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Frederick Douglass' Paper

Published by: Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (open): 26 1/2 × 38 in. (67.3 × 96.5 cm); H x W (closed): 26 1/2 × 19 1/8 in. (67.3 × 48.5 cm)

Type: newspapers

Place printed: Rochester, Monroe County, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: July 28, 1854

Description: The July 28, 1854 issue of Frederick Douglass' Paper, a Rochester-based weekly newspaper published and edited by Frederick Douglass that centered on antislavery efforts and other social reform causes. The title [Frederick Douglass' Paper] is printed in large text across the top, just underneath the title are the issue details printed between two horizontal black lines: [Vol. VII, No. 32, ROCHESTER, N.Y. FRIDAY JULY 28, 1854., Whole Number 344]. The text of the paper is densely concentrated in seven vertical columns and there is both a vertical and horizontal crease through the center. An inscription of the name [Stephen Reeves] is written in black ink at the top right corner of the front page. The last page contains a large advertisement: "Call for a National Emigration Convention of Colored Men to be held in Cleveland Ohio" and is signed in print by Martin R. Delany.
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; Antislavery; Education; International affairs; Mass media; Social reform

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

Object number: 2014.63.10

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Slavery and Freedom Objects; Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Liberator Vol. 8 No. 3

Published by: Liberator Magazine, 1961-1971, American, 1961 - 1971
Subject of: Al-Amin, Jamil Abdullah, American, born 1943
Owned by: Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium: paper, ink, metal
Dimensions: H x W: 11 × 8 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.4 × 0.2 cm)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

Place printed: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: 1968

Description: Liberator magazine featuring a black and white photograph of H. Rap Brown on the left side of the cover. Brown is seen seated at a table looking down at the papers resting on the table. Brown's PR arm is resting on the table top with his hand near his face. Brown wears a jean jacket, black shirt and dark, thick-rimmed glasses. On the table in front of Brown are papers, a folder, a small pitcher of water, and a microphone. Behind Brown is a patterned curtain with stylized foliage. The whole cover is black and at the top, left justified, in white and underlined is the publication title [LIBERATOR]. Withine the underline in black text are the volume and number, date, and price of the publication [Vol 8 No 3 MARCH 1968 35¢]. Below the title, but above the image of H. Rap Brown, in white text is the title of a featured article [The Program/Editorial]. On the right side of the cover, below the title, are three feature article titles, all in white text [The/Final Confrontation/James Boggs/H. Rap Brown/Didn't Run/Heart Transplants:/South African Style].

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Politics (Practical)

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

Object number: 2013.201.20

Restrictions & Rights: © 1969 The Afro-American Research Institute, Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Order forms for United Nations Publications

Created by: United Nations Publications

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 2 1/4 × 10 in. (5.7 × 25.4 cm)

Type: bookmarks; order forms

Date: late 20th century

Description: Two order forms [2010.55.17.2.1 and 2010.55.17.2.2] for United Nations Publications texts that double as bookmarks. The forms are red ink on yellow paper. The depictions of books represent texts from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). The back of the bookmark has tear away order form.

Topic: African American; International affairs

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.17.2.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera

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The Pan-African Voice: One Hope, One Destiny, One Africa

Attributed to: Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977
Owned by: Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium: paper, ink, metal
Dimensions: H x W: 8 9/16 × 7 1/8 × 1/4 in. (21.7 × 18.1 × 0.6 cm)

Type: journals (periodicals)

Date: 1968

Description: The Pan-African Voice journal, volume 2, August 1968 with a red cover. On the front cover is an outline of the continent of Africa. Within the continent is an illustration of a plant with roots. Pointing toward the plant are several arrows of differing lengths. There are ten (10) arrows in total. The arrows and the plant are printed in dark green. To the upper left of the plant in the West Africa portion of the continent is a graphic of two (2) hands shaking. At the top of the cover are two (2) lines of text with the publication title in black [THE PAN-AFRICAN VOICE/ONE HOPE, ONE DESTINY, ONE AFRICA]. In the upper right corner to the right of the title is the price, handwritten, in black ink [100]. Along the bottom of the front cover is additional text in a stylized text [Pan-African Students Organization in the Americas].

Topic: African American; Africa; International affairs; Literature; Mass media; Politics (Practical)

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

Object number: 2013.201.35

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials

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Perform Now Comrades

Printed by: Guyana National Printers Limited, Guyanese, founded 1939
Written by: Burnham, Forbes, Guyanese, 1923 - 1985
Owned by: Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010

Medium: paper, ink, metal
Dimensions: H x W: 6 7/8 × 9 1/2 × 1/8 in. (17.5 × 24.1 × 0.3 cm)

Type: paperbacks

Place printed: Guyana, South America

Date: 1972

Description: Book of an address by Prime Minister Forbes Burnham, Leader of the People's National Congress at the 15th Annual Delegates' Congress on April 9, 1972. The book is paperback with a white cover. On the front are three (3) stripes of color in the middle, the first one green, the next one yellow, and the final one red. Within the stripes of color is white text, one word per stripe [PERFORM/NOW/COMRADES]. At the top, above the stripes in black text is the author's name [FORBES BURNHAM]. Along the bottom, below the stripes is additional black text [THE NATIONAL REVOLUTION IN GUYANA].

Topic: African American; African diaspora; International affairs; Politics (Practical)

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

Object number: 2013.201.37

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Flyer soliciting pledges to stand against South African Apartheid

Created by: American Committee on Africa, American, 1953 - 2001
Subject of: Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006; Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990; Gregory, Dick, American, 1932 - 2017; Carroll, Diahann, American, born 1935; Dee, Ruby, American, 1924 - 2014; Chamberlain, Wilt, American, 1936 - 1999; Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937; Davis, Ossie, American, 1917 - 2005; Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990; Ashe, Arthur Robert Jr., American, 1943 - 1993; Lichtenstein, Roy, American, 1923 - 1997; Seeger, Pete, American, 1919 - 2014; Peters, Brock, American, 1927 - 2005; Roundtree, Richard, American, born 1942; Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990; Ashe, Arthur Robert Jr., American, 1943 - 1993; Baldwin, James, American, 1924 - 1987; A. Philip Randolph Institute, American, founded 1965; Poitier, Sidney, American, born 1927; Johnson, Rafer Lewis, American, born 1935

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type: fliers (printed matter)

Place used: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: South Africa, Africa

Date: 1970s

Description: This flyer solicits pledges to stand against South African apartheid. The top of the flyer reads: [we say no / to apartheid / We take this pledge: in solemn resolve to refuse any encouragement of, or indeed, any / professional association with the present Republic of South Africa, this until the day / when all its people shall equally enjoy the educational and cultural advantages of that / rich and beautiful land.] After listing celebrities that have taken the pledge [SAMMY DAVIS, JR. DIAHANN CARROLL WILT CHAMBERLAIN ...] large bolded text reads: [will you say no / to apartheid?]. The back of the flyer details the American Committee on Africa's activities and members. The top of the page reads: [AMERICAN COMMITTEE ON AFRICA].

Topic: African American; Activism; Actors; Africa; Black power; International affairs

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

Object number: 2015.97.27.7

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Letter requesting support for the Anti-Apartheid Day rally

Created by: May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee, American
Subject of: Youth Against War & Fascism, American, founded 1961; Pan African Students Organization in the Americas, American, 1960 - 1977; Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, American, founded 1972; National Conference of Black Lawyers
Signed by: Akpan, John; Feliciano, Carlos, Puerto Rican; Kennedy, Florynce Rae, American, 1916 - 2000; Hinds, Lennox; Rodriguez-Trias, Helen, American, 1929 - 2001; Berrigan, Daniel Joseph, American, 1921 - 2016; Chin, Sharon; Kunstler, William Moses, American, 1919 - 1995; Serrette, Dennis L., American

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type: memorandums

Place used: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: South Africa, Africa

Date: April 14, 1976

Description: This letter requests support for the May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day in New York City. The memo is white paper with black text. The heading reads: [May 1 Anti-Apartheid Day Committee]. The memo is signed by the following [John Akpan / Pan African Students Organization in / the Americas (PASOA) / Daniel Berrgian, S.J. / Sharon Chin / Youth Against War & Fascism / (YAWF) / Carlos Feliciano / Florynce R. Kennedy / Coalition Against Racism and Sexism / William Kunstler / Lennox Hines (sic) / Pres. National Conference of Black Lawyers / Helen Rodriguez-Trias, M.D. / Pres. Committee to End Sterilization / Abuse (CESA) / Dennis L. Serette / Pres. N.Y.S Coalition of Black Trade Unionists]. The back of the memo is blank.

Topic: African American; Activism; Africa; Black power; International affairs

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

Object number: 2015.97.27.35

Restrictions & Rights: Public domain

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Africa News Vol. VI Number 19

Published by: African News Inc., American
Subject of: Kissinger, Henry Alfred, German, American, born 1923

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 8 1/2 × 7 in. (21.6 × 17.8 cm)

Type: newspapers

Place made: Durham, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: South Africa, Africa; Ethiopia, Africa; Zimbabwe, Africa; Somalia, Africa; Djibouti, Africa

Date: May 10,1976

Description: This edition of Africa News discusses Henry Kissinger's policies, Ethiopia, and South African and Rhodesian responses to activism. The publication is square shaped and is printed on brown paper with black text. The title reads [Africa News / A WEEKLY DIGEST OF AFRICAN AFFAIRS]. The back of the paper has the continuation of a story and publication information.

Topic: African American; Activism; Africa; Black power; International affairs; Journalism; Mass media

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

Object number: 2015.97.27.25

Restrictions & Rights: © Africa News Service, Inc. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Flyer advertising The East Coast Regional Conference of CAR

Created by: International Committee Against Racism, American, 1973 - 1996

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type: fliers (printed matter)

Place depicted: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America; South Africa, Africa

Date: 1978

Description: This flyer advertises the East Coast Regional Conference on segregation and apartheid. The flyer is white with black text. The flyer features two long paragraphs explaining the struggles in South Africa and the activities of the Committee Against Racism. The title reads [COME TO THE EAST COAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE] and the tagline at the bottom reads [SEGREGATION HERE, APARTHEID THERE / SMASH RACISM EVERYWHERE!]. The back of the flyer is blank except for handwritten text in the bottom right corner that reads [1978].

Topic: African American; Activism; Africa; Black power; Education; International affairs; Segregation

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

Object number: 2015.97.27.32

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

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Notes from the 365th session of the OAU Executive Secretariat

Created by: Organization of African Unity, 1963 - 2002
Subject of: United Nations

Medium: ink on paper with metal
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)

Type: notes

Place used: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Place depicted: Zambia, Africa; Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">North Africa, Mauritania, Africa; Cameroon, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">Central Africa, Africa; Uganda, Africa; Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">Central Africa, Africa; Libya, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">North Africa, Africa; Gabon, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">Central Africa, Africa; Nigeria, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">West Africa, Africa; Kenya, Africa; Guinea-Bissau, Africa"&edan_local=1&op=Search">West Africa, Africa

Date: 1976

Description: These six-page notes from the 365th Session of the Organization of African Unity to the United Nations discusess candiates for the representative of several African countries. The notes are three pages long and typed in black ink on white paper. The letterhead reads: [SECRETARIAT EXECUTIF DE L'ORGANISATION / DE L'UNITE AFRICAINE AUX NATIONS UNIES] [EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION / OF AFRICAN UNITY TO THE UNITED NATIONS]. This text surrounds an illustration of the African continent. The notes are formated traditionally with a roman numeral-numbered header followed by an arabic-numeral numbered list with indented text.

Topic: African American; Activism; Africa; Black power; International affairs

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

Object number: 2015.97.27.52

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The Negro Worker Vol. 2 No. 6

Published by: The Negro Worker, 1928 - 1937
Edited by: Padmore, George, Trinidadian, 1903 - 1959
Subject of: Communist International

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 7/8 x 6 5/16 in. (22.5 x 16 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Africa

Date: 1932

Description: A black ink on yellowed paper pamphlet. At center on the front cover there is a black and white photograph of a colonial governor and four chiefs. The interior consists of thirty-one pages of articles and photographs. The back cover has an illustration of a man over a globe breaking chains.

Topic: African American; International affairs; Labor; Mass media; Photography; Political organizations; Politics (Practical)

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.6

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The Meaning of San Rafael

Published by: New Outlook Publishers, American
Written by: Winston, Henry, American, 1911 - 1986
Subject of: Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 8 7/8 x 5 7/8 in. (22.5 x 15 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place made: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date: August 1971

Description: A pamphlet written by Henry Winston. The cover has black print on a brown-and-tan striped background. The interior consists of twenty-one pages of text. The back of the pamphlet lists other pamphlets published by New Outlook Publishers.

Topic: African American; Activism; International affairs; Mass media; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.8

Restrictions & Rights: © New Outlook Publishers. Permission required for use.

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Is Japan the Champion of the Colored Races?

Published by: Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
Written by: Bassett, Theodore; Berry, A. W.; Briggs, Cyril, Nevisian, 1888 - 1966; Ford, James W., American, 1893 - 1957; Haywood, Harry, American, 1898 - 1985
Subject of: Harlem Section of the Communist Party, American

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in. (19.5 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Place depicted: Japan, Asia; China, Asia; Rome, Italy, Europe; Berlin, Germany, Europe

Date: 1938

Description: A pamphlet produced by members of the Harlem Communist Party. The pamphlet is black print on yellowed paper. The front cover features the title: [Is / Japan / the / Champion / of the / Colored / Races?] and a drawing of a military aircraft dropping bombs. The bottom has a black border that contains the text: [The Negro's Stake in Democracy / 5¢ / Issued By The Negro Commission National Committee C.P. U.S.A.] The interior has eight articles totaling forty-seven pages. The back cover is an advertisement for the book [Negro Liberation].

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); Professional organizations; World War II

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.9

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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Sports Illustrated, Vol. 29, No. 14

Published by: Time Inc., American, founded 1922
Signed by: Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 11 1/8 × 8 3/8 in. (28.3 × 21.3 cm)

Type: magazines (periodicals)

Date: September 30, 1968

Description: A copy of Sports Illustrated from September 30, 1968. The front cover has a rainbow colored background. Gold lettering at the top of the cover reads: [Sports Illustrated / September 30, 1968 50 CENTS]. Black and white text under the magazine title reads: [MEXICO 68 / THE PROBLEM OLYMPICS]. Below the text are three circles with three different images. The front cover design continues onto the interior cover. and has two other images. There is also black text above the images that reads: [Boycotts and Riots / Embattled Brundage / Ryun and Keino]. The interior consists of 112 pages. The back cover features an advertisement for Marlboro cigarettes.

Topic: African American; Athletes; International affairs; Olympics; Race discrimination; Race relations

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards

Object number: 2016.66.7

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Revolt of the Black Athlete

Published by: Free Press, American, 1947 - 2012
Written by: Edwards, Harry, American, born 1942
Subject of: Olympic Project for Human Rights, American, 1967 - 1968; International Olympic Committee, Swiss, founded 1894

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W (closed): 8 1/2 × 5 3/4 in. (21.6 × 14.6 cm); H x W (opened): 8 1/2 × 12 7/16 in. (21.6 × 31.6 cm)

Type: books

Place printed: United States, North and Central America

Date: 1969

Description: A copy of the book, The Revolt of the Black Athlete, written by Harry Edwards. The front cover of the book features an image of Tommie Smith and Juan Carlos raising their fists in the air at the medal ceremony during the 1968 Summer Olympics. Text above the image reads: [Harry Edwards / The Revolt Of The Black Athlete]. The book consists of 202 pages of text and photographs. The title page has several library inscriptions and a library sticker. The back of the last page has a library card slip. The back of the book has a photograph taken by Ted Streshinsky of Harry Edwards and an unidentified man. The photograph features the two men talking. Only the back of the man to the right of the image is visible. Edwards, the man at center, wears a dark jacket with pins and a dark beret and sunglasses. He is holding a cigarette with his proper right hand. Under the photograph white text reads: [Harry Edwards / Photo by Ted Streshinsky - PIX / 90900].

Topic: African American; Activism; Athletes; International affairs; Olympics; Race discrimination; Race relations

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. Harry Edwards

Object number: 2016.66.8

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works

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Handkerchief with map from 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics

Distributed by: Grace Korean Church, founded 1982
Owned by: Lewis, Carl, American, born 1961

Medium: cloth
Dimensions: H x W: 17 3/8 x 17 1/8 in. (44.1 x 43.5 cm)

Type: handkerchiefs; maps; prayers

Place depicted: Seoul, South Korea, Asia

Date: 1988

Description: A cloth handkerchief with a white background and blue border. The handkerchief is printed on one side with a color map of Seoul, South Korea which highlights different venues related to the 1988 Summer Olympics. To the left and below the map are keys for the map. An image of the Seoul Olympic Stadium is printed in the bottom left, while in the top right there is a globe composed of national flags. The reverse is printed with the biblical verse John 3:16 in English, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, French, Russian, and Korean. In the lower right corner is an advertisement and schedule for the ['88 World Evangelization Crusade / International Mission Rally].

Topic: African American; International affairs; Olympics; Religious groups

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Carl Lewis Estate

Object number: 2013.126.4

Restrictions & Rights: Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification: Textiles; Memorabilia and Ephemera

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Presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela

Issued by: African National Congress, South African, founded 1912
Subject of: Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 24 3/4 × 16 15/16 in. (62.9 × 43 cm)

Type: political posters

Place printed: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, Africa

Date: 1994

Description: A presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela issued by the African National Congress (ANC). The poster is black, in portrait orientation, and centrally features a black-and-white bust image of Nelson Mandela. The image is bordered by yellow and green bands, with the text [MANDELA / FOR PRESIDENT!] above the image, and [THE PEOPLE'S / CHOICE!] below the image, in yellow lettering bordered by green. The ANC’s logo is positioned in the bottom right corner of the image of Mandela. The logo consists of a black-and-white shield, a wheel, a hand wrapped around a spear behind a black, green and gold flag, against a black, green and gold flag background. Block white text running along the bottom edge of the poster reads [ISSUED BY ANC, PWV REGION, DEPT. OF INFORMATION & PUBLICITY, 207 JEPPE STREET, JOHANNESBURG 2000]. The reverse is blank except for black, printed lines on each edge.

Topic: African American; Africa; International affairs; Political organizations; Politics (Practical)

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

Object number: 2014.14

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
Exhibition: A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan

Created by: Pakistan Services Sports Control Board, Pakistani
Owned by: Gibson, Althea, American, 1927 - 2003

Medium: silver
Dimensions: Medal: 2 5/8 x 2 x 1/8 in. (6.7 x 5.1 x 0.3 cm); Case for medal: 13/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 in. (2.1 x 7.9 x 10.2 cm)

Type: medals

Place made: Pakistan, Asia

Date: 1956

Description: A two inch silver medal with original box. The medal is engraved with the text: [Exhibition Tennis Matches / Against Armed Forces of Pakistan / Althea Gibson / January 1956] on one side. The other side has engraved text around the edge of the circle that reads: [Services Sports Control Board Pakistan]. The text surrounds a symbol that includes an anchor, star, wings, and swords on the other side.

Topic: African American; International affairs; Tennis

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

Object number: 2009.27.2ab

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Awards and Medals
Exhibition: Sports: Leveling the Playing Field
On View: NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 052

Data Source: National Museum of African American History and Culture

Poster supporting the Chinese student movement made by SCLC

Created by: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957

Medium: ink on poster board
Dimensions: H x W: 28 x 22 in. (71.1 x 55.9 cm)

Type: political posters

Date: 1989-1994

Description: A handmade poster of black ink on white poster board. The poster reads: [SCLC / Supports / the / Chinese / Student Movement]. Chinese characters are featured on the left side of the poster.

Topic: African American; Activism; International affairs; Political organizations; Politics (Practical); United States--History--1969-2001

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

Object number: 2010.41.6

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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The War and the Negro People

Published by: Workers Library Publishers, Inc., American, founded 1930
Written by: Ford, James W., American, 1893 - 1957

Medium: ink on paper
Dimensions: H x W: 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (20 x 13 cm)

Type: pamphlets

Date: 1942

Description: Pamphlet consisting of black print on discolored paper. Title reads [THE WAR / AND THE / NEGRO / PEOPLE / BY JAMES W. FORD].
Transcription Center Status: Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic: African American; International affairs; Mass media; Politics (Practical); World War II

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg

Object number: 2010.55.15

Restrictions & Rights: No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification: Documents and Published Materials-Published Works; Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

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