, 1910 - 1979; Baquet, Maurice, French, 1911 - 2005; Steffen, Paul; Constantin, Jean, French, 1923 - 1997

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: Framed: 23 7/8 x 16 7/16 x 1/2 in. (60.6 x 41.8 x 1.3 cm); L x W (Image): 22 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (57.8 x 39.4 cm)

Type: posters

Place used: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe

Date: 1954

Description: This poster advertises Lena Horne's appearance at the Olympia Music Hall in Paris, France from August 23 to September 11. The poster is has a green background with white, green and purple text against contrasting color fields. Across the top margin is text that reads "L'Olympia/ votre Music-Hall!" in white lettering against a purple oval. Beneath is a large purple rectangle with white text that reads "La Grande Vedette Internationale/ LENA/ HORNE." There is a white margin around the poster's edge.

Topic: African American; Actors; Entertainers; Jazz (Music); Mass media; Musical Theatre; Popular music; Singers (Musicians)

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

Object number: 2011.27.9.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

Poster for a Black Rock festival in Italy

Subject of: Black Rock Coalition, American, founded 1985

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 39 3/8 × 27 9/16 in. (100 × 70 cm)

Type: posters

Place used: Bari, Italy, Europe

Date: ca. 1991

Description: A Black Rock Festival poster used at the Renoir Club in Bari, Italy with primary colors that are white, black, red, green, and yellow throughout. The header, top third, is black with mainly white type, that reads "LA GAZZETTA/ DEL MEZZOGIORNO" in the top left corner. The logo for Associazione/ culturale/ izimbra" is in the center, and "MINISTERO DEL TURISMO/ E DELLO SPETTACOLO/ COMUNE DI BARI/ Assessorato allo Spettacolo" at top right. Underneath in red and green type with white bordering, are letters that read "BLACK ROCK" with "FESTIVAL" spread out underneath in yellow type. There is a small blurb underneath the header, with a white banner with black centered type that reads "tributo a Jimi Hendrix ~ da Hendrix alla Black Rock Coalition." Below the remainder of the poster is split into three columns/sections, all separated by white jagged lines. The left column features red with black type with two white abstract depictions of guitars, mirrored, touching heads. On the inside top guitar, reads "24 GIUGNO" with "JJ JUMPERS/ JEAN PAUL BOURELLY/ KELVYNATOR X SLAM-FUNK POSSE" written underneath. Inside the bottom guitar reads "26 GIUGNO" with "GOOD GUYS/ D-XTREME/ BLACK ROCK ORCHESTRA" underneath. There is also a black logo for Doctor Musik Nice Price in the middle, outside of the guitars to the left. The middle column, gray with black and white text, has a black abstract guitar sitting on its body, with white facial features on the body of the guitar. Above, in black type, letters read "RENOIR CLUB - BARI/ VIA M. LOSACCO 8/~ore 21.00~." Underneath, in white type, reads "~PREVENDITE~/ DOCTOR MUSIK NICE PRICE/ Via Putignani, 215 - BARI/ Tel. 080/ 5246686/ DOCTOR MUSIK/ Via P. Amedeo, 154-BARI/ Tel. 080/ 5210856 5244686/ CANTON BLUE/ V.le Unita d'Italia, 63/8 - BARI/ Tel. 080/5575532/ RACCOMANDATO DA/ radionorba" in various fonts and sizes. The right column features green with black type on two white abstract depictions of guitars that are mirrored, touching heads. Inside the top guitar are letters that read "25 GUIGNO" with "P.B.R. STREET GANG/ TASHAN/ GAInside the bottom guitar words read "27 GUIGNO" with "MICHAEL HILL'S BLUESLAND/ BLACK ROCK ORCHESTRA/ Featuring BERNIE WORRELL" underneath. There is also a black logo for Doctor Musik, 1998, Dischi, in black type, centered to the right. There is a white border around the entire poster.

Topic: African American; Associations and institutions; Hip hop (Music); Jazz (Music); Mass media; Resistance; Rhythm and blues (Music); Rock and roll (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Rock Coalition - LaRonda Davis, President

Object number: 2015.42.12

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Travel Permit for the US Military Duty Train "Mozart"

Created by: United States Army Transportation Corps
Subject of: Johnson, Hall, American, 1888 - 1970

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 10 9/16 × 8 1/16 in. (26.8 × 20.5 cm)

Type: permits

Place used: Vienna, Austria, Europe

Date: 1951

Description: Typed "Mozart" Travel Permit for Hall Johnson issued by Harry R. Swanson, U.S. Civilian Chief of the Travel Branch. The permit allows Hall Johnson to travel on the US Military Duty Train "Mozart" to or from Vienna from September 28th, 1951 to October 8th, 1951. The document is double sided. The front side has Hall Johnson's information, the back side has a list of rules relating to travel on the "Mozart."

Topic: African American; Composers (Musicians); Instrumentalists (Musicians); Military; Transportation

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Eugene Thamon Simpson, Representative, Hall Johnson Estate

Object number: TA2013.166.9.1

Restrictions & Rights: © Hall Johnson Estate

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Collection title: The Hall Johnson Collection
Classification: Documents and Published Materials; Archival Collections
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

Letter to David Baldwin from Cynthia Packard

Written by: Packard, Cynthia
Received by: Baldwin, David, American
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: ink or paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W (letter): 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm); H x W (envelope): 4 1/4 x 9 1/2 in. (10.8 x 24.1 cm)

Type: letters (correspondence)

Place depicted: Route de la Colle, Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe; 325 New Africa House, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Date: July 20, 1994

Description: A typewritten letter (a) dated July 20, 1994 from Cynthia Packard, James Baldwin’s former assistant, to David Baldwin. In the letter Packard conveys her feelings about James Baldwin and how she misses him even seven years after his death. Packard signed the letter with "Cyndie." Also included is the envelope (b) that the letter was sent in. The letter was sent from the W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where Packard taught.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Correspondence; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.32ab

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Photograph of James Baldwin seated at his work table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: 7 1/8 x 9 7/16 in. (18.1 x 24 cm)

Type: photographs; portraits

Place captured: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: 1970-1987

Description: A black-and-white photograph of James Baldwin sitting at his work table in his home in the South of France.

Topic: African American; Literature; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.34

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Memorial photograph of the interior of James Baldwin's home in France

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 6 x 4 in. (15.2 x 10.2 cm)

Type: photographs

Place captured: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: ca. 1987

Description: A color photograph depicting a memorial to James Baldwin inside his house in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. The memorial consists of ten (10) candles placed across the mantel piece along with three photographs of Baldwin, a piece of art (far left), and a framed poster (center, above mantle).

Topic: African American; Literature; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.35

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin standing with the owner of his French home

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 5 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 8.9 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: December 1978

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin and Jeanne Faure, the owner of his house, standing outside the home in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France.

Topic: African American; Literature; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.36

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin seated at a table outside his home in the South of France with six other people drinking, smoking, and eating.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.40.1

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph depicting James Baldwin seated at a table outside his home in the South of France with six other people drinking, smoking, and eating.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.40.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and three friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph of James Baldwin and three others seated at a table outside his home in the South of France.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.40.3

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph of James Baldwin and five friends sitting outside around a table

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; Unidentified Man or Men; Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium: dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 3 1/2 x 5 in. (8.9 x 12.7 cm)

Type: photographs

Place depicted: Saint-Paul-de-Vence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, Europe

Date: July 1973

Description: A color photograph of James Baldwin and five others seated at a table outside his home in the South of France.

Topic: African American; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.40.4

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Postcard to Berdis Baldwin from James Baldwin

Written by: Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
Received by: Baldwin, Berdis, American

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: L x W: 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (8.9 x 14 cm)

Type: postcards

Place depicted: Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
Place collected: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: July 14, 1969

Description: A handwritten postcard from James Baldwin to his mother, Berdis Baldwin, written while on a Pan Am flight to Istanbul. The postcard is postmarked July 14, 1969. The front of the postcard depicts "A view of Paris and the River Seine."
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Correspondence; Literature

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family

Object number: 2011.99.50

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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