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The Conjure Woman
- Written by
- Chesnutt, Charles W., American, 1858 - 1932
- Published by
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, American, founded 1880
- Produced by
- Riverside Press, American, 1852 - 1971
- Date
- 1899
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- ink on paper with gold, cloth, cardboard and acetate film
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Closed): 7 1/8 × 4 7/8 × 1 1/16 in. (18.1 × 12.4 × 2.7 cm)
- Description
- This book is a first edition, first printing of “The Conjure Woman," a collection of seven short stories, all set in "Patesville," North Carolina and told through the view point of the character Uncle Julius: The Goophered Grapevine, Po’ Sandy, Mars Jeems’s Nightmare, The Conjurer’s Revenge, Sis’ Becky’s Pickaninny, The Gray Wolf’s Ha’nt, and Hot-foot Hannibal. The book has a tan cloth binding. The front cover has three illustrations set in in red blocks at top center of the cover. From left to right the illustrations include a white hare, an elderly bald man with a beard, and a white hare. Title of book, [THE CONJURE WOMAN], is embossed beneath the red blocks in gold serif typeface and author's name, [CHARLES · W · CHESNUTT], centered at bottom of the front cover, also in gold serif typeface. The spine text is all printed in gold serif typeface. The text along the top third of the spine reads [THE / CONJURE / WOMAN]. The author's name [CHARLES W · / CHESNUTT], is embossed on the center of the spine and the name of the publishers [HOUGHTON / MIFFLIN CO] is embossed across the bottom of the spine. The book is two hundred and twenty-nine pages and includes a title page and contents page.
- Place depicted
- Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- hardcover books
- Topic
- American South
- Caricature and cartoons
- Folklife
- Language
- Literature
- Race relations
- Stereotypes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.280
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Picture of Slavery in the United States of America
- Written by
- Rev. Bourne, George, British American, 1780 - 1845
- Published by
- Hunt, Edwin, American
- Date
- 1834
- On ViewConcourse 3, C3 053
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 6 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in. (15.2 x 9.5 x 1.9 cm)
- Description
- This book is entitled "Picture of Slavery in the United States of America," and was written by Reverend George Bourne. It was published by Edwin Hunt in 1834. The text is bound in a plain dark blue paper cover with text on the interior pages printed in black ink. There are ten (10) engravings included, featuring images related to scenes of slavery.
- Place made
- Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- Abolitionist movement
- Type
- books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-1909 Arctic expedition
- Manufactured by
- American Watch Company, American, 1850 - 1957
- Used by
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Subject of
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Peary, Robert E., American, 1856 - 1920
- Date
- 1888-1889; inscribed 1908 or 1909
- Medium
- nickel , metal and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.3 × 5.7 × 1.9 cm)
- Caption
- An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E. Peary from July 6, 1908 to April 23, 1909. Henson is an iconic figure among American pioneering explorers. During the 1908-09 expedition led by Admiral Peary (whom he assisted on several Arctic expeditions over a 20-year period), Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. For his achievements, Henson received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944. In 2000, the National Geographic Society awarded Henson the Hubbard Metal – its highest award.
- Description
- This pocket watch belonged to Matthew Henson and is engraved with his initials. The watch is silver in color and the words [R.E. PEARY / NORTH POLE / EXPEDITION / 1908] are engraved on the front in an Edwardian style. Henson's initials [M.A. HENSON] are engraved on the side. The watch has a white face with black hands and roman numerals. The watchmaker's name [Am. Watch Co. / WALTHAM] is printed in the top center of the face. The inside of the watch is engraved with the watchmaker's name [American Waltham Watch Co.] and the serial number [3639616].
