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  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Sen. Brooke, Edward, American, born 1919
    Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881
    Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Jr., American, 1911 - 1978
    General James, Daniel Jr., American, 1920 - 1978
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    Shorter, Rufus B., American
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Howard University, American, founded 1867
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
    Avon, founded 1886
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
    National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
    Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1978 - The 2nd Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the failed mayoral campaign of Percy Sutton, affirmative action, and the disappointments of the Carter administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a bright blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1977], followed by a table of contents.
    The content then continues with a feature on Senator Edward W. Brooke and an article about the Bakke case, followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Canadian Club, Bottle and Cork Club, Johnson & Johnson, Rufus Shorter, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Urban Affairs Council, Association of Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Ponds, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. George Alexander, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NBC, Clifford Alexander, Kraft, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, NAACP, Links, National Church Ushers, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jeffrey Goldsen, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Urban League, ABC-TV, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women, CBS Records, National Bar Association, Gulf Oil, Whitfield, American Bridge Association, Shriners and the Daughters of Isis, Center for Social Change, Elks of the World, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 369th Veterans Association, Brenda Schofield and Willa Benge, and Judge Constance Motley. There are sections on California, Houston, Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as a travel section featuring Jamaica, Barbados, Oak Bluffs, and West Africa.
    There are approximately 284 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
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    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    West Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8bb6cbd-99b9-4ce0-8851-3b3bef3dd0e8
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944
    Williams, Billy Dee, American, born 1937
    National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969
    National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Washington, Harold, American, 1922 - 1987
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959
    National Bar Association, American, founded 1925
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    National Pharmaceutical Association, American, founded 1947
    National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
    People United to Save Humanity, American, founded 1971
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Blake, Eubie, American, 1887 - 1983
    Dance Theatre of Harlem, American, founded 1969
    National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981
    Date
    1983
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 1/2 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A 1983 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a blue ribbon badge that reads [1983 / DELEGATE] against a grid of black and white portrait photographs. The top two (2) and bottom two (2) rows of photographs are tinted a bright yellow. Thirty-two (32) men and women are pictured, with the last name of everyone printed under his or her picture in black. The spine of the magazine is white with black text that reads [DELEGATE, 1983 - The 7th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note recounting political wins and losses over the last year, including the election of Harold Washington as Mayor of the city of Chicago.
    The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the Jackie Robinson Awards Dinner, United Negro College Fund, Billy Dee Williams and Eugene McCabe, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, National Association of Market Developers, Bottle and Cork Club, ITT Continental Baking Company, Ciba-Geigy, Chesebrough-Pond, John Hunter Camp Fund, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Harold Washington, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Top Ladies of Distinction, NAACP, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National Medical Association, National United Church Ushers Association, Morehouse College, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Carats, National Bar Association, National Urban League, A.M.E. Zion Church, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dawson Art Guild Annual Memorial Concert, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, National Pharmaceutical Association, Phi Delta Kappa, One Hundred Black Men, Chums, Inc., Association of National and Regional Convention Planners, Benjamin Ashburn, Olive Bowles, Edgar Dale golf tournament, Arthur Ashe, Congressional Black Caucus, Bishop Emerson J. Moore, 369th Veterans’ Association, Black Broadway, Eubie Blake, Dance Theatre of Harlem, National Black Nurses Association, The Edges Group, 100 Black Women, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, Push, Inc., The Secret Friends, Harlem Commonwealth Council, The Moles, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, The Council of Concerned Black Executives, WAABI, Beaux Arts Ball, Dr. Herby Cave. There are also several obituaries and wedding announcements, as well as short features on Oak Bluffs, Houston, and the Bahamas. The issue concludes with a special feature titled “Atlanta 1926 to Present.”
    There are approximately 479 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.17
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd516419a20-d7d3-4570-a5c9-78bd4c89cfee
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    A 1984 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white with an image of the Olympic rings, all red except the bottom left ring, which has been replaced by a blue ribbon badge with text that reads [1984 / DELEGATE]. Below the rings is a grid of black and white photographic portraits. Twenty-two (22) men and women are pictured, with the name of everyone printed under his or her image in blue. Blue text at the bottom right corner reads [The / Olympics / Past and / Present / page 159]. The spine of the magazine is white with red text that reads [DELEGATE, 1984 - The 8th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note about the 1984 presidential election.
    The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Urban League, NAACP, Harlem YMCA Sports Hall of Fame, Pan-Hellenic Council, American Bridge Association, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, Delegate Magazine reception, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chesebrough-Pond’s Inc., Ciba-Geigy, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, John Hunter Camp Fund, The Girl Friends, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Phelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Mamie Phipps Clark, Northside Center, National Newspaper Publishers Association, 100 Black men, AME Zion Church, Top Ladies of Distinction, Carats, Inc., Links, Republican Party, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association of America, National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Eddie Atkinson, National Association of Market Developers, Suzanne de Passe, Negro Ensemble Co., Dance Theatre of Harlem, Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson, Democratic Party, CBS Records, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Edgar B. Felton, Black Congress on Health, Law and Economics, National Black Nurses’ Association, National Bar Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, National Medical Association, Morehouse School of Medicine, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Association of University Women, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Tuskegee Airmen, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, 100 Black Women, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Boys Choir of Harlem, Cardinal Cooke, Oliver C. Sutton, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Black Caucus Weekend, National Council of Negro Women, 369th Veterans’ Association, Beaux Arts Ball, The Edges Group, and Comus Social Club. In the middle is a large feature on the Olympics, one titled “The Story of the Past” and the other “The Story of the Future.” There are also features on black Hollywood and the cities of Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Oak Bluffs.
    There are approximately 511 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Dance
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    Hollywood (Film)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Olympics
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a99826b2-563a-492a-9d22-e03c2c02f99c
  • Ghana Women Dancing

    Created by
    Biggers, John, American, 1924 - 2001
    Date
    1968
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 052
    Exhibition
    Visual Art and the American Experience
    Medium
    oil and acrylic paint and chalk on canvas
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (frame): 43 1/8 × 37 1/16 × 1 9/16 in. (109.5 × 94.2 × 4 cm)
    H x W (unframed): 35 15/16 × 29 15/16 in. (91.3 × 76 cm)
    Description
    This is an oil painting of two dancing women. The women wear duku head ties, blouses, and floor-length skirts. The figure on the left has a skirt that wraps around her, with abstract color patterns in yellow and red tones. She wears a blue sleeveless blouse with a white pattern and an off-white head tie with yellow and red highlights. The woman stands with her body facing the viewer, head bent towards her left and bending forward from the waist. The woman next to her stands with her back to the viewer, wearing an off-white wrap skirt and blue short sleeve blouse with light blue pattern. She bends forward slightly from the waist, her left foot visible beneath her skirt. Behind them is a large green moon against a dark blue sky with white stars and constellations in the background.
    Place made
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Ghana, West Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    oil paintings
    Topic
    Africa
    African diaspora
    Art
    Dance
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gerald and Anita Smith
    Object number
    2012.162.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of John Biggers. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5402828d5-3bfa-4436-be1b-396157c00fa9
  • Steven McNichols Oral History Interview

    Created by
    Civil Rights History Project, American, founded 2009
    Interview of
    McNichols, Steven, American, 1939 - 2013
    Interviewed by
    Cline, David P. Ph. D., American, born 1969
    Subject of
    University of California, Los Angeles, American, founded 1919
    United States Student Association, American, founded 1947
    National Student Federation of America, American, founded 1925
    Freedom Riders, American, founded 1961
    Delta Ministry, American, founded 1964
    Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, American, founded 1964
    1964 Democratic National Convention, American, founded 1964
    Date
    March 1, 2013
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration: 02:17:14
    Description
    The oral history consists of eleven digital files: 2011.174.58.1a, 2011.174.58.1b, 2011.174.58.1c, 2011.174.58.1d, 2011.174.58.1e, 2011.174.58.1f, 2011.174.58.1g, 2011.174.58.1h, 2011.174.58.1i, 2011.174.58.1j, and 2011.174.58.1k.
    Steven McNichols discussed his childhood in New York City, his mother's illnesses and attending the University of California, Los Angeles in 1958. He became involved in politics through the National Student Federation and National Student Association, and participated in the Freedom Rides, riding a train from Los Angeles, California, to Houston, Texas. He also discusses his work with the Delta Ministry, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and the 1964 Democratic Party convention.
    LOC ID: afc2010039_crhp0058
    Place collected
    Burlingame, San Mateo County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Civil Rights History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Freedom Riders
    Mississippi Freedom Summer
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    American South
    American West
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Education
    Politics (Practical)
    Social reform
    Suffrage
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in partnership with the American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Object number
    2011.174.58.1a-k
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture and The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d53a14c-c132-4f14-a222-0ad7faa59c03
  • Ali vs. Terrell, The Astrodome, Houston, 1967

