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  • Image for Scythe owned by George Madison

    Scythe owned by George Madison

    A steel scythe with a wood handle owned by George Madison. The scythe is made up of a metal blade attached to a curved wooden shaft called a snath. The blade is attached with a metal attachment ring, nails and wire. The snath has two wooden grips attached to it. Each grip is oriented differently.
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Madison, George, American, 1893 - 1968
    Medium
    steel, wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 60 3/4 × 20 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (154.3 × 52.1 × 21.6 cm)
    Type
    hand tools
    tools
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1945
    Description
    A steel scythe with a wood handle owned by George Madison. The scythe is made up of a metal blade attached to a curved wooden shaft called a snath. The blade is attached with a metal attachment ring, nails and wire. The snath has two wooden grips attached to it. Each grip is oriented differently.
    Topic
    Agriculture
    Communities
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Doubletree harness owned by the Lyles family

    Doubletree harness owned by the Lyles family

    A doubletree harness consisting of a wood evener bar (central piece) connected to two wood single trees (end pieces) with iron joints. There is an iron ring at the center of the evener bar and iron hooks at both ends of the single trees.
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Lyles, Carl, American
    Medium
    wood and iron
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 85 in. (20.3 x 215.9 cm)
    H x W x D (Two single trees [approximate]): 2 5/8 x 35 x 1 1/4 in. (6.7 x 88.9 x 3.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Evener bar): 3 5/8 x 39 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (9.2 x 99.7 x 3.8 cm)
    Type
    harnesses
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1880s - 1890s
    Description
    A doubletree harness consisting of a wood evener bar (central piece) connected to two wood single trees (end pieces) with iron joints. There is an iron ring at the center of the evener bar and iron hooks at both ends of the single trees.
    Topic
    Agriculture
    Communities
    Families
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Shotgun owned by William Hardiman

    A double barreled open hammer shotgun broken into two pieces (.1ab) with ramrod (.2). Part a consists of the steel barrels with hammers and triggers. The barrels are arranged side-by-side. Part b includes the wooden stock and metal trigger guard. The ramrod (2012.155.3.2) consists of a slender metal shaft and a wood handle.
    Owned by
    Hardiman, William C., American, 1918 - 2000
    Medium
    wood and steel
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2012.155.3.1a): 3 15/16 × 34 5/8 × 2 3/16 in. (10 × 88 × 5.5 cm)
    H x W x D (2012.155.3.1b): 5 1/8 × 15 11/16 × 1 11/16 in. (13 × 39.8 × 4.3 cm)
    L x W (2012.155.3.2): 36 5/8 × 1 1/8 in. (93 × 2.8 cm)
    Type
    shotguns
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1930
    Description
    A double barreled open hammer shotgun broken into two pieces (.1ab) with ramrod (.2). Part a consists of the steel barrels with hammers and triggers. The barrels are arranged side-by-side. Part b includes the wooden stock and metal trigger guard. The ramrod (2012.155.3.2) consists of a slender metal shaft and a wood handle.
    Topic
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.3.1ab-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Rev. Shari-Ruth Goodwin Oral History Interview

    The oral history consists of 2016.129.8.1a and 2016.129.8.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.
    Created by
    National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
    Recorded by
    Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American
    Interview of
    Rev. Goodwin, Shari-Ruth, American, born 1962
    Interviewed by
    Pretzer, William S., American
    Subject of
    Goodwin, Ruth Virginia, American, 1923 - 2007
    National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    Duration (2016.129.8.1a): 31.9 minutes
    Duration (2016.129.8.2a): 31.9 minutes
    Type
    video recordings
    oral histories
    digital media - born digital
    Collection title
    The Collection Donor Oral History Project
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Place collected
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 25, 2016
    Description
    The oral history consists of 2016.129.8.1a and 2016.129.8.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.
    50.07391 GB
    Shari-Ruth Goodwin was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Ms. Goodwinn donated several items related to the 1972 Black National Political Convention to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
    In this oral history interview, Shari-Ruth Goodwin discusses her mother, Pastor Ruth Goodwin's, participation in the 1972 Black National Political Convention and her memories of her mother’s political activities.
    Unedited File: Unedited digital file of oral history interview. This file is necessary in case we need to refer to the original recording for any reason and/or want to use a portion of the file that has been edited out.
    Edited File: Videographer has minimized or eliminated interruptions, false starts and any unnecessary sounds. An agreed upon slate has also been added with title, date, and logo. Separate files of the same interview have been concatenated. This is the copy that will be made available to the public and/or researchers and uploaded to the website.
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Museums
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.129.8.1a-2a
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
  • Image for Advertisement card for the Blair Gospel Singers