- Place used
- North Pole, Arctic
- Greenland, Cape Morris Jessup, North and Central America
- Place made
- Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Adornment
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Type
- pocket watches
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter from DL Chandler to Norma Merrick Sklarek
- Written by
- Chandler, D. L., American
- Received by
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- Subject of
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology, American, founded 1861
- Owned by
- Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
- Date
- September 29, 1976
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Letter from DL Chandler to Norma Merrick Sklarek. The white paper has a black and red printed letterhead from the Department of Architecture, School of Architecture and Planning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The letter is handwritten in blue ink and dated in the upper right corner. The letter begins [DEAR MS. SKLAREK - / I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LONG DELAY IN RELAYING YOUR COPY TO YOU.] Chandler discusses a potential topic, “Architectural History of Black America,” for a PhD thesis and asks for permission to include research on Sklarek. Chandler also asks for information about other African American women architects to contact. The reverse is blank.
- Place made
- Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Archival Collections
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
- Object number
- TA2018.23.3.1.11.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Letter to Reverend David Selden from his son David Selden
- Received by
- Rev. Selden, David, American, 1761 - 1825
- Written by
- Selden, David, American, born 1785
- Date
- March 5, 1808
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (folded): 9 15/16 × 7 7/8 in. (25.2 × 20 cm)
- H x W (unfolded): 9 15/16 × 15 5/8 in. (25.2 × 39.7 cm)
- Description
- This letter was written from Charleston, South Carolina, on March 5, 1808, by David Selden to his parents in Chatham, Connecticut. Selden lists several cities he has recently traveled to including New York and Philadelphia, with future destinations including Georgetown and Georgia. After describing the weather and spring blossoms of Charleston, Selden writes, "I cannot but reflect on the awfull sight to be seen at a place called Gadsdens wharf of about four thousand poor africans naked/in a manner/ and lousy[.] The most distressing sight I ever beheld offered for sale every day at Auction to him who will give the most." The letter is posted specifically to his father Reverend David Selden of Chatham, Connecticut, but the salutation reads "Dear parents".
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Chatham, East Hampton, Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Type
- letters (correspondence)
- Topic
- Africa
- American South
- Business
- Correspondence
- Middle Passage
- Slavery
- Trans Atlantic slave trade
- U.S. History, 1783-1815
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.174.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Cabinet card portrait of Thomas Mundy Peterson
- Photograph by
- Tobias, William R., American, 1849 - 1920
- Subject of
- Peterson, Thomas, American, 1824 - 1904
- Date
- 1884
- Medium
- collodion and silver on printing-out paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 7 × 5 in. (17.8 × 12.7 cm)
- Caption
- On March 31, 1870, one day after the ratification of the 15th Amendment, which allowed him the right to vote, Thomas Peterson became the first African American to cast a ballot in a U.S. election under the provisions of the 15th Amendment. The citizens of Perth Amboy, N.J. were voting to settle a disagreement over whether to revise the town charter or abandon it in favor of a township form of government.
- Description
- A cabinet card of Thomas Peterson. Peterson is looking at the camera and wearing a three-piece suit with a medal attached to the left side of the vest. The medal was presented to Peterson in 1884 by the residents of Perth Amboy, N.J. in recognition of his status as the first African American voter in the United States under the provisions of the Fifteenth Amendment. The albumen print is attached to a stiff card backer with wear showing around the edges. There is a printed label on the verso that reads, "Inscription on the Medal. Presented by citizens of Perch Amboy, N.J., to Thomas Peterson, the first colored voter in the United States under the provisions of the Fifteenth Amendment, at an election held in that city March 31st, 1870." The cabinet card was printed as a memento for the medal presentation ceremony.
- Place made
- Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- cabinet photographs
- collodion prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Emancipation
- Men
- Photography
- Politics (Practical)
- Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877
- Suffrage
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.190
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Sadiron from Deltaville, Virginia
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Date
- Late 19th century
- Medium
- iron
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 3/4 × 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (9.5 × 6.4 × 4.4 cm)
- Description
- A small marquise shaped flat iron with handle. The metal sadiron is made from a single piece of iron. The object is heavily corroded. No identifying marks are visible.
- Place collected
- Deltaville, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Tools and Equipment-Domestic
- Type
- irons
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Leonard H. Powell
- Object number
- 2017.95
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium
- Distributed by
- Big World Productions, American
- Owned by
- Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006
- Subject of
- Lowell Memorial Auditorium, American, founded 1922
- Date
- 2003
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 17 × 11 in. (43.2 × 28 cm)
- Description
- A black-and-white broadside for a James Brown concert at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The broadside has white lettering at top that reads “BIG WORLD PRODUCTIONS presents / LOWELL / MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM / FRIDAY JANUARY 17 / 8:00pm / The Godfather of Soul.” At the center of the broadside is an image of James Brown singing with his eyes closed. He is holding a microphone close to his mouth with his right hand. Written below the image in gray text is “James / BROWN.” At the bottom of the page are telephone numbers for Ticketmaster and the box office. Big World Production’s logo and web address is also at the bottom.
- Place used
- Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- portraits
- broadsides
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2008.7.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Theatre program for Blues for an Alabama Sky
- Written by
- Cleage, Pearl, American
- Subject of
- Borsay, LaTonya
- Dortch, Ron
- Mulamba, Gwendolyn
- Scott, Donovan Dain
- Whitehurst, Scott, American, born 1962
- Date
- 1998
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (22.2 x 14.6 cm)
- Description
- Theater program for Blues for an Alabama Sky by Pearl Cleage directed by Walter Dallas, Oct. 1st-Nov. 1st 1998. Black and white image of a building in the background, window with curtains in the midground, bottom left woman with her chin propped up on her intertwined hands. [CROSSROADS/THEATRE COMPANY/BLUES FOR AN ALABAMA SKY/ by PEARL CLEAGE/directed by WALTER DALLAS/ Oct. 1st-Nov. 1st 1998]
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- theater programs
- Topic
- Drama (Theatre)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
- Object number
- 2011.45.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Pearl Cleage Interior cover photographs: © Arthur Paxton. Permission required for use.
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Miles Davis - Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. - 1970
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Miles Davis, American, 1926 - 1991
- Date
- 1970
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5604pixels × 9079pixels
- Description
- This image depicts the musician Miles Davis playing the trumpet. This close up shows Davis from chest upwards. Head bent, trumpet to his lips, Davis grasps the instrument with both hands. He wears a light colored long sleeved shirt.
- Place depicted
- Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.30
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
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Miles Davis - Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. - 1970
- Photograph by
- Robert Houston, American, born 1935
- Subject of
- Miles Davis, American, 1926 - 1991
- Date
- 1970
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- H x W: 5604pixels × 9079pixels
- Description
- This image depicts musician Miles Davis playing the trumpet. Viewed from the shoulders up, and his eyes are cast downward. His hands are visible as he holds his instrument to his lips. He wears a light colored shirt with a scarf around his neck. A microphone is visible at the extreme right of the image.
- Place depicted
- Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Topic
- Jazz (Music)
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston
- Object number
- 2014.116.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Robert Houston
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Photograph of Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, gymnasium coach of Harvard University
- Photograph by
- Warren, George Kendall, died 1884
- Subject of
- Hewlett, Aaron Molyneaux, American, 1820 - 1871
- Date
- 1859-1871
- Medium
- albumen and silver on paper on pasteboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 in. (33.3 × 25.4 cm)
- Description
- This photographic print depicts Aaron Molyneaux Hewlett, the first African American gymnasium coach at Harvard University. Hewlett is seated and is surrounded by a variety of exercise equipment. He wears a striped three-piece suit and a dark necktie. The print is cut in an oval shape and mounted on thick pasteboard that is tinted a light tan around the print. The text "Warren Phot." is printed in the lower left corner of the tinted paper. Written in the top left corner of the reverse in blue ink is the text, "1866-BOSTON / "HARVARD".
- Place made
- Harvard University, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.174.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions