Written by

Marsh, J. B. T., American, 1840 - 1887

Subject of

Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871

Medium

ink on paper with cardboard

Dimensions

H x W x D: 7 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/16 in. (19.4 x 13 x 3 cm)

Type

hardcover books

Place depicted

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

1883

Description

A hardcover book titled “The Story of the Jubilee Singers: With Their Songs” written by J. B. T. Marsh. The cover is blue with black text. A black floral pattern is on the bottom half of the cover. A gold depiction of Jubilee Hall at Fisk University is at center.

Topic

African American

Education

Folk (Music)

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

Singers (Musicians)

Spirituals (Music)

United States--History--1865-1921

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Commissioned by

Citizen's Savings and Trust Company, American, founded 1920

Subject of

Rev. Dr. Boyd, Richard Henry, American, 1843 - 1922

Medium

wood, copper, glass, plastic, metal

Dimensions

clock: 64 3/16 × 28 9/16 × 16 15/16 in. (163 × 72.5 × 43 cm)

base: 7 11/16 × 32 5/16 × 17 15/16 in. (19.5 × 82 × 45.5 cm)

electronics box: 2 15/16 × 8 1/16 × 6 1/8 in. (7.5 × 20.5 × 15.5 cm)

lightbulbs: 4 5/16 × 2 3/8 × 2 3/8 in. (11 × 6 × 6 cm)

Type

clocks

Place used

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

1920-2013

Description

A large rectangular clock and sign (2013.208.2a). The front and back of the clock has a stained glass sign that reads “CITIZENS / SAVINGS / BANK / & TRUST CO.” The clock is located under the stained glass sign on the clock's front. The body of the clock is constructed of copper metal. The sides of the clock are made of copper and have small vent-like patterns running from top to bottom. The back of the clock has an opening that reveals the inside electrical components of the clock.

2013.208.2b is the base of the clock. The base is wood and rectangular in shape. The base has some cornice work at the top and bottom.

2013.208.2c is a metal electronics box used to operate the clock. It has a black top and sides. On the front left is a metal switch indicating when the timer is on or off. On the front right is a red button for setting the clock. A red sticker with typed white letters above the button reads “PUSH TO SET CLOCK.” The back of the box has three holes where wires enter the box. The hole in the middle of the box has a label above it that reads “110 V .AC.” The other two holes are on the left side of the box. The left most hole has a label above it that reads “24 V. DC PLUS.” The other hole has a label that reads “24 V. DC MINUS.”

2013.208.2d-k are frosted glass light bulbs that are oblong in shape. The top part of the bulb is wider than the neck, which enters a metal screw base. At the top of the bulb is a small Westinghouse logo within a circle, below which is the text “Eye Saving / 100 watt / 125V / USA.”

Topic

African American

American South

Associations and institutions

Business

Technology

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Boyd, III and R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation

Object number

2013.208.2a-p

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

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

Photograph by

Lay Brothers Photography, American, 1912 - 1928

Subject of

Hickman, Maggie

Owned by

Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 5 × 3 7/16 in. (12.7 × 8.7 cm)

H x W (Backing): 10 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (27.3 × 16.5 cm)

Type

photographs

Place depicted

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

1912-1928

Description

A photograph of Maggie Hickman taken by Lay Brothers Photography in Nashville, Tennessee. Hickman is wearing a graduation cap and gown. The photograph has suffered several surface abrasions and the cardboard backing has several watermarks.

Topic

African American

Education

Photography

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2011.36.154

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture