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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 ViewConcourse 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
- 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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- Type
- narratives
- hardcover books
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.19
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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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
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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
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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
- 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
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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
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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 ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- 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
- 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
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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
- 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.
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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
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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 ViewCommunity/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
- 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