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  • Black Studies: Threat or Challenge?

    Published by
    Kennikat Press
    Written by
    Ford, Nick Aaron, American, 1904 - 1982
    Edited by
    Shenton, James Patrick, American, 1925 - 2003
    Date
    1973
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    A book by Nick Aaron Ford titled "Black Studies: Threat or Challenge?" published in Port Washington, New York by the National University Publications Kennikat Press in 1973. The book is signed by the author and dated [To Syl Shannon Sincerely Nick Aaron Ford 3/19/1975]. The book cover features a large red question mark with text on top of it, over a white background. Black text in the bottom portion of the cover reads: [Nick Aaron Ford / Black Studies / Threat or Challenge? / An Eminent Educator's Analysis and Recommendations]. The book has 217 pages and contains information and an analysis of Black Studies as a field of education. The back cover features a photograph and brief biography of Ford, as well as, publishing information.
    Place made
    Port Washington, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    books
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Education
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Herman Thomas
    Object number
    2013.189.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59070bdef-fbb6-4121-9cf5-30bd7ffe0f19
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    The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, Mountaineer, Scout, and Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Nation of Indians

    Subject of
    Beckwourth, Jim, American, 1798 - 1866
    Created by
    Beckwourth, Jim, American, 1798 - 1866
    Bonner, T. D., American
    Published by
    Harper & Brothers, American, 1817 - 1962
    Date
    1856
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    ink on book paper , cloth and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 x 5 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. (20.3 x 14 x 3.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open at 60 Degrees): 8 × 6 1/2 × 6 3/8 in. (20.3 × 16.5 × 16.2 cm)
    Description
    Embossed brown cloth, hardcover book with 537-pages, 2 pages of ads, frontispiece and many illustrations with engraving of James P. Beckwourth in hunter's costume on frontispiece.
    Place printed
    Franklin Square, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    narratives
    hardcover books
    Topic
    American West
    Caricature and cartoons
    Freedom
    Men
    Slavery
    U.S. History, 1815-1861
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56762ba4a-0b84-4bd2-a43d-7033550f03b7
  • Ku Klux Klan robe from the Wilds Family Plantation

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Date
    1915-1944
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and metal snaps
    Dimensions
    H x W (flat): 51 1/4 × 34 in. (130.2 × 86.4 cm)
    H x W (flat): 29 1/4 × 43 3/4 in. (74.3 × 111.1 cm)
    Description
    A Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe worn by a member of an undetermined rank. The calf-length robe is made from ivory synthetic satin and has full-length sleeves that are slightly flared near the cuff. The robe has a neckband that is lined with red satin and that closes with two sets of snap fasteners. Seven (7) snap fasteners run almost the full length of the button band at the center front. The robe has bands of red, white and blue ribbon sewn near the bottom of the robe approximately five (5) inches from the hem. There are single red ribbon bands at the cuff of each sleeve and running down the proper left and right sides of the button bands. The robe is not lined and there is a single, center back vent measuring 20.75 inches from the hem. There are ivory satin belt loops on each side of the waist. Sewn over the proper left breast is a machine embroidered patch with an ivory satin cross outlined in black against a red satin background with a “blood drop,” embroidered in red, oriented vertically in the center of the cross. The black lines on the patch form a cross with a black diamond in the middle of the cross. The design is typically referred to as the "Mystic Insignia of a Klansman" (MIOAK). The robe has an attached ivory synthetic satin semi-circular half cape with red synthetic satin lining. The half cape has a snap closure sewn to either side of the bottom, front corners.
    Statement
    Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
    Place used
    Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    robes
    Topic
    American South
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    Men
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family descendants of Nassau County, Florida
    Object number
    2012.27
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd575db59cb-2761-4f77-86ad-79d606041375
  • Ku Klux Klan robe and hood worn by Phineas Miller Wilds

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Worn by
    Wilds, Phineas Miller, American, 1850 - 1930
    Used by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Owned by
    Rousseau, Richard M., American
    Date
    1915-1930
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with rayon
    Description
    An ensemble comprised of a red Ku Klux Klan (KKK) robe and hood.
    Place used
    Fernandina Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    ensembles (costume)
    Topic
    American South
    Clothing and dress
    Fraternal organizations
    Men
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Wilds Family Descendants of Nassau County, Florida
    Object number
    2011.144.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dd0dc82a-b837-4ae8-82c1-743b368b66b6
  • Black and purple figure skating costume worn by Debi Thomas

    Worn by
    Dr. Thomas, Debra Janine, American, born 1967
    Created by
    MacDonald Sheehan, Lauren, American, born 1956
    Date
    1986
    Medium
    Lycra, spandex, polyester, nylon, beads, and sequins
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 3/16 × 14 9/16 in. (69 × 37 cm)
    Caption
    Debi Thomas wore this purple and black costume when she won the U.S. and World Championships in 1986. Thomas would go on to become the first African American to win a medal at the Winter Olympics when she won a bronze medal in Ladies’ Singles Figure Skating in Calgary in 1988.
    Description
    A black and purple figure skating costume designed by Lauren Sheehan and worn by Debi Thomas in the 1986 U.S. and World Championships. The costume consists of a black, long-sleeve leotard with attached skirt. The leotard features a deep V at the neck, center back and center of each sleeve with sheer panels in the center and decorative crescent-shaped pieces of fabric in various shades of purple along the edges. They are outlined in clear bugle beads and small rhinestones. The body of the costume and sleeves are also covered in large rhinestones set in silver metal rings.
    The skirt of the costume is made up of sheer black pieces of fabric attached to the leotard, with strands of rhinestones, both medium and small. Some of the pieces of sheer black fabric have small, circle sequins at the end, while other have larger petal shaped beads in silver with a rainbow colored design on the back.
    On the back of the costume, a tan zipper runs from the neck down to the lower back.
    Place used
    Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
    Uniondale, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    leotards
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Clothing and dress
    Figure skating
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Debra Janine Thomas
    Object number
    2016.38.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58c6e8911-764f-4a05-9217-041207db696b
  • Chaminade Relays Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

    Manufactured by
    Minero, American
    Issued by
    Chaminade High School, American, founded 1930
    Received by
    Peacock, Eulace, American, 1914 - 1996
    Date
    1941
    Medium
    sterling silver with silk, dye and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (overall): 2 13/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (7.2 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (pin): 1/4 × 1 1/16 × 3/16 in. (0.6 × 2.7 × 0.4 cm)
    H x W x D (ribbon): 1 5/16 × 1 3/8 × 1/4 in. (3.3 × 3.5 × 0.7 cm)
    H x W x D (medal): 1 1/2 × 1 5/16 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 3.4 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    Second Annual Charminade Relays third place medal for the 300 Yard event awarded to Eulace Peacock in 1941. The medal consists of a pin holding a red and gold striped ribbon attached to a medal. The gold toned safety pin on the back of the ribbon is attached with red and gold thread. Attached to the bottom of the ribbon is a bronze colored, round medal held in place with two (2) jump rings. The obverse of the medal has a circular band with relief text at the top and bottom that reads [CHARMINADE] and [RELAYS]. In the center of the medal is a relief depiction of a male in bust pose, depicted in profile facing the left edge of the medal. The man is wearing a laurel wreath on his head and his shoulders are nude. Behind him is a nine (9) ray sun motif. The reverse of the medal is stamped with the date, [1941]. Along the bottom edge is a stamped maker’s mark for Minero that reads [STERLING / MINERO / N.Y.].
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    pins (fasteners)
    medals
    Topic
    Athletes
    Education
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    A2014.63.105.1.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd545948bdb-548d-4de9-9a97-4b76897953c8
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    Fan advertising the American Beach Negro Ocean Playground

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    American Beach, American, founded 1935
    Date
    ca. 1935
    On View
    Concourse 2, C 2053
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    Medium
    lithographic ink on cardboard on wood with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 x 8 1/4 x 1/16 in. (30.5 x 21 x 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A fan made of ink on paper board with a wood handle. The fan advertises the Negro Ocean Playground in American Beach, Florida. The front of the fan features an image of children getting ready to go swimming. The back of the fan (side that the handle is attached to) has printed text with information about the beach, an American Beach logo, and images of beach balls.
    Place depicted
    American Beach, Nassau County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    fans (costume accessories)
    Topic
    Children
    Recreation
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eleanor Adams Harris
    Object number
    2012.128
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5666c2637-0439-436a-88c5-4c6fbdd9cada
  • When I Was a Kid

    Recorded by
    Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
    Distributed by
    Universal City Records, American, 1966 - 1972
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    vinyl, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    Diameter (vinyl disc): 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm)
    cardboards sleeve: 12 3/8 × 12 3/8 × 1/8 in. (31.4 × 31.4 × 0.3 cm)
    H x W (paper sleeve): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
    Description
    A 33 1/3 rpm record album titled "When I Was a Kid" recorded by Bill Cosby. The front of the record sleeve features a color illustration of Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids hanging out in front of a movie theater. Green, red, and white text on the front cover reads "BILL COSBY "WHEN I WAS A KID" / STEREO 73100 / ©UNIVERSAL CITY RECORDS / A DIVISION OF MCA INC. 1971 PRINTED IN U.S.A. / Recorded Live at THE WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR." The reverse side of record sleeve consists of black type set against a white background and features a track list and dedication from Bill Cosby. The vinyl disc has yellow, green, blue, and purple inner circle with black type. The album includes a paper sleeve.
    Place made
    Westbury, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Amusements
    Comedy
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.101.10a-c
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Universal City Records - A Division of MCA Inc 1971. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5528beeea-f407-492c-88b3-7f1972a11bf8
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    Clubman mixer used as part of a DJ setup

    Manufactured by
    Meteor Light & Sound Company, Inc., English, founded late 1960s
    Date
    1970s
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 051
    Exhibition
    Power of Place
    Medium
    metal on wood , rubber on wire
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Overall (with cord coiled)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 21 1/4 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 54 cm)
    H x W x D (Overall (with cord uncoiled)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 82 7/8 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 210.5 cm)
    H x W x D (Just box (excluding cord)): 7 × 10 5/16 × 13 1/2 in. (17.8 × 26.2 × 34.3 cm)
    H x W x D (Just cord (outstretched)): 1/2 × 70 × 3/4 in. (1.3 × 177.8 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    A Meteor Light & Sound brand Clubman one-one mixer. The body has wooden sides, slanting down towards the front, medium brown in color, with screws holding it to the body of the machine. There is one screw in each corner, on each side. The front and back sides of the mixer are metal, black in color. The front side is shorter (approx. 2 3/4 in. in height) and the back side is taller (approx. 7 in. in height), so the top face of the machine is slanted down towards the front. The top facade contains the main switchboard which is black metal with silver type and outlines. The title at the top of the main switchboard reads: [CLUBMAN one-one] on the left and [meteor LIGHt &SOUnD] on the right. There are three columns on the top defined by a silver boarder. The boarder has rectangular rounded edges. The top left column has a small circular red light, labeled [POWER] below. Underneath the top left column, the bottom left contains a vertical sliding level, labeled [PHONES/LEVEL]. The middle column contains a switch, labeled [TALKOVER], with [IN] above and [OUT] below. Underneath, there is another vertical sliding level, labeled [MIC LEVEL]. At the bottom on the left, there are two circular inputs, labeled [PHONES] in the left column, and [MIC] in the middle column. The right column is twice as big as the two columns to the left. At the top there is a switch labeled, [LO-FILTER], with [IN] on the top and [OUT] on the bottom. Underneath, there are two vertical sliding levels below, labeled [TURNTABLES]. The label is centered between the two levels, with a number [2] to the left, and arrows pointing away from [TURNTABLES]. Underneath, there is a horizontal sliding level labeled: [CROSSFADER]. The label is centered with a number [2] on the left, and arrows pointing away from word [CROSSFADER]. At the bottom, there are two switches, both have [CUE] labeled above and [OUT] labeled below. The front facade has nothing on it. The back facade has white type at the center top, which reads: [CAUTION! / TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE BOTTOM / OR SIDE PANELS. THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICABLE / PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.]. Underneath the type, there are four sets of bullet plug inputs for RCA connector type cords. The two on the left are labeled above as: [INPUTS] with the far left labeled: [PHONO-1] and the right labeled: [PHONO-2]. The two on the right are labeled above as [OUTPUTS] with the left labeled: [A (1.5V)] and the far right labeled: [B (150MV)]. To the left of the plugs, another label reads: [L/R] and lines up with all four plugs, labeling top as [L] and bottom as [R]. Each plug has two large ports (one of top of each other) in the center, with four smaller ports in each corner surrounding the main two. To the right of the plugs, in white type, reads: [MODEL 111A / 105-125 VAC / 50-60 HZ / 3 WATTS MAX.]. At the bottom, in white type, aligned to the right, reads [METEOR LIGHT & SOUND CO. / SYOSSET. N.Y., USA]. Above that type is a black plastic knob. A brown cord is connected in the bottom right corner, above the type. The brown cord has a two-prong metal plug at the end. There is an inscription in the top right corner, etched by hand. The bottom is a silver metal square with four black plastic feet, at each corner.
    Place purchased
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Long Island, Syosset, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Type
    audiovisual equipment
    Topic
    Disco (Music)
    Hip hop (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Frank Hiliuk
    Object number
    2014.126.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd542649068-421e-4692-90d3-6f0d57f6ff18
  • Pinback button for the Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign

    Manufactured by
    Larry Fox Assoc., American
    Subject of
    Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 3/8 × 1 1/4 × 1/4 in. (3.5 × 3.2 × 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A circular metal pin-back button. It has a yellow background with black type that reads: [UNBOSSED AND UNBOUGHT / SHIRLEY / CHISHOLM / FOR / PRESIDENT]. The fonts vary in size. Black type, around the edge of the pin reads: [LARRY FOX ASSOC. P.O. BOX 581 HEMPSTEAD NEW YORK]. The back of the button is silver in color, has a single pin without a clasp and an engraving.
    Place made
    Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Politics (Practical)
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.76.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c73ffea4-6a5b-4e66-a6c9-6e2e9710d38a
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