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    Folks At Home

    Photograph by
    Havens, O. Pierre, American, 1838 - 1912
    Subject of
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Date
    1888-1912
    Medium
    albumen and silver on paper on card mount
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 4 3/4 × 7 7/8 in. (12.1 × 20 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 5 3/16 × 8 3/8 in. (13.2 × 21.3 cm)
    Description
    A cabinet card with an albumen print of three (3) unidentified women and seven (7) unidentified children posed on the porch of a wooden house. The women all sit in chairs, with one woman seated at the right background alone. The other two women are surrounded by the children who are seated and standing, with one young child in the lap of one of the women. The building is surrounded by a swept yard and a rough-hewn fence. The title "Folks Al [sic] Home" is imprinted in the lower left facing side of the image. The photographer's name and address are printed in black ink on the reverse of the gray card mount, with an additional handwritten inscription on the back with the name Herman Barthmaier.
    Place printed
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Liljenquist Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    cabinet photographs
    albumen prints
    Topic
    American South
    Children
    Domestic life
    Families
    Photography
    Rural life
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Liljenquist Family Collection
    Object number
    2016.166.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b287afff-6c68-4bd6-82e7-03704fd7087e
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    Lobby card for Regeneration

    Distributed by
    Norman Studios, American, 1920 - 1928
    Subject of
    Mayo, Stella
    Maxwell, M.C.
    Norcom, Alfred, American, 1897 - 1939
    Gaines, Chas
    Brown, R.L.
    Rucker, Clarence
    Reynolds, Steve, American, 1892 - 1945
    Date
    1923
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Lobby card for Regeneration.
    The black and white lobby card features a still from the movie on the right side, depicting the body of a woman lying on a beach with a man standing over her. A decorative frame has been added around the top of the image. There is a quote about the movie underneath. It reads [“A GIRL, A MAN, CAST UPON / AN UNINHABITED ISLAND, A GARDEN / OF EDEN, THEN THE SERPENT—“]. On the left side is the text [The Norman Film Mfg. Co. / PRESENTS THE SUPER-FEATURE PHOTO-PLAY / "REGENERATION" / "A ROMANCE OF THE SOUTH SEAS"] followed by a list of the cast and other details about production. It also reads [LOVE – THRILLS – ROMANCE]. There is a thin black border around the contents of the lobby card. There is some slight discoloration and tearing on the lobby card. The back of the lobby card is blank. Some ink from the front side can be seen through the back.
    Place made
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    A Cinema Apart: African American Film Memorabilia (Larry Richards Collection)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.136.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5125e79c5-ce8f-4336-9057-470378cdcb72
  • Jacksonville, Fla.

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 11 × 8 1/16 in. (28 × 20.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 9 3/4 × 6 5/8 in. (24.8 × 16.8 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a little girl standing on a stoop next to an American flag. The girl wears a polka dot print dress, white socks, and mary jane shoes. She stands with her head bowed and hands together in front of her. The flag is hanging between two porch columns behind her.
    Place captured
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Children
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f550c3f-f13c-42ba-8297-541bc176da8a
  • Color photo of Mae Reeves at age 85

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Date
    1997
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image & Sheet): 6 15/16 x 5 1/16 in. (17.6 x 12.9 cm)
    Description
    A color photo of Mae Reeves sitting in a chair in front of a potted plant. She wears a black dress with a large white floral decoration just below her left shoulder. She wears a long white pearl necklace, a golden necklace with circular pendant, and black hat. The photo date [12 7 '97] is imprinted in the lower left corner
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Place captured
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2010.6.210.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555d32898-fc21-4a7b-b197-44feb649fdb8
  • Color photo of Mae Reeves at age 85

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Reeves, Mae, American, 1912 - 2016
    Date
    1997
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image & Sheet): 6 15/16 x 5 1/16 in. (17.6 x 12.9 cm)
    Description
    A color photo of Mae Reeves sitting in a chair, taken at the same time and in the same place as 2010.6.210.1. She wears the same outfit, the photo is only framed differently, pulled back slightly, so the large white chair and tiered sitting areas are visible.
    Place collected
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Place captured
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mae's Millinery Shop Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Mae Reeves and her children, Donna Limerick and William Mincey, Jr.
    Object number
    2010.6.210.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54021bfed-c3b3-446b-9dcb-abe8116275d9
  • Montford Point Marines Congressional Gold Medal

    Commissioned by
    United States Congress, American, founded 1789
    Created by
    United States Mint, American, founded 1792
    Subject of
    51st Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1942
    52nd Marine Defense Battalion, American, founded 1943
    Date
    2011
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 053
    Exhibition
    Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
    Medium
    Medal: gold;
    Sleeve: velvet;
    Box: cherry wood, velvet
    Dimensions
    Diameter (medal): 3 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (velvet case for medal): 3 7/8 × 5 × 3/16 in. (9.8 × 12.7 × 0.5 cm)
    H x W x D (wooden case for medal): 3 × 6 1/8 × 5 in. (7.6 × 15.6 × 12.7 cm)
    Description
    Congressional gold medal in honor of Montford Point Marines has a relief on its obverse featuring three Marines on the left and three in the forefront with rifles. Text following apex of the medal's arc reads [MONTFORD POINT MARINES / 1942-1949]. On verso is a relief of a troop in formation with a tower in the background on the right; the text reads: [FOR / OUTSTANDING / PERSEVERANCE / and COURAGE / that INSPIRED / SOCIAL CHANGE / in the/MARINE CORPS / 2011 ACT OF CONGRESS].
    A rectangular velvet sleeve encases the gold medal; a small tab at the top of the sleeve assists the medal's removal from the box.
    The storage container is a cherry wood box with a brass hinged lid and push-release button on the front center which opens it. The lid has the gold embossed logo of the U.S. Treasury encircled with text which reads [Treasury / United States Mint] and [United States Mint] is in calligraphic script beneath the logo.
    Place depicted
    Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    medals
    Topic
    Military
    Montford Point Marines
    Segregation
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.237ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd520e7ed2b-6ca0-4f06-bdc9-19b398a03a8c
  • Directory 1914: Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, Its Work, and the Workers Complete Membership in Twelve Districts and Work of the Institutional Department

    Created by
    Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838
    Subject of
    Rev. Ford, John Elijah, American, 1862 - 1943
    Date
    1914
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 9 1/4 × 6 1/4 × 1/4 in. (23.5 × 15.9 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    Church directory from the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. The directory has a faded blue cover with a black flower and leaf border and is discolored around the edges. The cover has black printed text with the title, church, and location [Corner Hogan and / Caroline Streets Jacksonville, Fla.]. John E. Ford is listed as the pastor and J. A. Houston was the compiler of the directory. The back is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    directories
    Topic
    Communication
    Communities
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.40.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59a8401ba-99f1-48ad-b141-417fdb0adb2b
  • Souvenir Program: Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Brotherhood Alliance

    Created by
    Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838
    Subject of
    Dr. Wilson, Robert H., American, 1924 - 2011
    Date
    1956
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 5/8 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.9 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    Souvenir program from the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Brotherhood Alliance for men's day activities. The faded orange cover has black printed text at the top with the title and date, March 18th, 1956, of the program. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The center of the cover has an image of pastor Rev. Robert H. Wilson. There is an image of the church at the bottom with the location at Hogan and Caroline Streets, Jacksonville, Florida. The interior has images of the men's day officials, a program schedule, and information about committees and speakers. There is an advertisement for the Afro American Life Insurance Company on the back cover.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    souvenir programs
    Topic
    Communities
    Men
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.40.64
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5280c64e8-5919-45b8-b8ab-d6ef136fd5b2
  • Souvenir Centennial Celebration: Bethel Baptist Institutional Church Golden Jubilee

    Created by
    Bethel Baptist Institutional Church, American, founded 1838
    Date
    1938
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 1/4 × 9 1/8 × 1/8 in. (31.1 × 23.2 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Souvenir program for the golden jubilee of the Bethel Baptist Institutional Church. The program has a gold-colored textured cover with green text and images. There is a graphic of the church between the title. The location in Jacksonville, Fl. and the date of July 18-24, 1938 is listed below. At the bottom, text reads [One Hundred Years in the Master's Service]. The program begins with pictures of the pastors starting from 1868. There is a foreword by W. H. Lee. There is a history of the church and pages titled [PATRIOTS OF YESTERYEAR]. The program information is at the end of the booklet. The program is fastened with two (2) staples. The back cover is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    souvenir programs
    Topic
    Communities
    Religion
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.40.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a262df79-131b-4aea-a6a7-abceda952b23
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