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  • Pinback button stating "The National African American Museum is coming..."

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Smithsonian Institution, American, founded 1846
    Date
    ca. 1995
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 3/8 in. (5.4 × 5.4 × 1 cm)
    Description
    Square pinback button featuring a black and white image of the Smithsonian Arts and Industries building. To the left of the black and white photograph is red type that reads, [THE / NATIONAL / AFRICAN / AMERICAN / MUSEUM / Is coming…]. Border of button's back has red type on all sides that reads, [DESIGNED AS THE NATION'S FIRST / MUSEUM, THE NATIONAL MUSEUM / COMPLETED 1881, RENAMED ARTS / AND INDUSTRIES BUILDING 1916].
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Local and regional
    Museums
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lonnie G. Bunch III
    Object number
    2016.124
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd534098c02-0f57-43d8-be67-192a64e87d89
  • Malcolm X Liberation University (Black Journal segment)

    Produced by
    Bourne, St. Clair, American, 1943 - 2007
    National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970
    Greaves, William, American, 1926 - 2014
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Subject of
    Dr. Shabazz, Betty, American, 1934 - 1997
    X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965
    Interview of
    Fuller, Howard, American, born 1941
    Subject of
    Harambee Singers, American, founded 1966
    Reagon, Bernice Johnson, American, born 1942
    Date
    1969
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    acetate film and metal
    Dimensions
    Duration: 10 Minutes
    Length (Film): 320 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture of Malcolm X Liberation University [Black Journal segment]
    Caption
    This 16mm film is a short documentary made for National Educational Television's Black Journal television program. Producer St. Clair Bourne chronicles the opening of Malcolm X Liberation University in Durham, North Carolina on October 25, 1969.
    Description
    This 16mm color film is a short documentary subject made for National Educational Television's Black Journal television program. Producer St. Clair Bourne chronicles the opening of Malcolm X Liberation University in North Carolina. It consists of: a 16mm film (a), original 400 foot film reel (b), and original 400 foot film canister (c).
    2012.79.1.68.1a: The film opens with a student meeting/rally at Duke University, in which one unidentified student speaker (male) states why they longer wish to participate in a system they don't believe speaks to the needs of African American college students. A male narrator begins to speak, explaining what the Black Student Movement at Duke University was and how it originated and morphed into a separate institution. An interview with Howard Fuller begins to play, and he expresses why he doesn't believe in institutionalized black studies programs. Footage of him announcing the opening of Malcolm X Liberation University begins to play, and is followed by clips of the opening celebratory parade and rally. The narrator describes the new university's proposed curriculum and study abroad program in Africa. Howard Fuller addressed the crowd by reading a statement from Stokely Carmichael, and introduced guest speaker Betty Shabazz. During her speech, white train workers in a nearby train yard rang a train car bell to interrupt her speech. A visiting professor who was in attendance climbed on top of the train car and silenced the bell so Betty Shabazz could finish her speech. A small group of women sing "The Black Magician" onstage. Courtland Cox, a representative from Malcolm X Liberation University's sister school in Washington, DC, closed the ceremony. The film ends with an interview with Howard Fuller speaking on the role of Malcolm X Liberation University can and hopes to play in the black liberation struggle.
    2012.79.1.68.1b: Original 400 foot film reel.
    2012.79.1.68.1c: Original 400 foot film canister. The metal can has a sticker label from a film distribution company with the name of film.
    Place filmed
    Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Durham, Durham County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    sound films
    color films (visual works)
    short subjects
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Education
    Film
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.68.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © National Educational Television
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff49a8a3-10f3-473a-8719-85e8e5f89db0
  • Some Clouds are Darker

    Created by
    Logan, Juan, American, born 1946
    Date
    2010
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    mixed media : acrylic on canvas and cloth , cardboard and glitter
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (unframed): 72 × 96 × 3 1/8 in. (182.9 × 243.8 × 7.9 cm)
    Description
    This symbolic abstracted collage features a large, brilliantly glittered black cloud-like shape at the center of the canvas on top of a vivid red background. Above the large black mass are eight (8) white cloud-like shapes, interspersed with black glittered teardrop shapes. Below the large black mass, covering most of the lower half of the artwork, is a large green expanse reminiscent of a field. The white clouds and green field are filled with puzzle pieces affixed to the canvas and to each other. The puzzle pieces in the clouds are white, gray and light brown, and the puzzle pieces in the field are an assortment of colors and patterns, creating the appearance of a field of wildflowers. The large black mass, as well as the centers of the teardrop shapes, are inpainted with glitter. Faintly visible underlying the red base is a grid pattern of evenly spaced squares marked with black lines. The back of the canvas is inscribed ["Some Clouds Are Darker" / 2010 / Juan Logan].
    Cultural Place
    Sullivans Island, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Type
    paintings
    mixed media
    Topic
    Art
    Slavery
    United States History
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jonell and Juan Logan
    Object number
    2014.225
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Juan Logan
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a163df6-d87b-48b6-965b-38de2741e969
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    Keepsake pocket bank for the National Negro Memorial

    Commissioned by
    National Memorial Association, American, 1916 - 1933
    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Date
    ca. 1926
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    metal , celluloid , and ink
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 9/16 × 2 9/16 × 3/8 in. (6.5 × 6.5 × 1 cm)
    Description
    Three-dimensional cylinder with Bakelite ivory tone top and bottom covers; top cover features image of 1926 original design intent for the National Negro Memorial.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    souvenirs
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Identity
    Local and regional
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1919-1933
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Ball-Hoagland family in honor of Robert Ball
    Object number
    2016.74
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51445d7cf-ac77-4343-b200-235116b5356f
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    Obama 08

    Created by
    Monroe, Van Taylor III, American
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Manufactured by
    Nike Inc., American, founded 1971
    Date
    2008
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    paint on leather with rubber and synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 12 3/8 in. (14 x 11.1 cm). 12 US shoe size.
    Description
    One pair of hand-painted sneakers (.1ab) featuring Barack Obama, with shoe box (.2). The shoes are a pair of white basketball sneakers, Nike Air Force 1s, painted over with an image of Obama's face in tones of grey against a blue background on the side panel; each sneaker features Obama in a different pose with the title [Obama 08] to the bottom left.The logo from the Obama campaign is painted in color to the left of Obama's image and in grey on the top toe panel. The left shoe (.1a) has navy laces and features the message [YES WE CAN] in white against a navy background; the right shoe (.1b) has red laces and features the message [CHANGE] in white against a navy background. The sneakers also feature blue stars placed on the inner shoe front panel and the artist's signature on the left sneaker.
    Place made
    Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    shoes (footwear)
    Topic
    Art
    Clothing and dress
    Politics
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Van Taylor Monroe, III
    Object number
    2009.4.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57c3fae03-9189-43fc-abd8-372b95c5b425
  • Printing plate of carving designs from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972
    Date
    ca. 1920
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    copper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/16 × 4 1/8 × 1/16 in. (5.5 × 10.5 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    This copper printing plate from a catalog of designs for carved anthracite coal objects was found in the workshop of C. Edgar Patience. This plate contains designs for sixteen (16) different items, including pendants and pin heads. Each design has a corresponding unique number engraved beneath it. The reverse of the plate has adhesive residue and lengths of tape adhered to it.
    Place collected
    Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    Topic
    Art
    Craftsmanship
    Folklife
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dr. Juanita Patience Moss and descendants
    Object number
    2016.70.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © C. Edgar Patience
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543ba6d3d-38db-4c01-861f-5b25866b9e98
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    Needlenose pliers from the workshop of C. Edgar Patience

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972
    Date
    1900-1972
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 5/16 × 1 9/16 × 5 1/4 in. (0.8 × 4 × 13.3 cm)
    Description
    This pair of needlenose pliers were found in the workshop of C. Edgar Patience. The metal pliers have grated sections on the outside edge of each handle for gripping. Text is engraved on one side of the pin that reads "REUMSHUSSELL / GERMANY".
    Place used
    Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    needlenose pliers
    Topic
    Art
    Craftsmanship
    Folklife
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dr. Juanita Patience Moss and descendants
    Object number
    2016.70.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54943a329-3dec-4127-bb77-29d2db4101f7
  • Anthracite coal heart-shaped pendant attributed to C. Edgar Patience

    Created by
    C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972
    Designed by
    Patience, Harry Brazier, American, 1877 - 1926
    Date
    1969
    On View
    Concourse, C X06
    Exhibition
    A Century in the Making
    Medium
    anthracite, pyrite, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 3/16 × 1 × 1 1/4 in. (0.5 × 2.5 × 3.1 cm)
    Description
    This heart-shaped pendant carved from anthracite coal is attributed to C. Edgar Patience from a design by his father Harry Brazier Patience. A design of inlaid pyrite of a circle with four (4) small leaves, two on each side of the circle, is placed on the front of the pendant. The reverse of the pendant is plain with the numbers "1969" engraved across it. A length of wire is attached around the sides of the pendant, coming to a loop at the center top so the pendant can be attached to a necklace.
    Place collected
    Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Adornment
    Type
    pendants (jewelry)
    Topic
    Art
    Beauty culture
    Craftsmanship
    Folklife
    Ornamentation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dr. Juanita Patience Moss and descendants
    Object number
    2016.70.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harry Brazier Patience
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd554f3759c-6164-4b98-a678-a617900fdba1
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