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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 7/16 × 7 9/16 in. (24 × 19.2 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 1/4 × 10 1/8 in. (33.7 × 25.7 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf: Jonette O’Kelley Miller (Lady in Green), right arm raised and left arm on left knee.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.7
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Costume worn by Mikayla Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray
- Manufactured by
- Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
- Worn by
- Amin, Mikayla, American, born 1999
- Subject of
- Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Date
- June 14, 2015
- Medium
- .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
- .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 flat): 31 × 25 1/2 × 3/4 in. (78.7 × 64.8 × 1.9 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 flat): 33 1/16 × 14 3/4 × 1/2 in. (84 × 37.5 × 1.3 cm)
- Description
- This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Mikayla Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
- The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of the proper right leg and the back of the proper left leg below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- leggings
- T-shirts
- Topic
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Modern dance
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Deborah Tulani Salahu-Din
- Object number
- 2016.13.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Collins, Risë
- MacCauley, Robbie, American, born 1942
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Hunt, Sharita Mae
- Johnson, Leona
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 7 9/16 × 9 1/2 in. (19.2 × 24.1 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 10 1/4 × 13 3/8 in. (26 × 34 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf: Risë Collins (Lady in Purple), Robbie MacCauley (Lady in Red), Jonette O’Kelley Miller (Lady in Green), Sharita Mae Hunt (Lady in Orange), and Leona Johnson (Lady in Yellow).
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Topic
- Actors
- Broadway Theatre
- Drama (Theatre)
- Feminism
- Modern dance
- Poetry
- Women
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.5
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Reese, Roxanne
- Hunt, Sharita Mae
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 5/16 × 7 9/16 in. (23.7 × 19.2 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 5/16 × 10 3/16 in. (33.8 × 25.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Jonette O’Kelley Miller, performing as the Lady in Green. She is standing with her right leg pointing away from her body, her left hand raised by her head and her right hand resting on her chest. The photograph was taking during the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. This photograph is glued to mounting paper; another photograph from the production is on the reverse side.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Necklace pendant worn by Baba Chuck
- Designed by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Davis, Charles Rudolph, American, 1937 - 2017
- Date
- late 20th-early 21st century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- sterling silver
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Overal with lanyard): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Pendant): 7 1/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/16 in. (18.4 × 8.3 × 0.8 cm)
- H x W x D (A2018.98.1.2 (necklace in curled display position)): 9 × 7 × 3/4 in. (22.9 × 17.8 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- A large necklace pendant attached to a lanyard (A2018.98.1.2.2) worn by dancer Charles Rudolph Davis, also known as Baba Chuck. The pendant is comprised of two (2) pieces: a large spoon shaped piece and a squat column shaped piece. The large spoon shaped piece has a roughly oval shaped body that narrows at the shoulders of the spoon to a rounded off point at the top. The point at the top is decorated with a molded floral pattern: two (2) five (5) petal flowers and a rose. The top of the spoon pendant has a small hole that is threaded through with a jump ring, attached to a teardrop shaped bail. The body of the spoon pendant is polished silver with cutouts shaped like Africa and Madagascar. The name [BabaChuck], in silver, runs across the top half of the Africa cut out. There are two (2) small round perforations at the bottom of the spoon pendant where it is attached it to the squat column shaped piece with three (3) jump rings on each side. The squat column shaped piece has an ovular cutout in the middle with a depiction of a stylized dancer, depicted in full length profile. The back of the pendant is undecorated.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive
- Classification
- Adornment
- Type
- pendants (jewelry)
- Topic
- Africa
- African diaspora
- Craftsmanship
- Fashion
- Identity
- Modern dance
- Ornamentation
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis
- Object number
- A2018.98.1.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Costume worn by Khalilah Amin for performance in response to Freddie Gray
- Manufactured by
- Revolution Dancewear, American, founded 1996
- Worn by
- Amin, Khalilah, American, born 1999
- Subject of
- Studio A Modeling, Etiquette, and Dance Academy, American, founded 2002
- Gray, Freddie, American, 1990 - 2015
- Date
- June 14, 2015
- Medium
- .1: cotton, polyester, and spandex blend cloth, nylon belt, and metal grommets;
- .2: nylon and spandex blend cloth, elastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (.1 flat): 26 1/4 × 23 1/2 × 2 1/4 in. (66.7 × 59.7 × 5.7 cm)
- H x W x D (.2 flat): 32 × 14 1/4 × 5/8 in. (81.3 × 36.2 × 1.6 cm)
- Description
- This dance costume consists of a dark teal hooded tunic shirt (.1) and a pair of silver leggings (.2) worn by Khalilah Amin during a spring recital for Studio A Dance Academy at Morgan State University. The shirt (.1) is made from a dark teal cotton, polyester, and spandex knit fabric. It has cap sleeves with a rolled edge sewn in place and a cowl neck with a hood. Large silver grommets are sewn around the waist band, with a black nylon tied belt. The back hem of the shirt is slightly longer than the front. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the hem. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side shoulder seam.
- The leggings (.2) are made from metallic silver nylon and spandex with an elastic waist band. Lengths of the black nylon fabric of the belt on the shirt are sewn in a crisscross pattern across the front of both legs below the knees. A manufacturer's label with size, content, and style information is sewn at the interior center back waist. Black hanger loops are sewn at each interior side waist.
- Place used
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Clothing-Costume
- Movement
- Black Lives Matter
- Type
- leggings
- T-shirts
- Topic
- Activism
- Clothing and dress
- Costume
- Justice
- Local and regional
- Modern dance
- Resistance
- U.S. History, 2001-
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Khalilah Amin and Sabrina Harrison
- Object number
- 2016.132.1-.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 1/2 × 7 9/16 in. (24.1 × 19.2 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 1/4 × 10 3/16 in. (33.7 × 25.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf: Jonette O’Kelley Miller (Lady in Green), both arms raised and clasped above her head.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Modern dancer in the park, name unknown, c. 1970s
- Photograph by
- Jackson, Steve Jr., 1923 - 1999
- Subject of
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- ca. 1975
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image): 9 7/16 × 7 7/16 in. (24 × 18.9 cm)
- H x W (sheet): 9 15/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.2 × 20.2 cm)
- Description
- This black and white photograph depicts a woman in a dark colored unitard in front of a tree. She stands on her left leg and holds her right leg out behind her. Her left arm is held straight out in front of her while her right arm is held behind her with her right hand resting on the tree trunk. There is a large building and some trees in the background. On the back of the photograph is a green sticker with handwritten text that reads "#34."
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- Topic
- Modern dance
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mary E. Jackson, Posthumously and Linda A. Jackson
- Object number
- 2016.117.34
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Linda A. Jackson
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Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane
- Photograph by
- Mitchell, Jack, American, 1925 - 2013
- Subject of
- Jones, Bill T., American, born 1952
- Zane, Arnie, American, 1946 - 1988
- Date
- 1984; printed 1990s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 17 13/16 × 12 11/16 in. (45.2 × 32.2 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
- Description
- A color digital print photograph of Bill T. Jones and Arnie Zane. The photograph features the pair dancing and wearing all black dance apparel. Jones is captured mid jump, up in the air, while Zane is standing with one leg pointed up and one on the ground, reaching forward with his arms. A drawing is featured on the backdrop behind them. The back of the photograph has a Jack Mitchell stamp with the number [5847].
- Collection title
- Jack Mitchell Archives Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Modern dance
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Jack Mitchell Archives
- Object number
- 2016.77.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jack Mitchell, All Rights Reserved
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Portrait of Katherine Dunham Dance Company
- Photograph by
- Mitchell, Jack, American, 1925 - 2013
- Subject of
- Dunham, Katherine Company, American, founded 1939
- Dunham, Katherine, American, 1909 - 2006
- Unidentified Woman or Women
- Date
- 1987; printed 1990s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 12 7/16 × 16 1/16 in. (31.6 × 40.8 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 13 × 19 in. (33 × 48.3 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital print photograph of five women from the Katherine Dunham Dance Company. The women are wearing matching costumes of dresses and a stripped headpiece. The back of the photograph has a Jack Mitchell stamp in the bottom right corner and the number [5832] in the top left corner.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- portraits
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Modern dance
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.83.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jack Mitchell, All Rights Reserved
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Hunt, Sharita Mae
- Reese, Roxanne
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image and sheet): 9 15/16 × 7 11/16 in. (25.2 × 19.5 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 1/4 × 10 1/4 in. (33.7 × 26 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Jonette O’Kelley Miller performing as the Lady in Green. Miller is standing in the center of photograph, her left hand at her waist and her right arm out gesturing out to her right. Sitting in the background, behind Miller, are Sharita Mae Hunt, the Lady in Orange, and Roxanne Reese, the Lady in Brown. There is a large flower in the background behind them, as part of the production design. The photograph was taking during the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. This photograph is glued to mounting paper; another photograph from the production is on the reverse side.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Hunt, Sharita Mae
- Reese, Roxanne
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image and sheet): 9 13/16 × 7 13/16 in. (24.9 × 19.8 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 1/4 × 10 1/4 in. (33.7 × 26 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph is of Sharita Mae Hunt performing as the Lady in Orange, and Roxanne Reese performing as the Lady in Brown. Both women are smiling exuberantly and dancing. Hunt is in the foreground, her head cocked to her left side, both hands on the skirt of her dress, swinging the fabric as she dances. Reese is in the background, her left arm raised in front of her body. There is a large flower in the background behind them, as part of the production design. The photograph was taking during the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. This photograph is glued to mounting paper; another photograph from the production is on the reverse side.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Ben Vereen
- Photograph by
- Mitchell, Jack, American, 1925 - 2013
- Subject of
- Vereen, Ben, American, born 1946
- Date
- 1972; printed 1990s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 18 1/8 × 10 13/16 in. (46 × 27.5 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 19 1/16 × 12 15/16 in. (48.4 × 32.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white digital print photograph of Ben Vereen. The photograph features Vereen mid-dance. He is wearing a top with an open chest and bellbottom pants. The back of the photograph has a Jack Mitchell stamp with the number [5885].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- inkjet prints
- Topic
- Actors
- Ballet
- Entertainers
- Modern dance
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Jack Mitchell Archives
- Object number
- 2016.77.13
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Jack Mitchell, All Rights Reserved
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Photographic print from the Broadway production of "for colored girls..."
- Photograph by
- Swope, Martha, American
- Subject of
- Reese, Roxanne
- Hunt, Sharita Mae
- Miller, Jonette O'Kelley, American
- Date
- 1977-1978
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (image and sheet): 10 × 7 7/8 in. (25.4 × 20 cm)
- H x W (mounting paper): 13 5/16 × 10 3/16 in. (33.8 × 25.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Roxanne Reese, performing as the Lady in Brown, and Sharita Mae Hunt, performing as the Lady in Orange. The two women are seated on the stage, both gazing out of frame to proper right. Reese has her right knee raised, and her right hand resting on her lower leg. There is a large flower in the background behind them, as part of the production design. The photograph was taking during the Broadway production of for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. This photograph is glued to mounting paper; another photograph from the production is on the reverse side.
- Place captured
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- photographs
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from the collection of Earl S. and Jonette O. Miller
- Object number
- 2015.53.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Photo by Martha Swope/ ©The New York Public Library. Permission required for use.
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Lanyard worn by Baba Chuck
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Davis, Charles Rudolph, American, 1937 - 2017
- Date
- late 20th-early 21st century
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- synthetic fiber and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (Overall with pendant): 23 5/8 × 3 1/4 × 7/16 in. (60 × 8.3 × 1.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Doubled and attached to pendant at bail): 16 15/16 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (43 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
- H x W x D (Full length): 33 7/8 × 7/16 × 7/16 in. (86 × 1.1 × 1.1 cm)
- Description
- A lanyard necklace attached to a large Africa-shaped pendant (A2018.98.1.2.1) worn by dancer Charles Rudolph Davis, also known as Baba Chuck. The lanyard is black and is constructed from round braided nylon. The lanyard is attached to the pendant by two (2) lanyard hooks clipped to the bail of the pendant. The silver toned landyard hooks are looped through the ends of each hook and the loops are held in place with silver toned metal crimps.
- Place used
- United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Dr. Baba Chuck Davis Archive
- Classification
- Adornment
- Type
- necklaces
- Topic
- African diaspora
- Fashion
- Identity
- Modern dance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ngoma & Normadien Woolbright in memory of Dr. Chuck Davis
- Object number
- A2018.98.1.2.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Pinback button for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Photograph by
- Maxon, Normand
- Issued by
- Ailey, Alvin American Dance Theater, American, founded 1958
- Subject of
- Ailey, Alvin, American, 1931 - 1989
- Date
- ca. 1988
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/8 × 2 1/8 × 5/16 in. (7.9 × 5.4 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A pinback button for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The button has a purple background with gray lettering and an image of Alvin Ailey. Gray text at the top of the button reads [Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater]. Below the text is an image of Ailey, bent down on one knee with his arms raised in the air. Underneath the image, additional gray text reads [For 30 Years The Heart And Soul Of Dance]. Gray text on an exterior edge of the button credits the photograph [Photo of Alvin Ailey By Normand Maxon]. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Modern dance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
- Object number
- 2013.68.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photographic print of William Scott
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Scott, William, American
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- mid-20th century
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 1/8 × 7 3/8 in. (23.2 × 18.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 1/8 × 8 1/8 in. (25.7 × 20.6 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Bill Scott. Scott is featured in a dance costume. He is wearing ballet shoes and is posed in a dance position. Under the photograph is an inscription in type that reads: [Bill Scott]. The back of the photograph is blank.
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Ballet
- Modern dance
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.146.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Biography of William Scott
- Written by
- Scott, William, American
- Owned by
- Sullivan, Maxine, American, 1911 - 1987
- Date
- early 1980s
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 9/16 in. (27.9 × 21.7 cm)
- Description
- A brief biography of William Scott. The one page biography is on white paper with blank printed type. The top left corner contains William Scott's job titles, address, and phone number. The biography describes William Scott's dancing career and accomplishments. The back of the biography is blank.
- Place depicted
- 525 Jackson Avenue, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Maxine Sullivan Collection
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Type
- biography files
- Topic
- Ballet
- Modern dance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.29.146.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Pinback button for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
- Manufactured by
- N. G. Slater Corporation, American, founded 1936
- Subject of
- Ailey, Alvin, American, 1931 - 1989
- Ailey, Alvin American Dance Theater, American, founded 1958
- Date
- ca. 1989
- Medium
- ink on paper with metal and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 3/4 × 1 3/4 × 3/16 in. (4.4 × 4.4 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- A pink pinback button for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Company. Throughout the button there is a black ink depiction of the silhouette of a dancer and text that reads [Ailey Lives!]. The exterior edge of the button has the manufacturer's information printed in black ink. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
- Place depicted
- United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Topic
- Modern dance
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
- Object number
- 2013.68.45
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Playbill for Big Deal
- Published by
- Playbill, American, founded 1884
- Created by
- Broadway Theatre, American, founded 1924
- Subject of
- Derricks, Cleavant, American, born 1953
- Devine, Loretta, American, born 1949
- Weeks, Alan
- Date
- May 1986
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 8 3/4 x 6 in. (22.2 x 15.2 cm)
- Description
- Playbill from Big Deal. White background with yellow box at top and blue gradiated box below, well dressed man dancing with outstretched arms and a dollar sign for a shadow. [PLAYBILL/THE BROADWAY THEATRE/BIG DEAL] White circular sticker on back, handwritten 1986.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- theater programs
- Topic
- Actors
- Broadway Theatre
- Modern dance
- Musical Theatre
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
- Object number
- 2011.45.7.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.