    Advertisement card for the Blair Gospel Singers

    A broadside for the Blair Gospel Singers of Indiana. The advertisement has the words "HERE THEY COME" in large fat black text along the top of the page above a photograph of five (5) men in suits. One man is seated at the center while the others stand behind him and lean slightly into him. Below the photograph are the group name and a list of songs they perform....
    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Blair Gospel Singers, American
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 × 5 7/8 in. (22.9 × 14.9 cm)
    Type
    broadsides
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Place depicted
    Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Description
    A broadside for the Blair Gospel Singers of Indiana. The advertisement has the words "HERE THEY COME" in large fat black text along the top of the page above a photograph of five (5) men in suits. One man is seated at the center while the others stand behind him and lean slightly into him. Below the photograph are the group name and a list of songs they perform. At the bottom is an area for filling out specific event information such as place, time, and admission price with dotted lines for completing the information. The name of the group's manager and contact information is printed along the bottom. The reverse is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    Advertising
    Gospel (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.63.102.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Image for Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members

    Photograph of Kappa Alpha Psi members

    This black and white photograph depicts members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in front of the Alpha Chapter house during the North Central Province regional meeting. Arranged in three rows, the first row primarily sits along a low brick wall in front of the building. Only five men stand, located in the center of the row. The second and third row of men stand behind them....
    Photograph by
    Dexheimer-Carlon Studios, American
    Subject of
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Diggs, Elder Watson, American, 1883 - 1947
    Armstrong, Irven, American, born 1892
    Mann, Theophilus M., American, 1902 - 1975
    Spurlock, Albert, American, born 1914
    Stewart, John L., American
    Owned by
    Stewart, John L., American
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 7 5/16 × 9 3/16 in. (18.5 × 23.4 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 7 7/8 × 10 in. (20 × 25.4 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Place depicted
    Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1937-1938
    Description
    This black and white photograph depicts members of the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity in front of the Alpha Chapter house during the North Central Province regional meeting. Arranged in three rows, the first row primarily sits along a low brick wall in front of the building. Only five men stand, located in the center of the row. The second and third row of men stand behind them. The men wear suits in a variety of styles. Each man has a rectangular ribbon on his left lapel. They stand in front of a brick building with a covered entrance porch, in front of which is a sign that reads "K A " and has a diamond shaped crest over the last letter.
    Kappa Alpha Psi founder and 1st Grand Polemarch Elder Watson Diggs is in the front row center, with his arms crossed. Directly behind him is John L. Stewart. Other prominent Kappa officials pictured standing beside Elder Watson Diggs from left to right are: 4th Grand Polemarch W. Ellis Stewart, 2nd Grand Polemarch Irven Armstrong, 9th Grand Polemarch Theophilus Mann, and to Diggs’ right North Central Province Polemarch Julius Morgan standing and Grand Strategus Albert Spurlock seated.
    A typed label on pink paper that was matted with the photograph reads [ALPHA CHAPTER, KAPPA ALPHA PSI / FRATERNITY HOST TO REGIONAL MEETING / INDIANA UNIVERSITY].
    Topic
    Communities
    Education
    Fraternities
    Men
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Calvin M. Reaves, Polemarch (2012-2019), Smithfield (NC) Alumni Chapter, Middle Eastern Province
    Object number
    2018.61
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
  • Image for Communion dish used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    Communion dish used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    A bowl used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The bowl has a large body with a curved lip above a small base. Etched in the bottom of the base is “Made in Hong Kong.”
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    pewter
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/2 × 7 1/8 × 7 1/8 in. (8.9 × 18.1 × 18.1 cm)
    Type
    communion sets
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    20th century
    Description
    A bowl used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The bowl has a large body with a curved lip above a small base. Etched in the bottom of the base is “Made in Hong Kong.”
    Topic
    Communities
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.15.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman

    Crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman

    A rectangular wooden crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman. Handwritten in black ink on one side of the crate is “From / LT. Q.V. Hardiman / A.P.O. 501,402 Port (1) / % P.M. San Francisco / To Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman / General Delivery / Potoka, Indiana.” One side of the crate is open.
    Issued by
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Used by
    Hardiman, Garwood Von, American, 1916 - 2002
    Received by
    Hardiman, Ora Mae, American, born 1896
    Medium
    wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 13 1/2 × 25 15/16 × 14 1/2 in. (34.3 × 65.9 × 36.8 cm)
    Type
    crates
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1944
    Description
    A rectangular wooden crate sent by Lt. Garwood Hardiman to Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman. Handwritten in black ink on one side of the crate is “From / LT. Q.V. Hardiman / A.P.O. 501,402 Port (1) / % P.M. San Francisco / To Mrs. Ora Mae Hardiman / General Delivery / Potoka, Indiana.” One side of the crate is open.
    Topic
    Communities
    Families
    Military
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Receipt given to the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    Receipt given to the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    A printed receipt with graphite inscriptions given to the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. The receipt is from the city of Princeton and is for the sale of bushels of an unidentified grain.
    Used by
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    ink and graphite on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2012.155.17.1 journal, closed): 12 x 7 5/8 x 5/16 in. (30.5 x 19.4 x 0.8 cm)
    H x W (2012.155.17.2 document): 4 1/16 x 5 7/16 in. (10.3 x 13.8 cm)
    H x W (2012.155.17.3 manuscript): 7 5/16 x 5 in. (18.6 x 12.7 cm)
    Type
    receipts
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1943
    Description
    A printed receipt with graphite inscriptions given to the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. The receipt is from the city of Princeton and is for the sale of bushels of an unidentified grain.
    Topic
    Agriculture
    Business
    Communities
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.17.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions

  • Horse hames owned by Carl Lyles

    Horse hames owned by the Lyles family. The hames consist of two wooden pieces connected with a leather strap and a buckle at the smaller end of the pieces of wood. Each wooden piece makes a very slight curve and resembles the letter “S.” There are two metal rings and a metal hook attached to each piece, as well as a small metal loop attached to the larger end of each piece....
    Created by
    Unidentified
    Commissioned by
    Morton Lyles, American, 1884 - 1973
    Owned by
    Lyles, Carl, American
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Medium
    wood and iron with leather
    Dimensions
    25 1/2 x 19 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (64.8 x 49.5 x 5.7 cm)
    Type
    collars (animal equipment)
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Agricultural
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1850 - 1910
    Description
    Horse hames owned by the Lyles family. The hames consist of two wooden pieces connected with a leather strap and a buckle at the smaller end of the pieces of wood. Each wooden piece makes a very slight curve and resembles the letter “S.” There are two metal rings and a metal hook attached to each piece, as well as a small metal loop attached to the larger end of each piece. The strap is red leather with a silver buckle.
    Topic
    Agriculture
    Communities
    Families
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Advertisement card for the Golden Echoes singing group

    Advertisement card for the Golden Echoes singing group

    An advertisement card for the Golden Echoes Female Quartette. The poster features the name and information about the group in black print above and below a black-and-white photograph of the group. In the picture, five (5) women are dressed in similar outfits with black blazers, white blouses, brooches, and white hairpieces....
    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Golden Echoes Female Quartette, American
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 3/8 × 6 15/16 in. (26.4 × 17.6 cm)
    Type
    advertising cards
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Place depicted
    Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    mid 20th century
    Description
    An advertisement card for the Golden Echoes Female Quartette. The poster features the name and information about the group in black print above and below a black-and-white photograph of the group. In the picture, five (5) women are dressed in similar outfits with black blazers, white blouses, brooches, and white hairpieces. The three women in the back row each have one hand raised with their index fingers extended. The two women in front are seated. There are handwritten notes on the verso.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    Advertising
    Gospel (Music)
    Religion
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.63.102.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
  • Image for Photo of man standing with his arm around woman in front of fence

    Photo of man standing with his arm around woman in front of fence

    Black and white photograph of a man standing with his arm around woman in front of a fence. The woman is wearing single breasted coat with metal buttons. The coat has a belt and a patterned design at the bottom. She is wearing gloves and her hands are in her coat pocket. She is also wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The man is wearing a long peacoat and bowler hat....
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Medium
    photographic gelatin and silver on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 4 7/8 × 2 15/16 in. (12.4 × 7.5 cm)
    H x W (image): 4 5/16 × 2 7/16 in. (11 × 6.2 cm)
    Type
    photographs
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Archival Collections
    Place collected
    Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1920
    Description
    Black and white photograph of a man standing with his arm around woman in front of a fence. The woman is wearing single breasted coat with metal buttons. The coat has a belt and a patterned design at the bottom. She is wearing gloves and her hands are in her coat pocket. She is also wearing a wide-brimmed hat. The man is wearing a long peacoat and bowler hat. He is smiling and has his left hand in his coat pocket. A fence is behind them barren trees are visible in the distance. There are no inscriptions, front or back. This photograph is found on page 12 of the Ervin Sisters photo album.
    Topic
    Photography
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jennifer Cain Bohrnstedt
    Object number
    TA2015.143.3.82
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Radio owned by Herman and Minnie Roundtree

    Radio owned by Herman and Minnie Roundtree

    This radio belonged to Herman and Minnie Roundtree. Minnie Jones Roundtree loved to play baseball with the boys when she was growing up. Herman bought her the radio so she could keep up with her favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals.
    Manufactured by
    Philco, American, founded 1892
    Owned by
    Roundtree, Herman L., American, 1892 - 1964
    Roundtree, Minnie, American, 1896 - 1953
    Medium
    wood, metal, glass, cloth, wire, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 20 × 12 1/2 in. (30.5 × 50.8 × 31.8 cm)
    Type
    radio
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1948
    Caption
    This radio belonged to Herman and Minnie Roundtree. Minnie Jones Roundtree loved to play baseball with the boys when she was growing up. Herman bought her the radio so she could keep up with her favorite team, the St. Louis Cardinals.
    Description
    A Philco model 48-482 tabletop radio owned by Herman and Minnie Roundtree. The radio is made of stained wood with a white with red dashed grille cloth. Below the grille cloth is the radio tuning dial with short wave, FM and AM frequencies. Two plastic knobs are on either side of the dial. Ten plastic pushbuttons are below the dial. The back of the radio is open. Inside the radio are vacuum tubes, fuses, wire, an electrical cord and other radio components.
    Topic
    Baseball
    Communication
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Radio
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Corn planter used by the Madison family

    Corn planter used by the Madison family

    A hand-held stab corn planter made of wood and metal used by the Madison family. The corn planter has two wood handles attached to two parallel pieces of wood attached at the other end by a metal tip. The end with the handles is not connected and the parallel wood pieces can be moved apart. One of the wood pieces has a metal seed box attached to it.
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Madison, George, American, 1893 - 1968
    Madison, Mckinley, 1896 - 1978
    Madison, Ernest, American, born 1887
    Medium
    wood and iron alloy
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 34 in. (8.9 x 26.7 x 86.4 cm)
    Type
    hand tools
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1880s - 1890s
    Description
    A hand-held stab corn planter made of wood and metal used by the Madison family. The corn planter has two wood handles attached to two parallel pieces of wood attached at the other end by a metal tip. The end with the handles is not connected and the parallel wood pieces can be moved apart. One of the wood pieces has a metal seed box attached to it.
    Topic
    Agriculture
    Communities
    Families
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Journal from the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    Journal from the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    A journal used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. The journal has a black cover, red spine, and gilt lettering on the cover that says “Journal.” The interior pages of the journal contain both ink and graphite inscriptions regarding church activity and financial transactions.
    Used by
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    cardboard, metal, probably imitation leather, cloth, ink and graphite on book paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2012.155.17.1 journal, closed): 12 x 7 5/8 x 5/16 in. (30.5 x 19.4 x 0.8 cm)
    Type
    journals (accounts)
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    November 2, 1941-October 21, 1945
    Description
    A journal used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church. The journal has a black cover, red spine, and gilt lettering on the cover that says “Journal.” The interior pages of the journal contain both ink and graphite inscriptions regarding church activity and financial transactions.
    Topic
    Business
    Communities
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.17.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church

    Doll owned by Clementine Roundtree Cottee and Josephine English Church

    Baby doll wearing a white cotton dress, two knit socks, a cotton undergarment and a knit cap. The dress is fastened with a safety pin and the cap ties with a green ribbon. The doll has blue glass eyes, rosy lips and cheeks, and short brown hair coming out from underneath the bonnet.
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Cottee, Clementine, American, 1900 - 1939
    Church, Josephine, American
    Medium
    porcelain, ceramic, glass, metal, cotton, and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 4 3/8 × 12 1/4 × 19 1/2 in. (11.1 × 31.1 × 49.5 cm)
    Classification
    Toys and Games
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Smithsonian Warehouse (3400 Pennsy Dr), NMAAHC, NMAAHC Warehouse (QQ39)
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1920
    Description
    Baby doll wearing a white cotton dress, two knit socks, a cotton undergarment and a knit cap. The dress is fastened with a safety pin and the cap ties with a green ribbon. The doll has blue glass eyes, rosy lips and cheeks, and short brown hair coming out from underneath the bonnet.
    Topic
    Children
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.1a-f
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Podium used at the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana

    Podium used at the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana

    Podium used at the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The podium is made of wood and has metal nails, hinges and cabinet hardware. The top of the podium has a wooden book stand attached to a large flat piece of wood. Curved wooden brackets are attached to the top on both sides. The back of the podium has a cabinet door attached to it....
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    wood, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 46 1/8 × 32 3/4 × 19 3/4 in. (117.2 × 83.2 × 50.2 cm)
    Type
    podiums (platforms)
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1887
    Description
    Podium used at the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The podium is made of wood and has metal nails, hinges and cabinet hardware. The top of the podium has a wooden book stand attached to a large flat piece of wood. Curved wooden brackets are attached to the top on both sides. The back of the podium has a cabinet door attached to it. The door has a metal latch on the left side and two hinges on the right side.
    Topic
    Communities
    Preaching
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Communion cup used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    Communion cup used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    A tall, narrow cup used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. Sheaves of grain are embossed on two sides of the cup. Five parallel lines are etched around the base of the cup. Etched on the bottom is a maker’s mark that resembles “WB.”
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    aluminum
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/4 × 5 3/8 in. (7 × 13.7 cm)
    Type
    communion sets
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    20th century
    Description
    A tall, narrow cup used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. Sheaves of grain are embossed on two sides of the cup. Five parallel lines are etched around the base of the cup. Etched on the bottom is a maker’s mark that resembles “WB.”
    Topic
    Communities
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.15.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Communion dish used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    Communion dish used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station

    A plate used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The aluminum plate has a corduroy patterned surface with a fluted edge. The plate has a chrysanthemum flower etched into the top with two raised chrysanthemum leaf handles. Etched into the bottom is “Continental Trade Mark” and a colonial era soldier. Etched below the soldier is “Hand / Wrought / Silverlook / 715.”
    Manufactured by
    Continental Silver Company, American
    Used by
    Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church, American, founded 1887
    Medium
    aluminum
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 1/2 × 11 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (6.4 × 29.2 × 29.2 cm)
    Type
    communion sets
    Classification
    Religious and Sacred Objects
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    20th century
    Description
    A plate used by the Wayman Chapel A.M.E. Church in Lyles Station, Indiana. The aluminum plate has a corduroy patterned surface with a fluted edge. The plate has a chrysanthemum flower etched into the top with two raised chrysanthemum leaf handles. Etched into the bottom is “Continental Trade Mark” and a colonial era soldier. Etched below the soldier is “Hand / Wrought / Silverlook / 715.”
    Topic
    Communities
    Religious groups
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.15.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
  • Image for Pineapple quilt gifted to Lucy Hardiman Roundtree from Lydia Hardiman

    Pineapple quilt gifted to Lucy Hardiman Roundtree from Lydia Hardiman

    An appliqued red and green wedding quilted bedcover made by Lydia Hardiman for her daughter Lucy Hardiman Roundtree. Four (4) repeating blocks depicting stylized pineapple fruits in red striped and solid green cotton on a white ground are separated by green sashing with red squares in the corners. The sashing also appears on two exterior edges of the top....
    Created by
    Hardiman, Lydia, American
    Owned by
    Hardiman Roundtree, Lucy, American
    Church, Josephine, American
    Medium
    cotton cloth, cotton batting, and cotton thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 72 × 58 7/8 × 1/8 in. (182.9 × 149.5 × 0.3 cm)
    Type
    quilts
    Classification
    Textiles-Quilts
    Place used
    Lyles Station, Gibson County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1885
    Description
    An appliqued red and green wedding quilted bedcover made by Lydia Hardiman for her daughter Lucy Hardiman Roundtree. Four (4) repeating blocks depicting stylized pineapple fruits in red striped and solid green cotton on a white ground are separated by green sashing with red squares in the corners. The sashing also appears on two exterior edges of the top. The pineapple design consists of a leafy stem with three (3) large fruits extending from the stem. The blocks are not oriented in the same direction. The blocks are hand appliqued and hand pieced with white cotton thread. There is cotton batting between the top and the plain white cotton backing. The layers are hand quilted with white cotton thread that traces the appliqued fruit pattern and is sewn in a diagonally-oriented grid in the negative spaces. The edges of the quilt are turned and hand stitched to the back.
    Topic
    Communities
    Domestic life
    Families
    Rural life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lyles Station Historic Preservation Corporation
    Object number
    2012.155.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions