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  • Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Cassette of Last Poets performance at Auburn Correctional Facility

    Recorded by
    The Last Poets, American, founded 1968
    Owned by
    El-Hadi, Suliaman, American, 1936 - 1995
    Medium
    plastic and tape
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 4 × 1/2 in. (6.5 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)
    Type
    audio cassettes
    Place depicted
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 29, 1978
    Description
    Black cassette tape with white and pink label. Handwritten information appears on both sides of cassette tape. Side 1 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [THE Last PoEts & M.P.C. At/AubuRn CoRRECtional Facility/#2/4-29-78]. Side 2 of cassette tape has handwritten information reading, [PoEts & M.P.C.].
    Topic
    African American
    Hip hop (Music)
    Prisons
    Spoken word (Poetry)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Qaddafi El-Hadi in memory of Suliaman El-Hadi
    Object number
    2014.40.6
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    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Frederick Douglass' Paper</I>

    Frederick Douglass' Paper

    Published by
    Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (open): 26 1/2 × 38 in. (67.3 × 96.5 cm)
    H x W (closed): 26 1/2 × 19 1/8 in. (67.3 × 48.5 cm)
    Type
    newspapers
    Place printed
    Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 28, 1854
    Description
    The July 28, 1854 issue of Frederick Douglass' Paper, a Rochester-based weekly newspaper published and edited by Frederick Douglass that centered on antislavery efforts and other social reform causes. The title [Frederick Douglass' Paper] is printed in large text across the top, just underneath the title are the issue details printed between two horizontal black lines: [Vol. VII, No. 32, ROCHESTER, N.Y. FRIDAY JULY 28, 1854., Whole Number 344]. The text of the paper is densely concentrated in seven vertical columns and there is both a vertical and horizontal crease through the center. An inscription of the name [Stephen Reeves] is written in black ink at the top right corner of the front page. The last page contains a large advertisement: "Call for a National Emigration Convention of Colored Men to be held in Cleveland Ohio" and is signed in print by Martin R. Delany.
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    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Antislavery
    Education
    International affairs
    Mass media
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.63.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Letter written by John Brown and Frederick Douglass to Brown's wife and children

    Letter written by John Brown and Frederick Douglass to Brown's wife and children

    Written by
    Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
    Brown, John, American, 1800 - 1859
    Received by
    Brown, Mary Ann, American, 1817 - 1884
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    January 30, 1858
    Description
    A letter written by John Brown and Frederick Douglass from Rochester, New York, on January 30, 1858, to Brown's wife and children. The letter is handwritten in black ink on the front and back sides of a single sheet of paper. The letter is first written by Brown, who does not sign his portion beyond "Your Affectionate Husband and Father." Brown writes of missing his wife and children very much, but of not being able to visit them. He also asks his daughter Ruth about her husband, Henry Thompson, becoming involved in Brown's "school," coded language for Brown's militant abolitionist dealings. He further speaks of recruiting his sons for his work and requests that the family write to him under the name "N. Hawkins: Care of Fred'k Douglas [sic] Esq'r Rochester N[.] Y." Douglass writes on the lower half of the verso page with his words oriented three different directions to fit the page. He speaks of his friendship with the Brown family and invites any of them to his home, where John Brown is staying, signing as "Fred. Douglass."
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Antislavery
    Correspondence
    Domestic life
    Fatherhood
    Government
    Resistance
    Slavery
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.26.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Little Sunshine Al Jolson in " style='object-fit: contain'/>

    Little Sunshine Al Jolson in "Big Boy"

    Subject of
    Jolson, Al, American, died 1950
    Composed by
    Mitchell, Sidney D., American, 1888 - 1942
    Gottler, Archie, American, 1896 - 1959
    Meyer, George W., American, 1884 - 1959
    Published by
    M. Witmark & Sons, American, 1886 - 1929
    Owned by
    McDonald, Vernon Sugg, American, 1906 - 1982
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 7/8 × 1/16 in. (30.2 × 0.2 cm)
    Type
    sheet music
    Place collected
    Sugg McDonald House, Sonora, California, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1930
    Description
    Sheet music for the song "Little Sunshine" from the film Big Boy starring Al Jolson. The front cover of sheet music features a large black and white photo of Al Jolson's face in blackface set against an orange background. Black type on top portion of the cover reads: [LITTLE SUNSHINE / WARNER BROS. PRESENT / AL JOLSON / IN / "BIG BOY"]. Type near bottom right corner of the cover reads: [WORDS & MUSIC BY / SIDNEY MITCHELL / ARCHIE GOTTLER / AND / GEO. W. MEYER]. Underneath, is the publisher’s information which reads: [M. WITMARK & SONS / NEW YORK / MADE IN U S A]. Type in bottom left corner reads: [TOMORROW / IS ANOTHER DAY / LITTLE / SUNSHINE / LIZA / LEE / HOORAY FOR / BABY AND ME / WITH BANJO, UKULELE / GUITAR & MANDOLA / ACCOMPANIMENT.]. [Vernon Mcd. / 404] is handwritten, in pencil, at the top of the cover. The interior of the front cover has an additional song in black ink. The interior of the sheet music contains three pages of sheet music, in black ink, for Big Boy. The back cover has a black and white photograph of Dorothy Mackaill and a few bars of music.
    Topic
    African American
    Actors
    Blackface
    Minstrel (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sylvia Alden Roberts
    Object number
    2014.275.16
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
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  • Program from the Third Annual Pilgrimage to the Harriet Tubman Home

    Program from the Third Annual Pilgrimage to the Harriet Tubman Home

    Created by
    National Tubman, Harriet Shrine Committee
    Subject of
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 5 7/8 in. (22.9 x 14.9 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    programs
    Place depicted
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 1955
    Description
    Program consisting of black ink on yellowed paper. At center, an image of Harriet Tubman. On back, the image of eight people displaying a Harriet Tubman quilt.
    Topic
    African American
    Associations and institutions
    Housing
    Social reform
    United States--History
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
    Object number
    2009.50.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Baseball bat used by Willie Mays

    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
  • Letter to Roberta Tate from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

    Written by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Received by
    Tate, Roberta M., American, 1912 - 2011
    Signed by
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 23, 1958
    Caption
    This letter was sent as a thank you for a condolence message sent by Roberta Tate to Dr. King "in connection with the unfortunate incident he experienced in New York." The incident refers to the September 20, 1958 attack on Dr. King in Harlem, New York. While signing copies of his book, Stride Toward Freedom, Izola Curry stabbed Dr. King in the chest with a letter opener. She believed that Dr. King was conspiring against her with communists. Doctors were able to save Dr. King's life after hours of surgery.
    Description
    Typewritten letter from Martin Luther King Jr. to Roberta Tate. The letter is signed by King in blue ink and is dated October 23, 1958. The letterhead is printed in black at the top center, in a gothic font. The letter begins with "Dear Mrs. Tate: Thank you so much for the kind message / you sent to me in connection with the unfortunate incident I experienced in New York..." The back of the document is blank.
    Topic
    African American
    Civil Rights
    Correspondence
    Social reform
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jyl C. Woolfolk
    Object number
    2012.166.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Postcard of Judy Johnson Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Postcard of Judy Johnson Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989
    Signed by
    Johnson, William Julius, American, 1899 - 1989
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1975
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in blue ink at the top of the card is "Best Wishes Judy Johnson." The plaque has a depiction of Johnson in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WILLIAM JULIUS JOHNSON / "JUDY" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1923 - 1937." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / William Julius (Judy) Johnson / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1975 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Postcard of Satchel Paige Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Postcard of Satchel Paige Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Published by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982
    Signed by
    Paige, Satchel, American, 1906 - 1982
    Subject of
    Cleveland Indians, American, founded 1894
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1971
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink in the top left corner is the signature "Satchel Paige." The plaque has a depiction of a Paige in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "LEROY ROBERT PAIGE / 'SATCHEL'." Beneath that text are, a list of his league and team memberships, as well as a biography. The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Leroy R. Paige / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1971 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There is also one piece of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Postcard of James

    Postcard of James "Cool Papa" Bell Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991
    Signed by
    James "Cool Papa" Bell, American, 1903 - 1991
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1974
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in black ink at the top of the card is "James 'Cool Papa' Bell." The plaque has a depiction of Bell in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "JAMES THOMAS BELL / "COOL PAPA" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1922 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / James T. (Cool Papa) Bell / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Postcard of Buck Leonard Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Postcard of Buck Leonard Baseball Hall of Fame plaque

    Created by
    National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, American, founded 1936
    Printed by
    Curt Teich & Company, 1898 - 1978
    Subject of
    Leonard, Walter Fenner "Buck", American, 1907 - 1997
    Homestead Grays, American, 1912 - 1950
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (13.8 x 8.7 cm)
    Type
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1972
    Description
    Postcard featuring a photograph of a brass plaque on a yellow background. Handwritten in faded black ink at the top of the card is "Walter F. Buck Leonard." The plaque has a depiction of Leonard in a baseball uniform. Under the portrait is the text, "WALTER FENNER LEONARD / "BUCK" / NEGRO LEAGUES 1933 - 1950." The back of the postcard is unused. Preprinted green text at the top reads: [National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum / Cooperstown, New York / plaque of / Walter F. (Buck) Leonard / Elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame 1974 / Baseball Hall of Fame Committee on Negro Baseball Leagues] next to that text at the top is stamp box. Below the stamp box additional green text reads: [Post Card]. The back also publishing information and an inscription of the letter [N]. There are also two pieces of tape on the far right edge of the back of the postcard.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Segregation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.21.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Alice Coltrane Black Journal segment

    16mm motion picture film of Alice Coltrane [Black Journal segment]
    Produced by
    National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970
    Greaves, William, American, 1926 - 2014
    Directed by
    Bourne, St. Clair, American, 1943 - 2007
    Subject of
    Coltrane, Alice, American, 1937 - 2007
    Coltrane, John, American, 1926 - 1967
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Medium
    16mm Film (a): acetate film;
    Dimensions
    Duration: 17 Minutes
    Length (Film): 580 Feet
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    Place filmed
    Dix Hills, Huntington, Long Island, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1970
    Caption
    This 16mm film is a documentary segment focusing on the life of Alice Coltrane and her children in the wake of the death of her husband, famed jazz magician John Coltrane.
    Description
    The 16mm color film print is a short documentary made for a segment of National Education Television's Black Journal television program. The segment focuses on the life of Alice Coltrane and her children in the wake of the death of her husband, famed jazz magician John Coltrane. This film was shot sometime during 1970; three years after the death of John Coltrane.
    Consists of: 16mm Film (a).
    2012.79.1.16.1a: 16mm film. This film opens with a collage of photos of jazz musician John Coltrane with a voice-over of a male narrator communicating the musical genius and personal demeanor of the renowned music artist. The voice-over ends with an open-ended statement on John Coltrane's family; leading into an interview with his wife, Alice Coltrane. Alice Coltrane discusses the influence her late husband has had on her life, both musically and spiritually. She speaks of him being a spiritual person, although not tied to one organized religion, his vegetarian diet, and the how he carved time out of his days to meditate. There is footage of their children playing in the yard and walking with their mother. Alice plays the harp and talks about how her music is a manifestation of her spirituality. She discusses her musical career and how she balances that with being a mother and paying tribute to her late husband, but also not wanting to be defined as an extension of John Coltrane's music. Instead, when she finds herself playing some of the music he wrote, she sees herself as sharing in what he produced throughout his career. Footage of her playing the piano at a small jazz concert with a few other musicians plays for two minutes. In the final minutes of the segment, Alice Coltrane explains her relationship with a higher power and the personal enlightenment she has felt and gained through meditation. The film ends with a dolly-out/zoom-out long shot of Alice Coltrane and her children waving from their home.
    Topic
    African American
    Families
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Motherhood
    Musicians
    Spirituality
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.16.1a
    Restrictions & Rights
    © National Educational Television
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    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt

    Telegram to Althea Gibson from Eleanor Roosevelt

    Created by
    Western Union, founded 1851
    Eleanor Roosevelt, American, 1884 - 1962
    Subject of
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Baker, Bertram L., American, 1898 - 1985
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (14.4 x 20 cm)
    Type
    telegrams
    Place depicted
    Poughkeepsie, Dutchess County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 30, 1951
    Description
    A telegram sent from Eleanor Roosevelt to Bertram Baker. It is stamped: [51 July 30 AM].
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Communication
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.3.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Christmas Dinner Program for the 2nd Squadron 10th Cavalry at West Point

    Christmas Dinner Program for the 2nd Squadron 10th Cavalry at West Point

    Created by
    United States Military Academy, American, founded 1802
    Subject of
    10th Cavalry Regiment, American, founded 1866
    Medium
    ink on paper with thread
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 x 5 1/4 in. (17.8 x 13.3 cm)
    Type
    programs
    Place used
    West Point, Orange County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1938
    Description
    A program from a 1938 Christmas banquet. The program has six pages and a yellow tassel. The front of the program reads [CHRISTMAS 1938] at the top and [Second Squadron - - Tenth Cavalry / West Point, New York] at the bottom. There is a silver embossed circle in the center, an image of a green olive branch, a red, white, and blue vertical triangle pennant with stars and stripes and an eagle on top, and a red, white and blue shield insignia with stars and stripes. There are some stains on the front cover. There is also an image of a buffalo with a banner that reads [READY AND FORWARD]. There is a braided yellow tassel on the proper right side of the program. It is yellow because it is the color of the cavalry.
    The inside cover features a black and white photograph of Marion Carson, Major, 19th Cavalry. There is also a brief Christmas message from the major. On page three there is a menu and a line drawing of a bell and leaves.
    On pages four and five there is a list of members of the Second Squadron, Tenth Cavalry. There is an image of a buffalo with a banner that reads [READY AND FORWARD]. The list of names continues on to page seven. The back of the program is blank.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Military
    United States--History--1933-1945
    United States--Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.155.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Program for the Seventh Province Annual Field Days in Monroe County, New York

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 7/16 × 5 1/2 in. (21.5 × 14 cm)
    Type
    programs
    Place used
    Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1925
    Description
    A program printed on white paper with black ink. The program is made up of a folded piece of paper making four pages including the front and back pages. Printed at the top of the front page is "Seventh Province Annual Field Days Monroe Kounty." Song lyrics are printed on the rest of the program. Included songs are America, Star-Spangled Banner, Nearer My God to Thee, Onward Valiant Klansmen, Bright Fiery Cross, The Mystic City, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Rock of Ages, Our Mothers of Liberty.
    Topic
    African American
    Fraternal organizations
    Music
    United States--History--1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials
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  • Membership card for the Ku Klux Klan for Axel Javert

    Distributed by
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Owned by
    Javert, Axel, American, 1900 - 1980
    Signed by
    Alanson Ayres, H., American
    Javert, Axel, American, 1900 - 1980
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 5/16 × 3 9/16 in. (5.9 × 9.1 cm)
    Type
    membership cards
    Place used
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1926
    Description
    A Ku Klux Klan membership card owned by Axel Javert. The paper card is printed in black, gold, green and red ink. The top of the card has “K-UNO K-DUO / KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN.” A red black and green insignia is at top center. The insignia has the words “Duty” and “Honor” incorporated in it. Text stating that Axel Javert is a member of the Ku Klux Klan appears below the insignia. The bottom is signed and dated by Axel Javert and H. Alanson Ayres. The back of the card has spaces to enter the owner’s signature and address.
    Topic
    African American
    Fraternal organizations
    United States--History--1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Handbill for a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Auburn, New York

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 15/16 × 8 15/16 in. (30.4 × 22.7 cm)
    Type
    handbills
    Place used
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1910-1927
    Description
    A handbill advertising a Ku Klux Klan demonstration in Auburn, New York. The handbill is off white with red ink. The front of the handbill reads “Kome KLANSMAN Kome / KAYUGA KOUNTY KLAN / Field Day and Demonstration / Lakeside Park, Auburn / Saturday & Sunday Oct. 1st & 2nd / We invite all Native born Protestants of good character / Krusaders, Tri K girls, Women of the K. K. K., / Klansmen and Juniors / SATURDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING / SPORTS, BAND CONCERTS – LADIES FIFE AND DRUM / CORPS – STREET [ARADE AT 4:00 P. M. /Does America Need the Klan? / Explained by National and State Speakers / RELIGIOUS SERVICES SUNDAY / Free Camping Space Luncheon Served on the Grounds.” The back of the handbill is blank.
    Topic
    African American
    Fraternal organizations
    United States--History--1919-1933
    White supremacy movements
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2013.231.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Postcard of Harriet Tubman, Nelson Davis, and daughter Gertie

    Postcard of Harriet Tubman, Nelson Davis, and daughter Gertie

    Published by
    Pomegranate Communications, Inc., American
    Photograph by
    Cheney, William Haight
    Subject of
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Davis, Nelson, American, died 1888
    Davis, Gertie
    Written by
    Gaines, Sedalia
    Received by
    Mariline Northrup Wilkins
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 x 4 1/4 in. (15.2 x 10.8 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    postcards
    Place depicted
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1887; printed 1992
    Description
    A black-and-white postcard featuring a photograph of Harriet Tubman, her husband Nelson Davis, and their adopted daughter Gertie. Tubman stands on the left holding a round pan. The postcard was sent to Mariline Wilkins in Philadelphia, PA from Sedalia Gaines in 1992.
    Topic
    African American
    Antislavery
    Correspondence
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
    Object number
    2009.50.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Albumen print of Harriet Tubman

    Albumen print of Harriet Tubman

    Created by
    Tarby Studios, American
    Subject of
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Medium
    albumen and silver on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 7/8 x 8 in. (25.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    albumen prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1908; printed ca. 1920
    Description
    A large albumen print of Harriet Tubman by Tarby Studios in Auburn, NY. The image is enlarged from an older print.
    Topic
    African American
    Freedom
    Photography
    Slavery
    Social reform
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
    Object number
    2009.50.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Classification
    Slavery and Freedom Objects
    Media Arts-Photography
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  • Knife from the Tubman household

    Knife from the Tubman household

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Medium
    wood and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/8 x 1 in. (23.2 x 2.5 cm)
    Type
    knives (culinary tools)
    Place used
    Auburn, Cayuga County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1870s
    Description
    Wooden-handled knife from the Tubman household.
    Topic
    African American
    Cooking and dining
    Domestic life
    United States--History--1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Blockson
    Object number
    2009.50.35a
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Culinary
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture

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