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  • Hand-painted banner for Obama presidential campaign

    Created by
    Hess, Elizabeth, American
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    cotton (fiber) and acrylic paint
    Dimensions
    H x W: 58 x 108 1/2 in. (147.3 x 275.6 cm)
    Description
    Dark blue cotton fabric with white acrylic painted lettering; banner was modified after 2008 Election results to include white cotton patch with blue ink; white cords present to hang from top corners.
    Place made
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Textiles
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    banners
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Elizabeth Hess
    Object number
    2010.33
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e600db5b-9c4d-443a-98b7-6800555bb30d
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    Le Code Noir

    Printed by
    Prault, Pierre, French
    Date
    1767
    Medium
    ink , paper , cardboard , leather
    Dimensions
    closed: 4 7/8 × 3 5/16 × 1 1/8 in. (12.4 × 8.4 × 2.9 cm)
    open: 4 7/8 × 5 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (12.4 × 13.3 × 8.3 cm)
    Description
    Bound 446 page volume of 1767 "Le Code Noir" or "Black Code" with a red leather spine. The book covers are wrapped in a blue-green marbled paper and the edges are slightly worn. On the spine is embossed text in gold, above the center [LE / CODE NOIR]. Also on the spine are five sets of embossed lines, at regular intervals, with impressions of stylized foliage between each. Within the front cover are various marks in pencil near the top of the cover and pages [48056 / caribbean slavery / 4750 / ANAXVS / KK]. The interior pages are in tact but slightly water stained.
    Place collected
    New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Place depicted
    Haiti, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
    Guadeloupe, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Martinique, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Saint Lucia, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Grenada, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    pamphlets
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Colonialism
    French colonialism
    Law
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Slavery
    U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5adcc64ec-c10a-49e7-a90a-587a63406e3e
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    Flyer for Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation conference

    Created by
    Yale- New Haven Southern Africa Solidarity Committee, American, founded 1976
    Subject of
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    South West Africa People's Organization, Namibian, founded 1960
    United Nations, founded 1945
    National Anti-Imperialist Movement in Solidarity with African Liberation, American, 1978 - 1990
    Date
    April 9-10, 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    This flyer advertises a conference entitled Southern Africa: The Struggle for National Liberation. The flyer is white paper with black text. The flyer reads: [SOUTHERN AFRICA: The Struggle for National Liberation / A Conference sponsored by / The Yale-New Haven Southern African Solidarity Committee / Yale University / April 9-10, 1976 / Friday, April 9, 7:30p.m. - 9:45p.m., Davies Auditorium (Prospect St. near Grove St.) / Saturday, April 10, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m., Linsly Chittenden (Old Campus, Chapel & High St.)]. The back of the flyer details the schedule of events of the conference and information about the presenters.
    Place used
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Zimbabwe, Africa
    Angola, Central Africa, Africa
    Namibia, Africa
    Guinea, Africa"&op=Search">West Africa, Africa
    South Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Pan Africanism
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Activism
    Africa
    Black power
    Decolonization
    Education
    International affairs
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.27.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56e46c964-039c-46f0-925a-47112228e7bc
  • Pinback button for the Urban League of Greater New Haven

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Date
    1960s
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 5/16 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A pinback button for the Urban League of New Haven. The background of the button is orange and black text around the outer edge reads [Urban League of Greater New Haven]. At center there is a large black equal sign. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place depicted
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Associations and institutions
    Civil rights
    Communities
    Race discrimination
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.64
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e7114636-43d7-4319-b969-e04897f2b59e
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #1

    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Subject of
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Lewis, Dorothy, American
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Holman, Keith, American, born 1959
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Date
    ca. 1960-1961
    Medium
    8mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Film Reel (b): plastic;
    Film Box (c): cardboard
    Dimensions
    Duration: 3 Minutes
    Length (Film): 50 Feet
    Title
    8mm motion picture film of Michael Holman Family Home Movie #1
    Caption
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop. The collection predominately contains family vacation footage shot when Holman's father, Lt. Thomas Holman, was stationed in Europe with the US Army. Most of the footage was captured by Holman's grandmother, Pauline Thompson Wood. In addition to the European vacation films, the footage shot by Pauline Wood documents her involvement with the Baha'i Faith and includes footage of Baha'i events and pilgrimages to holy sites in Israel and Palestine. There is also footage of the family at home in San Francisco and other sites in California.
    Description
    This film is from a collection of home movies filmed by the family of Michael Holman, an important figure in the history of hip hop.
    Consists of: 8mm Film (a), Original Film Reel (b), and Original Film Box (c).
    2016.31.3.1.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a shot of a man and two women standing in front of a dentist's office talking with one another, smiling, and walking towards the camera. This is followed by several shots of different groups of people posing for the camera and walking towards it at different locations in New Haven, Connecticut. Dorothy Lewis stands on the left of a group of three women and a man in front of a Tailor Shop and wears a navy coat and a white hat with a feather. Next, there are extended segments of small groups of people taking turns walking towards the camera. One group is a set of adults in front of someone's home and the other is a group of children at a playground. A section of overexposed film follows this segment. The subsequent shots were taken at an outdoor event at a playground. There are portraits of various people and in the background a chorus can be seen performing. The banner for the chorus states "Rock-Hontas Chorus of Elks New Haven, Conn." A young toddler is prominently featured in many of these shots. Next is another set of portraits of people around town and then switches to people in Ft. Dix, New Jersey. This is followed by multiple shots which feature Michael Holman as a young boy in a red sweater playing with Keith Holman in a playpen, Linda Holman wearing a dark blue dress and white collared shirt, Alice Holman wearing a light blue dress, and Pauline Wood wearing a white striped shirt and grey skirt.
    2016.31.3.1.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.1.1c: Original film box. Cardboard Technicolor 8mm film box with notes on content written by hand and mailing address for processing.
    Place depicted
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Place filmed
    Fort Dix, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    home movies
    8mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Children
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Recreation
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.1.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53f865859-440d-4e7f-8112-2c69746887d6
  • Rifle and case owned by Lt. Colonel Charles Blackwood

    Created by
    Winchester Repeating Arms Company, American, 1866 - 2006
    J.M. Bucheimer Company, American, 1884 - 1969
    Used by
    Lt. Colonel Charles J. Blackwood Sr., American, 1896 - 1982
    Date
    early 20th century
    Medium
    wood and metal with leather and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (.1a Rifle): 44 × 4 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (111.8 × 10.8 × 3.8 cm)
    H x W x D (.1b Case): 47 × 7 1/2 × 1 1/2 in. (119.4 × 19.1 × 3.8 cm)
    Description
    Winchester Model 1894 rifle and case used by Charles J. Blackwood during World War I. The Winchester Model 1894 rifle is a lever-action repeating rifle. The rifle has a long barrel with a shorter magazine attached. The rifle and barrel are made of metal attached to the main body of the gun that is comprised of wood and metal pieces. The rifle ends in a long wooden shoulder hold, in a triangular shape, with a notch cut out from the top. The rifle has a trigger guard and finger lever over the trigger. There are inscriptions on many parts of the rifle. On the bottom of the barrel, below the loading port, is the number [516517]. On the top of the barrel, the marker's mark reads, [MODEL 1894 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.]. Underneath the barrel, the inscription reads, [38-55], the type of caliber bullets. Beside it on the barrel, are two additional identifying marks. In a circle, written horizontally are the letters, [PWI]. On the side of the barrel is another inscription that reads, [MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 21.1894.]
    The cover is made from brown leather that has a zippered opening on one end. A tag is sewn next to the zipper with the manufacturer, [BUCHEIMER / MADE / SINCE 1884 / FREDERICK MD.]. A silver stamp of the same label is on the leather at the bottom of the case along with the number [3044]. The case has a lighter colored leather piece, attached in a loop at the tip, as well as a handle in the center. The zipper has the text, [BUCH] inscribed on the tag.
    Place made
    New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Frederick, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Military
    Tools and Equipment-Weapons and ammunition
    Type
    cases (ammunition components)
    rifles (long guns)
    Topic
    Military
    World War I
    World War II
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Beverly J. Blackwood in memory of Charles J. Blackwood, Sr.
    Object number
    2018.13.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535e3b362-f517-4d16-9f27-17342cdfec0b
  • Pinback button for the Dixwell Summer Festival

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    ca. 1970
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A blue pinback button with maroon accents. The text at the top of the button reads [Dixwell Summer Festival]. The rest of the button has a drawing of a person. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place depicted
    Dixwell, New Haven, Connecticut, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Communities
    Holidays and festivals
    Recreation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.69
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54df14795-4de8-4622-926f-d78b14355de8
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