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  • Machito: A Latin Jazz Legacy

    Created by
    Ortiz, Carlos, Puerto Rican American, 1947 - 2008
    Subject of
    Machito, Cuban American, 1908 - 1984
    Puente, Tito, American, 1923 - 2000
    Barretto, Ray, American, 1929 - 2006
    Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
    Gordon, Dexter, American, 1923 - 1990
    Date
    1987
    Medium
    polyester film
    Dimensions
    Duration (Reel 1): 24 Minutes
    Length (Film): 850 Feet
    Duration (Reel 2): 28 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1000 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of Machito: A Latin Jazz Legacy
    Description
    16mm film on two reels (ab). A documentary profile of Cuban bandleader Frank "Machito" Grillo and a history of Latin jazz in the United States, with a focus on New York City, and the history of Cuban music in general, with footage from New York City and Cuba. Features Machito himself, as well as interviews with Tito Puente, Dizzy Gillespie, Dexter Gordon and Ray Barretto. The film includes performances, film clips, still photographs and newsreel material.
    Cultural Place
    Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, New York, North and Central America
    Collection title
    DC Public Library Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Composers (Musicians)
    Conductors (Musicians)
    Film
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Salsa (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.55.67.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Icarus Films, ©1987. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58c746c65-fca6-4707-b69c-8f0265e83960
  • Stevie Wonder Thought Shares

    Manufactured by
    Jobete Music Co., Inc., American, founded 1959
    Black Bull Music, American
    Published by
    Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919
    Subject of
    Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950
    Jones, Quincy, American, born 1933
    The Pointer Sisters, American, founded 1969
    Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009
    Spinners, American, founded 1954
    Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
    Sir McCartney, Paul, British, born 1942
    Jermaine Jackson, American, born 1954
    Warwick, Dionne, American, born 1940
    Beck, Jeff, English, born 1944
    Date
    1984
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 15/16 x 8 15/16 x 1/2 in. (30.3 x 22.7 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    A songbook with a re-violet cover. Along the top fourth is the title in yellow letters: [Stevie Wonder / Thought Shares]. On the left side, above the center but below the title, is a list of songs included in the book: [Piano" / "Vocal" / "Chords / WITH SONGS RECORDED BY / QUINCY JONES / POINTER SISTERS / MICHAEL JACKSON / THE SPINNERS / JEFF BECK / ARETHA FRANKLIN / THE SPINNERS / PAUL McCARTNEY /JERMAINE JACKSON / DIONNE WARWICK / ...AND MORE]. On the right side of the front, centered, is an image of Stevie Wonder in front of a dark background, wearing a flamboyantly colored sweater and large aviator sunglasses.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Type
    record covers
    songbooks
    45 rpm records
    Topic
    Caricature and cartoons
    Funk (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    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
    Object number
    2014.71
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1984 Jobete Music Co. and Black Bull Music (ASCAP). Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd562b71370-6098-4e36-8c39-9403a6cb32c1
  • Junction 88

    Directed by
    Quigley, George P., American
    Subject of
    Howard, Bob, American, 1906 - 1986
    Markham, Dewey, American, 1904 - 1981
    Mitchell, Abbie, American, 1884 - 1960
    Sissle, Noble, American, 1889 - 1975
    Young, Al
    Clark, Wyatt
    Cooke, Marie, American, 1921 - 2011
    McGinty, Artie Belle, American, 1892 - 1963
    Smith, Augustus Julius, American, 1891 - 1964
    Wiltshire, George, American, 1901 - 1976
    Bozan, Alonzo, American, 1886 - 1959
    Junior, Herbert
    Simmons, Maude, American, 1893 - 1977
    Date
    1948
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 50 Minutes
    Length (Film Reel 1): 1000 Feet
    Length (Film Reel 2): 1000 Feet
    Description
    2015.167.11.1ab: 16mm black and white films.
    In the small town of Junction 88, young black musician Buster Jenkins plays a love song on the piano for his sweetheart, Lolly Simpson. Meanwhile, out on the Simpsons' porch, Lolly's father, "Pop" Simpson, tells "Mom" Simpson and Buster's mother that he will not give his consent for his daughter to marry Buster because he believes that the struggling musician will not be able to make a decent living. Although the mothers defend Buster as a good, God-fearing, churchgoing boy, Pop continues to favor the hard-working, hard-drinking Onnie as his future son-in-law. Miles away from Junction 88, music agent Bob Howard and his colleague Piggy discover in their mail what they believe will be a hit song. Determined to sign the song's composer, "Hewlett Green," Bob and Piggy set out for Junction 88, the town from which the song was sent. When they arrive, Bob and Piggy are amazed to discover that no one in Junction 88 has ever heard of Hewlett Green. Bob and Piggy continue their fruitless search for Hewlett Green and enlist the help of a young boy named Chinka Pin, who spends much of his time singing at the town barber shop. Later, Bob and Piggy meet Lolly, who introduces them to her friend Caroline. Bob falls instantly in love with Caroline, and the four attend a benefit concert that Buster has organized at the church. Before the concert begins, Lolly introduces Bob and Piggy to Buster, and they are granted permission from Buster to perform in the concert. Noble Sissle and his orchestra play after Chinka Pin sings the National Anthem. Bob and Piggy close the concert with three songs. Lolly notices that Buster is upset about something, but he keeps his troubles to himself and tells her that he is not ready to reveal what is upsetting him. Bob and Piggy put the word out that they want to sign Hewlett Green to a long-term contract. The search quickly comes to an end, however, when Buster steps forward in church and reveals that he has been writing songs under the assumed name of Hewlett Green. After signing a contract with Bob and Piggy, Buster takes Lolly's hand in marriage.
    Source: AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Accessed on August 10, 2016 (http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=27661)
    Place filmed
    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
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Race films
    Rural life
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman
    Object number
    2015.167.11.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ee5a35a5-c4f1-4a71-b3f5-4da7d4f3451c
  • Junction 88

    Directed by
    Quigley, George P., American
    Subject of
    Howard, Bob, American, 1906 - 1986
    Markham, Dewey, American, 1904 - 1981
    Mitchell, Abbie, American, 1884 - 1960
    Sissle, Noble, American, 1889 - 1975
    Clark, Wyatt
    Cooke, Marie, American, 1921 - 2011
    Smith, Augustus Julius, American, 1891 - 1964
    Mitchell, Abbie, American, 1884 - 1960
    McGinty, Artie Belle, American, 1892 - 1963
    Wiltshire, George, American, 1901 - 1976
    Junior, Herbert
    Bozan, Alonzo, American, 1886 - 1959
    Simmons, Maude, American, 1893 - 1977
    Young, Al
    Date
    1948
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 50 Minutes
    Length (Film Reel 1): 1000 Feet
    Length (Film Reel 2): 1000 Feet
    Description
    2015.167.11.2ab: 16mm black and white films.
    2015.167.11.2cd: Original metal film reels.
    2015.167.11.2e: Original cardboard film shipping box. A label on the side of the film shippping box reads [FOR TRANSFER/ JUNCTION 88].
    In the small town of Junction 88, young black musician Buster Jenkins plays a love song on the piano for his sweetheart, Lolly Simpson. Meanwhile, out on the Simpsons' porch, Lolly's father, "Pop" Simpson, tells "Mom" Simpson and Buster's mother that he will not give his consent for his daughter to marry Buster because he believes that the struggling musician will not be able to make a decent living. Although the mothers defend Buster as a good, God-fearing, churchgoing boy, Pop continues to favor the hard-working, hard-drinking Onnie as his future son-in-law. Miles away from Junction 88, music agent Bob Howard and his colleague Piggy discover in their mail what they believe will be a hit song. Determined to sign the song's composer, "Hewlett Green," Bob and Piggy set out for Junction 88, the town from which the song was sent. When they arrive, Bob and Piggy are amazed to discover that no one in Junction 88 has ever heard of Hewlett Green. Bob and Piggy continue their fruitless search for Hewlett Green and enlist the help of a young boy named Chinka Pin, who spends much of his time singing at the town barber shop. Later, Bob and Piggy meet Lolly, who introduces them to her friend Caroline. Bob falls instantly in love with Caroline, and the four attend a benefit concert that Buster has organized at the church. Before the concert begins, Lolly introduces Bob and Piggy to Buster, and they are granted permission from Buster to perform in the concert. Noble Sissle and his orchestra play after Chinka Pin sings the National Anthem. Bob and Piggy close the concert with three songs. Lolly notices that Buster is upset about something, but he keeps his troubles to himself and tells her that he is not ready to reveal what is upsetting him. Bob and Piggy put the word out that they want to sign Hewlett Green to a long-term contract. The search quickly comes to an end, however, when Buster steps forward in church and reveals that he has been writing songs under the assumed name of Hewlett Green. After signing a contract with Bob and Piggy, Buster takes Lolly's hand in marriage.
    Source: AFI Catalog of Feature Films. Accessed on August 10, 2016 (http://www.afi.com/members/catalog/DetailView.aspx?s=&Movie=27661)
    Place filmed
    United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Nieman Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    sound films
    black-and-white films (visual works)
    release prints (motion pictures)
    feature films
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Race films
    Rural life
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Randall and Sam Nieman
    Object number
    2015.167.11.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f44c06e7-409c-45bf-b5f7-3c42cf3712ed
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    Poster for Ebony Parade

    Distributed by
    Astor Pictures, American, 1930 - 1963
    Subject of
    Calloway, Cab, American, 1907 - 1994
    Dandridge, Dorothy, American, 1922 - 1965
    Basie, Count, American, 1904 - 1984
    The Mills Brothers, American, 1928 - 1982
    Moreland, Mantan, American, 1902 - 1973
    Everett, Francine, American, 1915 - 1999
    Smythe, Vanita, American, 1925 - 1994
    Hill, Ruby, American, born 1922
    Flowers, Pat, American, 1917 - 2000
    Day, Dawn, and Dusk, American, 1940 - 1960
    The Jubalaires, American, c. 1940-1950
    Lee, Mable, American, 1921 - 2019
    Date
    1947
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 36 5/8 × 20 7/8 in. (93 × 53 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 41 1/4 × 26 15/16 in. (104.7 × 68.5 cm)
    Caption
    Released in 1947, Ebony Parade was a series of short sketches and numbers originally distributed as musical shorts by the Soundies Distributing Corporation of America.
    Description
    A large poster for the film Ebony Parade with a blue background and an off-white border. Across the blue background are red musical notes and stars outlined in white. At the top center in red lettering is [20 Great Stars]. Printed in the center in small black type is [Astor Pictures presents] followed by [EBONY PARADE] in large yellow letters over a red background. Surrounding the title are color photographic portraits of the stars of the film. At the top left are the faces of Mantan Moreland, Dorothy Dandridge and Ruby Hill, followed by a full portrait of a seated Mabel Lee and in the bottom left corner is an image of the Mills Brothers gathered around two microphones. On the right side are the faces of Cab Calloway, Vanita Smythe, Francine Everett, and Count Basie. At the bottom right is a yellow box bordered in black with red text that reads [featuring / Cab Calloway * Count Basie / His Band His Band / Mills. Bros. * Vanita Smythe / Mantan Moreland * Mable Lee/ Ruby Hill * Francine Everett / Dorothy Dandridge * Pat Flowers / and / Day, Dawn, and Dusk * Jubilaries]. At the bottom left, in small white text on a red background is [RELEASED THRU ASTOR PICTURES CORP.]. On the back of the poster are two stamps in purple that say [Screen Classics, Inc. / 1632 Central Parkway, Cincinnati 10, Ohio].
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Actors
    Comedy
    Conductors (Musicians)
    Dance
    Entertainers
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Musicians
    Race films
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.118.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b15d522-36ed-464f-9f9b-82dd6b9bcc91
  • Latin-Soul-Rock

    Recorded by
    Fania All Stars, founded 1968
    Published by
    Fania Records, Inc., founded 1964
    Recorded by
    Pacheco, Johnny, Dominican, born 1935
    Manu Dibango, Cameroonian, 1933 - 2020
    Betancourt, Justo, Cuban, born 1940
    Colón, William, American, born 1950
    Miranda, Ismael, Puerto Rican, born 1950
    Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1917 - 2003
    Santana, Jorge, Mexican American, 1951 - 2020
    Hammer, Jan, Czechoslovakian American, born 1948
    Cobham, Billy, Panamanian American, born 1944
    Date
    1973; published 1974
    Medium
    vinyl and cardboard, with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Description
    A record album with the title "Fania All Stars Latin-Soul-Rock." The album consists of a single vinyl (2015.195.1a), which features a green-and-brown label with a notched center hole. The top half of the label has the words [FANIA / FANIA ALL STARS / LATIN—SOUL—ROCK]. The bottom half of the label lists the songs as well as their respective artists and track length. Side A features songs such as “Viva Tirado,” “Chanchullo,” “Smoke,” “There You Go,” and “Mama Guela;” while Side B lists songs such as “El Raton,” “Soul Makossa” and “Congo Bongo.”
    An album jacket (2015.195.1b) accompanies the vinyl record. The front cover of the album jacket is black, with white writings. On the top, [FANIA ALL STARS / latin ~ soul ~ rock / How It Was! How It Ended! How It Was Going To Be!] is printed. Below, there is a collage of 13 photographs of performances. Inside the album jacket is white and features a New York Post article entitled “‘Our Latin Thing’ Draws 40, 000.” The second page has a six grayscale photographs of performances. [Live at Yankee Stadium, Aug. 24, 1973] is printed in white letters. Below, there is a large color photograph of a performance; a smaller photograph is embedded in the bottom right-hand corner of the larger photo.
    Some of the persons credited in the production and distribution of this album include: Pete "Conde" Rodriguez, Paquito Navarro, Cheo Feliciano, Santos Colon, Ismael Quintana, Hector Colon, Dick Sugar, Bobby Cruz, Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Roberto Roena, Jerry Masucci, Edmund Newton, Bobby Valentin, Lee Marshall, Tom Monaster and Ron Levine.
    Place made
    Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Puerto Rico, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Salsa (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.195.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1974 Fania Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5613c4a9e-8bea-4e09-82c5-4cc7b1c517eb
  • Mongo Santamaria, 1979

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1917 - 2003
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 11/16 x 9 1/8 in. (34.8 x 23.2 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 9 3/4 in. (35.3 x 24.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of jazz percussionist Mongo Santamaria performing at a concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Santamaria sits behind a drum with his right hand raised playing it. He wears a light colored suit jacket, dress shirt, and necklace. The elbow and fingers of another person's crossed arms are visible in front of Santamaria.
    Place captured
    Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Latin jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.145
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58b941a1e-72b8-4a0a-959c-52e024228683
  • Recordando El Ayer

    Recorded by
    Cruz, Celia, Cuban American, 1925 - 2003
    Published by
    Fania Records, Inc., founded 1964
    Recorded by
    Pacheco, Johnny, Dominican, born 1935
    Betancourt, Justo, Cuban, born 1940
    Lucca, Papo, Puerto Rican, born 1946
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    vinyl , cardboard and ink
    Description
    A long-playing record entitled “Recordando El Ayer.” The album consists of a single vinyl long-playing record (2015.195.34a), which features a pink-and-orange patterned label with a notched center hole. In the top half of the label, the record company’s logo [VAYA] appears in bold white letters (it is this logo that is repeated on the label to create the pattern). In the bottom half of the label, the tracks, as well as their respective artists and track lengths, are printed in black letters. On Side A, the following tracks appear, “Besito de Coco,” “Ritmo, Tambor Y Flores,” “Se Wue Tu,” “Reina Rumba,” and “Vamos a Guarachah;” while Side B lists the following tracks, “La Equivocada,” “Ahora Si,” “Cuando Tu Me Querias,” “Verbero Moderno” and “Guillate.”
    An album jacket (2015.195.34b) accompanies the vinyl record. The front cover features a photograph of Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Justo Betancourt and Papo Lucca. The four individuals stand in front of an orange background with two plants behind them. The men wear traditional rumba shirts, while Celia Cruz, who stands in the middle, wears a pink-and-white dress. The back cover is lime green. In the center, there are four portraits, one of Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Justo Betnacourt and Papo Lucca. On the inside of the album jacket, there are portraits of the four performers, as well as short bios of each. Lee Marshall and Ron Levine are credited as the photographer and designer respectively.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Salsa (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.195.34ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1976 Vaya Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd567ae482e-48ba-4e90-b8eb-4cf1c43376b3
  • Program for George Walker concert

    Printed by
    The Superior Printing Company, American
    Subject of
    Walker, George Theophilus, American, 1922 - 2018
    Owned by
    Johnson, Hall, American, 1888 - 1970
    Date
    1960 (printed); March 3, 1960 (date of event)
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 5/16 × 6 9/16 in. (26.2 × 16.7 cm)
    Description
    Red, white, and black, double-sided, program for a George Walker concert. The top front of the program has a red background with white type that reads: GEORGE / WALKER / PIANIST]. The center front of the program has a black and white photograph of George Walker wearing a suite and bowtie. The bottom front of the program has a red background with black type that reads: [Photo by Seymour Bernstein / Town Hall / THURSDAY EVENING at 8:30 / MARCH 3, 1960 / (Program overleaf)]. The back of program has black type set against a white background and features a short biography, quotes from critics, and the details of the performance.
    Place depicted
    New York City, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place printed
    New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    The Hall Johnson Collection
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    Classical (Music)
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Eugene Thamon Simpson, Representative, Hall Johnson Estate
    Object number
    TA2013.166.1.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Hall Johnson Estate
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5faab80c4-2d38-49d8-82bc-86c5b45afc5f
  • Texas Rangers baseball uniform jersey worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Wilson Sporting Goods Co., American, founded 1914
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    synthetic fiber with plastic buttons
    Dimensions
    H x W (jersey): 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (80 x 81.9 cm)
    H x W (pants): 33 x 20 in. (83.8 x 50.8 cm)
    Description
    Jersey from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The jersey is made from a white synthetic knit fabric with red, white, and blue striped woven knit fabric around the end of the sleeves and the neck opening. The shirt has short sleeves and a crew neck with a slit in the front that closes with two (2) round pearlized plastic buttons. The word "Rangers" in red patch letters with blue shadows is embroidered across the front chest of the jersey. A shield-shaped embroidered patch is sewn on the proper left sleeve. The patch has a design of a shield in blue, red, and white, with the state of Texas on the shield containing one red star and the word "RANGERS" along the top of the patch. Red patch letters with blue shadows reading "PRIDE / 50" are embroidered across the back shoulders of the jersey. A Wilson brand label is sewn at the interior center back neck that also contains size and care information. To the proper right of the manufacturer's tag is a white fabric label with blue hand-embroidered text that reads "79 1".
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    jerseys
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5aaf3d1f0-56db-41cf-a04c-01ca938843da
  • Texas Rangers baseball uniform short pants worn by Charley Pride

    Manufactured by
    Rawlings, American, founded 1887
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    Texas Rangers, American, founded 1961
    Date
    1984
    Medium
    synthetic fiber and elastic with plastic and metal fasteners
    Dimensions
    H x W: 33 × 20 in. (83.8 × 50.8 cm)
    Inseam: 24 in. (61 cm)
    Caption
    Pride, who had played in the Negro Leagues as a pitcher for the Memphis Red Sox, began training with the Texas Rangers in 1972 and has owned a small stake in the team since 2010."
    Description
    Pair of short pants from a Texas Rangers baseball uniform worn by Charley Pride. The white knit pants have a wide blue stripe running down each leg, with the legs ending below the knee. The hem of each leg has elastic. The waistband is made from a red, white, and blue striped band of fabric. The pants close at the center front waist with three (3) metal snaps each faced in the color of the stripe of the band, and a metal zipper. There is also a white drawstring on the inside of the waistband that ties at the center front. There are two (2) inset pockets, one on each back side below the waist. Each pocket closes with one (1) pearlized round plastic button. The inside waistband is made from a wide band of white elastic. The name "PRIDE 05" is handwritten in black in on the interior proper left back side of the waistband. A red manufacturer's label for Rawlings is sewn at the interior proper right back side of the waistband that also contains size and care information. A white fabric label with hand-embroidered red text is sewn at the interior center back waist band that reads "5 34/36 24 84 1" with a small tag sewn to the right side with printed text reading "SET 1 / 1984".
    Place depicted
    Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    knickerbockers
    sports uniforms
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.46.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public Domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56ad8892f-5594-40ed-a348-5e6e2a5b2e28
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    Denim and suede suit jacket and bellbottoms worn by Charley Pride

    Attributed to
    Ortiz's Art Clothing and Ace Tailors, American
    Worn by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1976
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    jacket: cotton denim, suede, and metal;
    pants: cotton denim, suede, and metal
    Dimensions
    H x W (jacket): 30 1/2 x 20 in. (77.5 x 50.8 cm)
    Inseam (pants): 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm)
    Jacket on Form: 30 1/2 x 25 x 14 1/2 in. (77.5 x 63.5 x 36.8 cm)
    Description
    This denim jean jacket (a) and bell-bottom jeans (b) with suede patchwork details were worn by Charley Pride. The blue jean jacket (a) is cut straight with full-length sleeves and a fold-over collar with exaggerated pointed lapels. It closes at the center front with four (4) round metal buttons that have the text "KEMINGTON / 20 / GA / EXPRESS" engraved around them. Rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim are sewn on the front and back yoke. There are two (2) patch pockets, one at each front chest, with pointed flaps that close using one (1) button each, though the button on the proper right pocket is missing. The cuff of each sleeve closes with two (2) buttons each. The jacket is not lined. There is a size tag at the interior center back neck.
    The bell-bottom blue jeans have side panels on each leg made from rectangular patches of tan, brown, and ochre suede with blue denim, matching the yoke decoration on the jacket (a). The pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) metal snap, and one (1) metal hook-and-eye. There is one (1) inset pocket at the proper right front waist. The pants are not lined.
    Place made
    Galveston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jean jackets
    trousers
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.50ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57086a9d9-dc1a-4241-adf8-18ff12889abc
  • CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

    Issued by
    Country Music Association, American, founded 1958
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    1971
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    wood, metal, plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 14 x 5 x 5 in. (35.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm)
    Description
    1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The top portion of the award is a wooden cone with a carved-out section on the front at the bottom. There is a gold metal music note in the carved-out section. Lettering on the flag of the music note reads "COUNTRY / MUSIC / ASSOCIATION." The note head features a raised design of a world map with lettering across the center that reads "BEST LIKED WORLD WIDE."
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.67
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54cd1310d-64ce-4bf5-b6a9-64edc5dd70f9
  • Letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells

    Written by
    Captain Wells, Jeff, American
    Received by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Subject of
    United States Army, American, founded 1775
    Date
    May 28, 2007
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (letter): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    H x W (images): 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    A fan letter sent to Charley Pride from Captain Jeff Wells while serving in United States Army. The letter is handwritten in blue ink on yellow paper. In the letter, Jeff Wells thanks Charley Pride for making music that allowed him to temporarily escape from the war in Iraq. Also included are four images of Wells while serving in Iraq. The images are printed on a white piece of paper in landscape view (2012.125.76.1.6b). The images are attached to letter with a metal staple.
    Place depicted
    San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Baghdad, Iraq, Middle East, Asia
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Correspondence
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Iraq War, 2003-2011
    Military
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.76.1.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Jeff Wells
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52d18181c-c961-44c0-bbab-4542c7a319ff
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    Letter to Charley Pride from Richard Nixon

    Written by
    President Richard M. Nixon, American, 1913 - 1994
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    October 26, 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    10 3/4 x 8 5/8 x 7/16 in. (27.3 x 21.9 x 1.1 cm)
    Description
    Letter from Richard Nixon to Charley Pride on the occasion of Pride winning Entertainer of the Year by the Country Music Association. The letter is written on White House letterhead with an embossed seal at the top. It is signed by Richard Nixon in black ink. Letter is framed within a black frame and a cream colored paper mat with a black border. The back of the frame has a small price sticker in the upper right hand corner.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.82
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd504598d46-38d6-4b66-8b14-f401fffa0ee0
  • Gelatin silver prints of Charley Pride wearing a Memphis Red Sox uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Memphis Red Sox, American, 1923 - 1962
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    early 1950s
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.1): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    H x W (2012.125.99.1.2): 6 1/16 x 4 1/16 in. (15.4 x 10.3 cm)
    Description
    Two identical black and white prints of a photograph of country singer Charley Pride in a Memphis Red Sox baseball uniform. Pride's arms are behind his head. The front of his jersey says "Memphis." There is text in the bottom right corner that is partially cut-off. It reads [CHARLIE PRI/MEMPHIS RED / EARLY 1950].
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.1.1-.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5543a23b4-e5f5-45a6-95d6-d7f7c0fb910c
  • Gelatin silver print of Charley Pride wearing a Milwaukee Brewers uniform

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Milwaukee Brewers, American, founded 1970
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Owned by
    Pride, Charley, American, 1934 - 2020
    Date
    February 25, 1971
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (23.1 x 20.6 cm)
    Description
    Black and white photograph of country singer Charley Pride playing baseball. Pride is wearing a baseball jersey with "BREWERS" written across the chest. He is wearing a baseball cap with the letter [M] on the front. He is holding a baseball in his right hand, and he appears to be mid-throw, with his arm pulled back. There is a sideways red stamp on the back, on the right edge that reads [EBBY HAWERLANDER]. There is a blue stamp in the bottom right corner of the back that reads [GAZETTE / FEB 25 1971]
    Place depicted
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    portraits
    Topic
    Athletes
    Baseball
    Country (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charley Pride
    Object number
    2012.125.99.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fdb46df8-4454-4882-9277-13f631a0a120
  • Untitled

    Photograph by
    Allen, Devin, American, born 1989
    Subject of
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
    Date
    December 15, 2015
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4320pixels × 6480pixels
    Caption
    - Devin Allen (@bydvnlln), Instagram, 12/15/2015.
    Description
    A black-and-white digital photograph by Devin Allen of a band performing on the sidewalk in Baltimore, Maryland. The band and their instruments are set up outside a brick building. In the foreground is a man with a guitar speaking into a microphone on a stand. He wears an argyle sweater, jeans, and a knit cap with the letter "R" painted on the front of it. A keyboard is in the far left foreground. A drum set is behind a man standing and holding a microphone in his hand, who stands behind the man with the guitar. A drummer whose face is obscured by a cymbal is sitting at the drum set. Several people stand in the right background out of focus.
    160.22 MB
    Place captured
    Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born digital
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Music
    Photography
    Race relations
    Resistance
    Singers (Musicians)
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Devin Allen
    Object number
    2016.98.26
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Devin Allen
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c719cf2a-3b02-40a2-b8e8-4610d06cd08b
  • We Insist! Max Roach's - Freedom Now Suite

    Composed by
    Roach, Max, American, 1924 - 2007
    Written by
    Brown, Oscar, American, 1926 - 2005
    Recorded by
    Roach, Max, American, 1924 - 2007
    Lincoln, Abbey, American, 1930 - 2010
    Published by
    MiruMir Music Publishing, Russian, founded 2004
    Date
    1960; re-released 2013
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl, cardboard
    Dimensions
    Diameter (.a, album): 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
    H x W (.b, album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
    Description
    An LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) and jacket (2015.103.3b) of the "We Insist-Freedom Now Suite" performed by jazz percussionist, drummer and composer Max Roach.
    The LP vinyl record (2015.103.3a) has a black-and-white label, with white writing set against a black background. The type on the front of label reads: [So Far Out/ Side A/ OUT5001LP/ WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH AND OSCAR BROWN, Jr.'s/ FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ DRIVA' MAN (5:10) FREEDOM DAY (6:02)/ TRIPTYCH: PRAYER. PROTEST, PEACE (7:58)]. The reverse side of the label reads: [So Far Out/ Side B/ OUT5001LP/ WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH AND OSCAR BROWN, Jr.'s/ FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ ALL AFRICA (7:57)/ TEARS FOR JOHANNESBURG (9:36)].
    The LP jacket (2015.103.3b) features a black-and-white photograph depicting three African American men sitting at a diner counter, with a white man in a white uniform standing behind the counter. The three African American men are looking over their shoulders towards the camera. A menu board can be seen in the top proper-right corner of the image. Black type on front of LP cover reads: [WE INSIST!/ MAX ROACH'S - FREEDOM NOW SUITE/ FEATURING ABBEY LINCOLN/ COLEMAN HAWKINS, OLATUNJI/ So Far Out/ OUT5001LP].
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    U.S. History, 1953-1961
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of Max Roach
    Object number
    2015.103.3ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd526dc4afe-7952-4971-be67-868dc2c1f5ba
  • Photographic slide of the Poor People's Campaign

    Photograph by
    Robert Houston, American, born 1935
    Subject of
    Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Black Star, American, founded 1935
    Created by
    Rogers Color Laboratory Corp., American, 1964 - 1996
    Date
    May 21, 1968 - June 23, 1968
    Medium
    reversal film and cardboard
    Dimensions
    H x W: 1 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (4.9 × 4.9 cm)
    Caption
    This slide is part of a collection of 35mm slides encapsulating Robert Houston's full portfolio of images related to the Poor People's Campaign and the antipoverty protest camp on the National Mall. Known as "Resurrection City," the camp lasted for six weeks in the spring of 1968.
    Description
    This photographic slide depicts Dizzy Gillespie standing on a stage with a band. Wearing a navy blue shirt and red pants, he holds his trumpet in his right hand. To his right is a man dressed in a grey suit and tie, seated behind a drum set. Behind him are a group of men, four wearing suit, one in a brown shirt. One of the men is seated and wears a fedora. There is a reflection of the Washington Monument in the water behind the men. The slide mount has text on the reverse that reads "processed by/ rogers color lab corp./ new york."
    Place depicted
    National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    color slides
    portraits
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Housing
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Local and regional
    Photography
    Politics (Practical)
    Poverty
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.245.243
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Robert Houston
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59eb83548-83f0-4ce8-95b3-737f500d2cce

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