Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Johnson, Fortas

People United to Save Humanity, American, founded 1971

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 7/8 x 7 15/16 in. (25.1 x 20.2 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

January 15, 1975

Description

A black-and-white photograph of an protester with a large sign on his back. It says, “My name is Ulysses. I am asking the people of the people’s republic of China, to prepare a place for the children of my people…I am asking the government of the United States to let these children go… The white people are trying to destroy the black people through starvation and the birth control system…” To the left a man dressed as Abraham Lincoln walks by. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Photography

Race relations

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.42

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Green, Al, American, born 1946

Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, American, founded 1961

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 15/16 in. (35.2 x 27.8 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

July 31, 1976

Caption

Singer Al Green performing ‘Tired of Being Alone’ during the Kool Jazz Festival at RFK stadium in Washington. July 31, 1976.

Milton Williams, Moments in Time, 1973-1993 (Nashville: James C. Winston Publishing Co., 1996), 35.

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Al Green singing on stage with three backup singers in the background. The photograph is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Festivals

Gospel (Music)

Photography

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Singers (Musicians)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.69

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Owned by

Cobb, William Montague M.D., American, 1904 - 1990

Medium

metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (calipers): 11 3/4 × 3 7/8 × 1/2 in. (29.8 × 9.8 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (screw): 5/8 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (1.6 × 1 × 1 cm)

Type

calipers

Place used

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

Date

mid 20th century

Description

This is a spreading metal caliper with curved, rounded ends. There is a crossbar scale that slides as the rounded ends get farther apart. The small circular screw that holds the scale in place has become detached.

Topic

African American

Activism

Education

Health

Local and regional

Medicine

Race discrimination

Science

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Blakey

Object number

2014.308.1ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Tools and Equipment-Medical

Exhibition

Making a Way Out of No Way

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

African Liberation Day Coalition, American

Subject of

Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987

Pan Africanist Congress, South African, founded 1959

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 1/4 × 8 5/8 in. (28.6 × 21.9 cm)

Type

pamphlets

Place used

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

Place depicted

Africa

Date

1977

Description

This pamphlet announces a march on the White House for African liberation. The flyer is white but has browned with age, has black text and features a photograph of people protesting. The text on the cover reads: [Victory to the People / of Southern Africa!] [MARCH ON / THE WHITE HOUSE / AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY / SAT., MAY 28 / There will be speakers from ZANU Zimbabwe African Nationalist Union / and PAC Pan Africanist Congress / AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY COALITION]. The interior pages, two in total, contain information about different political and activist movements in Africa and has the title [FIGHT IMPERIALISM AND NATIONAL OPRRESION / FROM THE USA TO THE USA!]. The back of the pamphlet has additional information about the sponsors of the march and where to meet to start on the day of the march.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.27.5

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Attributed to

All-African People's Revolutionary Party, founded 1958

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

paper, printing ink

Dimensions

H x W: 16 13/16 × 11 1/16 in. (42.7 × 28.1 cm)

Type

posters

Place used

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

Date

1977

Description

The poster's background is split diagonally by two colors with the red taking up the upper left and right corners down toward the lower left corner and the yellow taking up the lower left and right corners extending up toward the upper right corner. In the center is a large green and black graphic of the continent of Africa. Within the center of Africa is a large fist. Above and to the left of the first is a quote ["THE CORE OF THE BLACK/REVOLUTION IS IN AFRICA"...!"]. Below the first is an additional quote ["SOUTH AFRICA, RHODESIA/AND ISRAEL: ENEMIES OF/AFRICA AND ALL MANKIND!"]. Along the top, in an arch is a large line of text with the letters "A," "L," and "D" emphasized [AFRICAN LIBERATION DAY]. Below this line is the date [SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1977]. To the left of the continent, below center, is additional information in black text [MARCH AND RALLY/MALCOM X/PARK 10/AM/WASHINGTON, D. C.]. Below the continent is the rally information, also in black text [2/ND/NATIONAL BLACK LEADERSHIP/SYMPOSIUM/MAY 27, 1977/CRAMPTON AUDITORIUM/Noon -10 P.M./HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASH, D.C.]. In the lower right corner is contact information for the rally [FOR FURTHER INFOMRATION CONTACT:/ALL-AFRICAN PEOPLES REVOLUNTIONARY/PARTY (A-APRP) P.O. BOX 3307/WASHINGTON, D.C. 20009 TEL (202)387-8996]. In the lower left corner is a small logo for the All-African People’s Revolutionary Party. The logo consists of two (2) concentric rings with an outline of the continent of Africa within the rings. Over the top of the continent is a large black, five-pointed star. Within the rings is text [ALL AFRICAN PEOPLES/REVOLUTIONARY PARTY]. Separating the two (2) lines of text within the logo are small, black, five-pointed stars.

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Associations and institutions

Communication

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Resistance

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Catherine M. Bailey

Object number

2013.200.3.1-3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Unidentified

Subject of

Dopp, Susan, American

Wilson, Wendy, American

Owned by

Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 6 7/8 × 4 in. (17.5 × 10.2 cm)

Type

clippings

Place printed

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

Date

mid 20th century

Description

A paper clipping or flyer, formerly white now aged and browned, with brief student biographies on both the front and back. A black and white image of Wendy Wilson and a block of black text type features on the front of the leaflet. The reverse features a small black and white image of a student named Susan Dopp along with a separate block of black text. Both were students at Calvin Coolidge High School and are recognized for their artistic talent.

Topic

African American

Activism

Art

Education

Local and regional

United States--History--1969-2001

Youth

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.1.23.1

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Documents and Published Materials

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, American, 1929 - 1994

Subject of

McCulloch, William Moore, American, 1901 - 1980

President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.6 x 20.6 cm)

Type

letters (correspondence)

Place used

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

Place depicted

Ioánnina, Epirus, Greece, Europe

Place made

Skorpiós, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe

Date

June 24, 1971

Description

This three-page letter (abc) and envelope (d) from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis is addressed to Congressman William McCulloch of Ohio. Onassis thanks him for his support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for supporting her husband, President John. F. Kennedy. The stationery pages are pale blue, square-shaped and have a logo in the top left corner that contains an image of Aristotle Onassis's yacht, named after his daughter, and text that reads [On Board S/Y Christina]. The letter is handwritten in printscript and is signed [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]. The envelope is addressed [Congressman William M. McCulloch / House Office Building / Washington DC / USA] and has two postage stamps and a black ink stamp in the top right. The text of the ink stamp is illegible but it appears to be in Greek.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Correspondence

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1961-1969

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James F. Dicke, II

Object number

2014.1abcd

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

Created by

African Liberation Support Committee, American, founded 1972

Subject of

X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

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

Place depicted

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

Date

1977

Description

This flyer announces a program commemorating Malcolm X. The flyer is white with black typed text and features a photograph of Malcolm X near the bottom left corner. The top of the flyer reads: [AFRICAN LIBERATION SUPPORT COMMITTEE / CARIBBEAN STUDENT UNION MAY 4TH COALITION / PRESENTS: / COMMEMORATION / OF MALCOLM X]. A quote from Malcolm X is handwritten inside of a rectangle box to the right of his photograph. The top right corner of the flyer is torn. The bottom has text that encourages all Brooklyn College students to join in the African Liberation Day, Washington, D.C. march. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom right that reads: [1977].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Film

International affairs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.27.72

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992

Cardozo Senior High School, American, founded 1928

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 13/16 in. (27.5 x 35.1 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

September 13, 1977

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Alex Haley speaking into a microphone at a podium and holding up a book open to pages of photographs. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

Topic

African American

Literature

Local and regional

Oratory

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.10

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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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

Medium

newsprint, ink

Dimensions

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

Type

newspapers

Place printed

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

Date

ca. 1965

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.

Topic

African American

African diaspora

Civil rights

Communities

Local and regional

Mass media

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

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

Object number

2013.201.30

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966

Subject of

National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.4 × 0.2 cm)

Type

newsletters

Place printed

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

Date

1976

Description

An issue of the National Organization for Women newsletter, Do It Now, May 1976, Volume IX, No. 4. The front cover reads, in white type on a black ground at the top: "DO IT NOW NOW NOW NOW" with the "O" in each stacked "NOW" being the logo of the National Organization for Women. Below the title, printed in black type on a white ground the cover reads: "VOL. IX, No. 4 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN MAY, 1976". The bottom half of the cover includes a print of a black and white photograph of five (5) women marching in a city street holding banners reading "ERA NOW", in reference to the Equal Rights Amendment. A credit line identifying the women pictured is typed below the photograph reading, "Junior Bridge, Karen DeCrow, Lillian Ciarrochi, Suzy Sutton, Nada Chandler on the march for ERA. Photo: Betty Curtis." The interior pages of the newsletter, fourteen (14) total, are matte white paper with black type and black-and-white images. The contents of the newsletter include reports regarding activities and meetings of members and committees, and announcements of future member gatherings. The back cover has black type on a white ground with the organizations logo on the top and a list of task forces with contact information below it. On the proper left center is a sidebar with information about subscribing to Ms. Magazine. On the proper right lower three-quarters side is a sidebar with information about the background and ordering of the ERA Medallion. A white mailing address sticker with black type is adhered to the center top of the back cover.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Mass media

Politics (Practical)

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift

Object number

2014.198

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

African Liberation Day Coalition, American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

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

Place depicted

Namibia, Africa

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

Date

April 1972

Description

This flyer announces a demonstration in Washington, DC for African Liberation Day. The flyer is white with black text and features two photographs of workers and soldiers. The title reads: [A Black Beginning / African Liberation Day / A Common Black Struggle]. The back of the flyer is mostly blank except for a handwritten date: [April 1972].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

International affairs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.27.59

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Unidentified Child or Children

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 15/16 x 7 7/8 in. (25.2 x 20 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place captured

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

Date

July 2, 1976

Description

A black-and-white photograph of children playing in the water coming from a fire hydrant on a city street. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Photography

Play

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.48

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (20 x 25.1 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

ca. 1976

Description

A black-and-white photograph of people marching outside the White House. Some participants hold a banner that reads, “Victory to the African Revolution.” The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

Topic

African American

Africa

Local and regional

Photography

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.25

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935

Bethune, Mary McLeod, American, 1875 - 1955

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 8 x 9 7/8 in. (20.3 x 25.1 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

1974

Caption

The National Park Service unveils the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) Mary McLeod Bethune memorial statue in Lincoln Park [between Northeast and Southeast] Washington. I climbed up some Park Service scaffolding to get this shot. The workers looked the other way—they knew I wasn’t supposed to be up there. I got the best photos that day.

Milton Williams, Moments in Time, 1973-1993 (Nashville: James C. Winston Publishing Co., 1996), 51.

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a large crowd of people gathered in Lincoln Park for the unveiling of a statue of Mary McLeod Bethune. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Local and regional

Photography

Social reform

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.44

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Carr, Bernis Jr., American, 1942 - 1978

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 3/4 x 14 in. (27.3 x 35.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

February, 1978

Description

A black-and-white photograph of two men in uniform seen from behind at a funeral viewing. The casket is open and surrounded by flower arrangements and three stained glass windows appear in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Photography

Violence

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.17

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

McQueen, Thelma, American, 1911 - 1995

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (25.1 x 20 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

May 24, 1978

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Butterfly McQueen. Three women appear in the background. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped and inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Actors

Film

Photography

Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.31

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Bailey, Pearl, American, 1918 - 1990

Olby, George, American

Hyson, Millie, American

Savoy, Michael, American

Ingram, Linda, American

Durrant, John, American

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 7 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (20 x 25.1 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

March 13, 1976

Description

A black-and-white photograph of a group of young adults sitting around a table with Pearl Bailey. Pearl Bailey reaches up to hold Michael Savoy’s head as he leans forward over her shoulder and the people around them laugh. The table is set with a flower arrangement and two burning candles. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

Topic

African American

Actors

Education

Humanitarianism

Photography

Theatre

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.40

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Media Arts-Photography

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National Museum of African American History and Culture