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Photograph of Negro History Week display at The Emporium

Photograph by: Unidentified
Subject of: Albrier, Frances M., American, 1898 - 1987; San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women, founded 1945; National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W: 9 13/16 x 8 in. (25 x 20.3 cm)

Type: photographs

Date: February 19, 1957

Caption: This document is part of a scrapbook that was compiled in 1956 and 1957 by Frances Albrier during her term as president of the San Francisco Chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The scrapbook highlights the Chapter’s efforts to register voters and educate Bay Area residents on the importance of voting as a part of the Citizenship Education Project which was jointly sponsored by the NCNW and the National Urban League.
Description: A black-and-white photograph of the first display for Negro History Week in The Emporium in San Francisco, CA mounted on faded green construction paper. The photograph depicting a single display case holding a quilt, American flag, photographs, books, and album covers was installed by Francis Albrier. The photograph and construction paper are adhered to page six (6) in Frances Albrier's scrapbook (2010.60.1).

Topic: African American; Education; Line 22. Historical artifacts; Photography; Politics (Practical); Social reform; United States--History; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Frances Albrier Collection

Object number: 2010.60.1.6

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Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pendant for an Alpha Kappa Alpha member's diamond anniversary

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 1 3/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 3 x 0.3 cm)

Type: pendants (jewelry)

Date: after 1983

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant is gold in color. The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal is embossed at center. The seal has slight green coloration and a diamond at its peak. The pendant has an ornate filigreed border.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.10

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pendant for Heritage Club membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 3/4 x 9/16 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 1.4 x 0.2 cm)

Type: pendants (jewelry)

Date: after 1982

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant has an embossed torch at center surrounded by lettering. The lettering reads “A. K. A. / HERITAGE CLUB.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.11

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pin for the diamond anniversary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in. (2.9 x 2.9 x 0.5 cm)

Type: pins (jewelry)

Date: 1983

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pin with a pin back. The pin is a circular gold ring with gold ivy leaves at center. The bottom portion of the circle has "A K A" on it and a diamond, while the top half of the pin has lettering that reads "Alpha Kappa Alpha."

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.12

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 1 1/16 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.7 x 0.3 cm)

Type: pendants (jewelry)

Date: 2002

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant. The circular brass colored pendant has the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal at the bottom center. Text above the seal reads “2002 / LAUNCH / 100th / Anniversary.” Pink leaves decorate border of the pendant.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.13

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 1 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)

Type: pendants (jewelry)

Date: 2004

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant. The circular pendant is gold in color. At the center of the pendant is the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal in green and white. On either side of the seal there are three green ivy leaves. Gold lettering above and below the seal reads “Celebrating / 2004 / 100th / ANNIVERSARY.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.14

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Hedgeman Lyle, Ethel, American, 1887 - 1950; Nellie Quander, American, 1880 - 1961

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (3 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: ca. 1918

Description: Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top of each. The pendants are gold ovals with a portrait of Nellie Quander on embossed one side. Text under the portrait reads “Nellie/Quander / 1911-1918 / FIRST SUPREME BASILEUS.” On the other side of the pendants a portrait of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is embossed. Text under this portrait reads “ETHEL HEDGEMAN LYLE / 1908 / FOUNDER OF A K A.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.15.1

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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

Logo pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Hedgeman Lyle, Ethel, American, 1887 - 1950; Nellie Quander, American, 1880 - 1961

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (3 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: ca. 1918

Description: Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top of each. The pendants are gold ovals with a portrait of Nellie Quander on embossed one side. Text under the portrait reads “Nellie/Quander / 1911-1918 / FIRST SUPREME BASILEUS.” On the other side of the pendants a portrait of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle is embossed. Text under this portrait reads “ETHEL HEDGEMAN LYLE / 1908 / FOUNDER OF A K A.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.15.2

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pin for History Books membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Marjorie H. Parker, American, 1917 - 2006; Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1958

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is shaped like three books. Two of the books are on top of each other while the third book is leaning against them. One of the books has the A. K. A. seal on the cover, while another has lettering on the spine that reads “THE HISTORY OF / ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA / 1908-1999.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.16

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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

Logo pin for Job Corps membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Purnell, Julia B., American, 1916 - 2013

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 13/16 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 2.1 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1962

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is in the shape of a pentagon and has an arrow pointing up at center. At the top of the pendant are the words "Job Corps."

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.17

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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

Logo pin for Heritage Series membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Larzetta Hale - Wilson, American

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 3/16 x 1 x 1/8 in. (3 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1966

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The brass-colored circular pendant has several logos related to Alpha Kappa Alpha’s “African American Women Heritage Series” embossed on it.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.18

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Logo pin for Personal Involvement Now membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Grays, Mattelia B., American

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1970

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The gold, circular pendant has a gavel embossed at the top. Text underneath the gavel reads “P I N / Personal Involvement Now.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.19

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Pin for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Ivy Leaf Club

Created by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 3/8 x 3/8 x 1/16 in. (1 x 1 x 0.2 cm)

Type: lapel pins

Date: after 1908

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal lapel pin with a stickpin back. The pin is in the shape of an ivy leaf with a green center and gold colored metal outline.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.1ab

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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

Member badge for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 9/16 x 5/8 x 1/4 in. (1.4 x 1.6 x 0.6 cm)

Type: badges

Date: after 1908

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal members badge with a stickpin back. The badge is in the shape of an ivy leaf with a green center. The badge is outlined with small pearls. There is one diamond at the top of the badge. Gold lettering appears in the green center. It reads “A. K. A.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.2

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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

Logo pin for The Founders' Window membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Bernice Sumlin, American, born 1926

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1974

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The rectangular pendant has brass ivy vines over a yellowish background. At the top of the pendant is “SORORITY.” At the center of the pendant is “A K A” embossed vertically.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.20

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Pin for Influencing Decisions - A Design for Action of Alpha Kappa Alpha

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Barbara Phillips, American, 1938 - 2013

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 7/8 x 3/4 x 1/8 in. (2.2 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1978

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is a small circle that has a compass rose at center that divides the pendant’s face into four sections. The left section has a hand holding a diploma, the top section has a scale, the right section has a hand holding a gavel and the bottom section has a domed building.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.21

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Logo pin for Power membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Bryant, Faye B., American

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 1 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.5 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1982

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant has abstract shapes and jagged silver lines at center.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.22

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Logo pin for Global Perspective membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Ballard, Janet J., American, 1930 - 1996

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 3/16 in. (2.5 x 2.5 x 0.5 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1986

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The oval shaped pendant has a gold colored globe at center surround by vines on a silver background.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.23

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Logo pin for Creative Strategies membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Scott, Mary Shy, American, 1930 - 2013

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 15/16 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 2.4 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1990

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is in the shape of a hexagon. The center of the pendant is divided into six sections. A symbol appears in each of the sections.

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.24

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Logo pin for Making the Net Work membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

Manufactured by: Unidentified
Subject of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908; Eva Evans, American

Medium: metal
Dimensions: 1 1/8 x 9/16 x 1/8 in. (2.9 x 1.4 x 0.3 cm)

Type: logos

Date: 1994

Description: An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal logo with a small metal loop attached to the top. The pendant is oval shaped logo and brass and silver in color. A rose is at the pendant’s center. Text on the pendant reads “ALPHA / KAPPA / ALPHA / 1908 / BUILDING THE FUTURE: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY / MAKING THE NET WORK.”

Topic: African American; Education; Sororities; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Historical Society of Washington, DC and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Object number: 2013.133.2.25

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

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