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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 View
    Culture/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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c3315ef-5924-4117-a9dc-4aef06ac81cd
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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 View
    Concourse 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
    Topic
    Antislavery
    Caricature and cartoons
    Literature
    Religion
    U.S. History, 1815-1861
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526702790-2126-48f2-8e2d-dd385122369b
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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
    Topic
    Men
    Nature
    Science
    Technology
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51a84fae9-5904-4016-9333-4959ae6961ab
  • 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)
    Topic
    Architecture
    Correspondence
    Education
    United States History
    Women
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55eabd1e9-aeca-4d53-b2dd-dd864f8ad38c
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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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd530151c56-34ac-4e30-a885-30b7b7bf0126
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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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56d61fc76-6b31-40c8-ae6d-d83a9afb5ee9
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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
    Topic
    Domestic life
    Emancipation
    Labor
    Slavery
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e10081f3-26e8-46a4-86da-f4c64ebddfda
  • 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
    Topic
    Communication
    Funk (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    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
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd551516c93-dde9-4f91-9ab7-440d05e273c9
  • 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]
    Place used
    New Brunswick, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    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.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55cbffcb7-ac0b-4f9d-b11b-61c78ff1fb19
  • 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
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbdfd0ff-4b52-4882-a8e5-62aab70cd1f2
  • 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
    Type
    portraits
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56f6ce284-f3ba-4c38-ba38-385e62074cfb
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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
    Type
    photographic prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Health
    Photography
    Recreation
    Sports
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd597dc7869-c6bf-4f91-ae24-8420e8081c2b
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