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Flyer for June 24, 1978 conference "African American Males Endangered Species"

Created by: Foundation for the Preservation of Black Males
Owned by: Rector, Justine, American
Subject of: Temple University, American, founded 1884

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 9 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (23.5 x 10.5 cm)

Type: fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1978

Description: A flyer showing various statistics concerning African American males. The flyer also includes contact information at the bottom. The flyer was created by the Foundation For the Preservation of Black Males. The back is blank.

Topic: African American; Activism; Gender; Health; Identity; Men; Social reform; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2012.114.4

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials
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

Peach dress and belt worn by Oprah Winfrey on The Oprah Winfrey Show

Designed by: Scott, L'Wren, American, 1964 - 2014
Worn by: Oprah Winfrey, American, born 1954
Subject of: Harpo, Inc., American, founded 1986

Medium: a: silk twill, synthetic fiber, and metal fasteners; b: silk chiffon, silk twill, and metal fasteners
Dimensions: H x W x D ((ab) on form): 43 1/2 × 26 × 14 in. (110.5 × 66 × 35.6 cm); H x W ((b) flat): 29 × 41 1/4 in. (73.7 × 104.8 cm)

Type: dresses

Place used: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date: 2011

Description: This peach dress (a) and pleated chiffon belt (b) were designed by L'Wren Scott and worn by Oprah Winfrey during the series finale of The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011. The dress is made from a peach twill silk and has a fitted bodice that ends at the natural waist. A band of self-fabric piping trims the scoop neckline. The sleeves are 3/4 length and straight cut. A band of self-fabric decorative piping is sewn near the hem of the sleeves. The pencil skirt falls to the mid-calf and has a 5 1/2-inch slit at the center back. The dress closes at the center back with a metal zipper painted peach to match the fabric, which extends from the neckline to the lower back. One (1) metal hook-and-eye is sewn above the zipper. The interior bodice and skirt of the dress are lined with a cream mesh synthetic fabric, while the sleeves are not lined. A length of peach thread is sewn at each interior top shoulder that can be closed with one (1) small metal snap each. The hem of the skirt is turned to the interior and edged with peach lace on the seam. The hem of the skirt lining is edged in cream lace. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left back side below the neckline.; This pleated chiffon belt accompanies the peach dress (a). The chiffon fabric is dyed in an ombre ranging from peach to mauve. The waistband of the belt is faced in the chiffon with only the peach to pale pink ombre. It closes at the proper right front side with three (3) flat metal hook-and-eyes and one (1) metal snap. The closure is behind a stiff rectangular material covered in the peach chiffon. Extending below the closure are three tiered flounces of the pleated chiffon featuring the full range of ombre colors. The interior of the waistband is lined in the same peach fabric used for the dress (a). Four (4) pieces of vertically-oriented boning are sewn inside the lining at intervals around the waistband. A white rectangular fabric label with plum embroidery reading "L'Wren Scott" is sewn at the interior proper left side.

Topic: African American; Actors; Clothing and dress; Communication; Costume; Entertainers; Fashion; Fashion design; Mass media; Television

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Oprah Winfrey

Object number: 2016.7.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Clothing-Costume
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

Table and shelving unit from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

Created by: Unidentified
Used by: Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium: wood, metal and vinyl
Dimensions: H x W x D: 84 × 64 × 13 in. (213.4 × 162.6 × 33 cm) total a and b; Weight (Weight of shelf): 41 lb. (18.6 kg); Weight (Weight of table): 25 lb. (11.3 kg); Weight (Combined weight): 66 lb. (29.9 kg); H x W x D for a only (table): 21 1/2 (22 1/2 including the edge lip) x 74 x 13 3/4 in

Type: cocktail lounges; shelves

Place used: South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1970s

Description: A wooden table (.1) and shelving unit (.2a-e) with decorative metal lattice.; The table (.1) is fabricated from two (2) end tables that are connected via a plank of wood that is nailed across the tops of each table, to form one unit. Each of the end tables have flat, rectangular tops, four (4) straight legs, and a V-shaped lower shelf, traditionally used for storage and display of books or magazines. The plank is unfinished wood, trimmed on three (3) edges with frame strips. The wood plank is topped with a sheet of red vinyl that is heavily worn.; The shelving unit (.2) is made of metal. The unit has five (5) shelves, and each shelf covered with the same red vinyl as the table. The unit has eight (8) fixed legs, each of which runs the full height of the unit, so that each shelf is separated into three segments. Five (5) legs are topped with a pyramid-shaped cap, while the other three (3) caps are missing. The shelving unit has four (4) removable side panels (a-e), each in a molded lattice pattern. There are two (2) gold-colored metal chains bolted to the shelving unit, one at the proper left top front corner and one at the proper right top front corner. Each chain is 11 links long. The chains were used to anchor the shelving unit to the wall.

Topic: African American; Domestic life; Nightlife; Segregation; United States--Social life and customs; Urban life

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number: 2011.101.10.1-2a-e

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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

Lamp from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

Created by: Unidentified
Used by: Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium: metal and plastic
Dimensions: H x W: 12 1/2 x 7 in. (31.8 x 17.8 cm)

Type: cocktail lounges; table lamps

Place used: South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1970s

Description: An electric lamp (.a) with the word "BAR" printed on the lamp shade (.b). The lamp shade is ball shaped, and is made from plastic treated to look like frosted glass. The word "BAR" is printed on the lamp shade in a font style that is evocative of the late 19th century. There is a circular opening at the top of the lamp shade. The style of the lamp body is evocative of oil lamps of the late 19th century, with a chrome-colored faux metal burner at center, where the lamp shade meets the stem. The brass lamp stem is hinged so that the lamp body can be angled. The chrome lamp base is flat and unadorned. The brown electrical cord extends from the rim of the base. The lamp is outfitted with a red light bulb.

Topic: African American; Domestic life; Nightlife; Segregation; United States--Social life and customs; Urban life

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number: 2011.101.11ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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

Swinging doors from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

Created by: Unidentified
Used by: Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium: wood and metal
Dimensions: H x W (overall): 41 × 16 in. (104.1 × 40.6 cm); H (inside edge door height): 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm); H (outside edge door height): 37 1/4 in. (94.6 cm)

Type: cocktail lounges; swinging doors

Place used: South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1970s

Description: A matched pair of swinging bar doors. The doors are wood with a natural, glossy varnish, and are louvered with fixed slats. The upper edge of each door curves upward towards the center edge, so that the inner height of the doors is greater than the outer height, where the doors would mount into the door frame. When mounted, the doors would swing freely and do not have any hooks or fasteners. The doors have metal mounting hardware on the upper and lower corners of the outer edges.

Topic: African American; Domestic life; Nightlife; Segregation; United States--Social life and customs; Urban life

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number: 2011.101.8ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Buildings and Structures
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

Bar counter from Muse Bar, the home bar of Isaiah Muse

Created by: Unidentified
Used by: Muse, Isaiah, American, 1919 - 2012

Medium: wood, vinyl, padding, metal and tape
Dimensions: H x W x D: 43 × 105 × 25 in., 221 lb. (109.2 × 266.7 × 63.5 cm, 100.2 kg)

Type: cocktail lounges; counters

Place used: South Shore, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1970s

Description: A bar counter faced with padded red vinyl. On the front red vinyl surface, "MR. MUSE" is written in large capital letters via metal rivets secured through the vinyl and padding to the wood below, creating a slightly quilted look. The bar frame is constructed of wood plywood sheeting and 2 x 4 boards. The top of the bar counter, and the footrest across the entire front of the bar, is covered with a thick black and gold patterned vinyl sheeting. The vinyl sheeting is nailed to the underlying wood, and is secured on the footrest with metal trim molding, and along the counter edge with red plastic tape that is no longer adhered. The counter edge is scalloped. The entire scalloped edge is finished with a rolled padded trim edge, approximately 3" diameter, covered with the same red vinyl as the front, and tacked down with metal rivets. The rolled edge is stapled on the underside to the bar itself, and the stapled edge is trimmed with fabric tape. The interior of the bar has one (1) shelf approximately 15" below the counter. The shelf is covered in a green and white tile patterned vinyl. The rest of the interior of the bar is unfinished.

Topic: African American; Domestic life; Nightlife; Segregation; United States--Social life and customs; Urban life

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Cassandra Fay Smith

Object number: 2011.101.9

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor
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

Handcuffs used in the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Created by: Hiatt & Co. Ltd., British, founded 1780
Subject of: Gates, Henry Louis Jr., American, born 1950

Medium: nickel
Dimensions: H x W: 2 3/4 x 8 1/2 x 3/4 in. (7 x 21.6 x 1.9 cm)

Type: handcuffs

Place made: England, Europe

Date: 20th Century

Description: Standard police-issued chain style handcuffs. The handcuffs are made of nickel and consist of two locking bracelets linked by a short chain. Embossed on the base of each bracelet is [HIATTS / MADE IN / ENGLAND]. Etched on the side of each bracelet is [CROWLEY].

Topic: African American; Justice; Politics (Practical); Race discrimination; Race relations

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Object number: 2010.11

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Tools and Equipment
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

Rescue basket used during Hurricane Katrina

Created by: Life Support International, American
Used by: United States Coast Guard, American, founded 1790

Medium: chrome steel
Dimensions: H x W x D: 40 3/4 × 49 × 25 1/4 in., 39 lb. (103.5 × 124.5 × 64.1 cm, 17.7 kg)

Type: emergency vehicles

Place collected: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America

Date: ca. 2005

Description: The rescue basket is constructed almost entirely of welded type 304 stainless steel. The bail assembly folds into the basket for compact stowage. The structural integrity of the bail is provided by ¼" stainless steel cable acting as the hinge point. The bottom is enclosed with a plastic, semi-rigid net liner with 1" openings. The float covers are constructed of 1050 denier nylon ballistic cloth with a marine urethane coating. Each cover is printed with safety pictorials and has high intensity retro-reflective markings. These technical details are from the online company catalog: www.lifesupportintl.com

Topic: African American; Military; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.30

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Tools and Equipment-Military
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

Poster supporting the Poor People's Crusade made by the SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, born 1921

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 22 x 28 in. (55.9 x 71.1 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1977-1997

Description: A Southern Christian Leadership Council handmade poster. The front has orange ink on white poster board that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / "Feed The Hungry / Clothe The Naked" / Housing For The / Homeless / Joseph / Lowery / SCLC-President]. The back of the poster has a blue writing that reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / The Streets Are / Not [underlined] / A Good].

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; Housing; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Poverty; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.2

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: 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

Handmade SCLC poster supporting justice

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968; Rev. Dr. Lowery, Joseph Echols, American, born 1921

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 24 x 19 7/8 in. (61 x 50.5 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1977-1997

Description: A black ink on a red-orange poster board with a small picture of Martin Luther King, Jr. at the top left and Joseph Lowery at the top right. The poster reads: [SCLC / INJUSTICE / Anywhere... / a threat to / JUSTICE / EVERYWHERE / M. L. KING].

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Justice; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.4

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: 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

SCLC contribution can

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
Subject of: Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968; Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990; Hollins, Billy, American

Medium: tin , ink on printing paper
Dimensions: H x W x D: 2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 6 in. (7.3 x 7.3 x 15.2 cm)

Type: cans

Place depicted: 334 Auburn Avenue, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968-1977

Description: An SCLC donation can. The can is made of tin and is wrapped in white paper. The paper has a black and white image of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Ralph David Abernathy and text that reads: [I Gave] above an address. There is a slot at the top of the can for the donations.

Topic: African American; Activism; Civil Rights; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2010.41.7

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: 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

Freedomways Vol. 20 No. 2

Published by: Freedomways Associates, Inc., American, 1961 - 1985

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1980

Description: Freedomways Vol. 20, No. 20. The cover features pictures in orange and black under the "Freedomways" title of President Jimmy Carter touring the South Bronx, an unemployment line, and Three Mile Island. The interior consists of 123 pages. The contents include editorials, poems, and book reviews.

Topic: African American; Civil Rights; Mass media; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.127

Restrictions & Rights: © 1980 by Freedomways Associates, Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification: 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

Black World Vol. XXV No. 6

Published by: Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/4 in. (19.1 x 13.3 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1976

Description: Black World Vol. XXV No. 6. The cover features an oval photograph of a man standing beneath a theater marquee is framed by an orange background with a white and black stripes running through it. The title "Black World" appears in white print on black at the top of the cover.

Topic: African American; Mass media; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.129

Restrictions & Rights: Published by Johnson Publishing Company Inc.

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Classification: 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

Why Racism is Used Against Welfare Programs: Why Workers Should Join Welfare Recipients' Struggles

Published by: New Outlook Publishers, American
Written by: Bonds, Julia

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (21 x 13.4 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1971

Description: A pamphlet titled Why Racism is Used Against Welfare Programs: Why Workers Should Join Welfare Recipients' Struggles. The pamphlet is made up of ink on yellowed paper. The cover features a photograph of activists protesting for welfare rights at center. The pamphlet consists of fifteen pages.

Topic: African American; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.91

Restrictions & Rights: © New Outlook Publishers. Permission required for use.

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Classification: 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

The National Black Political Agenda

Published by: National Black Political Convention, 1971 - 1972

Medium: ink on book paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1972

Description: A green pamphlet with black and white lettering on the lower half of document that reads: [The National Black Political Agenda]. To the right of the lettering there is a circular red logo with black lettering lower half on right. The chairman and three co-chairs are listed below the title in black type. The back cover of the agenda has copyright information listed in black type.

Topic: African American; Activism; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Race relations; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Nichols Family

Object number: 2010.57

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Classification: 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

Free Huey!

Published by: Black Forum Records, American, 1970 - 1973
Recorded by: Carmichael, Stokely, Trinidadian American, 1941 - 1998
Subject of: Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982; Dr. Newton, Huey P., American, 1942 - 1989

Medium: vinyl , ink on cardboard
Dimensions: H x W (jacket): 12 3/8 × 12 3/8 in. (31.4 × 31.4 cm); H x W (disc): 11 7/8 x 11 7/8 in. (30.2 x 30.2 cm)

Type: record covers; long-playing records

Date: 1970

Description: A long-playing record (2011.103.3a) recorded by Stokely Carmichael and published by Black Forum Records. The record advocates for the release of Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton. The album cover (2011.103.3b) features an image of Stokely Carmichael and text on the upper and right edges that reads: [Stokely Carmichael / Black Forum / Free Huey!].

Topic: African American; Activism; Justice; Political organizations; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number: 2011.10.3ab

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Media Arts-Audio Recordings
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

Pinback button for Channing Phillips' presidential campaign

Manufactured by: Monarch Novelty, American
Subject of: Phillips, Channing E., American, 1928 - 1987

Medium: metal and plastic
Dimensions: Diameter (depth includes pin): 2 1/4 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 0.7 cm)

Type: buttons (information artifacts)

Place used: United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968

Description: A metal and plastic pinback button. Over a white background, blue text in the center reads: [CHANNING / PHILLIPS / FOR / PRESIDENT]. Around the edge, printed in red text is: [END THE WAR -- REMAKE THE CITIES -- FREE D.C.]. The back of the pin has a metal fastener without a clasp. Red text around the edge of the back of the pin reads: [Monarch Novelty Co. Wash D C]. The text is followed by illegible numbers.

Topic: African American; Activism; Local and regional; Politics (Practical); Vietnam War, 1961-1975

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

Object number: 2011.105.1

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

Industrial

Published by: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, American, founded 1965
Subject of: McKissick, Floyd, American, 1922 - 1991

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: L x W: 6 x 12 1/4 in. (15.2 x 31.1 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place used: Soul City, Warren County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date: ca.1976

Caption: This pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio of promotional materials for the housing development Soul City in North Carolina.
Description: A pamphlet titled Industrial. The pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio titled Soul City. The pamphlet is printed using red and black ink. It describes why Soul City would be an ideal place for industry and what sort of jobs the community will provide. It features maps of the region and of the community.

Topic: African American; American South; Communities; Graphic design; Housing; Urban planning

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection

Object number: 2011.109.13.2

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

Commercial

Published by: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, American, founded 1965
Subject of: McKissick, Floyd, American, 1922 - 1991

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: L x W: 6 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (16.5 x 31.1 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place used: Soul City, Warren County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date: ca.1976

Caption: This pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio of promotional materials for the housing development Soul City in North Carolina.
Description: A pamphlet titled Commercial. The pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio titled Soul City. The pamphlet is printed using brown and black ink. It describes how the shopping district of the community will be designed and planned and what potential residents can expect from in the commercial district of the town. It features maps of the shopping district of the planned community and images of shops.

Topic: African American; American South; Communities; Graphic design; Housing; Urban planning

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection

Object number: 2011.109.13.3

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

Utilities & Transportation

Published by: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, American, founded 1965
Subject of: McKissick, Floyd, American, 1922 - 1991

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: L x W: 7 x 12 1/4 in. (17.8 x 31.1 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place used: Soul City, Warren County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America

Date: ca.1976

Caption: This pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio of promotional materials for the housing development Soul City in North Carolina.
Description: A pamphlet titled Utilities & Transportation. The pamphlet is one of eight found in a portfolio titled Soul City. The pamphlet is printed using green and black ink. It describes what utilities and transportation services are available for the community and who provides them. It features maps transportation options in and near by the Soul City and an image of utility buildings.

Topic: African American; American South; Communities; Graphic design; Housing; Urban planning

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the Trumpauer-Mulholland Collection

Object number: 2011.109.13.4

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
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

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