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  • Letter to Frances Albrier from Stokely Carmichael about the Black United Front

    Letter to Frances Albrier from Stokely Carmichael about the Black United Front

    Written by
    Carmichael, Stokely, Trinidadian American, 1941 - 1998
    Received by
    Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987
    Subject of
    National Black United Front, American, founded 1970s
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Place depicted
    Oakland, Richmond, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1950s
    Description
    A typewritten letter by Gloria Foster on behalf of Stokely Carmichael inviting Frances Albrier, "Dear Friend," to an organizational meeting for the Black United Front in the San Francisco Bay Area.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Correspondence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection
    Object number
    2010.60.33
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    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Walking</I>

    Walking

    Created by
    Alston, Charles Henry, American, 1907 - 1977
    Medium
    oil paint and gesso on canvas
    Dimensions
    H x W: 48 3/8 x 64 3/4 x 1 1/4 in. (122.9 x 164.5 x 3.2 cm)
    Type
    oil paintings
    Place depicted
    Alabama, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1958
    Caption
    Walking recalls the bus boycotts in the 1950s and anticipated the civil rights marches of the 1960s. The work not only depicts the spirit and conviction of the civil rights protests, it also references the significant role of women and youth in the movement.
    Description
    This colorful, modernist painting depicts women and a young girl walking in front of a long line of others. The figures move out of a shadowy background on the left, towards the light, emanating from the upper right corner. The line appears to be moving forwards, out of the picture plane. The women leading the line step forward strongly to the viewer's right; their leg movements are delineated by the columns of strongly contrasting light and shadow of their long skirts. The leading woman's face is upturned towards the light. Next to and slightly behind her a second female figure, with forward facing gaze, has her right arm around a much smaller female figure. This child figure moves with the line but turns her head to face the viewer, hands folded at the waist. Directly behind them is another female figure carrying a swathed infant. There are several isolated individuals outside the orderly grouping of the line. The line is the focus of their gaze; the nearest individual turns her back on the viewer as she focuses on the line.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Art
    Children
    Civil Rights
    Resistance
    United States--History--1953-1961
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Sydney Smith Gordon
    Object number
    2007.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Charles Alston Estate
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Exhibition
    Visual Art and the American Experience
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 052
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Banner with motto of Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

    Banner with motto of Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1910
    Subject of
    National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
    Medium
    silk (fiber), wood, paint
    Dimensions
    2010.2.1a: 37 1/4 × 31 1/2 × 1 3/8 in. (94.6 × 80 × 3.5 cm)
    2010.2.1b: 13/16 × 31 1/2 × 13/16 in. (2.1 × 80 × 2.1 cm)
    Type
    banners
    Place collected
    Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1924
    Description
    A purple silk banner with gold fringe created for the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The message "LIFTING / AS / WE CLIMB" is painted across the banner in large gold letters. Above the words is a painted design of three interlocking triangles, the center of which is filled with the two on either side in outline. The bottom of the banner is scalloped and has an attached length of fringe. The top of the banner has a sewn loop running its length for a rod (2010.2.1b) to be inserted. There is a strip of gold fringe sewn just below this loop. The rod is currently stored in place in the banner. It is painted gold at the ends and has a dowel inserted at the end of the proper left side with a hole for a dowel on the proper right side.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    American West
    Associations and institutions
    Civil Rights
    Communication
    Communities
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1865-1921
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.2.1abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Making a Way Out of No Way
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 050
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Banner for Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

    Banner for Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1896
    Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, American, founded 1910
    Medium
    silk (fiber), wood, paint
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2010.2.2a-d): 38 × 41 × 1 3/8 in. (96.5 × 104.1 × 3.5 cm)
    H x W (2010.2.2a): 36 × 29 in. (91.4 × 73.7 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.2.bc): 1 9/16 × 36 3/4 × 1 9/16 in. (4 × 93.3 × 4 cm)
    H x W x D (2010.2.2d): 1 9/16 × 1 9/16 × 5 1/2 in. (4 × 4 × 14 cm)
    Type
    banners
    Place collected
    Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1924
    Description
    A purple silk banner with gold fringe created for the Oklahoma Federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The message "OKLAHOMA / FEDERATION / OF / COLORED WOMEN / 1910" is painted across the banner in large gold letters. The bottom of the banner is scalloped and has an attached length of fringe. The top of the banner has a sewn loop running its length for a rod (2010.2.2b) to be inserted. There is a strip of gold fringe sewn just below this loop. The rod is currently stored in place in the banner. It is painted gold at the ends and has two carved wooden finial painted gold. 2010.2.2c is attached to the rod and 2010.2.2d is detached.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    American South
    American West
    Associations and institutions
    Civil Rights
    Communication
    Communities
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1865-1921
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.2.2a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Textiles
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Exhibition
    Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
    On View
    NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Poster supporting the Poor People's Crusade made by SCLC

    Created by
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    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 black ink on orange poster board handmade poster. The poster reads: [SCLC's / Poor People's Crusade / Feed The Hungry / Clothe The Naked / Housing For The Homeless / 000 Street / Anywhere, USA].
    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
    2010.41.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Poster supporting the Poor People's Crusade made by the SCLC

    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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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    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
  • Poster supporting women and justice made by SCLC

    Created by
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Medium
    ink on poster board
    Dimensions
    H x W: 20 x 30 in. (50.8 x 76.2 cm)
    Type
    political posters
    Date
    1968-1990
    Description
    A handmade poster board with print in red and black ink that reads: [sclc/Women / JUSTICE].
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Civil Rights
    Justice
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1969-2001
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.41.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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  • Poster supporting the Voting Rights Act made by SCLC

    Created by
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Medium
    ink on poster board
    Dimensions
    H x W: 21 3/4 x 27 7/8 in. (55.2 x 70.8 cm)
    Type
    political posters
    Date
    1968-2006
    Description
    A handmade poster of orange, black, and red ink on white poster board. The poster reads: [EXTEND THE VOTING / RIGHTS ACT / S.C.L.C.]
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    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
    2010.41.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • Poster supporting the Chinese student movement made by SCLC

    Created by
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    Medium
    ink on poster board
    Dimensions
    H x W: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)
    Type
    political posters
    Date
    1989-1994
    Description
    A handmade poster of black ink on white poster board. The poster reads: [SCLC / Supports / the / Chinese / Student Movement]. Chinese characters are featured on the left side of the poster.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    International affairs
    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
    2010.41.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • SCLC contribution can

    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
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  • <I>The Fight to Free Angela Davis: Its Importance for the Working Class</I>

    The Fight to Free Angela Davis: Its Importance for the Working Class

    Published by
    New Outlook Publishers, American
    Written by
    Mitchell, Charlene, American, born 1930
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/16 in. (19 x 12.8 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Date
    1972
    Description
    Pamphlet consists of white print on a black and green background.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Justice
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Women
    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
    2010.55.101
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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  • <I>A Political Biography of Angela Davis</I>

    A Political Biography of Angela Davis

    Published by
    New York Committee to Free Davis, Angela, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Davis, Angela, American, born 1944
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 7/8 x 5 11/16 in. (22.5 x 14.5 cm)
    Type
    portraits
    pamphlets
    Date
    1972
    Description
    Pamphlet consisting of black print on white paper. Beneath the title, a black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    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
    2010.55.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>The Jobless Negro</I>

    The Jobless Negro

    Published by
    Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
    Written by
    Lawson, Elizabeth, American
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 5/16 x 4 3/4 in. (16 x 12 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1933
    Description
    A pamphlet written by Elizabeth Lawson. The front cover of the pamphlet is black print on yellowed paper. Text at the top reads: [The Jobless Negro / by Elizabeth Lawson / Price 1¢]. Below the text is a black and white photograph of a man with his fist in the air. The pamphlet consists of sixteen pages of text, including the back cover. The back cover also contains publication information and a stamp for the Workers Book Shop.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Politics (Practical)
    Race discrimination
    United States--History--1933-1945
    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
    2010.55.21
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>The Road to Negro Liberation</I>

    The Road to Negro Liberation

    Published by
    Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
    Written by
    Haywood, Harry, American, 1898 - 1985
    Subject of
    Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 1/16 x 4 15/16 in. (18 x 12.5 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Place depicted
    Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1934
    Description
    A pamphlet titled: [The Road To Negro Liberation]. The cover features red print on discolored paper. The title stretches throughout the center. Additional text reads: [Harry Haywood / 10¢ / Report to the Eighth Convention of the Communist Party of the U.S.A.]. There is also a hammer and sickle in the upper right edge. The interior contains sixty-three pages of text. The back cover features an advertisement for the Negro Liberator.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1933-1945
    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
    2010.55.22
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Lift Every Voice for Paul Robeson</I>

    Lift Every Voice for Paul Robeson

    Published by
    Freedom Associates, American
    Written by
    Brown, Lloyd L., American
    Subject of
    Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (14 x 10 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Date
    1951
    Description
    White text on rust-colored borders on the top and left edges. Then a drawing of Paul Robeson in rust-colored ink.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    International affairs
    Mass media
    Musicians
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Race discrimination
    Resistance
    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
    2010.55.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    © People's Artists, Inc. Permission required for use.
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Democracy and the Negro People Today</I>

    Democracy and the Negro People Today

    Published by
    National Negro Congress, American, founded 1935
    Written by
    Yergan, Max, American, 1892 - 1975
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (19 x 13 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Place depicted
    Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    1940
    Description
    A pamphlet of a speech written and delivered by Max Yergan. The cover consists of white text on black background. At center, there is a black-and-white photograph of Max Yergan. The upper right corner of the image has a handwritten inscription that reads: [DY]. The interior of the pamphlet contains fifteen pages. The back cover lists the [Aims Of The National Negro Congress] in black ink on a white background.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Associations and institutions
    Civil Rights
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    United States--History--1933-1945
    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
    2010.55.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Fight Racism - Overturn the Bakke Decision!</I>

    Fight Racism - Overturn the Bakke Decision!

    Published by
    National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision, American, founded 1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/8 x 4 1/4 in. (28.2 x 10.8 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Place depicted
    Berkeley, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    ca. 1978
    Description
    A trifold pamphlet made of black print on yellowed paper. The cover has large black text that reads: [Fight Racism- / Overturn the Bakke Decision!]. Below the text is a drawing of people protesting. The interior contains text describing the details of the Bakke court case. The back of the pamphlet information on how to join the National Committee to Overturn the Bakke Decision.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Law
    Mass media
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    United States--History--1969-2001
    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
    2010.55.43
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Young Worker Vol. 3 No. 1</I>

    Young Worker Vol. 3 No. 1

    Published by
    Young Communist League, American, founded 1920
    Subject of
    Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 11/16 x 8 1/4 in. (27.2 x 21 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Date
    1972
    Description
    A pamphlet made of black print on yellowed paper. The cover features a black and white photograph of Gus Hall and Jarvis Tyner. The interior consists of twenty-eight pages of articles and photographs and two pages of a political cartoon about Richard Nixon. The back of the pamphlet features an announcement for the Second National Convention for the Young Workers League.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    International affairs
    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
    2010.55.48
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Ben Davis: Crusader for Negro Freedom & Socialism</I>

    Ben Davis: Crusader for Negro Freedom & Socialism

    Published by
    New Outlook Publishers, American
    Written by
    Patterson, William L., American, 1891 - 1980
    Subject of
    Davis, Benjamin Jefferson Jr., American, 1903 - 1964
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 13.9 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Date
    1967
    Description
    A pamphlet about Ben Davis. The front cover has a brown and white image of Ben Davis' face on a red and pink background with white text. The interior of the pamphlet consists of forty-eight pages of text and images about Ben Davis. The back of the pamphlet features and advertisement for New Outlook Publishers.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    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
    2010.55.52
    Restrictions & Rights
    © New Outlook Publishers. Permission required for use.
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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
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  • <I>20 Years on the Chain Gang? Angelo Herndon Must Go Free!</I>

    20 Years on the Chain Gang? Angelo Herndon Must Go Free!

    Published by
    International Labor Defense, American, 1925 - 1946
    Written by
    Lawson, Elizabeth, American
    Subject of
    Herndon, Angelo Braxton, American, 1913 - 1997
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 6 11/16 x 4 15/16 in. (17 x 12.5 cm)
    Type
    pamphlets
    Date
    1935
    Description
    Pamphlet consisting of black ink on white paper. A white judge drags a black man along by a rope around his neck. An arm labeled "I.L.D." wields a knife to sever the rope.
    Topic
    African American
    Activism
    Justice
    Labor
    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
    2010.55.60
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
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