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  • James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

    Directed by
    Thorsen, Karen, American
    Subject of
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Baraka, Amiri, American, 1934 - 2014
    Angelou, Maya, American, 1928 - 2014
    Short, Bobby, American, 1924 - 2005
    Leeming, David Adams, American
    Styron, William, American, 1925 - 2006
    Reed, Ishmael, American, born 1938
    Happersberger, Lucien, Swiss, 1932 - 2010
    Owned by
    D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896
    Date
    1989
    Medium
    16mm Film (a): acetate film;
    16mm Film (b): acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration (Reel 1): 50 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1800 Feet
    Duration (Reel 2): 24 Minutes
    Length (Film): 850 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket
    Caption
    "James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket" recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
    Description
    James Baldwin: The Price of The Ticket recounts the life and influence of author James Baldwin using a combination of archival footage of Baldwin and contemporary interviews with his surviving family and friends. The film was directed by Karen Thorsen in collaboration with the famous documentary production company Maysles Films.
    The film includes footage of interviews and public speeches by Baldwin, scenes from Baldwin's funeral service, and explorations of Baldwin's homes in France, Switzerland, Turkey, and Harlem. Interviews with family and friends include his brother David; biographer David Leeming; writers Maya Angelou, Amiri Baraka, William Styron, Ishmael Reed and Yashar Kemal; painter Lucien Happersberger and entertainer Bobby Short.
    Consists of: 16mm Film (ab).
    2017.55.23.1ab:16mm film.
    Original film can labels read:
    AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X347 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 1 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, New York City
    AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X348 / TITLE JAMES BALDWIN: THE PRICE OF THE TICKET / PRINT No. 1 PART 2 / MAYSLES FILMS, INC. 250 West 54th Street, N.Y. / 212-582-6050
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Istanbul, Turkey, Middle East, Asia
    Switzerland, Europe
    Paris, Île-de-France, France, Europe
    Collection title
    DC Public Library Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Activism
    Caricature and cartoons
    Civil rights
    Film
    Gender
    LGBTQ
    Literature
    Sexuality
    Spirituality
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.55.23.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Karen Thorsen (Nobody Knows Productions). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd574f1a239-a28e-43aa-8216-2a68ae372bdb
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #15

    Created by
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    United Nations Office at Geneva, Swiss, founded 1929
    Date
    ca. 1963
    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 #15
    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).
    2016.31.3.15.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with a series of shots depicting tourist sites around Barcelona, Spain. Included are many shots of the Sagrada Familia. Next is a series of shots taken on an unidentified beach, though several signs are in French. Many of the shots contain a young girl in a bathing suit and conical sun hat. This is followed by shots of the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland and shots of Lake Geneva and its famous Jet d'Eau. The film ends with multiple shots depicting street life from a balcony in an unidentified location.
    2016.31.3.15.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.15.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodachrome 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film. Includes a brief handwritten content note.
    Place depicted
    Barcelona, Spain, Europe
    Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    home movies
    8mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Recreation
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.15.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5871ca9e9-b6a1-49a1-a4ea-a16e3e4c0b2b
  • Michael Holman Family Home Movie #4

    Created by
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Owned by
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Subject of
    Wood, Pauline Thompson, American, born 1901
    Holman, Alice, American, 1927 - 2009
    Lt. Thomas Holman, American, born 1926
    Holman, Michael, American, born 1955
    Holman, Linda, American, born 1953
    Date
    1957-1958
    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 #4
    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).
    2016.31.3.4.1a: 8mm film. The film begins with several shots depicting Twann (Douanne), Switzerland. These are followed by shots of mountains taken from a moving vehicle. Next, there is a series of shots of street scenes in at least one unidentified town in Germany, as well as several street scenes in Heidelberg. A quick shot of three women walking together shows Pauline Thompson Wood on the left wearing a grey coat with toggles and Alice Holman in the middle wearing a grey jacket and white gloves. This shot precedes several shots of an unidentified historic building. This is followed by wide shots from a high vantage point overlooking an unidentified town along a river. Street scenes in France are shown before the camera depicts an American soldier speaking with a French local. Next, several shots show American military families at a train station with their luggage. Thomas Holman is wearing a military uniform and stands to the right of Alice Holman, who is wearing a beige overcoat as they prepare to board the train. The next shot shows Michael Holman and Linda Holman with their parents on the platform. Michael is wearing a red cap and Linda Holman is wearing a beige coat. This is f followed by shots of the families sitting in front of a bar, and Linda Holman standing on the steps of the bar wearing a blue sweater and holding her coat. In one of the shots, the Holman children hold hands with a friend and pose for the camera. Michael Holman stands on the left wearing a black and white striped sweater and Linda Holman stands on the right wearing a red sweater. The subsequent shots depict American soldiers embarking on a ship in Livorno (Leghorn), Italy, as well as several shots on the ship. The film concludes with shots of an unidentified womanAlice Holman wearing a white headscarf and beige overcoat, smiling at the camera on the deck of a ship.
    2016.31.3.4.1b: Original film reel.
    2016.31.3.4.1c: Original film box. Standard yellow Kodak 8mm film box with handwritten mailing addresses for processing film in Europe.
    Place depicted
    Twann, Bern, Switzerland, Europe
    Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Europe
    Livorno, Livorno, Italy, Europe
    France, Europe
    Collection title
    Michael Holman Family Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    home movies
    8mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Families
    Film
    Military
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.31.3.4.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Holman
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fb53721a-2cbb-40a1-a5e4-54c7f73ce633
  • 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
  • Watch from the inaugural Acapulco Black Film Festival awarded to Jeff Friday

