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Prince 17

Gelatin silver print of Prince outside Schmitt's Music Store in Minneapolis, MN

Photograph by: Whitman, Robert
Subject of: Prince, American, 1958 - 2016

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place depicted: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1977

Description: A black-and-white image of Prince, standing in front of a large wall of musical notes, amidst parked cars. He appears from the shoulders up and wears a turtle neck and collared jacket.

Topic: African American; Funk (Music); Photography; Popular music; Rhythm and blues (Music)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © Robert Whitman

Object number: 2011.78

Restrictions & Rights: © Robert Whitman. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

Manufactured by: Adirondack Bats, Inc.
Used by: Mays, Willie Howard Jr., American, born 1931

Medium: white ash
Dimensions: H x W x D: 35 × 2 1/2 × 2 1/2 in. (88.9 × 6.4 × 6.4 cm)

Type: bats

Place made: Dolgeville, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place used: Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1965

Description: An Adirondack model 302 M63 baseball bat used by Willie Mays in the 1965 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The bat is made from white ash and has black writing on side. Black type near center of bat reads, [ADIRONDACK BATS, INC. / Northern / WhiteAsh / Adirondack / 302 / DOLGEVILLE, NEW YORK / MADE IN U.S.A. / Whip Action]. Type near end opposite of handle reads, [ADIRONDACK / Willie Mays / 1965 ALL STARS]. Etched into bottom of bat's handle is the model number [M63].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Baseball

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2013.120.9

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera; Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
Exhibition: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Poster for A Series of Events Endangered: Art and Performance by Men of Color

Designed by: Jones, Seitu
Subject of: Marlon Riggs, American, 1957 - 1994

Medium: ink on paper (fiber product)
Dimensions: H x W: 16 1/2 × 12 3/4 in. (41.9 × 32.4 cm)

Type: posters

Place used: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1990

Description: A two-sided poster on glossy paper advertising for a series of events. The title on the front of poster in black type reads: [A Series Of Events / ENDANGERED: / ART AND PERFORMANCE BY MEN OF COLOR]. Underneath the title, there are bullet points with text in black type in two columns providing the name of the featured participant, date and time of the events. The first bullet point reads: [Visiting Video Artist MARLON RIGGS / Thursday & Friday, October 4 & 5, 8 p.m. / ETHNIC NOTIONS & COLOR ADJUSTMENT / Saturday & Sunday, October 6 & 7, 8 p.m. / TONGUES UNTIED, AFFIRMATIONS, & CONFESSIONS OF A SNAP QUEEN]. The background of the poster front is a light purple with slightly darker purple silhouettes of three men. Each silhouette stands in the same position: head up with one hand spread and bent in the front, the other hand is curved behind the back. The proper right leg is bent up with the thigh parallel with ground. The first and third silhouette are cut off on the sides of the poster. Information for the gallery and admission is listed in the bottom right side of the poster (lined up with the right column) and reads: [Intermedia Arts Gallery / 413 First Avenue North / Downtown Minneapolis / Admission price for video events is $5/$3 members. Admission for performance events is $8/$6 members. The visual art exhibition is free. For ticket information or reservations, call 612/627-4444. / Poster art by Seitu Jones]. The reverse side of the poster is split into two columns with additional information on the participants (Name, dates and times of performances, background information, and a black-and-white image). Marlon Riggs is at the top of the left column. In the top right corner there is a blank space that can be used for mailing this poster. The black type reads: [INTERMEDIA / ARTS / MINNESOTA / 425 Ontario Street SE / Minneapolis, MN 55414]. There is an inscription written by hand in pencil underneath that reads: [1990]. There is also a postage message reading [Nonprofit / Organization / US Postage / PAID / Minneapolis, MN / Permit #155] in black type and outlined in thin black solid line.

Topic: African American; Gender; Identity; LGBTQ; Men; Sexuality

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jack Vincent in memory of Marlon Riggs

Object number: 2014.169.4

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Kevin Garnett, 1999 Minneapolis

Photograph by: Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of: Garnett, Kevin, American, born 1976; Minnesota Timberwolves, American, founded 1989

Medium: digital
Dimensions: H x W: 5000pixels × 3932pixels

Type: digital images; digital media - born analog

Place depicted: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1999

Description: An image of Kevin Garnett. The image shows Garnett from the shoulder up, positioned in side profile. His eyes are closed and he is wearing a Timberwolves jersey and has an earring in his proper left ear.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss

Object number: 2016.164.8

Restrictions & Rights: © Walter Iooss

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Portfolio/Series: Basketball
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Kevin Garnett, 2000 Minneapolis

Photograph by: Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of: Garnett, Kevin, American, born 1976; Minnesota Timberwolves, American, founded 1989

Medium: digital
Dimensions: H x W: 4838pixels × 6000pixels

Type: digital images; digital media - born analog

Place depicted: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 2000

Description: An image of Kevin Garnett mid-jump. Garnett is featured mid-jump, holding a basketball with both hands in between his legs. He is facing the camera and has his mouth wide open. He is wearing his Timberwolves uniform and a knee brace on his proper right knee.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss

Object number: 2016.164.9.2

Restrictions & Rights: © Walter Iooss

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Portfolio/Series: Basketball
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

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)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

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

Date: 1978

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.

Topic: African American; Advertising; Associations and institutions; Business; Communities; Fraternal organizations; Fraternities; Government; Journalism; Labor; Mass media; Men; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Professional organizations; Religious groups; Sororities; Travel; United States--History--1969-2001; United States--Social life and customs; 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

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Wheaties cereal box featuring Michael Jordan

Manufactured by: General Mills Inc., American, founded 1866
Subject of: Jordan, Michael, American, born 1963; Chicago Bulls, American, founded 1966

Medium: ink on cardboard
Dimensions: Flattened: 16 1/8 × 11 × 1/16 in. (41 × 27.9 × 0.2 cm)

Type: boxes (containers)

Place depicted: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Place made: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1990s

Description: A Wheaties cereal box featuring Michael Jordan. The box depicts Jordan holding a basketball above his head and dressed in his Chicago Bulls uniform. The box also features the Chicago Bulls logo and blue text that reads: [1996 / Champions!].

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Damion Thomas

Object number: 2014.214

Restrictions & Rights: © 1996 General Mills, Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera
Exhibition: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

High school letterman jacket owned by Briana Scurry

Manufactured by: Butwin, American
Owned by: Scurry, Briana, born 1971

Medium: wool (textile) , cloth , metal and elastic
Dimensions: H x W x D (On Form): 29 × 21 1/2 × 11 in. (73.7 × 54.6 × 27.9 cm)

Type: jackets

Place made: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Anoka High School, Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: ca. 1987

Description: A dark red Anoka High School letterman jacket worn by Briana Scurry. The jacket is covered in various patches for sports awards in soccer, basketball, and softball. The front of the jacket has [Briana] stitched in script lettering to the upper portion of the proper right chest. Three round patches appear on the proper right side of jacket's front. A round patch directly below the [Briana] stitching, has red type with a picture of a soccer ball inside the outline of the state of Minnesota. Red type in round patch reads: [ALL-STATE / 1987 / ALL-METRO]. A similar round patch appears next to the 1987 patch and has red type that reads: [ALL-STATE / 1988 / ALL-METRO]. A round patch near bottom of the proper right side of front has an image of a soccer ball along with red type that reads: [1988 CONFERENCE CHAMPS / ANOKA / GIRLS SOCCER]. A large white [A] patch is featured on the upper portion of the proper left chest. A patch in the shape of Minnesota appears below the [A] patch. Red type inside of the Minnesota shaped patch reads: [ANOKA / GIRLS SOCCER / 1989 / CHAMPIONS]. Pockets found on each side of the front have a white trim. Seven white button run the vertical length of the center of the jacket. The jacket sleeves are predominantly dark red with a thick white line running vertically down the center of the sleeve. The cuffs of the sleeve are fitted and made out of an elastic material. Each cuff has two white lines running horizontally around the cuff. Both sleeves of the jacket are covered in white patches with red text. The proper left sleeve has the following patches, from top to bottom: [90]; three white bars; [ALL-CONFERENCE / SOCCER '86]; [ALL-CONFERENCE / SOCCER '87]; [ALL-CONFERENCE / SOCCER '88]. The proper right sleeve has the following patches, from top to bottom: soccer ball patch; basketball patch; softball patch; [ALL-CONFERENCE / BASKETBALL '89].; The back of the jacket has a flap extending from the collar with white type that reads, [Anoka]. The bottom of the jacket is identical to the sleeve cuffs, dark red with two white stripes and made of elastic material.; The interior of the jacket has a black lining. The interior neck has a tag that has white type that reads: [BUTWIN / The Champion of Jackets / MINNEAPOLIS, MN / MADE IN U.S.A.].

Topic: African American; Clothing and dress; Soccer

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry

Object number: 2015.58.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Historical

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Wheaties box featuring Briana Scurry

Manufactured by: General Mills Inc., American, founded 1866
Subject of: Scurry, Briana, born 1971; United States Women's National Soccer Team

Medium: ink on cardboard
Dimensions: H x W x D (Closed): 14 1/4 × 10 1/2 × 1/8 in. (36.2 × 26.7 × 0.3 cm); H x W x D (Open): 14 1/4 × 21 1/4 × 1/8 in. (36.2 × 54 × 0.3 cm)

Type: boxes (containers)

Place made: General Mills, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1999

Description: An orange Wheaties cereal box with a front image of Briana Scurry. Scurry is depicted wearing a blue Nike goalie uniform and dark blue shorts with a white stripe on the side, white soccer socks, and white and black goalie gloves. The image of Briana Scurry is surrounded by yellow and white type describing the contents of the Wheaties cereal. The back of the Wheaties box features two images of Scurry in the same uniform, as well as a photograph of four fans in face-paint. One of the images of Scurry depicts her from the side, with slightly bent knees. The other image of Scurry depicts her diving to her proper right to deflect a soccer ball. Red, white, and, blue type on the back of the box talks about Scurry. The sides of the box contain a recipe for [Breakfast of Champions Bars] on the proper left and nutritional information on the proper right.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Soccer

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Briana Scurry

Object number: 2015.58.9

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Kevin Garnett, 2000 Minneapolis

Photograph by: Iooss, Walter Jr., American, born 1943
Subject of: Garnett, Kevin, American, born 1976; Minnesota Timberwolves, American, founded 1989

Medium: digital
Dimensions: H x W: 5991pixels × 7464pixels

Type: digital images; digital media - born analog

Place depicted: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 2000

Description: An image of Kevin Garnett mid-jump. Garnett is featured mid-jump, holding a basketball with both hands in between his legs. He is facing the camera and has his mouth wide open. He is wearing his Timberwolves uniform and a knee brace on his proper right knee. The central image of Garnett is surrounded by a boarder of twenty-eight smaller images of Garnett in various poses wearing the same uniform and handling a basketball.

Topic: African American; Athletes; Basketball; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Walter Iooss

Object number: 2016.164.9.1

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Portfolio/Series: Basketball
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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Photographic print of an unidentified woman

Photograph by: Unidentified
Subject of: Unidentified Woman or Women
Owned by: Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, plastic
Dimensions: H x W (2013.46.29.120a Image): 4 9/16 × 5 1/2 in. (11.6 × 14 cm); H x W (2013.46.29.120a Sheet): 4 15/16 × 7 in. (12.5 × 17.8 cm); H x W (2013.46.29.120b frame): 5 5/8 × 7 5/8 in. (14.3 × 19.4 cm)

Type: gelatin silver prints; portraits

Place made: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Date: 20th century

Description: 2013. 46.29.120a: A black and white photograph of an unidentified woman. She is featured sitting, facing the camera, with her hands in her lap. She is wearing a dress and coat. A structure with a stone foundation and shingled sides visible behind her. The back of the photograph is blank.; 2013.46.29.120b: A plastic frame. The plastic frame has a double edged frame in the front and a paper back. On the back of one edge of the plastic frame there is an inscription with the maker's information that reads: [THE LEE CO. PO. BOX 6173 MPLS. 24. MINN / ORDER NO. 12 - 5 x 7].

Topic: African American; Photography

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2013.46.29.120ab

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Collection title: Maxine Sullivan Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

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