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Date
    February 6, 1967
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5044pixels × 7359pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali being weighed at center ring prior to his match again Ernie Terrell in 1967 at the Houston Astrodome. Ali stands on the scale wearing his shorts and no shoes. Next to the scale there is a microphone stand filled with microphones. Unidentified men surround Ali in the ring. One man standing behind Ali holds his robe. A video camera and photographers are visible in the background outside of the ring.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.22.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50183ab60-8366-4100-b834-61aeccec245b
  • Ali vs. Terrell, The Astrodome, Houston, 1967

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Terrell, Ernie, American, 1939 - 2014
    Date
    February 6, 1967
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3428pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali fighting Ernie Terrell in 1967 at the Houston Astrodome. The close-up image shows Ali landing a left handed punch, while Terrell in crouch position, has both arms up to block the hit. Ali stands to the left of the photograph, Terrell to the right.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.22.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e478062-cfb4-46e1-9f47-913d68a14fc5
  • Ali vs.Terrell, The Astrodome, Houston, 1967

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
    Terrell, Ernie, American, 1939 - 2014
    Date
    February 6, 1967
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5367pixels × 8000pixels
    Description
    An image of Muhammad Ali versus Ernie Terrell at the Houston Astrodome in 1967. The image shows Ali standing at the far side corner of the ring resting his arms on the ropes facing the nearside corner. In the nearside corner, Terrell sits on a stool while be attended by two unidentified men on his team. Terrell sits with his legs spread apart and his arms resting on his legs. A metal pail with a label that reads: [Wheeling/ Steel] is next to the stool. Photographers and spectators are visible outside of the ring in the background and foreground.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Icons
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Boxing
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.22.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd518f32f8b-d537-446a-93f7-2434a18ccb29
  • Carl Lewis, Houston, 1991

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1991
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3328pixels × 5000pixels
    Description
    An image of Carl Lewis mid-stride. The image is a low-angle image a Lewis on a track field. He is wearing a Santa Monica Track Club uniform, white socks, and white shoes. The background of the image features a part of a stadium with several stadium lights.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Olympic Sports
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Photography
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b898add1-1ee2-4341-8c84-171be2a55c49
  • Carl Lewis, Houston, 1998

    Photograph by
    Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
    Subject of
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1998
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5000pixels × 3376pixels
    Description
    An image of Carl Lewis. The image is from the shoulders up and features Lewis looking to the right of the photograph. Lewis appears to be shirtless. The background of the image is red.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Portfolio/Series
    Olympic Sports
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Photography
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss
    Object number
    2016.164.41
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Walter Iooss
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51f817940-71f1-49ca-b1f7-7301789354ae
  • Night Mare / Hound Dog

    Published by
    Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
    Recorded by
    Thornton, Big Mama, American, 1926 - 1984
    Date
    1953
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A black vinyl record with a red label at its center filled with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label logo, an illustrated peacock perched on the "c" in "Peacock" of the text [Peacock RECORDS]. Beneath the record's center it lists the song title and its production information; one side reads [HOUND DOG / (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. The other side reads [Night Mare (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. Text aligned with the arc beneath the song title reads [PEACOCK RECORDING CO. 4104 LYONS AVE. HOUSTON, TEXAS].
    Place depicted
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59284cf81-53ff-4452-9084-1a6c6c6819df
  • Brochure about John S. Chase, FAIA Architect

    Created by
    Chase, John S., FAIA Architect Inc., American, founded 1952
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Brochure about architect John S. Chase. The tan brochure has a glossy cover with red printed text which reads [JOHN S. CHASE, FAIA / ARCHITECT] and a thick blue line in the center. The first page of text has a short biography and photograph of Chase. The brochure has images of various architectural projects including the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University and the Washington Technical Institute. Most of the images are exterior and detail shots with a few interior images. The last page is titled [Partial Listing of Selected Projects] with sections for institutional, health, municipal, house, and religious facilities and planning projects. The back cover has red text in the upper left under a thick blue line which reads [1201 Southmore / Houston, Texas 77004 / 713 /524-8413] and [1600 20TH Street, N.W. / Washington, D.C. 20009 / 202 /332-0445].
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Type
    brochures
    Topic
    Architecture
    Business
    Design
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd557b73a73-eeb6-4058-86ce-0b3dda322044
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    Case for drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal, plastic, backing
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (opened): 10 1/16 × 11 3/4 × 13/16 in. (25.5 × 29.8 × 2 cm)
    H x W x D (closed): 10 1/16 × 6 1/8 × 13/16 in. (25.5 × 15.5 × 2 cm)
    Description
    Case for a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The black cover, slightly stained, has a gray interior. The center of the center of the cover is imprinted with [Ridgway's]. On the upper spine is [Made in Germany]. The case has an interior base to house tools. There are two (2) metal snap closures on the right side of the base which secure to the snap closures on the front cover. There are short films of clear plastic, partially warped, which fold over to cover the tools. Inside is a green fabric base with indents for each of the tools. There are eight (8) separate tools, including compasses, lead, and a ruling pen, in the kit. Some of the slots are empty. The reverse is blank.
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    cases (containers)
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56cf0dc17-5d10-47d4-a956-5b7bd2a247dc
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    Ruling pen from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 11/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (14.5 × 0.9 × 1 cm)
    Description
    Ruling pen from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The pen has a black handle. The plastic handle is connected to the metal top with a grooved join. The top of the ruling pen has two (2) metal prongs with a screw in the center to adjust the width of the opening. The screw is engraved with [RIDGWAY'S GERMANY]. The prongs are tapered at the end.
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    ruling pens
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a2ec4b2-afd2-48f8-a7aa-9f840377c802
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    Large compass from a drafting took kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    Keuffel & Esser Co., American, 1867 - 1982
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal, graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 3/16 × 9/16 in. (6.5 × 5.5 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    Large compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal compass has a grooved handle and adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a lower hinged tip with a screw closure. A piece of graphite is secured at the bottom of the leg. One leg is engraved with [K & E CO / GERMANY].
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    compasses (drawing instruments)
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550e3370b-a411-4d8b-a002-d2d2f2f34354
  • Container of spare parts from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    ab: plastic;
    c-j: metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 9/16 × 3/8 in. (3.8 × 1.5 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    Container of spare parts from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The rectangular container (.a) is made of clear plastic with a removable cap (.b). Inside the container of eight (8) different pieces. There are three (3) nuts (cde), three (3) bolts (fgh), and two (2) needle points (ij).
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.4a-j
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58402634a-0e6e-4df6-8ba9-bbda7d8069cc
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    Container of spare graphite from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    ab: plastic;
    c-f: graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/16 × 5/16 × 5/16 in. (3 × 0.8 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    Container of spare compass lead from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The clear, cylindrical container (a) has a grooved cap (b). Inside the container are four (4) loose pieces of graphite (c-f). The circular pieces of graphite have angled tips. The base of the container reads [GERMANY].
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.5a-f
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f81058eb-8a63-4af1-b587-272bec0a5cb3
  • Small compass from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal, graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/16 × 1 7/16 × 1/2 in. (10.6 × 3.6 × 1.2 cm)
    Description
    Small compass from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal compass has a grooved handle and an adjustable circle at the top. The hinge is attached to two (2) legs which narrow at the top at the join. There is a central wheel between the legs. The bottom of one leg has a metal needle point. The other has a hinged bottom with a screw attachment and a small piece of graphite. The reverse reads [Ridgway's GERMANY].
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    compasses (drawing instruments)
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd529389924-4e3d-4078-8440-29a4813c59d4
  • Divider from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 3/8 × 9/16 × 7/16 in. (16.2 × 1.5 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Divider from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The metal divider has a grooved handle at the top. The two (2) legs of the divider have a screw closure at the upper join. The ends of the legs are angled and each has a small needle point. There is a screw adjustment on the interior of one leg. The back of the join reads [Ridgway's / GERMANY].
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    dividers
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fffc6809-5732-448f-9f30-a9f76dc9ce6a
  • Ruling pen attachment from a drafting tool kit used by John S. Chase

    Manufactured by
    L. L. Ridgway Enterprises, Inc., American, founded 1936
    Owned by
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Date
    mid-late 20th century
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (6 × 1 × 1 cm)
    Description
    Ruling pen attachment from a drafting tool kit used by architect John S. Chase. The small metal attachment has two (2) metal prongs with a screw in the center to adjust the width of the opening. The screw is engraved with [RIDGWAY'S GERMANY]. The prongs are tapered at the end. The other end is forked to fit into a ruling pen handle.
    Place made
    Germany, Europe
    Place used
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    kits (sets)
    drafting, drawing and writing equipment
    Topic
    Architecture
    Building Arts
    Design
    Labor
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Drucie Rucker Chase
    Object number
    2018.69.2.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5db21325f-9742-4db8-9027-9e79f2cade2a

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