    Manufactured by
    Wittnauer, American, founded 1885
    Issued by
    American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997
    Received by
    Friday, Jeff, American
    Date
    1997
    Medium
    metal and glass with imitation leather
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3 1/16 × 1 3/8 × 2 3/16 in. (7.8 × 3.5 × 5.6 cm)
    Description
    A commemorative wrist watch presented to Jeff Friday at the inaugural Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) held June 24-29, 1997. The Wittnauer Swiss Movement watch has a white dial with a black hands and minute markers. The watch case, buckle, and stick markers are gold toned and the straps are black faux leather. The watch dial is dominated by a central graphic of the ABFF logo, which resembles a stylized half rayed-sun with a half of an eye at the center. The sun's rays lengthen towards the top and there is a film strip at the bottom of the logo. The logo is primarily black and white outlined in red, orange, and yellow. Printed in black text along the bottom edge of the watch dial is the model number of the watch [JV8072 SWISS MVT.0762]. The back of the watch is silver toned with [WATER RESISTANT] stamped on the top and [[down arrow] BASE METAL] stamped on the bottom.
    Place made
    Switzerland, Europe
    Place used
    Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Adornment
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    watches
    Topic
    Film
    Holidays and festivals
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
    Object number
    2019.55.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc6a9549-4c23-4583-ab79-d654fb04c100
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    Commemorative bell from the 1883 Swiss National Exhibition

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Date
    1883
    Medium
    metal, string
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 5 15/16 × 5 15/16 in. (14.6 × 15.1 × 15.1 cm)
    Description
    Commemorative bell from the 1883 Swiss National Exhibition. The metal bell has a rectangular handle at top. There is star detailing around the top border. The center front has raised relief text which reads [DIPLOME / L’EXPOSITION / NATIONALE SUISS / ZURICH 1883]. Below this [ROSA] is engraved on the rim. Each side of the bell has a central raised design, including a wheat sheaf on the back. There is a yellow string tied around the base of the clapper.
    Place used
    Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, Europe
    Place collected
    Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Ceremonial Tools
    Type
    commemoratives
    bells (idiophones)
    Topic
    Education
    Government
    International affairs
    Travel
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
    Object number
    A2017.13.1.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53677e1bb-5bb7-4b0d-ac54-0b21eb33e103
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    Omega stopwatch

    Created by
    Omega SA, Swiss, founded 1848
    Owned by
    Dundee, Chris, American, 1907 - 1998
    Subject of
    Dundee's 5th St. Gym, American, 1950 - 1983
    Date
    ca. 1960
    On View
    Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    Medium
    metal , plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/4 x 2 x 5/8 in. (7 x 5.1 x 1.6 cm)
    Description
    An Omega stopwatch with scuff marks on the face. The hands are at 60 and there is embossing on the back.
    Place used
    Miami, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Switzerland, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Sports and Recreational
    Type
    stopwatches
    Topic
    Boxing
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Suzanne Dundee Bonner
    Object number
    2012.123.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dc9f02bc-7427-476d-94af-5ed8fa3a0607
  • Address book belonging to James Baldwin

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987
    Date
    1951
    Medium
    cardboard , paper (fiber product) and ink
    Dimensions
    4 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 1/4 in. (11.1 x 7.5 x 0.6 cm)
    Description
    A date book with a red cover and the year 1951 printed on the top right corner. Most of the interior pages have been torn out. The book contains both addresses and personal notes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place depicted
    Place Chauderon 24, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    address books
    Topic
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of The Baldwin Family
    Object number
    2011.99.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53209d95d-bac1-4509-96d6-249bfd61a1c0
  • Framed set of eight IAAF world record holder plaques awarded to Carl Lewis

    Issued by
    International Association of Athletics Federation, founded 1912
    Received by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Date
    1984-1994
    Medium
    metal, glass, wood, cloth
    Dimensions
    Frame: 24 x 24 x 1 1/4 in. (61 x 61 x 3.2 cm)
    H x W (World Record Plaques, Each): 3 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (9.8 x 7 cm)
    H x W (Carl Lewis Plaque): 4 x 2 3/4 in. (10.2 x 7 cm)
    Description
    Eight (8) small plaques issued by the IAAF recognizing each World Record Carl Lewis set in regulated international competition. Each plaque describes the event, venue, year, record, and individuals associated with the record. Plaques are set against a black background and are housed in a gold painted wood frame. The ninth plaque, situated in the bottom center of the arrangement, reads, [CARL LEWIS/WORLD RECORDS].
    Place depicted
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Monte Carlo, Monaco, Europe
    Zürich, Switzerland, Europe
    Tokyo, Japan, Asia
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain, Europe
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    plaques
    Topic
    Athletes
    Men
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2013.126.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd522c0aa87-1cf8-432d-8f6f-493dd512572a
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    Reel-to-reel tape recorder and reels used by sound engineer Russell Williams II

    Manufactured by
    Kudelski Group, Swiss, founded 1951
    Used by
    Williams, Russell II, American, born 1952
    Date
    ca. 1972 (manufactured)
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    metal and plastic with adhesive , leather and 1/4 inch tape
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2015.29.20a): 4 1/2 × 14 3/4 × 12 1/2 in. (11.4 × 37.5 × 31.8 cm)
    Diameter (2015.29.20b): 5 in. (12.7 cm)
    Diameter (2015.29.20c): 7 in. (17.8 cm)
    Description
    2015.29.20a: Nagra 4.2 recorder
    2015.29.20b: 5 inch plastic reel
    2015.29.20c: 7 inich plastic reel
    A metal NAGRA® 4.2 reel-to-reel audio recorder used by Russell Williams II as a sound engineer on film sets. The machine is silver in color. The front side of the machine has dials, a meter, a headphone jack, and switches. Each part is designated by black type and numbers. Black type at the top, center of the front side reads: [NAGRA® 4.2]. A number is engraved to the right of the machine name and reads: [84543]. There is a silver handle partially covered with black leather (worn), attached to the proper left and proper right sides. The handle can be moved from laying against the top to laying against the bottom (almost 180 degrees). The proper left side of the machine has a speaker, two plugs and four jacks. Each part is identified by black type. The proper right side of the machine has four plugs, two jacks, and a dial. Each part is identified by black type. There is a clear, plastic lid that is hinged in the back and flips open, matching in shape to the top of the recorder (two circles that line up with where the reels would sit), with rounded edges. A piece of Velcro is attached on the underside of the lid. The top has two spindles, one for the supply reel and another for the takeup reel. The spindle on the proper right has a 5 inch reel acting as the supply reel with the majority of the tape on it (2015.29.20b). The spindle on the proper left is a 7 inch reel acting as the takeup reel (2015.29.20c) with only a small amount of the tape on it. The reels can be removed. Along the bottom of the top there are the idle roller, the heads, the lifters, and the pinch roller that help guide the reel through. There is also a lever that can be pushed to the left or the right, to move the tape, in the bottom left corner. A metal plate is at the center of the top of the machine identifies the maker in black type that reads: [KUDELSKI SA / 1033 CHESEAUX / SWITZERLAND]. At the center of the plate there is a dial that controls speed & equalization. The bottom of the machine has a section that could be opened if unscrewed and a black sticker of the letter: [D].
    Place made
    Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland, Europe
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Type
    audio equipment
    Topic
    Film
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Russell Williams II
    Object number
    2015.29.20abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fecc5668-e6ba-48dd-8d48-a9c0f2d53566
  • Geneva

    Photograph by
    Stewart, Frank L., American, born 1949
    Date
    late 20th to early 21st century
    Medium
    aluminum
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 19 3/4 × 19 13/16 in. (50.2 × 50.3 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 19 15/16 × 19 15/16 in. (50.7 × 50.6 cm)
    Description
    An aluminum laser print depicting an open window obscured by a sheer curtain. At bottom right is a vent, possibly an air conditioning unit. There are no marks on the back.
    Place depicted
    Geneva, Switzerland, Europe
    Portfolio/Series
    Windows
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    prints
    Topic
    Art
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.133.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Frank L. Stewart
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5831e1ca1-6ab4-4c75-b66d-894d84bf779e
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