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Jersey for the Atlanta Braves worn and autographed by Hank Aaron
- Created by
- Spalding, American, founded 1876
- Worn by
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Date
- 1968-1969
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- wool, synthetic fiber, plastic
- Dimensions
- On form: 34 1/4 × 26 × 9 1/2 in. (87 × 66 × 24.1 cm)
- Description
- Atlanta Braves "away" or "road" jersey worn by Hank Aaron during the 1968 or 1969 MLB season. Jersey is grey in color with blue and red stitched type on front and back. Type on front chest area reads, [Braves]. Type on back reads, [44]. Patch on PR sleeve features an MLB logo with red type that reads, [100th ANNIVERSARY]. Patch on PL sleeve features an illustration of a caricatured American Indian face. Hank Aaron autograph in lower portion of jersey's front. Next to signature are several labels including a Spalding label and a size "40" label. Label with blue ink on inside of neckline reads, [44 40 68].
- Place depicted
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- jerseys
- sports uniforms
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.297.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Baseball card for Hank Aaron in his rookie year
- Manufactured by
- The Topps Company, Inc., American, founded 1938
- Subject of
- Aaron, Hank, American, 1934 - 2021
- Atlanta Braves, American, founded 1871
- Date
- 1954
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 052
- Exhibition
- Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/4 × 2 11/16 in. (9.5 × 6.8 cm)
- Description
- Henry (Hank) Aaron rookie card. Baseball card features both a black and white and color image of Aaron. The large color image at center depicts Aaron from above the shoulders. In bottom left corner is a black and white image of Aaron fielding a ground ball. White and black type at top of card reads: [HENRY AARON / outfield MILWAUKEE BRAVES]. In the top left corner there is an illustration of a Native American Indian. A reproduction of Aaron's signature appears across the bottom right of the card. The reverse side of baseball card features a biography, statistics, and a two panel comic strip featuring Aaron.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place depicted
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- baseball cards
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.120.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Journalist pass for Nelson Mandela's State Funeral owned by Jim Vance
- Distributed by
- Republic of South Africa, South African, founded 1910
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
- Date
- 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 26 3/8 × 3 9/16 × 5/16 in. (67 × 9 × 0.8 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.6a): 5 5/8 × 3 9/16 in. (14.3 × 9 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.6b): 20 1/2 × 13/16 × 5/16 in. (52 × 2 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A journalist pass from the state funeral of Nelson Mandela owned by Jim Vance. The badge is on a white nylon lanyard with black repeating text (2018.107.6b). The text on the lanyard reads “STATE FUNERAL” and has the seal of South Africa on either side. The lanyard has a metal clasp that attaches to the plastic covered press badge. The badge (2018.107.6a) is white and yellow with black text. An image of Nelson Mandela is at top. The text treads “STATE FUNERAL / QUNU, EASTERN CAPE / SOUTH AFRICA, 2013 / NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA / JH VANCE III / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ST-23777 / JOURNALIST In the center of the badge is a colored image of Jim Vance. The badge has a hologram in the bottom left corner. Both sides of the badge are identical.
- Place used
- Qunu, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, Africa
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Topic
- Africa
- Funeral customs and rites
- Identity
- International affairs
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.6ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?
- Published by
- Salabert, Francis, French, 1884 - 1946
- Composed by
- Lelievre, Léo, French, 1872 - 1956
- Written by
- Varna, Henri, French, 1877 - 1969
- Illustrated by
- Gaudin, Louis, French, 1882 - 1936
- Subject of
- Baker, Josephine, American, 1906 - 1975
- Alex, Joe, Martiniquan, 1891 - 1948
- Date
- 1930
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 10 11/16 × 6 3/4 in. (27.1 × 17.1 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 16 1/2 × 12 1/2 in. (41.9 × 31.8 cm)
- Title
- Song sheet for Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre? performed by Josephine Baker
- Description
- A song sheet titled, "Voulez-vous de la Canne à Sucre?" performed by Josephine Baker and Joe Alex. The song sheet is framed in a silver frame with white matting. The sheet features and illustration of Josephine Baker in costume. She is depicted with her body towards the left of the frame and her head facing the right looking down at a cheetah perched on its hind legs behind her. The artist's mark [Zig / 30] is next to the cheetah's back. French text throughout the sheet reads: [MM. Dufrenne et Varna présentent “Paris Qui Remue” / Revue de MM. H. Varna, L. Lelièvre et Earl Leslie au Casino De Paris / Voulez -Vous de la Canne à Sucre? / (En voulez-vous de la canne !!!) / Fox One Step / chante par / Joséphine Baker et Joe Alex / Por Piano et Chat / 6 fr. / Parole de Léo Lelièvre et Henri Varna / Musique de Paddy / Éditions Francis Salabert / Vente en Gros : / 22, Rue Chauchat, 22 –Paris – 9e / 14, Rue de Loxum Bruxelles]. The back of the frame has an alphanumeric inscription.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Movement
- Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
- Type
- sheet music
- Topic
- Actors
- Dance
- Entertainers
- Jazz (Music)
- Singers (Musicians)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and National Portrait Gallery, Gift from Jean-Claude Baker
- Object number
- 2016.135.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Journalist pass for an Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Newseum, American, founded 1997
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- NBC4 Universal, American
- Date
- January 21, 2013
- Medium
- ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 24 7/16 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (62 × 8 × 1 cm)
- H x W (2018.107.7a): 5 7/16 × 3 1/8 in. (13.8 × 8 cm)
- H x W x D (2018.107.7b): 19 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (48.2 × 1 × 1 cm)
- Description
- A journalist pass from the January 21, 2013 Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance. The badge has a yellow lanyard (2018.107.7b) with a metal clasp. The badge (2018.107.7a) is red, blue and yellow with white text. The badge has a hologram on the front at the top with two images that change depending on how it is viewed. One image depicts President Barack Obama with text that reads “PRESIDENT / BARACK OBAMA / 44th President of the United States.” The other image in the hologram is a picture of the Newseum with text that reads “2013 INAUGURATION DAY / AT THE / NEWSEUM / January 21, 2013.” Printed below the hologram in black and white text is “MEDIA ACCESS / LEVELS 6 2 / GROUP / NBC4 (WRC-TV). The back of the badge has additional information about the opening of the Newseum and terms and conditions of the badge.
- Place used
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- passes (tickets)
- Topic
- Identity
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.7ab
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Transcript of a speech given by Michelle Obama in 2012 owned by Jim Vance
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Distributed by
- Obama for America, American, founded 2007
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- First Lady Michelle Obama, American, born 1964
- President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
- 2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
- Date
- Septemebr 4, 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- A three paged double-sided transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2012 Democratic National Convention speech. Printed on the top of the first page is “EMBARGOEN UNTIL DELIVERY / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 / CONTACT: Obama for America Press 9312)-985-1198 / EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY / REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA / CHARLOTTE, NC – Below are the prepared remarks of the First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2012 / Democratic National Convention, embargoed for release upon delivery:.” A header printed on the top of each page also reads “EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY.” A portion of the speech is inside handwritten brackets.
- Place used
- Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- transcripts
- Topic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Mass media
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Michelle Obama. Permission required for use.
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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 ViewConcourse, 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
- 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
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Reporter's notebook owned by Jim Vance
- Manufactured by
- Esselte, Swedish, founded 1913
- Owned by
- Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
- Subject of
- President Clinton, Bill, American, born 1946
- 2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
- Date
- 2011; used September 5, 2012
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 9/16 in. (21 × 10 × 1.5 cm)
- Description
- A spiral bound reporter’s bound notebook owned by Jim Vance. The notebooks has a white cover with black text. At the top of the cover is “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK / CARNET DE JOURNALISTE.” A handwritten “V” in black ink is next to this printed text. Additional text on the front regards maker and manufacturing details. Three pages of handwritten notes in black ink are on the inside of the notebook. The notes refer to events and Speeches at the 2012 Democratic National Convention including the keynote address given by President Bill Clinton September 5, 2012. Printed on the back cover of the notebook is “Earthwise / AMPAD.”
- Place used
- Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- notebooks
- Topic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Local and regional
- Politics
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
- Object number
- 2018.107.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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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 ViewConcourse, 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
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Pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for President
- Manufactured by
- Larry Fox Assoc., American
- Subject of
- Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
- Date
- ca. 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product), metal, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.2 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A yellow pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for president. The button features five lines of black block text printed on a yellow background. [UNBOSSED AND UNBOUGHT] appears at the top in small print, curving around the edge of hte button. Below this is written [SHIRLEY / CHISHOLM / FOR / PRESIDENT]. The back of the button is rusted and has a straight pin extending beyond the diameter of the button. There is a printer's mark printed on the bottom edge of the button, partly visible.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Wellington Webb pre-paid $10 calling card
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Webb, Wellington E., born 1941
- Date
- 1995
- Medium
- plastic, vinyl
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 1/8 x 3 3/8 in. (5.4 x 8.6 cm)
- Description
- A white plastic calling card promoting Wellington Webb for Mayor of Denver. The front of the card features Webb's campaing logo, a blue illustration of a shoe with [WEBB '95] on the side. The amount of credit on the card [$10] is printed in blue the upper right and left hand corners. [PRE-PAID CALLING CARD] is printed along the center bottom.
- White, plastic, pre-paid calling card with promotional text for Wellington Webb as Mayor of Denver. The card features a blue graphic of a PR sneaker with laces tied. Blue text in the heel and heel counter [WEBB]. Date listed on PR side of toe box ['95]. In the upper left and right corners is the pre-paid amount listed in blue [$10]. Below the sneaker is additional text in blue [PRE-PAID CALLING CARD]. Reverse has blue text with instructions for use [How to place a call./1. Dial the Access Number below./2. Enter the Card Number below./3. Dial the Area Code + Number./Access Number: 1-800-493-2250/Card Number: 326-8904-936/If you experience technical difficulties, dial 1-800-569-2280/If found, please return to: TWT, P.O. Box 2821, Houston, Texas 77252./Thank You for Supporting the Mayor's Office.].
- Place used
- Denver, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- cards
- Topic
- Communities
- Politics
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Honorable Wellington E. Webb and Wilma J. Webb
- Object number
- 2014.46.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Bumper sticker endorsing Carl Stokes for Mayor of Cleveland
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Commissioned by
- Stokes for Mayor Committee, American, 1965 - 1967
- Subject of
- Stokes, Carl, American, 1927 - 1996
- Date
- ca. 1967
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- ink and adhesive on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 × 12 in. (7.6 × 30.5 cm)
- Description
- An orange bumper sticker printed with black text advocating Carl Stokes for Mayor of Cleveland. The sticker reads [STOKES] across the top half in bold letters, with [For A Better Cleveland] printed in smaller, narrower letters on the bottom half. Information on the Stokes for Mayor Committee is in small print along the bottom of the bumper sticker. In the bottom PR corner is a stamp, mostly illegible, likely a printer's union mark identifying at what shop the sticker was produced. The back of the sticker is covered in a waxy paper over the adhesive, which bears the manufacturer's logo.
- Place depicted
- Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- bumper stickers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic print of the Senate of North Carolina, Session of 1889
- Photograph by
- Wharton, Cyrus Paisley, American, 1852 - 1929
- Subject of
- Falkener, Henry Hall, American, 1859 - 1931
- Holt, Thomas Michael, American, 1831 - 1896
- Wimberly, Dred, American, 1848 - 1937
- Date
- 1889
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 16 × 12 15/16 in. (40.6 × 32.9 cm)
- H x W (Image): 10 11/16 × 7 9/16 in. (27.1 × 19.2 cm)
- Description
- An oval-shaped-sepia photograph mounted on poster paper of the fifty-one senators and Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina, session of 1889. The Lieutenant Governor and the delegates are listed on either side of the photograph, with their districts, cities and counties listed next to their names. Lieutenant Governor Thomas Michael Holt is featured in the center of the image. His photograph is larger than the senators. Photographs of Senator Henry Hall Falkener (R) and Senator Dred Wimberly (R) are located at the bottom of the photograph. There are no inscriptions or marks, front or back.
- Place made
- Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Margaret Falkener DeLorme, Waldo C. Falkener, Cameron S. Falkener and Gilbert E. DeLorme
- Object number
- 2014.94.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Newsweek Vol. LXXVI No. 5
- Published by
- Newsweek, Inc., American, founded 1933
- Subject of
- Kenneth A. Gibson, American, born 1932
- Mayor Richard G. Hatcher, American, born 1933
- Mayor Walter E. Washington, American, 1915 - 2003
- Jackson, Maynard, American, 1938 - 2003
- Austin, Richard H., American, 1913 - 2001
- Date
- August 3, 1970
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 11 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 1/8 in. (28.3 x 21 x 0.3 cm)
- Description
- A copy of Newsweek magazine from the week of August 3, 1970. [Newsweek] appears in bold red letters across the top of the magazine. The cover story appears in black, blue, and yellow type on the right edge of the magazine [The / Black / Mayors / How Are / They Doing? / Newark's / Kenneth Gibson]. The cover features a photograph of Kenneth Gibson standing outdoors in a suit and tie, positioned just to the left of the text.
- The cover article appears on pages 16-22. In addition to Kenneth Gibson, the article also features Mayors Carl Stokes of Cleveland, Ohio, Richard Hatcher of Gary, Indiana, and Walter E. Washington of Washington D.C. The article discusses a number of black politicians holding local office, including Richard Austin of Detroit and Maynard Jackson, Jr. of Atlanta. There is also a section dedicated to the court case involving Newark mayor Hugh J. Addonizio, Gibson's predecessor. The article was written by Assoc. Editor David M. Alpern with assistance from other staff.
- Place depicted
- Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Newsweek. Permission required for use.
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Pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for President
- Manufactured by
- Bristow, American
- Subject of
- Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product), metal, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- 1 x 1/4 in. (2.5 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A white pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for president. The button features an illustration of the head and right raised arm of the Statue of Liberty in black ink. A series of red rays emanate from the statue. Red type curving along the top of the button reads [Liberty & Equality]. Red type in the middle of the button reads [Chisholm / 72]. The back of the button is rusted and has a straight pin extending beyond the diameter of the button. There is a printer's mark in red ink on the bottom edge of the button. There is another red ink mark at the top edge that is illegible.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Poster for voting rights featuring Muhammad Ali
- Created by
- Voter Education Project, American, 1962 - 1968
- Subject of
- Ali, Muhammad, American, 1942 - 2016
- Date
- 1960s
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- printing ink and ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 3/4 × 15 1/2 in. (57.8 × 39.4 cm)
- Description
- This poster features a prominent photographed of Muhammad Ali at its center. Above and below the portrait are three lines of very large lettering which read: [IT'S YOUR FIRGHT / VOTE / IT'S THE GREATEST EQUALIZER]. Beneath the third line of text are two lines of hand written lettering in capitalized green letters which read: [Hampton Voter Registration / Place: Mercury Mall Date: Sept. 25 12:00-5:00 pm]. Beneath the hand written text is a smaller line of printed black text which reads: [The Voter Education Project, 52 Fairlie St. N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (404) 522-7495]. The poster is creased in a regular pattern that suggests it was once stored in a rolled position; the top third section of the poster's verso is browned darker than the bottom two-thirds.
- Place used
- Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- political posters
- Topic
- Athletes
- Boxing
- Politics
- Suffrage
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.63.42
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for President
- Manufactured by
- N.G. Slater Corp., American, founded 1936
- Subject of
- Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product), metal, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (3.8 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A white pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for president. The button features three lines of text in black block letters [MS. CHIS. / FOR / PRES.]. The back of the button is rusted and has a straight pin extending beyond the diameter of the button. A printer's mark in black ink is partly legible on the bottom edge of the button.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm for President
- Manufactured by
- Bristow, American
- Subject of
- Chisholm, Shirley Anita, American, 1924 - 2005
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper (fiber product), metal, plastic laminate
- Dimensions
- 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (3.5 x 3.2 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- A white pinback button endorsing Shirley Chisholm. The button features a small blue illustration of the Statue of Liberty at the top. Below that are three lines of text [SHIRLEY] appears large and in red ink and [THE SPIRIT / OF '72] appears below in blue ink.The back of the button is rusted and has a straight pin extending beyond the diameter of the button. There is a printer's mark in blue ink on the bottom edge of the button, it is partly illegible.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Bumper sticker endorsing Carl Stokes for Mayor of Cleveland
- Commissioned by
- Stokes for Mayor Committee, American, 1965 - 1967
- Subject of
- Stokes, Carl, American, 1927 - 1996
- Printed by
- Unidentified
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- ink and adhesive on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 x 12 in. (7.6 x 30.5 cm)
- Description
- An orange bumper sticker printed with black text advocating Carl Stokes for Mayor of Cleveland. The sticker reads [STOKES] bold black letters. Information on the Stokes for Mayor Committee is in small print along the bottom of the bumper sticker. In the bottom PR corner is a stamp, mostly illegible, likely a printer's union mark identifying at what shop the sticker was produced. The back of the sticker is covered in a waxy paper over the adhesive, which bears the manufacturer's logo.
- Place depicted
- 3521 Attica Road, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- bumper stickers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
- Object number
- 2014.36.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Sticker for Wellington Webb mayoral campaign
- Printed by
- C & D Printing, American, founded 1995
- Subject of
- Webb, Wellington E., born 1941
- Date
- ca. 1995
- Medium
- paper, ink, adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W: 2 x 3 1/16 in. (5.1 x 7.8 cm)
- Description
- A Spanish language sticker promoting Wellington Webb for Mayor. Label is primarily blue with white text [Wellington / WEBB / El Alcalde de Denver], which translates to "Mayor of Denver." Along the bottom is a white bar with red text in the lower right corner [Todos Cuentan], "All Count" in English. In the lower left corner, also in red, is the printing manufacturer's mark. On the reverse is the adhesive backing with the manufacturer's information printed in red. The information repeats over the surface of the backing.
- Allied Printing Trades Council Denver CO (R) 71
- Fasson avery Crack'N PEEl Permanent U.S. Patent 4,698,052 on back
- Backing has been partially peeled away at the top PR corner.
- Place depicted
- Denver, Colorado, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Communities
- Politics
- Urban life
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Honorable Wellington E. Webb and Wilma J. Webb
- Object number
- 2014.46.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions