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  • <I>Frederick Douglass' Paper</I>

    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
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  • <I>Liberator Vol. 8 No. 3</I>

    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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  • Order forms for United Nations Publications

    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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    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • <I>The Pan-African Voice: One Hope, One Destiny, One Africa</I>

    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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    Documents and Published Materials
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  • <I>Perform Now Comrades</I>

    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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  • Flyer soliciting pledges to stand against South African Apartheid

    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

    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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    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Africa News Vol. VI Number 19</I>

    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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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • Flyer advertising The East Coast Regional Conference of CAR

    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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    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

    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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  • <I>The Negro Worker Vol. 2 No. 6</I>

    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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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>The Meaning of San Rafael</I>

    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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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>Is Japan the Champion of the Colored Races?</I>

    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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    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
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1968 Time, Inc. Permission required for use.
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    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
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1969 The Free Press. Permission required for use.
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    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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    Textiles
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
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  • Presidential campaign poster for Nelson Mandela

    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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    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
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  • Medal given to Althea Gibson by the Armed Forces of Pakistan

    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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    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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  • <I>The War and the Negro People</I>

    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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    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
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