Journal of Dr. Ionia Rollin Whipper

Created by

Lefax, Inc., American, c. twentieth century

Owned by

Dr. Whipper, Ionia Rollin, American, 1872 - 1953

Date

1939

Medium

ink on paper with metal and leather

Dimensions

H x W: 7 1/4 × 5 1/2 in. (18.4 × 14 cm)

Caption

This journal provides insight into the spiritual and intellectual life of Dr. Ionia Rollin Whipper, doctor and social reformer. A 1903 graduate of Howard Medical School, Dr. Whipper was an obstetrician working in the Maternity Ward of Freedmen's Hospital. She encountered many teenage mothers in her work, mentoring them through their pregnancies and caring for their infants. With a small group of women from the community of her church, AME St. Luke's, Whipper raised money to open a home for unwed pregnant girls. In 1931, the Ionia R. Whipper Home for Unwed Mothers opened in Northeast Washington, DC and remained the only maternity home for black women in the Washington area for decades.

Description

Journal of Dr. Ionia Rollin Whipper. The journal has a leather cover and binder with unlined pages. On the front cover is the manufacturer, [LEFAX]. Each page is covered with inspirational quotes about religion and life. Each thought or sentence is divided by a handdrawn line. Along with the quotes are lists of attendees at Meetings. There is a break halfway through with blank pages, then the journal continues until the last page. On the inner back cover, printed in gold ink, is the manufacturer's information. [NO. 675 / LEFAX / PHILADELPHIA, PA. / MADE IN U.S.A.].

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Type

diaries

Topic

Communities

Religion

Religious groups

Social reform

Spirituality

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carole Ione Lewis Family Collection

Object number

2018.101.5

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5717703e4-83d6-4000-b0d0-43c153aa327e

Delegate

Published by

MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986

Created by

Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985

Subject of

Sen. Brooke, Edward, American, born 1919

Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881

Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963

Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964

Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Jr., American, 1911 - 1978

General James, Daniel Jr., American, 1920 - 1978

Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981

Shorter, Rufus B., American

National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968

National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953

National Medical Association, American, founded 1895

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry

Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784

Howard University, American, founded 1867

National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844

Avon, founded 1886

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909

The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946

National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919

National Medical Association, American, founded 1895

National Dental Association, American, founded 1913

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914

National Urban League, American, founded 1910

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906

Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943

National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910

National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932

American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932

Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993

The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865

National Dental Association, American, founded 1913

Shriners International, American, founded 1870

Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990

Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971

Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984

Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898

Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946

Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915

369th Veterans Association, American

Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784

One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914

Date

1978

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.1 cm)

Description

A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1978 - The 2nd Year of the 3rd Century].

The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the failed mayoral campaign of Percy Sutton, affirmative action, and the disappointments of the Carter administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a bright blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1977], followed by a table of contents.

The content then continues with a feature on Senator Edward W. Brooke and an article about the Bakke case, followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Canadian Club, Bottle and Cork Club, Johnson & Johnson, Rufus Shorter, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Urban Affairs Council, Association of Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Ponds, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. George Alexander, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NBC, Clifford Alexander, Kraft, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, NAACP, Links, National Church Ushers, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jeffrey Goldsen, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Urban League, ABC-TV, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women, CBS Records, National Bar Association, Gulf Oil, Whitfield, American Bridge Association, Shriners and the Daughters of Isis, Center for Social Change, Elks of the World, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 369th Veterans Association, Brenda Schofield and Willa Benge, and Judge Constance Motley. There are sections on California, Houston, Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as a travel section featuring Jamaica, Barbados, Oak Bluffs, and West Africa.

There are approximately 284 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

California, United States, North and Central America

Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America

Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America

Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America

Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

West Africa, Africa

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Topic

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Social life and customs

Sororities

Travel

U.S. History, 1969-2001

Urban life

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number

2012.167.12

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8bb6cbd-99b9-4ce0-8851-3b3bef3dd0e8

Delegate

Published by

MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986

Created by

Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985

Subject of

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909

National Urban League, American, founded 1910

Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, American, founded 1978

National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, American, founded 1969

Association of Black Women Attorneys, American, founded 1976

National Urban Affairs Council, American, founded 1971

Jordan, Raymond A. Jr., American, born 1943

National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953

The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946

Northside Center for Child Development, Inc., founded 1946

National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827

Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784

Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., American, founded 1964

Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937

Carats, Inc., American, founded 1959

Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932

National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919

Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929

National Medical Association, American, founded 1895

Dr. Alexander, Leslie L., Jamaican American, 1917 - 2002

Smithsonian Institution, American, founded 1846

Signed by

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906

Subject of

National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc., American, founded 1906

Morehouse College, American, founded 1867

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913

Shriners International, American, founded 1870

Dr. Mays, Benjamin Elijah, American, 1894 - 1984

Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984

National Coalition of 100 Black Women, American, founded 1981

National Bankers Association, American, founded 1927

369th Veterans Association, American

One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963

Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915

Date

1985

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)

Description

The 1985 20th Anniversary issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover has a white background featuring a grid of twenty-eight (28) portrait photographs. Under each photograph the name of the man or woman pictured is printed in red. At the upper left of the cover is a red ribbon badge with white text on a black background. It reads [1985]. To the right of the ribbon is [DELEGATE] in decorative blue & white block lettering with [20th ANNIVERSARY] printed underneath in red. Red text in the lower right corner reads [WASHINGTON / The Seat of / Government / & Education / 1900-1985 / Page 359]. The spine of the magazine is white with blue text that reads [DELEGATE, 1985 - The 9th Year of the 3rd Century].

The magazine’s content opens with an untitled editorial note recounting the events since the first issue of Delegate was published in 1965. This is followed by a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents.

The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the NAACP, National Urban League, Bottle and Cork Club, Sigma Phi Rho Fraternity, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Black Achievers in Industry, The Northeasterners, National Association of Black Women Attorneys, The Beaux Arts Ball, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, National Urban Affairs Council, Raymond A. Jordan Jr, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, National Association of Market Developers, Somerset Importers, Northside Center for Child Development, John Hunter Camp Fund, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, National Association of Urban Bankers, The Upward Fund, PHelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Top Ladies of Distinction, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Carats, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association, National Women of Achievement, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, National Medical Association, Leslie Alexander, Smithsonian Institution, Chesebrough-Ponds, Ciba-Geigy, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Phi Delta Kappa, Tuskegee Airmen, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Phi Beta Sigma, Morehouse School of Medicine, Equitable’s 12th Black Achievement Recognition Dinner, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine, Kool City Jam Concert, Harlem Day Parade, Charles Buchanan, John Connors, George Meares Memorial Scholarship Fund, Dr. Benjamin Mays, Count Basie, Communications Excellence to Black Audiences, 100 Black Women, East Harlem Triangles Association, National Association for Sickle Cell Disease, National Bankers Association, 369th Veterans Association, The Edges Group, Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, American Wheelchair Association, National Association of Media Women, One Hundred Black Men, Associated Black Charities, E.P.C. International Inc. Evening of Elegance, The Nor-Jer-Men, Epsilon Sigma Chapter, Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter, and Comus Social Club. There are also several wedding announcements and a feature on Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. The issue ends with an extended feature story on Washington, DC.

There are approximately 480 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Place made

Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Topic

Advertising

Associations and institutions

Business

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Fraternities

Government

HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)

Journalism

Labor

Mass media

Men

Political organizations

Politics

Professional organizations

Religious groups

Social life and customs

Sororities

U.S. History, 1969-2001

Urban life

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely

Object number

2012.167.19

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ee110782-b949-43b4-bbec-56a00d4f086e

Third World No. 9

Created by

Third World Newspaper, American, founded 1970

Edited by

Lewis, John W., Jr., American, born 1930

Subject of

X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Date

ca. 1965

Medium

newsprint, ink

Dimensions

H x W: 12 1/8 × 8 1/4 × 1/16 in. (30.8 × 21 × 0.2 cm)

Description

Third World magazine featuring a large black and white portrait drawing of Malcolm X. The illustration is a close up of Malcolm X's face depicting him squinting through his horn-rimmed glasses. The illustration is contained within a large rectangle bordered in a small black line that takes up the bottom two-thirds of the front. Over top of the illustration in the lower part of the image is white text on a black background [HONOR/MALCOLM X]. Above the second "M," on the PL cheek of Malcolm X is the artist's signature, vertically oriented [CHAMBERS]. At the top of the cover, contained within a smaller rectangle taking up the top third, is the publication title, number and price [THIRD WORLD/No. 9 25¢]. To the left of the publication title is a graphic of a globe with the number "3" on top.

Place printed

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

Black Nationalism

Type

newspapers

Topic

African diaspora

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Mass media

Politics

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.30

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd550d710c7-2102-4239-b45d-144bdb88f798

Pinback button promoting the Million Family March

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Date

2000

Medium

metal

Dimensions

Diameter: 2 3/16 × 5/16 in. (5.6 × 0.8 cm)

Description

Round pin-back button featuring black, yellow and green type. Button reads, [Million/FAMILY/MARCH/®/OCTOBER 16, 2000/WASHINGTON, DC]. Button has green and yellow circular border.

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Topic

Activism

Communities

Local and regional

Politics

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.1.19

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b370cfb3-a7d5-456b-b067-593330c85fe2

Usher badge from New Bethany Baptist Church

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

New Bethany Baptist Church, American, founded 1935

Used by

Penn, Ruby, American

Date

mid-20th century

On View

Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Exhibition

Making a Way Out of No Way

Medium

metal, aluminium, plastic

Dimensions

H x W x D: 3 5/8 × 2 5/16 × 5/16 in. (9.2 × 5.9 × 0.8 cm)

Description

This is a faux gold usher badge was worn by Ruby Penn, a onetime member on the usher board at New Bethany Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. The badge is comprised of two major sections - a horizontal bar from which a round pendant hangs suspended from two chains. The top section has a pin back on its reverse; the obverse is a white rectangle of plastic framed by an ornate faux gold foliage pattern of gold tinted metal. The white rectangle contains a line of capitalized black text which reads: [MEMBER]. This top section is then attached to the circular pendant by two chains hanging from either end of the horizontal bar. The pendant is also white plastic with lines of capitalized black text which read: [SR. USHER BOARD / NEW BETHANY / BAPTIST CHURCH / WASH. D. C.]. The pendant is also bordered by the faux gold foliage border. On the reverse, there is aluminum backing visible, indicating that the white plastic element is actually separate and being held in place by the adorned border.

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Type

badges

Topic

Communities

Local and regional

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of New Bethany Baptist Church

Object number

2015.146

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5906fb5dd-ca03-4fe6-8d88-15f1b6dc7e75

Member badge for Daughters of the IBPOEW Temple 422

Created by

Unidentified

Issued by

Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898

Date

ca. 1940s

On View

Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Exhibition

Making a Way Out of No Way

Medium

ribbon, metal, cord, plastic

Dimensions

H x W x D: 7 7/8 × 2 1/4 × 1/4 in. (20 × 5.7 × 0.6 cm)

Description

Daughters of I.B.P.O.E. of W. member badge. At the top is a rectangular gold-colored metal bar with a pin back. The front of the bar forms a frame for the word [MEMBER], in black against a gold background. Two (2) ribbons are attached through a hook on the reverse. The ribbon at the front is purple, while the ribbon on the back is black. Each ribbon features identical images and text. Decoration on the purple ribbon is in gold, while the black ribbon features silver decoration. Each features images of two hands shaking, an eagle, and an elk surrounded by a leaf motif. A gold pin-back button is attached overtop the elk picture on the purple ribbon. The round button features an identical elk image in black. Below the iconography is text that reads [COLUMBIA / TEMPLE NO. 422 / DAUGHTERS OF / I.B.P.O.E. OF W. / WASHINGTON, D.C.]. Gold fringe decorates the bottom of the ribbons.

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Type

badges

Topic

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Local and regional

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.46.17.4

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52003c292-ad79-4c52-b352-2af3c8cd5756

Member badge for IBPOEW Lodge 85

Created by

Unidentified

Issued by

Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898

Date

ca. 1940s

Medium

ribbon, metal, cord, plastic

Dimensions

H x W x D: 8 × 3 × 1/2 in. (20.3 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm)

Description

I.B.P.O.E. of W. member badge. At the top is a gold metal bar with a pin-back. The front of the bar features a decorative motif and creates a frame for the word [MEMBER], in black against an ivory background. A round medallion hangs from the bar on two metal chains. The medallion features a raised design around the circumference. On a raised platform at the center is an image of a clock with an elk in the middle. The gold and brown image is set against an ivory background. Also attached to the bar are two (2) ribbons. The ribbon at the front is black, while the ribbon on the back is purple. Silver text on the bottom half of the black ribbon reads [COLUMBIA / No. 85 / I.B.P.O.E. of the W. / WASHINGTON, D. C.]. Dark gold fringe decorates the bottom of the ribbons.

Greenish corrosion on top bar and hanging medallion. Black ribbon is stained, top center. Text wearing off. Purple ribbon is fraying and splitting throughout. Fraying is most significant at the top left. Purple ribbon is also discolored throughout, with numerous brown patches. Some fringe also fraying.

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera

Type

badges

Topic

Communities

Fraternal organizations

Local and regional

Men

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.46.17.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

Usage

Not determined

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b02476fa-44cd-423d-bde1-4b70be009e99

Carte-de-visite portrait of Carrie N. Lacy

Photograph by

Ulke, Henry, German-American, 1821 - 1910

Subject of

Lacy, Caroline N., American, 1838 - 1898

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Date

1865

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 3/4 × 2 7/16 in. (9.6 × 6.2 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.7 × 6.3 cm)

Description

Carte-de-visite of Caroline "Carrie" N. Lacy shown in full portrait. Lacy stands with her body facing one quarter to her right but her face is turned straight to the camera. Her right hand resting on the back of a carved Gothic revival style side chair. Her left hand is at her side and she is holding a black beaver hat with a heavily embellished ruffled lace hat band. Her hair is parted at the center and braided on the sides extending to the nape of her neck. Her cheeks and lips are tinted pink. She wears a dark colored dress and a dark cloak over it. A chatelaine is pinned at her front neck with a long chain and a long ribbon extending from it, though the objects at the ends are not visible and appear to be tucked into her waist or under her cloak.

A mark for Henry Ulke is printed on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite inside the bottom border of the printed frame of the album page is the text "Carrie N. Lacy". Handwritten in graphite in the lower left corner of the album page is the text "HENRY ULKE".

Place printed

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Topic

Antislavery

Communities

Photography

Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877

U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.13

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

CC0

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aedba7a5-b73e-4380-8e78-a1241d544e89

Carte-de-visite portrait of Emma V. Brown

Photograph by

M.P & A.I. Rice, American, 1874 - 1876

Subject of

Montgomery, Emma V., American, 1846 - 1902

Rice, Moses P., born 1839

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Date

1874-1876

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 5/8 × 2 5/16 in. (9.2 × 5.8 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.6 × 6.4 cm)

Description

Carte-de-visite of Emma V. Brown shown in half portrait. Her body faces the camera but her head is turned one quarter to her right and she looks off frame. Her hair is gathered loosely and in long ringlets that hang down behind her head. She wears a dark bodice with a ruffled front and collar with a white ruffled lace standing collar under it. A circular brooch is pinned at her center front neck. She wears circular dangling earrings. The bottom portion of the image is purposefully faded in the popular style of the time.

Handwritten in ink below the photograph on the mount is the text, "Emma V. Brown / my pupil & friend". There is a mark for M.P & A.I. Rice on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite inside the bottom border of the printed frame of the album page is the text "E. V. Brown" and at the bottom left of the album page is the text "M P Rice / 1217 Washington DC".

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Abolitionist movement

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Topic

Antislavery

Communities

Education

Photography

Reconstruction, U.S. History, 1865-1877

U.S. History, Civil War, 1861-1865

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.37

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

Usage

CC0

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59470380e-56e3-4a68-8443-d2cda6da9c40

Tent with song lyrics - Resurection City, Wash., D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 2510pixels × 3899pixels

Description

This image depicts a temporary shelter in Resurrection City on the National Mall with the lyrics to two songs written on its sides. The tent, made of plywood and plastic sheeting, is situated on the National Mall, with trees and the Washington Monument visible behind it. The first song is titled "You Can't Keep Us Down" and the lyrics cover the left half of the tent wall. The other song is titled "In Resurrection City" and its lyrics cover the right side of the tent wall. For full lyrics, please see Notes Text Entries.

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

U.S. History, 1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.47

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a2ec075-4aaa-44f3-a94c-985a1674257f

Woman between tents - Resurrection City, Wash, D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 5285pixels × 5285pixels

Description

This image depicts a young woman seated between rows of tents at Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. The woman, seated on a wooden folding chair, wears a light colored shirt with long sleeves pushed up, and a light colored and patterned skirt. She wears a scarf wrapped around her head and is barefoot. Her light colored sandals rest on the ground beside her. She sits sideways to the camera and looks at the viewer over her left shoulder, holding her left hand on her hip. She sits in the doorway of a tent made of yellow material, wood, and plastic sheeting. Folding cots are visible inside the tent opposite her. The alley is bare ground with sparse grass and a tree is visible in the distance over the roofs of the tents.

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

U.S. History, 1961-1969

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.39

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a68b6702-30a5-4fa2-b9a5-946a20e0422f

Yellow school bus - Resurrection City., Wash, D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 4539pixels × 4991pixels

Description

This image depicts a yellow school bus parked by the curb with five men's heads protruding from side windows and one man emerging from the door. The photograph is taken from the rear right side of the bus, looking towards the front. There are two hand-made signs taped to the bus' side, both handwritten on white paper. One, in black letters, reads "NEWARK, N.J. / VAN-GUARD/ POOR PEOPLES/ CAMPAIGN." The other sign, written in red ink reads “NEWARK, NJ." Painted in black and white script by the door's lower corner is the bus company's logo that reads "Mer(?)enthal(?)rs/ Bus Service." Five men lean out the upper half of five bus windows, looking over their right shoulders towards the viewer. Two of the men wear flat caps, and all five men wear over shirts or jackets in shades of khaki or dark blue. A sixth man in a dark blue jacket stands in the bus's open door.

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Men

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

U.S. History, 1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.46

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd519d15fa8-bacb-42e8-ab07-6a2b06577baa

Woman at tent doorway - Resurrection City, Wash., D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 3179pixels × 3157pixels

Description

This image depicts a young woman standing at the entrance of one of the yellow tents at Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. Framed by the tent flaps of yellow material she gazes directly at the viewer. She is dressed in a blue knit shirt with a fold over collar and a vee-neckline. There is some clear and white material, possibly a wad of tape, stuck to one tent flap at head level.

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.34

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc3af5ea-028e-4c94-b8bf-deda06bc433a

Men with plastic at tent - Resurrection City, Wash., D.C. – 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 3179pixels × 2157pixels

Description

This image depicts four men building an A-frame tent in Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. Two of the men, both wearing hats and jackets, stand on the tent's slanting wooden sides, one man on each side. They hold the large sheet of plastic to the top pf the wood frame while two men on the ground hold the sheet flat against the wall. One man on the ground, wearing a yellow shirt and dark hat, stretches his left hand and gazes towards one of the men on the slanting wall. Both men on the ground stand with their back to the viewer. There is another yellow tent in the background.

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Labor

Local and regional

Men

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.36

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fa2f8099-92e8-463b-a2e3-dc5c75d0f80e

Young girl in tent doorway - Resurrection City, Wash., D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Child or Children

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 3179pixels × 2157pixels

Description

This image depicts a young girl peering out between the flaps of a yellow tent in Resurrection City during the Poor People's Campaign. The girl leans slightly to her right to look around the edge of the yellow tent flap. She wears a pale yellow dress and beige button down cardigan. Her hair is braided and she has a pencil tucked through a braid on the crown of her head. Although facing forward, her eyes are focused to the right of the viewer. Behind the girl within the tent is a folding cot on which are four small children. A fifth small child in a red jacket stands at the end of the cot and looks towards the tent entrance.

Cultural Place

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

portraits

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Children

Civil rights

Communities

Families

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.38

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a694b591-5eed-46f7-9369-c98832a38e75

Night scene at campfire - Resurrection City, Wash, D.C. - 1968

Photograph by

Robert Houston, American, born 1935

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Date

May 21, 1968- June 23, 1968

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 5288pixels × 5212pixels

Description

This image depicts a group of people gathered around a bonfire in Resurrection City on the National Mall. Two people sit on a variety of chairs around a bonfire in a barrel. Two individuals sit with their backs to the viewer, one man in a dark suit and hat, the other in a light colored shirt and pants. A third person stands leaning against the back of a chair. Several other individuals walk past in the dark. An overflowing trash can sits to the right of the bonfire. The bonfire is surrounded by rows of tents and temporary structures. Behind them are the silhouettes of trees. The illuminated Washington Monument can be seen in the background.

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Movement

Civil Rights Movement

African American - Latinx Solidarity

Poor People's Campaign

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Topic

Activism

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Photography

Resistance

Social reform

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Greta Houston

Object number

2014.116.41

Restrictions & Rights

© Robert Houston

Usage

Usage conditions apply

GUID

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a7bc557f-a6b3-4741-8f93-6d3c518d5df6