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  • Letter from Secretary Gideon Welles to his son Thomas

    Letter from Secretary Gideon Welles to his son Thomas

    Written by
    Welles, Gideon, American, 1802 - 1878
    Received by
    Welles, Thomas Gideon, American, 1845 - 1892
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Open): 7 × 8 15/16 in. (17.8 × 22.7 cm)
    H x W (Closed): 7 × 4 7/16 in. (17.8 × 11.2 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    March 5, 1865
    Description
    This is a personal letter from Gideon Welles to his son Thomas. This is a bifolio letter written in dark ink on off-white colored paper. The letter is dated at the top right:[Washington / 5th March 1865] and begins [My Dear Tom]. The letter's text fills the front page, both inside pages and half the back page. The letter congratulates Thomas on his recent military promotion and recounts the recent inauguration of President Lincoln: [The inauguration passed off pleasantly and well. There was a great crowd, exceeding any previous one I have ever witnessed at an inauguration].
    Topic
    African American
    Correspondence
    Families
    Fatherhood
    United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.35.2.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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  • Letter from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis to Congressman William McCulloch

    Letter from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis to Congressman William McCulloch

    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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  • Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis

    Letter from US Senator Phil Gramm to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Senator Gramm, Phil, American, born 1942
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/8 x 6 7/8 in. (23.2 x 17.5 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 1, 1996
    Description
    Typed letter from Phil Gramm, US Senator from Texas, to Carl Lewis, with Gramm's signature. Dated August 1, 1996. Cream colored paper with black ink. It reads [United States Senate / WASHINGTON, D.C. / PHIL GRAMM / TEXAS/August 1, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track and Field / Post Office Box 120 / Indianapolis, Indiana / 46206 (46225) / Dear Carl: / I have recently learned that on July 29, you had / the distinct honor of being awarded a record trying / ninth career gold medal in track and field. / This is an accomplishment of which you, your / family, and the United States of American can be / justifiably proud, and I offer my congratulations / on your fine achievement. / May your future endeavors be as rewarding and successful. / Your respectfully / Phil Gramm / PHILL GRAMM / United States Senator / NOT PRINTED OR MAILED AT TAXPAYER'S EXPENSE]
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Politics (Practical)
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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  • Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis

    Letter from US Representative Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative Bentsen, Kenneth, Jr., American, born 1959
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 14, 1996
    Description
    Typed letter from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with Bentsen's signature. Dated August 14, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 14, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / c / o USA Track & Field, P.O. Box 120 / One RCA Dome, Ste. 140 / Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 / Dear Carl: / I wish to join your family, friends, and teammates in congratulating you on your great / success at the centennial Olympic games in Atlanta and your ninth Olympic gold. I am impressed / by your outstanding performance. I consider it a great honor to be able to say that I represent that / most successful track star ever! / Good luck on your future plans. You are an inspiration to all Americans of what we can / achieve through hard work and dedication. / With kindest personal regards, / Sincerely, Kenneth Bentsen / Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. / Member of Congress / KEB: int1]
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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  • Letter from Anacostia Museum to Norma Merrick Sklarek

    Letter from Anacostia Museum to Norma Merrick Sklarek

    Issued by
    Anacostia Community Museum, American, founded 1967
    Written by
    Hutchinson, Louise D., American, 1928 - 2014
    Received by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Subject of
    Welton Becket and Associates, American, 1949 - 1987
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 × 8 in. (26.7 × 20.3 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place used
    Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 1982
    Description
    Letter from the Anacostia Museum to Norma Sklarek. The white paper has a black printed letterhead with a sun logo on the left and text [EXHIBITS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION LABORATORY / THE ANACOSTIA NEIGHBORHOOD MUSEUM SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION]. Below this is contact information. There is a black stamp on the upper right which reads [RECEIVED / AUG 13 1982 / WELTON BECKET ASSOCIATES]. The letter is addressed to Sklarek and begins [Thank you so very much for your prompt reply…]. The letter discusses the revision of an exhibit titled “Black Women: Achievements Against the Odds” and requests a photograph of Sklarek at work for inclusion. The reverse is blank.
    Topic
    African American
    Architecture
    Correspondence
    Local and regional
    Museums
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.3.1.11.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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  • Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, July 22, 1960

    Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, July 22, 1960

    Received by
    Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/16 x 7 in. (23 x 17.8 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    1824 Las Lomas N.E., Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    July 22, 1960
    Description
    A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance at the Olympic track and field trials at Stanford University. He also wished Howard success at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon in the bottom right corner. Along the top in the center is the seal of the United States with thirteen (13) stars surrounding a bald eagle.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Track and field
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
    Object number
    2012.140.2.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Letter from Thomas Womack to Julia Womack with envelope

    Letter from Thomas Womack to Julia Womack with envelope

    Written by
    Womack, Thomas, American
    Received by
    Womack, Julia, American, 1881 - 1942
    Medium
    graphite on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (.1 open): 6 1/8 × 10 in. (15.6 × 25.4 cm)
    H x W (.2): 3 1/4 × 5 1/8 in. (8.3 × 13 cm)
    Type
    envelopes
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Darlington Heights, Prince Edward County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 7, 1915
    Description
    This letter was written on April 7, 1915 by Thomas Womack from Darlington Heights, Virginia, to Julia Womack in Washington, D.C. The letter wishes Julia better health as she was recently ill, and mentions a matter that Thomas would like to discuss so they can "get it threw [sic] with." He asks Julia to inform him when she will be returning to Darlington Heights. The letter is written on ruled paper folded in half vertically to form four pages. The envelope has no return address. A two-cent red postage stamp is adhered in the recto upper right corner with a post office stamp to the left.
    Topic
    African American
    Correspondence
    Families
    Health
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.63.102.34.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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  • Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler

    Letter to Althea Gibson from Sheila Ann Hessler

    Written by
    Hessler, Sheila Ann, American
    Received by
    Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    April 13, 1959
    Description
    An original 2-page typed letter dated 1959 to Althea Gibson from the Chairman of the Women's Tennis Committee, part of the U.S. Department of State. The letter is wirtten on Department of State letterhead.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Correspondence
    Local and regional
    Tennis
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.27.1.8ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis

    Letter from US Representative Tom DeLay to Carl Lewis

    Written by
    Representative DeLay, Tom, American, born 1947
    Owned by
    Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.6 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place used
    Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    August 27, 1996
    Description
    Typed letter from Tom DeLay., Texas Congressman, to Carl Lewis, with DeLay's signature. Dated August 27, 1996. Blue U.S. House of Representatives letterhead at the top. The letter reads [August 27, 1996 / Mr. Carl Lewis / USA Track & Field / P.O. Box 120 / (One RCA Dome, Ste. 140) / Indianapolis, IN 46206 (46225) / Dear Mr. Lewis: I wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate you for your exceptional performance in / the U.S. Olympic long jump competition. / Once again, you have proven yourself an excellent and enduring athlete. Your hard work / and dedication have paid off, adding more medals to your already flourishing collection. This is / something of which you deserve to be immensely proud. / Congratulations on your accomplishments. You are a fine representative of the United / States and the great state of Texas, and I wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. / Sincerely / Tom DeLay / Tom DeLay / Member of Congress / TD:ple]
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Track and field
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Carl Lewis Estate
    Object number
    2012.154.15
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
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  • Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, October 22, 1960

    Letter to Richard Howard from Vice Pres. Richard Nixon, October 22, 1960

    Received by
    Dick Howard, American, 1935 - 1967
    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    1824 Las Lomas N.E., Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 22, 1960
    Description
    A typed letter from Vice President Richard Nixon to Richard W. Howard extending his congratulations on Howard's performance in the 400M hurdles at the 1960 Rome Olympics. The letter is typed on Office of the Vice President letterhead and signed by Nixon on the bottom right. Along the top in the center is the seal of the United States with thirteen (13) stars surrounding a bald eagle.
    Topic
    African American
    Athletes
    Olympics
    Track and field
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Howard Family
    Object number
    2012.140.2.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Letter to Dizzy Gillespie from Edward R. Murrow regarding an African tour

    Letter to Dizzy Gillespie from Edward R. Murrow regarding an African tour

    Created by
    Murrow, Edward R., American, 1908 - 1965
    Subject of
    Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 11 in. (21.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    February 7, 1961
    Description
    A typewritten letter on United States Information Agency letterhead. The letter starts, "Dear Mr. Gillespie: / Your letter of congratulations was most welcome, / and I appreciate your good wishes as I begin my work / with USIA." It is signed "Edward R. Murrow" in the bottom right corner.
    Topic
    African American
    Africa
    Correspondence
    International affairs
    Jazz (Music)
    Local and regional
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paxton and Rachel Baker
    Object number
    2012.172.11
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
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  • Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey

    Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey

    Created by
    United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
    Written by
    Maj. Gen. Wahl, Lutz, American, 1869 - 1928
    Received by
    Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
    Subject of
    369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    correspondence
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    September 17, 1928
    Caption
    The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
    Description
    A letter from Adjutant General, Major General Lutz Wahl to Corporal Lawrence McVey forwarding the French dispatch awarding the French Croix de Guerre to McVey and asking for a receipt to be returned. The letter is signed by Wahl at the bottom. The letter has been folded multiple times horizontally, three distinct creases can be seen.
    Topic
    African American
    Correspondence
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
    Object number
    2011.108.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey

    Letter from the War Department to Cpl. Lawrence Leslie McVey

    Created by
    United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
    Received by
    Cpl. McVey,, Lawrence Leslie Sr., American, 1897 - 1968
    Subject of
    369th Infantry Regiment, American, 1913 - 1945
    Medium
    ink on paper with plaster
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 1/2 x 8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 cm)
    Type
    correspondence
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 16, 1919
    Caption
    The 369th United States Infantry, nicknamed the “Harlem Hellfighters,” was the first African American regiment of troops to reach the battlefields of World War I. The 369th Regiment was formed from the 15th New York National Guard Regiment and was recognized as part of the U.S. Army on July 15th, 1917. The regiment arrived in Brest, France on January 1st, 1918, being the first African American U.S. soldiers to arrive in France and initially assigned to dam building and stevedores in charge of loading and unloading cargo. The 369th Regiment, due to racial tension within the US Army was assigned to the French Army for the duration of US involvement in WWI. The 369th were the first Allied troops of the war to reach the banks of the Rhine. Upon completion of the 369th’s service in the war, the regiment had spent 191 days in combat, the longest of any American regiment. The entire 369th Regiment, in appreciation for their actions in the Maison-en-Champagne campaign, was given the Croix de Guerre, a medal awarded by the French Government for acts of bravery in conflicts against the enemy. In addition to this honor, 171 individual members of the 369th Regiment were awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor. The 369th Regiment finished their service in Europe and returned to the US in February 1919.
    Description
    A letter from the Adjutant General to Lawrence McVey announcing the enclosure of a French Croix de Guerre medal with bronze star, citation, and certificate, and asking for a receipt. The document is mounted to sheets of adhesive cloth on the reverse that have the label, [POROUS PLASTER / Manufactured for / LOEWENSTEIN'S PHARMACY].
    Topic
    African American
    Correspondence
    Military
    World War I
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gina R. McVey, Granddaughter
    Object number
    2011.108.24
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Letter to Mary Church Terrell from Joseph Douglass

    Letter to Mary Church Terrell from Joseph Douglass

    Written by
    Douglass, Joseph Henry, American, 1871 - 1935
    Received by
    Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
    Subject of
    Stowe, Harriet Beecher, American, 1811 - 1896
    National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 3/8 in. (27.9 × 21.3 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place made
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    May 31, 1911
    Description
    Letter to Mrs. Terrell from Joseph H. Douglass, grandson of Frederick Douglass, dated May 31, 1911. Single page written on Douglass' personal stationary. Black ink on tan paper. Letter head at the top reads [JOSEPH H. DOUGLASS / Solo Violinist / ENGAGEMENTS ACCEPTED / FOR RECITALS / CONCERTS AND CHURCH / SERVICES / NOW TOURING AMERICA]. Along the left side of the page is a text box containing five quotes from newspapers titled [PRESS COMMENTS]. The handwritten letter reads [1644 Fla. ave N. W. / Wash. D.C. May 31st 1911 / My dear Mrs Terrell: / Replying to your esteemed / favor just received, will say / that it is my pleasure to / accept the invitation to the present / and render a violin selection / on the occasion of the one hun- / dredth anniversary of Harriet / Beecher Stowe. / I thank you for the oppor- / tunity and honor which enables / me to add my little mite / in the celebration of that noble / woman's birth as well as to appear / before such a body of honored women. / I am proud of the fact that / among those mentioned in your / letter, none will be more represen- / tative or distinguished among the / speakers of the meeting than your / honored self. / Yours most sincerely / Joseph H. Douglass / (P.S. / I have carefully / noted the date June 14")]
    Topic
    African American
    Classical (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Political organizations
    Social reform
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.22
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
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    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Data Source
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