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  • Two-Gun Man from Harlem

    Directed by
    Kahn, Richard C., American, 1897 - 1960
    Written by
    Myton, Fred, American, 1885 - 1955
    Kahn, Richard C., American, 1897 - 1960
    Distributed by
    Sack Amusement Enterprises, American, 1920 - 1979
    Subject of
    Jeffries, Herb, American, 1913 - 2014
    Brooks, Clarence, American, 1896 - 1969
    Moreland, Mantan, American, 1902 - 1973
    Williams, Spencer, American, 1893-1969
    Whitten, Marguerite, American, 1913 - 1990
    Brooks, Jess Lee, American, 1894 - 1944
    Southern, Tom, American, 1906 - 1980
    Turner, Mae, American, 1908 - 1999
    Beard, Mathew Jr., American, 1925 - 1981
    Lincoln, Rosalie, American, 1909 - 1992
    The Cats and the Fiddle, American, 1937 - 1951
    The Four Tones, American
    Blackman, Paul
    Date
    1938
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 66 Minutes
    Length (Film Reel 1): 600 Feet
    Length (Film Reel 2): 1600 Feet
    Description
    A 16mm release print of the feature film Two-Gun Man from Harlem. It consists of two reels of positive, black-and-white, 16mm acetate film with variable-density optical sound.
    The film opens with Bob Blake, a cowboy, leading The Four Tones, a quartet, in a musical performance under a tree. A fifth man decides to join them in chorus, but Bob accuses him of being a bad singer. The rest of the film follows Bob, who is framed for his boss’ murder. Bob flees to Harlem, New York, where he meets Deacon, a Harlem gangster with whom he bears a striking resemblance. Deacon is murdered by rival gangsters and Bob ceases the opportunity to assume the dead man’s identity. In the closing scene, Bob explains to the sheriff that he is innocent, and the real murderer is arrested.
    Place depicted
    Wyoming, United States, North and Central America
    Place filmed
    Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Nieman Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    sound films
    black-and-white films (visual works)
    release prints (motion pictures)
    feature films
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Actors
    American West
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race films
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman
    Object number
    2015.167.21.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54617dbe0-c61d-4ef3-9f5c-8a440e1f9ffc
  • The Show-Down vol. 1 no. 9

    Published by
    Show-Down Publishing Company, American, founded 1935
    Edited by
    Cathrell, Sally J. Jr., American, 1913 - 1981
    Written by
    Dancer, Maurice
    Subject of
    Moses, Ethel, American, 1904 - 1982
    Date
    September 1936
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 11 5/16 × 8 13/16 × 1/16 in. (28.8 × 22.4 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 11 5/16 × 17 7/16 × 1/4 in. (28.8 × 44.3 × 0.7 cm)
    Description
    The Show-Down magazine, volume 1, number 9. The front cover is green with navy print and features a blue tinted image of Ethel Moses against a light blue background. Moses is depicted from the shoulders up. Her head is turned and she looking up to the left corner of the image. She wears a plaid coat over a white blouse and dark jacket. The main cover line is centered along the bottom fourth of the front cover and reads ["The Green Pastures" / Sensational Masterful Screen Production]. The date and price are printed along the bottom edge of the front cover and reads, [September – 1936] on the left and [Fifteen Cents] on the right. The masthead is centered in the top third of the front cover, and reads, [THE / SHOW-DOWN]. A horizontal blue line extends from either side of the word [THE]. The text, [SHOW-DOWN], is in large, block lettering patterned with vertical white stripes. The interior pages are white and green with black text and black-and-white images. The back cover is blank. This magazine issue is fifteen (15) pages.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place printed
    Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Hollywood (Film)
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Mass media
    Musicians
    Nightlife
    Photography
    Theatre
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.46.25.76
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59d8acdb6-4ff1-4ed5-b4de-8706765cff98
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 9/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    A 1984 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white with an image of the Olympic rings, all red except the bottom left ring, which has been replaced by a blue ribbon badge with text that reads [1984 / DELEGATE]. Below the rings is a grid of black and white photographic portraits. Twenty-two (22) men and women are pictured, with the name of everyone printed under his or her image in blue. Blue text at the bottom right corner reads [The / Olympics / Past and / Present / page 159]. The spine of the magazine is white with red text that reads [DELEGATE, 1984 - The 8th Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens with a masthead, set in white text against a black background reading [DELEGATE, 1983], and a table of contents, followed by an untitled editorial note about the 1984 presidential election.
    The content then continues with profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, events, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Urban League, NAACP, Harlem YMCA Sports Hall of Fame, Pan-Hellenic Council, American Bridge Association, Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, Delegate Magazine reception, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Chesebrough-Pond’s Inc., Ciba-Geigy, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, John Hunter Camp Fund, The Girl Friends, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, Frederick Douglass Awards Dinner, Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America, Phelps-Stokes Center for Human Development, Mamie Phipps Clark, Northside Center, National Newspaper Publishers Association, 100 Black men, AME Zion Church, Top Ladies of Distinction, Carats, Inc., Links, Republican Party, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National United Church Ushers Association of America, National Association of Medical Minority Educators, Eddie Atkinson, National Association of Market Developers, Suzanne de Passe, Negro Ensemble Co., Dance Theatre of Harlem, Walter Mondale, Jesse Jackson, Democratic Party, CBS Records, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Edgar B. Felton, Black Congress on Health, Law and Economics, National Black Nurses’ Association, National Bar Association, National Pharmaceutical Association, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, National Medical Association, Morehouse School of Medicine, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Association of University Women, National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Tuskegee Airmen, Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, 100 Black Women, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Boys Choir of Harlem, Cardinal Cooke, Oliver C. Sutton, Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., Black Caucus Weekend, National Council of Negro Women, 369th Veterans’ Association, Beaux Arts Ball, The Edges Group, and Comus Social Club. In the middle is a large feature on the Olympics, one titled “The Story of the Past” and the other “The Story of the Future.” There are also features on black Hollywood and the cities of Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Oak Bluffs.
    There are approximately 511 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Oakland, Alameda County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Caricature and cartoons
    Communities
    Dance
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    Hollywood (Film)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Olympics
    Political organizations
    Politics (Practical)
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.18
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a99826b2-563a-492a-9d22-e03c2c02f99c
  • Window card for One Mile from Heaven

    Distributed by
    20th Century Fox Film Corporation, American, founded 1935
    Subject of
    Trevor, Claire, American, 1910 - 2000
    Blane, Sally, American, 1910 - 1997
    Fowley, Douglas, American, 1911 - 1998
    Washington, Fredi, United States, 1903 - 1994
    Robinson, Bill "Bojangles", American, 1878 - 1949
    Wurtzel, Sol M., American, 1890 - 1958
    Dwan, Allan, Canadian-American, 1885 - 1981
    Date
    1937
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 1/8 × 14 1/8 in. (56.2 × 35.9 cm)
    Description
    Window card for "One Mile from Heaven".
    The card has a cream background. There is a black stamp at the top of the lobby card which reads [PENN - LAKE THEATRE / Sandy Lake / THU DEC 9]. At center is the title of the movie is in large blue text [ONE MILE / FROM HEAVEN]. There are two color film stills below it. On the left is a round-cropped image of three women in hats and a young girl with curly hair and a bow, all looking towards the right where there is an image of a man in a suit sitting at a table. This image, and the red text below it, are tilted at an angle. The text reads [WITH / CLAIRE / TREVOR / SALLY BLANE / DOUGLAS FOWLEY / FREDI WASHINGTON / AND / BILL ROBINSON]. At the bottom left is a blue box with white text which reads [THE STRANG- / EST CASE THAT / EVER SHOCKED / A HALL OF / JUSICE!]. There is a red 20th century Fox logo in the bottom right corner. There is small blue text along the bottom is the copyright information, [Copyright MCMXXXVII Twentieth Century - Fox Film Corp.], followed by other restriction information. The back of the card is blank.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    A Cinema Apart: African American Film Memorabilia (Larry Richards Collection)
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    window cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Advertising
    Hollywood (Film)
    Motherhood
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.150
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5428e75f0-c129-40cc-acc5-c104ab3acdf1
  • Costume for Black Panther worn by Chadwick Boseman

    Produced by
    Marvel Worldwide, Inc., American, founded 1939
    Created by
    Park, Andy, American, born 1975
    Designed by
    Makovsky, Judianna, American, born 1967
    Date
    2016
    Medium
    Skin suit, gloves, and boots: synthetic fiber, Velcro (TM), and metal;
    Muscle Suit: spandex, Lycra, polyester, and latex;
    Helmet: urethane elastomer, plastic, and magnets
    Dimensions
    H x W (Full Costume Measurements): 75 × 23 in. (190.5 × 58.4 cm)
    Caption
    This version of Black Panther's suit was first conceptualized by Andy Park and designed by Judianna Makovsky for Chadwick Boseman's Black Panther character in the 2016 Marvel film Captain America: Civil War. Boseman donned this costume again in the first few scenes of the character's title film, Black Panther. Later in the film, Boseman's character, T'Challa, gains an upgraded panther suit courtesy of his sister Shuri, played by Letitia Wright. Like the new costume designed by Ruth E. Carter, this Black Panther suit features a triangle motif, which Carter calls "the sacred geometry of Africa."
    Description
    Costume for the character Black Panther worn by Chadwick Boseman in the Captain America: Civil War and Black Panther movies. The costume includes five (5) parts- suit (.1abc), helmet (.2), neck covering (.3), two gloves (.4ab), and two boots (.5ab). The costume is black and dark grey, with silver markings and geometric designs imprinted in dot, triangle, and diamond motifs throughout. It is mounted on a form and stand.
    .1: The body suit consists of a sleeveless farmer john style jumpsuit, a sleeved shirt piece that fits under the jumpsuit and attaches with Velcro, and a muscle under suit. The jumpsuit is black with a textured, cross-hatched design, divided into seamed sections. Around the neckline is a silver stylized panther claw necklace with eleven claws, the points facing downwards. Each of the six claws has an indented geometric design with a raised, thin line going down the center of each claw. At the back of the necklace is a silver downward facing triangle. Underneath the necklace is a dark grey, triangular piece of material with an indented diamond and triangle geometric motif at the front and at the back, the same material cut in eight diamond pieces arranged in two vertical lines down the shoulder blades. The imprinted dark grey material is also applied in bands forming a “V” pattern down the chest and back, wrapping around the hips, and forming an inverted “V” pattern down the legs and arms, and a diamond pattern at the shoulders. There are small silver pieces set around the hips.
    .2: The helmet is black and in the form of a stylized panther head with pointed ears at the top, silver markings and bands of geometric designs in diamonds, triangles, and dots. It is constructed in a single piece, with magnets used to hold the sides in place.
    A vertical silver line runs down the center of the top of the helmet to the forehead. Two sets of silver lines run from the back of the head to the bridge of the nose, and out above the eyes with another silver line running from the outside corner of each eye, across the nose. The eyes are silver, almond-shaped, and have a metal mesh-like appearance. There is an intricate and symmetrical diamond design at the center of the forehead and along the silver markings, which continues down the bridge of the nose. In between the two sets of silver lines is a repeating pattern of alternating triangles. Another set of silver lines run from around the ears, across the cheekbones, and down at the sides of the mouth and chin. A vertical band of dots runs from the tip of the nose to the bottom of the chin, with lines of dots forming an alternating triangle patter on either side of the chin.
    At the top, the ears are outlined in silver and feature textured lines in triangle patterns in the front and outside, with a diamond design on the ridge and a smooth back interior. Under the ears and down to the temples are imprinted lines and dots forming an alternating triangle pattern. Every other alternating line has small square shaped cut outs in a repeating pattern.
    The back of the helmet has two sets of black lines with dots and triangle markings that form a “V” pattern at the center, with more lines in a geometric triangle motif between the two “V” lines.
    .3: The neck covering is a piece of black material with the same textured, cross-hatch design as the jumpsuit, with seamed lines forming a triangle motif throughout.
    .4ab: The gloves are elbow length and made from a black fabric textured in vertical lines. At the elbow, the gloves end in a firm, smooth-textured, V-shaped black trim with a silver band in the middle and three silver, stylized panther claws on the outside of each glove. The claws face downward and have an imprinted geometric design. Velcro at the cuff attaches the gloves to the sleeve piece. At the wrists and hands are pieces of protective padding in a dark grey material inset with geometric designs in a diamond pattern. Zips at the wrist allow the hand to enter the glove. There is a hard covering on each of the fingers with small triangular cutouts near the knuckles and the center of each finger, with pieces of silver beneath the center cutouts.
    .5ab: The boots are composed of a soft black fabric with textured vertical lines. The shaft of the boot slides up the calf and ends in a V-shaped cuff of harder, shiny material and attaches to the leg of the suit with velcro. There is a thick band below the cuff with short, textured diagonal lines repeating in six rows. On the back of the boot shafts, seamed bands are arranged to form a triangle motif. There is a zipper in the shaft. The foot section of the boots are composed of a fabric with a textured cross-hatch pattern. There are several bands of textured diagonal lines across the vamp with a center vertical band of an imprinted triangle motif. The toecaps have an inverted “V”-shaped pattern. The hard rubber outsole curves over the tip of the toecaps with raised shapes resembling a paw or claws.
    Cultural Place
    Africa
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    costume
    helmets
    gloves
    boots
    bodysuits
    Topic
    Comics and graphic novels
    Costume
    Costume design
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Marvel Studios and The Walt Disney Company
    Object number
    2018.39.1.1abc-.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Marvel
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bae0c0de-7388-475e-b812-296958d6d890
  • Inaugural program guide for the Acapulco Black Film Festival

    Edited by
    Wiley, Florene
    Published by
    UniWorld Group, Inc., American, founded 1969
    Issued by
    American Black Film Festival, American, founded 1997
    Subject of
    Berry, Halle, American, born 1966
    Duke, Bill, American, born 1943
    Owned by
    Friday, Jeff, American
    Date
    1997
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/2 × 5 9/16 × 3/16 in. (21.6 × 14.2 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    Inaugural Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) program guide from the festival held in Acapulco, Mexico, June 24-29, 1997. The program guide is a small staple bound booklet. The front cover of the booklet is black and features several graphics. The central graphic is of the ABFF logo, which resembles a stylized half rayed-sun with a half of an eye at the center. The sun's rays lengthen towards the top and there is a film strip at the bottom of the logo. The logo is primarily black and white outlined in red. It is overlaying a graphic of a grey filmstrip. The left edge of the front cover also has a graphic a vertical piece of rainbow-colored film strip with each filmstrip image depicting palm trees. Below is the abbreviation of the festival's name, [ABFF], printed in orange gradient text above the date, [June 24-29, 1997], printed in blue text. The title of the event is printed at the top and the bottom of the front cover in black text shadowed in light blue that reads [ACAPULCO] at the top and [BLACK FILM / FESTIVAL] at the bottom. The back cover features an advertisement from American Express. The interior pages are white with black text, black-and-white photographs, and some color graphics and photographs. It features the festival schedule, honoree biographies on Halle Berry and Bill Duke, award recipient biographies, panels, and feature films. The booklet has thirty-four (34) pages.
    Place used
    Acapulco de Juárez, Guerrero, Mexico, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    souvenir programs
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    Holidays and festivals
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
    Object number
    2019.55.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © ABFF Ventures, LLC.. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bed4b139-90f0-4b30-8269-839840f21f85
  • Hav Plenty

    Distributed by
    Miramax Films, founded 1979
    Written by
    Cherot, Christopher Scott, American, born 1967
    Subject of
    Lee, Robinne, American, born 1974
    Maxwell, Chenoa, American, born 1969
    Jones, Tammi Katherine, American, born 1970
    Wanderlust Pictures, Inc., American, founded 1997
    Buena Vista Home Entertainment, American, founded 1997
    Date
    1998
    Medium
    plastic and metal on polyester with cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 4 3/16 × 1 1/16 in. (19 × 10.7 × 2.7 cm)
    Caption
    "Hav Plenty" is a 1997 film starring Christopher Scott Cherot, Chenoa Maxwell, Tammi Katherine Jones, and Robinne Lee. The film was written and directed by Christopher Scott Cherot. The story focuses on Cherot’s character, Lee Plenty, who is invited by friend, Havilland Savage, to her home on New Year's Eve. Hav Plenty, was screened at the Acapulco Black Film Festival (ABFF) in 1997. The film screening resulted in a Best of Festival win for Christopher Scott Cherot. Following the screening, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds attached himself and added some music. The film was later acquired and distributed by Miramax the following year. Christopher Scott Cherot won Best Screenplay at the 1999 ABFF.
    Description
    VHS video cassette tape titled "Hav Plenty." The film is approximately ninety minutes and was written, directed, and produced by Christopher Scott Cherot. The video cassette is stored in its original cardboard case and is wrapped in shrink wrap. The front of the case features a color photograph of the main characters depicted clockwise as: Lee Plenty (Christopher Scott Cherot), Havilland Savage (Chenoa Maxwell), Caroline Gooden (Tammi Katherine Jones), and Leigh Darling (Robinne Lee). The three (3) women are smiling and resting their heads on Cherot’s torso. Cherot is resting his chin on Maxwell’s head. The film’s title is printed in yellow and blue across the bottom of the case. The image is set against a blue background with yellow and white text that reads [The Sexy / New Comedy From / The Producers of Soul Food / “Hilarious!” / -Premiere Magazine / “Witty!” / -The New York Times.]. The back of the case features a plot summary, critic’s blurbs, a barcode, three color photographic stills from the movie, and production information. There are two (2), white, identical stamps on the plastic shrink wrap on the front of the cassette that read [[Disney castle] Buena Vista / Home Entertainment].
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    videocassettes
    Topic
    Comedy
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Jeff and Nicole Friday
    Object number
    2019.55.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Buena Vista Home Entertainment. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cf5aab98-9685-459d-851c-5b2bff04b5f7
  • Certificate of nomination from the Academy Awards issued to Lonne Elder III

    Distributed by
    Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, American, founded 1927
    Owned by
    Elder III, Lonne, American, 1927 - 1996
    Subject of
    Elder III, Lonne, American, 1927 - 1996
    Signed by
    Taradash, Daniel, American, 1913 - 2003
    Elias, Hal, American, 1899 - 1993
    Manufactured by
    Perma Plaque Corp., American, founded 1948
    Date
    1972
    Medium
    wood with ink on paper (fiber product) , metal , lacquer and felt
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 13 3/4 × 12 × 1/2 in. (34.9 × 30.5 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    An Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Certificate for Nomination for Award issued to Lonne Elder III for the screenplay for the film Sounder. The certificate is printed in black ink on grey and white paper with a gold border. The left side of the certificate is grey with an image of an Oscar statue at top and "THE / ACADEMY / OF / MOTION / PICTURE / ARTS / AND / SCIENCES" printed in white ink below it. The certificate is adhered to a black piece of wood and is lacquered. The certificate reads "CERTIFICATE / OF / NOMINATION / FOR / AWARD / Be it known that / LONNE ELDER III / was nominated for an / ACADEMY AWARD OF MERIT / for outstanding achievement / Screenplay / “SOUNDER” / This judgement being rendered with reference to Motion Pictures / first regularly exhibited in Los Angeles district / during the year ending December 31, 1972." The certificate is signed by David Tabardash and Hal Elias in the bottom right corner. The back of the plaque has a rectangular metal hook with a sticker for the manufacturer, Perma Plaque Corp., below it. An embossed mark for Perma Plaque Corp. is also in the bottom left corner. The back has two felt pads adhered to the bottom corners.
    Place made
    Hollywood, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    plaques
    Topic
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lonne Elder III Estate
    Object number
    2019.82.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53776cd54-c50c-4ee2-8f59-f80dfddbbe2c
  • Sounder

    Written by
    Elder III, Lonne, American, 1927 - 1996
    Used by
    20th Century Fox Film Corporation, American, founded 1935
    Subject of
    Radnitz/Mattel Productions, founded 1970
    Preferred Artists, American
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A printed copy of a screenplay titled “Sounder” written and owned by Lonne Elder, III. The screenplay is printed in black text on white and pink colored paper and consists of 96 pages held together by two metal fasteners. The cover of the screenplay is blank. The title page reads ["SOUNDER" / Written By / Lonne Elder, III] in the center, followed by a logo and contact information for Preferred Artists Talent Agency. At the bottom corner of the tite page is [20th Century Fox / Radnitz-Mattel]. Printed horizontally in black ink on the side of the text block is “SOUNDER.”
    Place used
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    screenplays
    Topic
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lonne Elder III Estate
    Object number
    2019.82.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Lonne Elder III
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5648bef24-9747-4051-a388-37082bc2c707
  • Sounder

    Written by
    Armstrong, William H., American, 1911 - 1999
    Illustrated by
    Barkley, James, American
    Published by
    Harper & Row, American, 1962 - 1990
    Owned by
    Elder III, Lonne, American, 1927 - 1996
    Subject of
    CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927
    Radnitz/Mattel Productions, founded 1970
    Date
    1969
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal, graphite
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/2 × 5 3/4 × 3/4 in. (21.6 × 14.6 × 1.9 cm)
    Description
    A hardcover copy of the novel “Sounder” owned by Lonne Elder, III. The novel is grey with a black spine. Text on the spine is silver and reads “ARMSTRONG,” “SOUNDER,” and “HARPER & ROW.” The front endpaper has a graphite and ink inscription that reads “Robt. Radnitz. Mattel / WRITER-SCREEN / ADAPTOR / LONNE ELDER, III / OFF. 763-8411 EXT 1325-6 / HOME 464-1861 / IF LOST PLEASE RETURN / TO LONNE ELDER, III / BOB RADNITZ PRODUCTIONS / CBS-STUDIO CENTER / STUDIO CITY, CALIF.” The book has 118 pages with several black and white illustrations. The book has handwritten notes and annotations in graphite throughout the novel. Eighteen (18) paperclips hold portions of the text block together.
    Place used
    Studio City, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    hardcover books
    Topic
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Literature
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Lonne Elder III Estate
    Object number
    2019.82.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © William H. Armstrong. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55c2bd832-9350-43dd-8df5-ee9f3b7d9b33
  • Detroit Lions jacket worn by Eddie Murphy in the film Beverly Hills Cop II

    Created by
    Albion Knitting Mills, American, 1923 - 1998
    Worn by
    Murphy, Eddie, American, born 1961
    Date
    1987
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    wool, leather, rayon, synthetic fiber, and metal snaps
    Dimensions
    H x W: 27 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. (69.2 x 51.4 cm)
    H x W x D (On Form): 26 1/2 x 26 x 15 in. (67.3 x 66 x 38.1 cm)
    Description
    This black and off-white Detroit Lions letterman jacket was worn by Eddie Murphy in the film Beverly Hills Cop II (1987). The jacket is made from black felted wool with off-white leather sleeves. Ribbed knitted synthetic fabric with a blue and white stripe design on a black ground is attached as the fold-over collar, the cuffs of each sleeve, and around the hem of the jacket body. The jacket closes at the center front using seven (7) metal snaps painted black on the facing side. There are two (2) diagonally set welted pockets, one at each front side waist, with the welts made from the off-white leather. Appliqued hooked thread designs are attached at the proper left chest, across the back, and on the sleeves just below the shoulder seam. The design on the proper left front consists of gray letters reading "LIONS" over a gray, white, and blue football helmet that has the Detroit Lions mascot on the helmet. The design on the back of the jacket consists of gray letters reading "DETROIT" above a larger version of the football helmet and gray letters below the helmet reading "LIONS". The number "67" in black is on each sleeve.
    The jacket is fully lined in dark gray rayon. A black fabric label with gold embroidered stitching is sewn at the center back below the collar that reads "Albion / AWARD / Jacket / ALBION KNITTING MILLS / GARDENA, CALIFORNIA / WOOL FABRIC / PROFESSIONALLY DRY CLEAN ONLY / MADE IN U.S.A.". A size tag is sewn to the bottom of the label. A label with style, content, and care information is sewn into the interior proper right side seam near the waist.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jackets
    Topic
    Actors
    Clothing and dress
    Comedy
    Costume
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2012.109.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50a493fa0-5ab1-4826-946f-0bf91d32ec1a
  • Lobby card for To Sir, with Love

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Distributed by
    National Screen Service, American, 1920 - 2000
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Geeson, Judy, English, founded 1948
    Roberts, Christian, English
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A color lobby card from the film To Sir, With Love featuring an image of Sidney Poitier pouring a drink while talking to Judy Geeson and Christian Roberts. A white rectangle at the bottom left of the contains the title, billing and production information for the film in blue and pink text. Beneath the image at the bottom left is a copyright notice [Copyright 1967 Columbia Pictures Corporation] and at the bottom right is a licensing notice from National Screen Service Corp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    East End, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Education
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.1247
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593519a20-338d-417a-a42a-6912367149f9
  • Lobby card for To Sir, with Love

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Distributed by
    National Screen Service, American, 1920 - 2000
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Geeson, Judy, English, founded 1948
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A color lobby card from the film To Sir, With Love featuring Sidney Poitier and Judy Geeson sitting at a table together. Poitier has a plate of food in front of him and Geeson holds her eyeglasses in her hands. A white rectangle at the bottom left of the contains the title, billing and production information for the film in blue and pink text. Beneath the image at the bottom left is a copyright notice [Copyright 1967 Columbia Pictures Corporation] and at the bottom right is a licensing notice from National Screen Service Corp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    East End, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Education
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.1250
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51ea9f5d7-fcf1-42bb-9342-69a101e97c7e
  • Claudine

    Produced by
    Curtis Mayfield, American, 1942 - 1999
    Written by
    Curtis Mayfield, American, 1942 - 1999
    Recorded by
    Knight, Gladys & The Pips, American, 1953 - 1989
    Subject of
    Jones, James Earl, American, born 1931
    Carroll, Diahann, American, 1935 - 2019
    Published by
    Buddah Records, American, 1967 - 1986
    Subject of
    Knight, Gladys, American, born 1944
    Knight, Bubba, American, born 1942
    Patten, Edward, American, 1939 - 2005
    Guest, William, American, 1941 - 2015
    Hilton-Jacobs, Lawrence, American, born 1953
    Blackwell, Tamu, American, born 1955
    Stephens, Socorro, born 1966
    Jones, Eric
    Curtis, Yvette, American, born 1960
    Kruger, David
    Date
    1974
    Medium
    vinyl , cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W (album jacket): 12 1/2 x 12 3/8 in. (31.8 x 31.4 cm)
    Description
    A vinyl record (a) with cardboard jacket (b) and paper sleeve (c).The front of the album jacket features a central color image of three men and one woman, Gladys Knight and the Pips. Knight wears a blue dress and the three men wear matching red shirts with blue vests and ties. The central image is surrounded by seven (7) color images from the film, in oval shaped vignettes. At top is [GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS] in red text followed by [Singing / The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack / Claudine / Starring / JAMES EARL JONES DIAHANN CARROLL]. Beneath this in blue text is [Score written and produced by / CURTIS MAYFIELD].The back of the record sleeve features large color image of James Earl Jones and Diahann Carroll kissing.
    Place made
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    Funk (Music)
    Hollywood (Film)
    Motown (Music)
    Popular music
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.152abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1974 Buddah Records, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5634b30c2-5b42-43e5-9868-62f7c542ce89
  • Film still from To Sir, with Love

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Distributed by
    National Screen Service, American, 1920 - 2000
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Geeson, Judy, English, founded 1948
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)
    Description
    A color film still from the film To Sir, With Love, depicting Sidney Poitier and Judy Geeson in a classroom. Gleeson sits upon a student's desk, facing towards Poitier, who stands in front of but perpendicular to Geeson, facing the camera. The teachers desk is front of Poitier, facing towards the student desks, arranged in the classroom in rows. A wall of windows is to the side of the desks, behind Poitier and Geeson. The image is surrounded by a white border, with black text underneath providing copyright information, billing and production information, and a licensing message from National Screen Service Corp.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    East End, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    film stills
    Topic
    Actors
    Education
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.211
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd517a18229-90c4-4714-b92d-57fc8899880c
  • Poster for To Sir, with Love

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Distributed by
    National Screen Service, American, 1920 - 2000
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Roberts, Christian, English
    Geeson, Judy, English, founded 1948
    Kendall, Suzy, British, born 1944
    Lulu, Scottish, born 1948
    Clavell, James, American, 1924 - 1994
    Date
    1967
    On View
    Second Floor, 2 050
    Exhibition
    Now Showing: Posters from African American Movies
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 36 x 14 in. (91.4 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A poster for the film To Sir, With Love. The poster features a color image of Sidney Poitier against a white background. The tagline is printed at the top in blue ink, reading [A STORY AS FRESH AS THE / GIRLS IN THEIR MINIS… / AND AS COOL AS THEIR / TEACHER HAD TO BE!]. Poitier is wearing a dark suit and images of other actors from the film appearing across the front of his suit. He is leaning over with his hands appearing to rest on top of a blue rectangle with the title and billing information printed inside in white and yellow. A copyright notice is printed at the very bottom left corner: [1967 Columbia Pictures].
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    East End, London, England, Europe
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Education
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Youth
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fed2da67-0489-471d-aaa6-173257680af0
  • Poster for Claudine

    Created by
    20th Century Fox Film Corporation, American, founded 1935
    Subject of
    Jones, James Earl, American, born 1931
    Carroll, Diahann, American, 1935 - 2019
    Date
    1974
    On View
    Second Floor, 2 050
    Exhibition
    Now Showing: Posters from African American Movies
    Medium
    paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 41 x 27 1/16 in. (104.1 x 68.7 cm)
    Description
    A color poster for the film Claudine. The poster features a large color photograph of a man and woman walking down a city sidewalk with six children. All are holding hands, with three children on each side of the couple in the center. Black type underneath reads, [A heart and soul comedy. / Can you dig it?]. At the bottom is [JAMES EARL JONES DIAHANN CARROLL / "CLAUDINE"] in large yellow type, with production information in smaller blue type.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dow B. Ellis
    Object number
    2012.152.874
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b3581b68-6cb0-4dc6-8588-e7318ca98eaa
  • Lobby card for the film Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Tracy, Spencer, American, 1900 - 1967
    Katharine Hepburn, American, 1907 - 2003
    Houghton, Katharine, American, born 1945
    Directed by
    Kramer, Stanley, 1913 - 2001
    Date
    1967
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Lobby card features a color still from the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner The image depicts Katharine Hepburn and Katharine Houghton seated at a table looking up at Spencer Tracy to the right of the frame. Sidney Poitier is shown standing next to the table, facing Tracy. A white box with blue and red text in the bottom left corner reads, [Columbia Pictures presents a / Stanley Kramer / production / Spencer / Tracy / Sidney / Poitier / Katharine / Hepburn / guess who's / coming to dinner / and introducing / Katharine Houghton / Music by DeVol · Written by William Rose / Produced and directed by Stanley Kramer · Technicolor®]. Black type in BL corner of lobby card reads, [Copyright ©1967 by Columbia Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved].
    Place printed
    Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.108.9.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures Corporation. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd584224c13-8298-435e-982d-f97b7028bb02
  • Lobby card for the film Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Tracy, Spencer, American, 1900 - 1967
    Katharine Hepburn, American, 1907 - 2003
    Houghton, Katharine, American, born 1945
    Directed by
    Kramer, Stanley, 1913 - 2001
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Lobby card features a color still from the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Sidney Poitier, Katharine Houghton, Katharine Hepburn, and Spencer Tracy are seated around a table in what appears to be an exterior shot with a lake and trees featured in the background. Tracy, seated to Poitier's right, reaches out to adjust a smiling Poitier's tie. Houghton's back is to the camera; seated to her left is Hepburn, who faces Poitier over r a plate of sandwiches. A white box with blue and red text in the bottom left corner reads, [Columbia Pictures presents a / Stanley Kramer / production / Spencer / Tracy / Sidney / Poitier / Katharine / Hepburn / guess who's / coming to dinner / and introducing / Katharine Houghton / Music by DeVol · Written by William Rose / Produced and directed by Stanley Kramer · Technicolor®]. Black type in the bottom left corner of the lobby card reads, [Copyright ©1967 by Columbia Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved].
    Place printed
    Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.108.9.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures Corporation. All rights reserved. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5550809d6-eee5-4d2f-b964-a696c2f8db4e
  • Lobby card for the film Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner

    Created by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Subject of
    Poitier, Sidney, Bahamian American, born 1927
    Tracy, Spencer, American, 1900 - 1967
    Katharine Hepburn, American, 1907 - 2003
    Directed by
    Kramer, Stanley, 1913 - 2001
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    Lobby card features a color still from the film Guess Who's Coming to Dinner Sidney Poitier stands to the far left of the frame and looks down at a seated Spencer Tracy while Katharine Hepburn sits to Tracy's right, perched on a bookshelf. Poitier and Tracy wear suit jackets while Hepburn wears a black cap and vest. A white box with blue and red text in the bottom left corner reads, [Columbia Pictures presents a / Stanley Kramer / production / Spencer / Tracy / Sidney / Poitier / Katharine / Hepburn / guess who's / coming to dinner / and introducing / Katharine Houghton / Music by DeVol · Written by William Rose / Produced and directed by Stanley Kramer · Technicolor®]. Black type in the bottom left corner of the lobby card reads, [Copyright ©1967 by Columbia Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved].
    Place printed
    Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    lobby cards
    Topic
    Actors
    Hollywood (Film)
    Race relations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.108.9.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1967 Columbia Pictures Corporation. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5781ccd19-6a84-42b7-a938-454781ff2811

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