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  • 1st Annual Black Photog. Dinner Honoring James Van Der Zee + Roy DeCarava

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Van Der Zee, James, American, 1886 - 1983
    DeCarava, Roy, American, 1919 - 2009
    Kamoinge, American, founded 1963
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Fennar, Albert R., American
    Draper, Louis H., American, 1935 - 2002
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Smith, Beuford, American, born 1941
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 11 × 13 15/16 in. (28 × 35.4 cm)
    H x W (image): 7 1/2 × 9 13/16 in. (19 × 25 cm)
    Description
    A black and white group portrait of attendees of the First Annual Black Photographers' Dinner. The large group contains members of Kamoinge black photographer's group and dinner honorees Roy DeCarava and James Van Der Zee. The group is pictured posing for the camera in an open, loft-like room with white walls and white columns in teh center of the room. DeCarava and Van Der Zee are pictured seated in the middle of the group. Photographer Louis Draper stands just behind and between them, and photographer Anthony Barboza kneels just to the left of Van Der Zee. Photographer Al Fennar stands in the second row, second from the left, next to a man in a white sailor's cap. Fennar stands with his left fist in the air. Beuford Smith is pictured in front of the white columns, wearing eyeglasses, mouth open. The other members of the group have not yet been identified. The only inscription, #66, appears on the back of the print.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.36
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e6cbffed-b4c5-4a96-9b32-edfd62bcf0f4
  • Document on NOMA regional structure

    Created by
    National Organization of Minority Architects, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Owned by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Date
    late 20th century
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Notes on the National Organization of Minorities Architects (NOMA) Regional Structure. The white document has black printed text titled [NOMA REGIONAL STRUCTURE]. There are sections including "Purpose and Goals," "Government Structure," "Regional Responsibility," and "Departmental Functions." The logo for Harold L. Williams Associates is printed in the lower right on each page. The reverse of the pages are blank.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    notes
    Topic
    Architecture
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Betty Smith Williams in memory of Harold Louis Williams
    Object number
    TA2017.53.5.1.12.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbef76f2-7cc4-481f-b558-66cbff1660ce
  • Handwritten speech by Harold Williams

    Written by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Subject of
    Williams, Paul R., American, 1894 - 1980
    National Organization of Minority Architects, American, founded 1971
    University of Southern California, founded 1880
    Owned by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 1/16 × 8 5/8 in. (28.1 × 21.9 cm)
    Description
    Handwritten notes for a speech from Harold Williams. The notes are written in black ink on yellow legal paper. There are five (5) pages with the reverse blank. The speech honoring Paul R. Williams begins [Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. On behalf of the Association of Minority Architects and Planners of Southern California, I welcome you to join with us in this testimony to a great man.] The speech discusses the goals of the organization and the establishment of the Paul R. Williams Minority Scholarship Fund at the University of Southern California.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    speeches
    Topic
    Architecture
    Communities
    Oratory
    Professional organizations
    Social life and customs
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Betty Smith Williams in memory of Harold Louis Williams
    Object number
    TA2017.53.5.1.12.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harold Louis Williams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd535c9f294-3566-4e44-969b-2855c54719f4
  • NOMA Magazine 2008 The Year in Review

    Created by
    National Organization of Minority Architects, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Ogbu, Liz
    Dowdell, Kimberly, American
    Kemp-Rotan, Renee
    Hill, Nikolas
    Lewis, R. Steven
    Lee, M. David, American
    Tate, William Christopher
    Miles, Charles
    Mann, Dennis Alan, American, born 1940
    Grant, Bradford
    Owned by
    Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Magazine for the 2008 National Organization of Minorities Architects (NOMA) Year in Review. The black cover has images of NOMA members and buildings with [2008] in red text. The upper left corner has the NOMA logo. Articles include "Public Architecure's 1% Program," "2008 AIA Convention," and "Harlem in the Here and Now: What's in a Name?".The back cover has white printed text which begins [Dedicated to the memory of our departed heroes:...] followed by the name of five (5) individuals. There is a quote from John Muir below this.
    Place printed
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Architecture
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Philip G. Freelon
    Object number
    TA2017.51.4.1.4.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © NOMA. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56210a872-63d4-460b-8199-0e76738c8813
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    Program from the NOMA Second Annual Conference

    Created by
    National Organization of Minority Architects, American, founded 1971
    Subject of
    Campbell, Wendell Jerome, American, 1927 - 2008
    Owned by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Date
    May 4-6, 1973
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 5/8 × 5 in. (21.9 × 12.7 cm)
    Description
    Handwritten program for the Second Annual Conference for the National Organization of Minorities Architects (NOMA). The program has four (4) pages with staggered edges and some adhesive. The front cover reads [PROGRAM / SECOND / ANNUAL / CONFERENCE / NOMA / NATIONAL ORGANIZATION / OF MINORITY ARCHITECTS / HYATT / ON / UNION / SQUARE / SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA / MAY 4-5-6, 1973]. The first page has a [STATEMENT OF PURPOSE]. Daily schedules, including panelist information, are written on each page. There is a list of the National Board members at the end with space for notes on the back cover.
    Place used
    San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    programs
    Topic
    Architecture
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Betty Smith Williams in memory of Harold Louis Williams
    Object number
    TA2017.53.5.1.12.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e0b040ff-485c-4de2-b651-b6d3c21aa488
  • Blueprints for Success

    Issued by
    Black Enterprise, American, founded 1970
    Written by
    Whittingham-Barnes, Donna
    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Williams, Paul R., American, 1894 - 1980
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Date
    February 1991
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 10 7/8 × 8 in. (27.6 × 20.3 cm)
    Title
    Article from Black Enterprise magazine featuring Norma Merrick Sklarek
    Description
    A three (3) page article titled "Blueprints for Success," written by Donna Whittingham-Barnes, published in the February 1991 issue of Black Enterprise magazine. The article has been removed from the magazine and the three (3) pages are loose. The first page has a photograph of architects Donald Stull and David Lee seated on stairs. The article begins [Architects are modern-day alchemists. But their task is harder than changing base metal into gold…]. Architect Norma Sklarek is also featured. There are advertisements interspersed on the pages.
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Archival Collections
    Type
    articles
    Topic
    Architecture
    Business
    Mass media
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.4.1.6.9
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Earl G. Graves Publishing Co., Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f3662d5-589b-441c-b00c-f31d8432dc04
  • Arty (Centerpiece)

    Created by
    Stevens, Nelson, American, born 1938
    Subject of
    Turner Crawford, Arlene, American
    AfriCOBRA, founded 1968
    Date
    1970
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 052
    Exhibition
    Visual Art and the American Experience
    Medium
    acrylic paint on canvas
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 50 × 50 × 2 in. (127 × 127 × 5.1 cm)
    Description
    This is an abstract acrylic painting depicting a woman from the neck up. Done in a color palette of red, orange, blue, and purple, the woman's form is made up of clusters of rounded and abstract pools of color. Viewed slightly from below, she faces forward and gazes upward.
    Classification
    Visual Arts
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    acrylic paintings
    portraits
    Topic
    Activism
    Art
    Identity
    Professional organizations
    Religion
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.73
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Nelson Stevens. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd591fce4d5-cf44-40ac-90f9-618341612a89
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    Card honoring Philip Goodwin Freelon

    Commissioned by
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Subject of
    North Carolina State University College of Design, American, founded 1948
    Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
    Owned by
    Freelon, Philip G., American, 1953 - 2019
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 3 × 3 in. (7.6 × 7.6 cm)
    Description
    Card honoring Philip Goodwin Freelon, School of Design North Carolina State University. The white square card has black printed text in the center which reads [for outstanding work / in architectural design / PHILIP GOODWIN FREELON / SCHOOL OF DESIGN / NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY / presented by / north carolina chapter / american institute of architects / 1975]. The reverse is blank with some central adhesive residue.
    Place depicted
    North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Archival Collections
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    cards
    Topic
    Architecture
    Education
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Philip G. Freelon
    Object number
    TA2017.51.1.1.1.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ca91a28-f053-413f-a0b3-88bee8681e58
  • Minutes from the Detroit Nassau group of the AIA

    Written by
    Campbell, Wendell Jerome, American, 1927 - 2008
    Subject of
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Owned by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Date
    1971; printed Oct 3, 1993
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Meeting minutes from the Detroit/Nassau group of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The white paper has black printed text. The document has sections for [Minutes of Meetings], [Purpose of Meeting] and [Discussion]. There is a letter from chairman Wendell Campbell about the 1971 AIA convention. The letter gives background about meetings of minority architects at conventions in Detroit and Nassau and planning for a future meeting in Chicago. The reverse of the printed documents is blank.
    Place made
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    minutes
    Topic
    Architecture
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Betty Smith Williams in memory of Harold Louis Williams
    Object number
    TA2017.53.5.1.12.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f8f6e6b7-01d9-4152-9a05-2a0684f3ec3d
  • Dizzy Gillespie at Newspaper Guild Canteen

    Photograph by
    Leipzig, Arthur, American, 1918 - 2014
    Subject of
    Gillespie, Dizzy, American, 1917 - 1993
    Unidentified Man or Men
    The NewsGuild – CWA, American, founded 1933
    Date
    1944
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 10 1/4 × 13 in. (26 × 33 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Dizzy Gillespie and band by Arthur Leipzig. On the left there is an unidentified man, partially out of the image. He is in a black jacket with one hand on the bass drum. To the right a young unidentified man is seated at the drum kit holding drumsticks. He is wearing a white dress shirt, jacket, black pants, and bowtie. He is smiling and facing toward Dizzy Gillespie in the center of the image. Gillespie is standing holding a trumpet vertically in front of his chest. His body is facing toward the camera with his head tilted to the right. His mouth is open and his eyes are closed. Gillespie is wearing a pinstriped suit with a patterned tie and white shirt. In the corner is a man in a black suit resting one elbow on the piano to the right. The pianist has his back to the camera. Behind the piano is a striped flag. On the back wall is a cartoon of two newspaper writers at their typewriters. Above these figures is a collage of newspaper clippings inside black outlined letters, most of which are out of frame. [-COME] is partially visible. The print is inscribed and signed by the photographer on the reverse.
    Place depicted
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Bebop (Music)
    Jazz (Music)
    Mass media
    Music
    Musicians
    Photography
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Joel Leipzig in memory of Arthur Leipzig
    Object number
    2017.67.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Arthur Leipzig
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd543b42511-b56d-4ae9-bf83-e86b5e81c239
  • Kamoinge Photographers Group

    Photograph by
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Subject of
    Cowans, Adger W., American, born 1936
    Francis, James Ray, American
    Randall, Herbert, American, born 1936
    Dawson, C. Daniel, American
    Smith, Beuford, American, born 1941
    Robinson, Herbert, American
    Fennar, Albert R., American
    Walker, Shawn W., American, born 1940
    Howard, Herman, American
    Smith, Ming, American
    Mannas, Jimmie, American, born 1941
    Draper, Louis H., American, 1935 - 2002
    Wilson, Calvin, American
    Barboza, Anthony, American, born 1944
    Kamoinge, American, founded 1963
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (sheet): 13 7/8 × 11 1/16 in. (35.3 × 28.1 cm)
    H x W (image): 9 5/16 × 9 9/16 in. (23.7 × 24.3 cm)
    Description
    A black and white group portrait of the members of the photographers' group, Kamoinge. Pictured standing in the back row, from left to right: Adger Cowans, Ray Francis, Herb Randall, C. Daniel Dawson, Beuford Smith, Herb Robinson, Al Fennar, Shawn W. Walker. In the center, Beuford Smith holds a camera up as if he's taking a photograph. Kneeling in the front row, from left to right: Herman Howard, Ming Smith, Jimmie Mannas, Louis Draper, Calvin Wilson, and Anthony Barboza.
    Place captured
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Photography
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.99.19
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Anthony Barboza
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cc870ccd-82e9-4b73-b99e-65ad055af597
  • CC0 Creative Commons - No Rights Reserved icon

    Whitney M. Young Jr. award received by Norma Merrick Sklarek

    Issued by
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Received by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Subject of
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    Signed by
    Purnell, Marshall E., American, born 1950
    Proffitt, David R.
    Owned by
    Sklarek, Norma Merrick, American, 1926 - 2012
    Date
    May 17, 2008
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 11 in. (35.6 × 27.9 cm)
    Description
    Award received by Norma Sklarek. The Whitey M. Young Jr. award was presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The white paper has an embossed gold AIA logo at the center top. Below this is central black printed text conferring the award to Sklarek, referred to as the “Rosa Parks of Architecture.” The award is signed by the president, Marshall Purnell, and secretary, David Proffitt, of the AIA. The reverse is blank.
    Place depicted
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Archival Collections
    Type
    commemoratives
    Topic
    Architecture
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David Merrick Fairweather and Yvonne Goff
    Object number
    TA2018.23.7.1.11.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd593b64a4b-a90a-4f81-943f-120e9d19c00d
  • Handwritten notes for a speech by Harold Williams as NOMA president

    Written by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Subject of
    National Organization of Minority Architects, American, founded 1971
    American Institute of Architects, American, founded 1857
    Chase, John S., American, 1925 - 2012
    Owned by
    Williams, Harold Louis, American, 1924 - 2015
    Date
    1981-1982
    Medium
    ink and graphite on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    Handwritten notes for a speech from Harold Williams as president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA). The notes are primarily written in black ink with some in graphite and blue ink on the yellow legal paper. There are five (5) separate pages. The paper begins [As president of NOMA for this short term of one (1) year...]. Sections about the status of NOMA include [STRUCTURE OF ORGANIZATION] and [PROGRAMMATICALLY].
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Archival Collections
    Type
    speeches
    Topic
    Architecture
    Oratory
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Betty Smith Williams in memory of Harold Louis Williams
    Object number
    TA2017.53.5.1.12.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harold Louis Williams
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54bf93a95-ad7a-405d-992d-d50a542e431e
  • Member pin for the Mississippi Association of Teachers in Colored Schools

    Issued by
    Mississippi Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, American, founded 1906
    Manufactured by
    St. Louis Button Company Manufacturers, American
    Owned by
    Lowery, Rhonda Daniel, American, born 1901
    Date
    1929
    Medium
    metal and plastic with synthetic fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Intact Object): 3 1/4 × 15/16 × 1/8 in. (8.3 × 2.4 × 0.3 cm)
    H x W (Detached Fragment): 9/16 × 15/16 in. (1.5 × 2.4 cm)
    Description
    Member pin for the Mississippi Association of Teachers in Colored Schools. This is a composite object with a white button pin and an attached ribbon. The blue text on the white button pin reads [MISSISSIPPI / ASS’N / TEACHERS / COLORED / SCHOOLS/ MEMBER]. The silver text on the navy blue ribbon and the loose ribbon fragment reads [?]REENWOO] [D] / 1929. On the back of the button there is black printed text within an ellipse shape seal that reads [ST. LOUIS BUTTON CO. / MANUFACTURERS / LOCAL NO. 5 / AMALGAMATED / UNION LITHOGRAPHERS LABEL/ OF AMERICA / ST. LOUIS / ST. LOUIS, MO.].
    Place used
    Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (fasteners)
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    American South
    Communities
    Education
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gwen Lymon in loving memory of Rhoda Daniel Lowery
    Object number
    2014.177.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58152f0e2-e314-4518-ab05-53834295206b
  • Belt buckle for the Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures owned by Bob Minor

    Created by
    Shelton, Al, born 1920
    Subject of
    Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures, founded 1961
    Owned by
    Bob Minor, American, born 1944
    Date
    ca. 1972
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 2 3/8 × 3 1/2 × 5/8 in. (6 × 8.9 × 1.6 cm)
    Description
    A metal belt buckle, oval, with a raised lip/edge around circumference. In relief on the front, at top reads [STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION], and at the bottom [OF MOTION PICTURES]. In the middle is a relief depiction of a movie camera with a banner underneath reading [HOLLYWOOD], and a five-point star at the left and right. The back is a loop and hook style buckle. Etched into the back, all vertically displayed, reads [THE STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF/MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION/WAS FOUNDED IN HOLLYWOOD CALIF./1961, BY PROFESSIONAL STUNTMEN], [SCULPTOR/AL SHELTON/STUDIO CITY, CA./IN/"WHO'S WHO IN THE WEST"], and a logo for the Stuntmen's Association. Handwritten in black marker, diagonally and upside-down near bottom center, reads [BOB].
    Place made
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    buckles (strap accessories)
    Topic
    Actors
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Labor
    Professional organizations
    Television
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bob Minor, Stuntman, Stunt Coordinator, 2nd Unit Director, Actor
    Object number
    2014.303.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Stuntmen's Association of Motion Pictures. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54efdef18-250f-462c-bbdc-aa2ce728fbd6
  • Blue denim sleeveless shirt for the Black Stuntmen's Association

    Manufactured by
    Port Authority, American
    Subject of
    Black Stuntmen's Association, founded 1967
    Worn by
    Harris, Willie, American
    Date
    after 1967
    Medium
    cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    L x W: 34 x 26 3/4 in. (86.4 x 67.9 cm)
    Description
    Light blue denim sleeveless button-up shirt. The buttons are dark brown and tan, sewn on with white thread. Navy tag with red, white, and blue stitching sewn under the bottom button hole [P/A/GUARANTEED QUALITY]. There is a pocket on the left side. A circular patch is sewn above the pocket. The patch features the letters [BSA] in white on a black background in a center circle surrounded by a white circle with black lettering [BLACK STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION/HOLLYWOOD]. The outer border of the patch is black. The patch appears to have been sewn over another patch, the back of which is visible inside the shirt. The other patch features two black flags over red and yellow lettering [YSA/Motorsports]. Light blue, navy, and white tag sewn inside at the neck [C/PORT/and/COMPANY]. A second fabric tag, white with blue lettering reads [2XL/100% COTTON/MADE IN/BANGLADESH/RN 90836/CARE ON/REVERSE], with care instructions on the reverse side.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    shirts
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Labor
    Professional organizations
    Race discrimination
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Willie Harris
    Object number
    2013.64.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dbf2b721-22ed-4e83-a408-5951aa27d39c
  • Navy blue baseball cap for the Black Stuntmen's Association

    Created by
    LIDS Sports Group, American
    Subject of
    Black Stuntmen's Association, founded 1967
    Worn by
    Harris, Willie, American
    Date
    1995-2013
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 054
    Exhibition
    Taking the Stage
    Medium
    Acrylic and wool
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 6 x 7 x 12 1/2 in. (15.2 x 17.8 x 31.8 cm)
    Description
    Navy blue fabric baseball cap. Black and white circular patch on the front of the crown. The patch features the letters [BSA] in white on a black background in a center circle surrounded by a white circle with black lettering [BLACK STUNTMEN'S ASSOCIATION/HOLLYWOOD]. The outer border of the patch is black. The hat does not have a closure in the back. White fabric tag with blue lettering on the inside, at the back of the crown [Lids®/Lids.com/80% ACRYLIC/20% WOOL/MADE IN BANGLADESH]. Smaller white tag with a black [8] underneath. The inside of the hat is navy blue with white near the front of the crown.
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    baseball caps
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Labor
    Professional organizations
    Race discrimination
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Willie Harris
    Object number
    2013.64.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50afeb9ac-77a8-405d-8c4a-01c3cc194ee0
  • Director's chair cover for Bernadine Anderson from the Harlem Nights set

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    Anderson, Bernadine M., American, born 1942
    Subject of
    Black Stuntmen's Association, founded 1967
    Date
    ca. 1989
    Medium
    canvas
    Dimensions
    6 11/16 x 20 3/4 x 1/2 in. (17 x 52.7 x 1.3 cm)
    Description
    Black canvas director's chair back. One side features a white graphic of a top hat, gloves, and cane with the text [HARLEM / NIGHTS]. White text centered on the other side reads [Bernadine Anderson / MAKE-UP ARTIST]. The rectangular canvas is sewn into a loop on either end.
    Place used
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    covers (overlying objects)
    Topic
    Cosmetics
    Hollywood (Film)
    Labor
    Professional organizations
    Race discrimination
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Bernadine M. Anderson
    Object number
    2014.15.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f4b402e-56e6-4a8e-92f2-6539139fe8cd
  • Pinback button for David Dinkins campaign

    Subject of
    David N. Dinkins, American, born 1927
    Date
    ca. 1990
    Medium
    ink on paper with metal and plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1/8 in. (3.8 × 3.8 × 0.3 cm)
    Description
    A pinback campaign button supporting David Dinkins in his 1989 New York City mayoral campaign. The button has a blue background with an image of a red apple. At center, white text reads [Dinkins]. Below the text there is a white illegible union stamp. The back of the button has a metal pin with a clasp.
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Education
    Labor
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of T. Rasul Murray
    Object number
    2013.68.108
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57d5ad7a6-c473-4ab8-9fcf-b5ec3ecfb4e9
  • Blue leather baseball cap for the Black Stuntmen's Association

    Subject of
    Black Stuntmen's Association, founded 1967
    Worn by
    Harris, Willie, American
    Date
    after 1967
    Medium
    leather
    Dimensions
    6 x 6 x 13 in. (15.2 x 15.2 x 33 cm)
    Description
    Light blue leather baseball cap. The letters [BSA] are embroidered in black thread on the front of the crown. There is black stitching along the seams and brim. Embroidered lettering in black thread above the Velcro closure on the back [BLACK STUNTMEN'S ASSOC]
    Classification
    Clothing-Historical
    Type
    baseball caps
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Film
    Hollywood (Film)
    Labor
    Professional organizations
    Race discrimination
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Willie Harris
    Object number
    2013.64.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd595980f22-7c93-4188-a01d-8f61f939b083

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