Written by

Marsh, J. B. T., American, 1840 - 1887

Subject of

Fisk Jubilee Singers, American, founded 1871

Medium

ink on paper with cardboard

Dimensions

H x W x D: 7 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 1 3/16 in. (19.4 x 13 x 3 cm)

Type

hardcover books

Place depicted

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

Date

1883

Description

A hardcover book titled “The Story of the Jubilee Singers: With Their Songs” written by J. B. T. Marsh. The cover is blue with black text. A black floral pattern is on the bottom half of the cover. A gold depiction of Jubilee Hall at Fisk University is at center.

Topic

African American

Education

Folk (Music)

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

Singers (Musicians)

Spirituals (Music)

United States--History--1865-1921

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.34.1

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Subject of

Sishuba, Melrose G., British, 1893 - 1964

Roger Williams University, American, 1866 - 1929

Bethlehem Bapist Association, American, founded 1909

Received by

Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959

Medium

ink on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W: 5 1/2 × 3 3/8 in. (14 × 8.6 cm)

Type

relief halftones

Place depicted

Queenstown, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, Africa

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

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

Date

1913-1918

Description

A black-and-white photographic print of M. G. Sishuba. The center of the card has an image of Shishuba facing forward. He is wearing a bow tie and there is a pen visible in his breast pocket. Below the image is black printed text which reads [M. G. SISHUBA / A native of Queenstown, So. Africa, now study- / ing for the ministry at Roger Williams University, / Nashville, Tenn., under the support of Bethlehem / Baptist Association, Chicago, Illinois.] On the reverse, there is a handwritten note from Sishuva to Dr. Arthur Melvin Townsend of Roger Williams University.

Topic

African American

Education

Immigration

Photography

Religion

Religious groups

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.36.134

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Bedou, Arthur P., American, 1882 - 1966

Subject of

Unidentified Woman or Women

Fisk University, American, founded 1866

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W: 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (12.1 x 17.1 cm)

H x W (Matted): 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

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

Date

1915

Description

In this black-and-white photograph, eight girls lay on their stomachs in a grassy area, propped up with their elbows, and look to the camera. They wear white blouses. In the background, two buildings and several trees are visible. Inscribed on the bottom of the photograph is "THE CLIQUE." Below the photograph on the mat is a lengthy inscription reading, "The history of the “two weeks” won’t be forgotten, Nelson. / I only hope that distance and years may not dim / the memory of any of the above but especially not that of / the giver – one who thinks of you and hopes for success to you."

Topic

African American

Education

Photography

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2010.51.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

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Photograph by

Lay Brothers Photography, American, 1912 - 1928

Subject of

Hickman, Maggie

Owned by

Dr. Townsend, Arthur Melvin Sr., American, 1875 - 1959

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 5 × 3 7/16 in. (12.7 × 8.7 cm)

H x W (Backing): 10 3/4 × 6 1/2 in. (27.3 × 16.5 cm)

Type

photographs

Place depicted

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

Date

1912-1928

Description

A photograph of Maggie Hickman taken by Lay Brothers Photography in Nashville, Tennessee. Hickman is wearing a graduation cap and gown. The photograph has suffered several surface abrasions and the cardboard backing has several watermarks.

Topic

African American

Education

Photography

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.36.154

Restrictions & Rights

Public Domain

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