Published by

The Voice Publishing Company, Inc., founded 1923

Printed by

Cathrell Printing Company, American

Subject of

Cathrell, Sally J., 1893 - 1970

Medium

ink on paper with metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 9 1/4 × 6 1/16 × 1/8 in. (23.5 × 15.4 × 0.3 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place printed

Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Kansas City, Missouri, United States, North and Central America

Date

April 1926

Description

An April 1926 edition of "The Voice." The front cover has a white background and features a sepia-toned photographic portrait of a woman identified as [Mrs. Sallie J. Cathrell, Pres. Cathrell Printing Co.] in the table of contents. She is depicted in profile with a jaw-level bob haircut and wearing a light colored sleeveless top. Black and red text above and below the image read, [The Voice / "The Shout of a Rising Race" / Published Monthly in the Interest of / Colored People Everywhere / April, 1926 Price 15c / Kansas City Special Number]. The text is surrounded by a black border with a decorative motif at the corners. The publication includes a front cover, back cover, and thirty-four (34) pages bound with staples.

Topic

African American

American West

Business

Education

Literature

Mass media

Music

Politics (Practical)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2013.46.25.6

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection

Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Unidentified

Photograph by

Natkin, Paul, American

Edited by

Johnson, Robert Edward

Published by

Johnson Publishing Company, American, founded 1942

Subject of

Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954

Medium

ink on paper with metal

Dimensions

H x W x D (Closed): 7 3/8 × 5 3/16 × 3/16 in. (18.8 × 13.1 × 0.4 cm)

H x W x D (Open): 7 3/8 × 10 3/16 × 1 1/8 in. (18.8 × 25.9 × 2.8 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place printed

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

December 19, 1988

Description

Jet Magazine, volume 75, number 12 from December 19, 1988. The front cover features a color image of Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey is depicted standing on stage in front of a gray, fabric covered chair. She is wearing a black turtleneck, jeans, and a black belt with a heavy silver toned buckle. In her proper left hand she is holding a microphone close to her mouth. Her proper right arm is raised out to her side to chest level and her hand in in a fist. Behind her are white and pink sheer curtains. The main cover line, at the top right edge of the cover, is printed in black and red type that reads, [OPRAH / WINFREY / Says She Shed / 67 POUNDS / For Herself, / Not For / Love]. In the top left corner of the front cover is the mast head in red text [JET] on the left side, and the date line, price, and publisher is printed above in blue text that reads, [Dec.19, 1988/$1.25 64060 A JOHNSON PUBLICATION]. An upside-down mailing address is affixed to the center, bottom third of the front cover. The interior pages are white with black and red text, black-and-white photographs, and color photographs. The cover article about Oprah Winfrey’s weight loss is printed on page twenty-eight (28). The back cover features an advertisement by Philip Morris for Marlboro Lights. This magazine issue is sixty-six (66) pages.

Topic

African American

Actors

Business

Mass media

Television

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs

Object number

2017.72.2

Restrictions & Rights

© 1988 Johnson Publishing Co., Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

LaBello, Joshua

Illustrated by

Tartamella, Vinnie, American

Published by

TidalWave Productions, American, founded 2001

Subject of

Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D (Closed): 10 3/16 × 6 5/8 × 3/16 in. (25.9 × 16.8 × 0.5 cm)

H x W x D (Open): 10 3/16 × 13 1/16 × 7/8 in. (25.9 × 33.1 × 2.2 cm)

Type

comic books

Place printed

Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Kosciusko, Attala County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America

Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Date

September 2009

Description

Female Force: Oprah Winfrey, volume 1 from September 2009. The front cover features a graphic illustration of Oprah Winfrey. Winfrey is depicted off center in bust pose against a brown gradient background. She is facing the viewer with her proper left shoulder held slightly forward. She is wearing a dark red shirt and gold, double hoop earrings. At the top of the comic book is a red banner with three (3) white stars and the series title, [FEMALE FORCE], printed in yellow text. Below, in white-and-red shadowed text is the title of the comic book, [Oprah Winfrey]. Next to Winfrey’s proper right shoulder is the cover illustration’s date and the artist’s signature, [08[double underlined] / Vinnie]. There is a white barcode in the bottom right corner. Below is the issue number, [1], circled in blue and printed in white. The price and date are printed to the right in white text that reads, [$3.99 / SEPT ‘09]. In the bottom left corner is the publisher’s logo, a circle with a light and dark blue wave graphic and a banner of blue-and-white gradient text and white text that reads, [BLUEWATER / COMICS]. The interior pages feature color, illustrated panels, text narrative, and advertisements. On the back cover is an advertisement of Otfaw.com and the edition of the Female Force comic featuring Stephenie Meyer. This issue is twenty-five (25) pages.

Topic

African American

Actors

Business

Gender

Mass media

Television

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs

Object number

2017.72.3

Restrictions & Rights

© Bluewater Productions and Darren G. Davis. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Written by

Hill, Bob

Illustrated by

Unidentified

Published by

The Courier-Journal, American, founded 1868

Subject of

Winfrey, Oprah, American, born 1954

Rivera, Geraldo, American, born 1943

Raphael, Sally Jessy, American, born 1935

King, Larry, American, born 1933

Donahue, Phil, American, born 1935

Medium

ink on newsprint

Dimensions

H x W x D (Closed): 11 9/16 × 10 1/8 × 1/16 in. (29.4 × 25.7 × 0.2 cm)

H x W x D (Open): 11 9/16 × 19 3/4 × 11/16 in. (29.4 × 50.2 × 1.8 cm)

Type

magazines (periodicals)

Place printed

Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States, North and Central America

Date

June 5, 1988

Description

The Courier Journal Magazine from June 5, 1988. The front cover features color, illustrated caricatures of five (5) talk show hosts set against a blue background. The talk show hosts depicted include: Oprah Winfrey, Geraldo Rivera, Sally Jessy Raphael, Larry King, and Phil Donahue. Winfrey is centrally depicted from the waist up, with her body turned slightly towards the left edge of the magazine. She is wearing a purple dress, holding a microphone in her proper right hand, and has her proper left hand extended in front of her. Phil Donahue is depicted in the far right foreground. He is facing the right edge of the magazine. He is wearing a black suit, white collared shirt, and a red tie. His is leaning on his raised, proper left knee and is holding the microphone in both hands. To the left of Winfrey is Rivera. He is depicted facing the viewer and is wearing a brown suit, a white collared shirt, and a green tie. He is holding a microphone in his proper left hand. To the right of Rivera, and above Winfrey, is King. He is depicted from the shoulders up, wearing a blue collared shirt and large, black rimmed glasses. He is facing the viewer and is holding a microphone in his proper right hand. To the right of King, and above Winfrey and Donahue, is Raphael. She is depicted wearing a red dress and red rimmed glasses. She is facing the viewer and is holding both hands on either side of her head. The main cover line, in the bottom right corner of the front cover, is printed in red and black type in varying fonts that read, [TV TALK / SHOWS / SANE OR / PSYCHO?]. The mast head and date is printed in the top third of the magazine cover in black and orange text that reads, [The Courier-Journal / June 5, 1988 / MAGAZINE]. The interior pages are white with text, illustrations, black-and-white photographs, and color photographs. The cover article is printed on page ten (10). The back cover features an advertisement and coupons for Bonanza restaurants. This issue is twenty-four (24) pages.

Topic

African American

Actors

Business

Mass media

Television

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Rhea L. Combs

Object number

2017.72.4

Restrictions & Rights

© 1988 The Courier-Journal. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse, C 050

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture