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Photographic print of La Salle Beauty School
- Photograph by
- Charles "Teenie" Harris, American, 1908 - 1998
- Subject of
- La Salle Beauty School, American
- Date
- ca. 1938-1940
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 × 9 in. (22.9 × 22.9 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of La Salle Beauty School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The building has signs in the widows advertising the school. Two cars are parked outside on the street in front of the building. The bottom right corner has an inscription of a number: [719]. The back of the photograph has an inscription that identifies the building.
- Place depicted
- 2107 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Charles A. Harris and Beatrice Harris in memory of Charles "Teenie" Harris
- Object number
- 2014.302.76
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Carnegie Museum of Art, Charles "Teenie" Harris Archive
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Rev. S.S. Jones Home Movies: Reel 6
- Directed by
- Rev. Jones, S. S., American, 1869 - 1936
- Subject of
- Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Madame C.J. Walker School of Beauty Culture, American, 1910 - 1985
- Date
- 1924-1928
- Medium
- 16mm Film (a): acetate film;
- Film Reel (b): plastic;
- Film Can (c): metal
- Dimensions
- Duration: 11 Minutes
- Length (Film): 300 Feet
- Title
- 16mm motion picture film of Rev. S.S. Jones Home Movies: Reel 6
- Caption
- Rev. Solomon Sir Jones was a Baptist minister, businessman, and amateur filmmaker. This collection of home movies by Jones documents African American communities in Oklahoma between 1924 and 1928, depicting residents at work and in their homes, as well as activities at local schools, businesses, and churches. Community social events such as parades and funerals are prominently featured.
- Description
- A 16mm silent, black and white film (a) with original plastic film reel (b) and original metal can (c) featuring footage taken in Oklahoma during the middle and late 1920s by Solomon Sir Jones, the sixth in a collection of nine films.
- Inscribed on the outside of the canister in is [#6] in red and black ink and [S.S. Jones (illegible)] in black ink. Handwritten inscriptions on three white adhesive labels read: [Okla - Jones], [Mme C J Walker / class], and [Summit Parade / 6]. Remnants of a green label with black text are in ther center of an imprinted design.
- The film begins with a procession of people dressed in semi-formal clothing walking by the camera before entering what appears to be a brick church building. The next scene shows men exiting a storefront with a Simmons Drug Store sign in the window. A title sign reads Mme C. J. Walker Graduating Class 1927 & Agents By Mme Dora Stephen of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The camera pans over a large group of women from the beauty school dressed in white seated with a man and woman in the center of the group not dressed in white. The crowd moves around and then walks up the front stairs of the building and enters the front door. The next title sign reads South Muskogee District Fair Parade & Board Summit September 17, 1926, L. W. Thomas Manager & J. I. Jones, S. M. Winston, A. C. Calloway. The footage shows a parade of cars in a parade and many of the cars are decorated with streamers. The cars pass in front of the camera. There are also horses pulling decorated wagons. The next scene shows a group of men standing on the stairs in front of a building and the camera pans in front of the building after then men walk down the stairs. The next title sign reads Rentiesville, Oklahoma, Free Fair & Board, W. A. Roberson, S. H. D., A. L. Morris, H. Hill, Professor A. G. McKeney, L. W. Prestly Co. 1926. The footage shows men in a marching band playing instruments and walking out of the front door of Rentiesville High School. A group of men and women follow the band out of the front door and walk by the camera. The camera pans across the front of the building and show the crowd in front. The next scene shows the interior of a business that appears to be a bakery. The scene shows a man and a woman get into a car and then exit the car. The next title sign reads Hugh Vocational Department Professor Prestley And B. T. Roberson, Rentiesville, Oklahoma, 1926. The footage is from an elevated position and shows cars with decoration and horses passing in front of the camera. The horses are being ridden by riders as well as pulling wagons. The next scene shows the exterior of the Home Undertaking Company building. There is also a sign hanging on the outside of the building that says Idlewild Rooms. The next title sign reads One Of Walker's Up Town Buildings in Muskogee, Oklahoma, September 17, 1926. A family walks down the front stairs and out to a building in the backyard and then returns to the house. The family also stands for a portrait. The next scene is filmed from a moving vehicle, probably a train, and shows a body of water and the coastline. Ships are visible in the distance and a road runs parallel to the tracks and cars can be seen driving on the road. There a brief shot from the back of train showing the train tracks and then the camera returns to the side window of the train.
- Place filmed
- Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Rentiesville, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Place printed
- Summit, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Rev. S.S. Jones Home Movies
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Topic
- American South
- American West
- Amusements
- Beauty schools
- Business
- Communities
- Families
- Social life and customs
- Travel
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Naomi Long Madgett
- Object number
- 2011.79.6.1abc
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Advertisement for the Poro System agency
- Distributed by
- Poro System, American, 1902 - 1951
- Printed by
- St. Louis Embossing Inc., American
- Subject of
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- ca. 1925
- Medium
- ink on cardboard
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 7/16 × 13 9/16 × 1/8 in. (26.5 × 34.4 × 0.3 cm)
- Description
- A cardboard sign advertising Annie Malone’s “Poro” System agency. The advertisement is red, white, blue, and yellow. The product name is centered at the top of the sign in a blue rectangular field with white text outlined in light blue that reads, [“PORO” / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF.]. Below is a rectangular field bordered in a blue and green floral motif. The field itself is dominated by a red and white vertical striped banner outlined in gold and blue, resembling an American flag bunting. At the top of the banner is a light blue oval with decorative flourishes. In the center of the oval is dark blue text in varying fonts that read, [For / HAIR AND SKIN]. At the bottom of the banner is a yellow rectangular box with dark blue text that reads, [AGENCY]. There are two holes punched along the top, middle edge for hanging the sign. On the bottom left corner of the sign is blue text that reads [This sign remains the property of / PORO COLLEGE, ST. LOUIS, MO.]. The embosser’s mark is on the bottom right corner. There is an inscription in pencil on the back of the sign.
- Place made
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
- Type
- advertisements
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.90.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Letter from Sara S. Washington for the Apex News and Hair Co, Inc.
- Created by
- Apex News and Hair Company, American, founded 1919
- Subject of
- Washington, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Cosmopolitan Community Church, American, founded 1925
- Signed by
- Washington, Sara Spencer, American, 1889 - 1953
- Date
- September 11, 1933
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- Form letter from the Apex News and Hair Co., Inc. to support its new beauty school. The paper has the Apex letterhead. The letter is dated in the upper right. The form text begins [Dear Friend and Co-worker: / A very cordial invitation is extended to our Professional / and Business men and women to co-operate with the Apex News / and Hair Company, Inc. in the opening of its new and / modernly equipped Beauty School, located at 900 N. Eutaw / Street, Baltimore, Maryland.] The second paragraph includes an invitation to a Monster Mass Meeting on September 14th at the Cosmopolitan Community Church. The letter is signed by Sara S. Washington, the president of Apex. The back of the letter has two columns of handwritten names and monetary amounts.
- Place made
- Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- form letters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Stokes/Washington Family
- Object number
- 2017.14.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Letter to Lucille Brown from Annie Malone Pope-Turnbo
- Written by
- Malone, Annie, American, 1869 - 1957
- Received by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Subject of
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- March 25, 1915
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
- Description
- This letter is from Mrs. Annie Malone Pope-Turnbo to Mrs. Elder Brown with hair care instructions. The letter, off white with black ink, is typed on "Poro" College letterhead. In the upper left and right corners are small rectangles of text. Upper left reads "Scientific and Sanitary Treat-/ ment of the Scalp and Hair, / effecting a Healthy Scalp and/ thus promoting a growth of/Luxuriant Hair." The upper right reads “INSTRUCTIONS TAUGHT/ Manicuring and Electrical/ Scalp Treatment. / Prompt attention to all Orders." Between the two rectangles are the words "Instructions Taught." Below these words is the letterhead that reads ""PORO" COLLEGE/ MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO/ Proprietress/ 3100 PINE STREET/ ST. LOUIS, MO." The letter is hand signed at the bottom right corner.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place printed
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Instruction manual for manicuring and facial massage with envelope
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- December 9, 1919
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (2011.170.10.1 - Manual): 11 1/16 x 8 1/2 in. (28.1 x 21.6 cm)
- H x W (2011.170.10.2 - Envelope): 4 1/8 x 8 5/8 in. (10.5 x 21.9 cm)
- Description
- This is a pamphlet produced by the Poro Company explaining manicuring and facial massage. The cover of the pamphlet features the title on the cover "MANICURING/ &/ FACIAL MASSAGE." In the lower third of the cover in the center is the company and location "PORO COLLEGE CO./ ST. LOUIS, MO." The pamphlet is fastened at the top with three brads. On the left side are three holes. The pamphlet includes information on how to perform manicures, give facial massages, and the procedures and instruments required. The envelope has the return address in the upper right corner in black "Return [illegible] Days to/ "PORO" COLLEGE/ AT "PORO" CORNER/ ST. LOUIS, MO." The receiving address is in the lower half, centered "Mrs. Lucile Brown, / 3015 Adams St., / City." In the upper right corner is a red two cent stamp as well as a cancellation stamp from St. Louis. The stamp shows a profile view of George Washington framed in an oval surrounded by laurel leaves. At the top and bottom is text that reads "U.S. POSTAGE/ 2 CENTS 2." The cancellation stamp reads "ST. LOUIS/ DEC 10/1919/11/30/PM/6/MO." At the top of the front in the center are the initials "MB."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- pamphlets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.10
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Price list for dealers of Poro beauty products
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Used by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
- Description
- This is a sheet of paper with a price list for Poro dealers of Poro Products. Along the top is the title for the price list "NEW SCHEDULE OF REDUCED PRICES WITH TAX/ For Poro Dealers only." The pricing list is split into six columns. The column titles read from left to right "HAIR PREPARATIONS / Dealer's/ Price/ Gov. / Tax/ Total/ Charge/ Customers'/ Price/ Total/ With Tax." Along the lower third of the sheet include instructions for pricing as well as a price schedule for soap with tax. It contains a new schedule of reduced prices with tax. There are several creases from folding throughout the sheet; these are reinforced by clear tape.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- price lists
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Price list for dealers of Poro products
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Used by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (opened): 6 x 9 5/8 in. (15.2 x 24.4 cm)
- H x W (folded closed): 6 x 3 5/16 in. (15.2 x 8.4 cm)
- Description
- This is a confidential Poro Price List pamphlet for Poro dealers. The pamphlet is black type on cream colored paper, folded in thirds. The front cover has the text contained within a rectangle over the whole of the front. At the top is underlined text that reads "CONFIDENTIAL." In the upper third is the title of the pamphlet "PORO/ PRICE LIST/ (WHOLESALE)." In the lower half are two lines of text contained within two dashes "FOR PORO DEALERS/ ONLY." Along the bottom is the company information that reads "PORO COLLEGE, INC. / Anna M. Malone, Pres. / 4415 South Parkway/ CHICAGO, ILL."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- price lists
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.14
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Receipt for ten dollars from Lucille Brown
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Written by
- Malone, Annie, American, 1869 - 1957
- Subject of
- Kennedy, Ida Miller, American
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- February 28, 1919
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 7/16 x 7 1/8 in. (8.7 x 18.1 cm)
- Description
- Receipt for ten dollars from Lucille Brown, signed by Annie Malone for a diploma for Ida Miller Kennedy. In the upper right corner is the number "51" printed in blue. In the upper left corner is a blank for the amount listed, which is filled in with ink "$10/00." The receipt reads "2-28-1919/ Received from Mrs. Lucile Brown/ Ten Dollars./ For Diploma for Mrs. Ida Miller C. Kennedy/ Annie M. Malone,/ (illegible)." Stamped across the lower left quadrant diagonally are the words "Department (illegible)."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- receipts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.17
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Mailing tube addressed to Lucille Brown
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 1 3/4 x 16 1/8 x 1 3/8 in. (4.4 x 41 x 3.5 cm)
- Description
- This is a canister in which a Poro enrollment certificate was mailed to its recipient. The brown paper tube is addressed to Lucille Brown in Weir, Mississippi. There are two different colored, cancelled stamps on the tube, along the right side of the address label. The label wraps around the tube in the center. Text on the tube reads "Return in ten days to/ "Poro" College Company/ Saint Louis, MO/ Register No. 146453/ Lucille Brown No # 0560/ P.O.Box 815/ Weir, Miss./ [illegible]." The tube is open at both ends.
- Place used
- Weir, Choctaw County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- canisters
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Contract for the Poro System of Hair Treatment and signed pupil agreement
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Malone, Annie, American, 1869 - 1957
- Signed by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Brown, Elder, American, 1889 - 1949
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This is a Poro contract from the office of Annie Pope-Turnbo. On the first page is an undated and unsigned Contract for the Poro System of Hair Treatment and Instruction. Included in the contract are the cost of the course, the proper use of the course instruction, and the subsequent teaching of the course. Along the top of the contract is the letterhead for the office of Annie Pope-Turnbo in large letters that reads "OFFICE OF/ MRS. ANNIE M. POPE-TURNBO/ NO.3100 PINE STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. / The "PORO" System of Hair Treatment and Instruction." On the second page is a Poro College Subsequent pupil agreement signed by Lucille Brown and others. The agreement reiterates the contract conditions. Along the bottom right corner of the agreement are the signatures for Mrs. Grozelia B. Maxwell and Mrs. Lucille Brown, who have signed as pupils for the Poro College instruction. Witnesses to the agreement are in the bottom left corner ""PORO"/ Trade Mark, Registered in U. S. Patent Office, Jan. 5, 1907. Preparation for Treatment of the Hair. / IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, said instructor and said subsequent pupil have hereunto affixed their/ signatures and seals at Weir and McCool Miss. / this 15th day of March 1915/ Mrs. Grozelia B. Maxwell "SEAL"/ Mrs. Lucille Brown "SEAL"/ WITNESSES: / Prof. Elder Brown/ Rev. C.[?] H. Maxwell."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- contracts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Company contract for Poro College
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Kennedy, Ida Miller, American
- Signed by
- Unidentified
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Brown, Elder, American, 1889 - 1949
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- March 7, 1919
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 14 x 8 1/2 in. (35.6 x 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This is a contract for the Poro College Company regarding the instruction of treating the scalp and hair. Fourteen conditions are included in the contract regarding the correct use for Poro instruction method, the cost of taking the course, and the sharing of the instruction method, and the establishment of a Poro agency within the city of the pupil upon graduation. The last page of the contract is signed by Lucille Brown as the agent and witnessed by Mr. Elder Brown of Weir, Mississippi, as well as an illegible signature of Ackerman, Mississippi. Mrs. Ida Miller C. Kennedy signed as a pupil. The contract is signed on March 7, 1919. The center front cover has ""Poro" College Company/ Annie M. Pope-Turnbo Malone/ Founder" in black text. For all signatures and inscriptions, please see Inscription fields on the Other tabs.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place printed
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- contracts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Handwritten formula for hair grower
- Written by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 7/8 x 5 1/16 in. (12.4 x 12.9 cm)
- Description
- Handwritten recipe for Hair Grower formula created by Poro College and written on lined paper in blue ink. The recipe reads "Hair Grower /1 pt Vaseline white./ 2 tsp Sulphur/2 1"/"2 tsp. Orriste (sic) root/ 1 tsp Quinine/ Bergamont Oil/ Sift the dry ingredient/ four times then mix/ with vaseline and stir/ as making cake/ oil for flavor perfume/ to suit taste." The recipe has deep creases from folding that have been reinforced with clear tape.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- recipes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photograph of Lucille Brown among Poro agents and one small child
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 13/16 x 10 5/8 in. (17.3 x 27 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph that depicts twenty-one women and one small child. The women stand in two rows on the steps of a building. In the upper left corner of the image is some wooden scaffolding. Seated in the scaffolding is a small child, gazingat the camera. In the upper right corner of the image is a window with advertisements and products within the window bay. At the top of the image in the center is a doorway. There are curtains in the window of the door. In the lower right corner of the image is an impression of the photography studio "CRAIG STUDIO/ ST. LOUIS, MO." On the reverse in the upper third of the back, left of center is a "Lucille M. Brown."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.11
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Photograph of Lucille Brown and Elder Brown among others
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Brown, Elder, American, 1889 - 1949
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Unidentified Child or Children
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 6 1/16 x 8 3/16 in. (15.4 x 20.8 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph depicts twelve women, three men, and one boy. The women all stand a row wearing light-colored shirts and dark skirts, except one woman fifth from the right, who wears a light-colored skirt. The women all face the left and stand at an angle. Seated in wooden chairs in front of the women are three men. The man on the left wears a light-colored suit, while the man in the middle sits facing the camera wearing a dark suit and light-colored or white shirt. The man on the right also wears a dark suit and a light-colored or white shirt and is seated at an angle facing the left. On the ground next to each man is a hat. Behind the man on the right is a small boy standing, leaning on the back of the chair. He wears a light-colored shirt, dark pants, and is barefoot. The group is photographed outside on a lawn next to a brick building. There is a barred window in the wall behind the women. On the reverse of the photograph is an inscription noting Elder and Lucille Brown.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place captured
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.12
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Price list for dealers of Poro products
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Used by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (opened): 6 x 9 7/16 in. (15.2 x 24 cm)
- H x W (folded closed): 6 x 3 3/16 in. (15.2 x 8.1 cm)
- Description
- This is a confidential Poro Price List pamphlet for Poro dealers. The pamphlet is black type on cream colored paper, folded in thirds. The front cover has the text contained within a rectangle over the whole of the front. At the top is underlined text that reads "CONFIDENTIAL." In the upper third is the title of the pamphlet "PORO/ PRICE LIST/ (WHOLESALE)." In the lower half are two lines of text contained within two dashes "FOR PORO DEALERS/ ONLY." Along the bottom is the company information that reads "PORO COLLEGE, INC. / Anna M. Malone, Pres. / 4415 South Parkway/ CHICAGO, ILL."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- price lists
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.15
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Typewritten formula for Poro hair rinse
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Used by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1915-1953
- On ViewConcourse 2, C 2053
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 5/8 x 8 3/8 in. (11.7 x 21.3 cm)
- Description
- This is a half sheet of paper with the formula for making Poro Hair Rinse. The typed text is centered on the page and justified on the left. The title is centered. The text reads "F ORMULA (sic) FOR MAKING THE PORO RINSE./ Break 1 egg into a pint of luke warm water and beat/ thoroughly. Strain this mixture through a piece of/fine cheese-cloth into another pint of luke warm/ water, and add a teaspoonful of Bay Rum or a few drops/ of some good perfume. Pour the whole mixture into a/ basin in which the hair is to be rinsed and add/ sufficient water to make 1 gallon. Use 1 egg to a head." The paper has multiple creases from folding.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- recipes
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Souvenir booklet about Poro College Company
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Subject of
- Malone, Annie, American, 1869 - 1957
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- 1920-1927
- Medium
- ink on paper with cardboard and cord
- Dimensions
- 6 1/4 x 9 7/16 x 1/4 in. (15.9 x 24 x 0.6 cm)
- Description
- This is a souvenir booklet about the Poro College Company with thirty seven pages including photographs and illustrations. Bound with textured dark green cardboard covers, it is fastened together with a thin cord. The cover features an embossed graphic of a stylized architectural frieze with a central oculus featuring the name of the college "PORO." The frieze features scalloped leaves and floral additions. The frieze is lined with inverted triangles above a line of dark green. On the right of the frieze is a beaded chain extending down the front of the cover. Below the frieze is the title of the booklet "SOUVENIR/ OF/ PORO COLLEGE/ ST. LOUIS]. There is a white substance spattered slightly over the front cover.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Type
- brochures
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.18
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Enrollment Certificate to Poro College for Lucille Brown
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Received by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Signed by
- Malone, Annie, American, 1869 - 1957
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- March 19, 1915
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 15/16 x 8 7/16 in. (27.8 x 21.4 cm)
- Description
- This is a certificate of enrollment for Lucille Brown as an agent for Poro products. Also included on the certificate are instructions for treating hair in order to be straightened, instructions for selling Poro products, prices for products and selling suggestions. In the upper left and right corners are black and white images of women shown in profile with long, straight hair. Under the left image are the words "4 years ago my hair was only a/ finger length, and my temples/ were bald half way up my head." Above the image are the words "Mrs. A.M. Pope-Turnbo." Under the right image are the words "4 years ago my hair just covered/ my shoulders." Above the image are the words "Mrs. L.L. Roberts." Between the images are the words ""PORO"/ Hair Growers/ We Grew Our Hair, Now Let/ Us Grow Yours With/ "PORO"/ MRS. A. M. POPE-TURNBO/ 3100 PINE STREET/ St. Louis, Mo. March 19 1915/ Mrs. Lucille Brown/ Wier and McCool, Miss." The bottom quarter of the page is a price list of Poro products. At the bottom left corner, handwritten in ink, are the words "Poro Special Hair Grower 40¢ / Poro Letter C[illegible] 75¢."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place printed
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- certificates
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Diploma issued to Lucille Brown from Poro College
- Created by
- Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
- Received by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Owned by
- Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
- Date
- March 19, 1915
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
- Exhibition
- Cultural Expressions
- Medium
- ink on paper with foil and cloth
- Dimensions
- 16 1/8 × 20 1/4 × 1/2 in. (41 × 51.4 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- This is a Poro College diploma received by Lucille Brown. On the diploma in the lower left corner is a gold, embossed, seal with a purple ribbon. The diploma is printed in black text with blanks provided throughout for filling in information about the recipient, the date, and the person conferring the degree. Under the blanks are lines of red ink. From the top of the page text reads "Poro College/ &/ Scalp Treatment and Hair Culture/ St. Louis, Mo./ Established in the Year of Our Lord Nineteen Hundred/ Know all Parties by these Presents, That/ Lucille Brown/has completed a full course of instruction in the treatment of the scalp and the culture of the/ hair, as prescribed by the Poro System./ And has passed such examinations as to satisfactorily demonstrate her ability to properly apply the intricate methods thereto./ Now, therefore, by virtue of the power vested in us, we have granted this/ DIPLOMA/ with all of the privileges attendant thereupon./ In Witness Whereof, We, the President and Secretary, have subscribed our names and caused this seal/ of the College to be affixed hereunto, this Nineteenth day of March 1915./ Annie M. Pope Turnbo President/ Maudelle McMurray Secretary/ Territory Weir and McCool, Miss."
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place made
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- diplomas
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.170.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain