Created by

William Morris Agency, American, 1898 - 2009

Subject of

Cooke, Sam, American, 1931 - 1964

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)

Type

contract documents

Place depicted

Manhattan, New York City, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America

Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

May 26, 1959

Description

A one-year management contract between Sam Cooke and the William Morris Agency. It is comprised of two sheets of white paper with black printed text and additional typed and stamped information. Stapled to the front of the document is a small sheet of white paper with typed text regarding paragraph 3(b) of the contract. Sam Cooke's initials are signed at the bottom of this page.

Topic

African American

Business

Entertainers

Singers (Musicians)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2011.68.6

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Recorded by

Ross, Diana, American, born 1944

Distributed by

Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959

Owned by

Ginger Smock, American, 1920 - 1995

Medium

record (a): vinyl;

jacket (b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)

Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)

Type

long-playing records

Date

1978

Description

A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP recording of the album "Ross" recorded by Diana Ross. The front of the album cover is yellow and has an illustration of Diana Ross wearing a white dress. She is in front of a green plant. Her right arm is raised and her hand is behind her head. She is holding a cigarette in her right hand. The smoke of the cigarette spells “Ross.” The word “Diana” is at the top center of the album cover in white.

Topic

African American

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Singers (Musicians)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett

Object number

2016.161.3.5ab

Restrictions & Rights

© 1978 Motown Record Corporation. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947

Recorded by

Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018

Medium

(2010.34.10a): vinyl;

(2010.34.10b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (18.1 x 18.4 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Date

1968

Description

A 45 rpm record of Chain of Fools and Prove It by Aretha Franklin. The record has a black and red label with the Atlantic Records logo across the top.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.10ab

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947

Recorded by

Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004

Medium

(2010.34.11a): vinyl;

(2010.34.11b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 1/16 x 7 3/16 in. (17.9 x 18.3 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Date

1959

Description

A 45 rpm record of What'd I Say Part 1 and What'd I Say Part 2 by Ray Charles. The record has a black and red label with the Atlantic Records logo across the top.

Topic

African American

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.11ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Atlantic Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

ABC Records, American, 1955 - 1979

Recorded by

Charles, Ray, American, 1930 - 2004

Medium

(2010.34.12a): vinyl;

(2010.34.12b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Date

1962

Description

A 45 rpm record of I Can't Stop Loving You and Born To Lose by Ray Charles. The record has a black label with: [ABC-PARAMOUNT] across the top in yellow, red, and blue lettering.

Topic

African American

Country (Music)

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.12ab

Restrictions & Rights

© MCA Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Tamla Records, American, 1959 - 1988

Recorded by

Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950

Medium

(2010.34.3a): vinyl;

(2010.34.3b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 1/16 x 7 1/8 in. (17.9 x 18.1 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Place depicted

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America

Date

1963

Description

A 45 rpm record album of Fingertips by Stevie Wonder. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label of the record is yellow with the TAMLA printed on the top.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Motown (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.3ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Motown Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Stax Records, American, founded 1957

Recorded by

Thomas, Carla, American, born 1942

Medium

(2010.34.4a): vinyl;

(2010.34.4b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/8 in. (17.8 x 18.1 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Place made

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America

Place depicted

Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Date

1966

Description

A 45 rpm record album of B-A-B-Y and What Have You Got To Offer Me by Booker T. Jones. The label of the record is light blue with the STAX printed across the top.

Topic

African American

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.4ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Stax Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

King Records, American, founded 1943

Recorded by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

(2010.34.6a): vinyl;

(2010.34.6b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/4 in. (17.8 x 18.4 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Place made

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Date

1969

Description

A 45 rpm record album of Mother Popcorn parts 1 and 2 by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label of the record is red and black label with a bust-length image of James Brown on the left and the King Records logo on the right.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.6ab

Restrictions & Rights

© King Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

King Records, American, founded 1943

Recorded by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

(2010.34.7a): vinyl;

(2010.34.7b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 1/16 in. (17.8 x 17.9 cm)

Diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Place made

Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America

Date

1956

Description

A 45 rpm record album of Please, Please, Please and In the Wee Wee Hours (Of the Nite) by James Brown. The record album includes a paper sleeve. The label on the record is blue label with the KING logo at top.

Topic

African American

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.7ab

Restrictions & Rights

© King Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Polydor Records, German, founded 1924

Recorded by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

(2010.34.8a): vinyl;

(2010.34.8b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 7 x 7 3/16 in. (17.8 x 18.3 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Date

1973

Description

A 45 rpm record of The Payback Part I and The Payback Part II by James Brown. The record label has black text on a red background and the Polydor logo across the top. A depiction of James Brown is also featured on the label.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.8ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Universal Music Group. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Published by

Okeh Records, American, 1916 - 2000

Recorded by

Lance, Major, American, 1939 - 1994

Medium

(2010.34.9a): vinyl;

(20120.34.9b): ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W (sleeve): 6 7/8 x 7 1/16 in. (17.5 x 17.9 cm)

Diameter (record): 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)

Type

45 rpm records

Date

1963

Description

A 45 rpm record of Mama Didn't Know and The Monkey Time by Major Lance. The record has a purple label with the Okeh logo in silver across the top.

Topic

African American

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2010.34.9ab

Restrictions & Rights

© Columbia Records. Permission required for use.

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Classification

Media Arts-Audio Recordings

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Recorded by

Brown, Elaine, American, born 1943

Commissioned by

Hilliard, David, American, born 1942

Designed by

Douglas, Emory, American, born 1943

Manufactured by

Vault, American, 1963 - 1972

Medium

vinyl , cardboard , ink , paper (fiber product)

Dimensions

H x W: 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (31.1 x 31.1 cm)

Type

long-playing records

Place made

Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

1969

Description

LP of Black Power/Jazz Poetry classic by pianist, singer/songwriter and Black Panther Party leader Elaine Brown. The album contains political songs written by Brown as well as the Black Panther Party National Anthem, "The Meeting." The LP cover art, designed by BPP Minister of Culture, Emory Douglas, features purple and black graphics of a woman with an AK-47 assault rifle and photos of children along the bottom. Bottom left corner shows party member with a flag portrait of "Elaine."

Topic

African American

Civil rights

Funk (Music)

Identity

Jazz (Music)

Poetry

Politics (Practical)

Social reform

Soul (Music)

Women

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Janice Moores

Object number

2014.80ab

Restrictions & Rights

? 1969 Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company. Permission required for use.

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Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 1, C1 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Davis, Sharen, American, born 1957

Worn by

Beyoncé, American, born 1981

Manufactured by

tapemeasure

Unidentified

Medium

.1: cotton and rayon blend cloth, silk cloth, and plastic buttons;

.2: polyester, rayon, and spandex blend cloth, polyester cloth, and plastic and metal fasteners;

.3: polyester chiffon

Dimensions

H x W x D (.1 flat): 23 × 21 3/4 × 1/2 in. (58.4 × 55.2 × 1.3 cm)

H x W x D (.2 flat): 25 3/8 × 36 × 1 in. (64.5 × 91.4 × 2.5 cm)

H x W x D (.3 flat): 43 1/4 × 12 1/2 × 1/8 in. (109.9 × 31.8 × 0.3 cm)

Type

scarves (costume accessories)

skirts

cardigans

Date

2006

Description

This costume worn by Beyoncé as Deena Jones in the film Dreamgirls (2006) consisting of a black cardigan with attached dickie (.1), a brown plaid skirt (.2), and a yellow and white chiffon scarf (.3).

The top (.1) consists of a black deep v-neck knit cardigan with cap sleeves. The cardigan closes at the center front with six (6) round black plastic buttons. The waist, neck, and sleeve ends are all ribbed. A dickie made from black pleated chiffon with ruffles along each side is sewn to the front sleeve seam and the side seams of the cardigan. The dickie closes along the center front with six (6) round black plastic buttons. It ends approximately two inches below the closure of the cardigan. The dickie has a standing ruffled collar, with a short portion of the chiffon sewn around the back neck of the cardigan. A red manufacturer's label for "tapemeasure" and a white size label are sewn at the interior center back neck. An additional white tag with red text containing fiber content, style, and care information is sewn at the interior proper left side seam near the waist.

The skirt (.2) is made from a brown plaid fabric with brown printed designs of a geometric brick-like pattern and flowers printed near the hem. Brown floral lace trims the hem, extending below the plaid fabric. The skirt is a circle skirt with ironed pleats and a thin waistband. It falls just below the knee and closes at the proper left waist with a brown zipper and one (1) round brown plastic button. The skirt is lined in brown polyester material with a red manufacturer's label for "tapemeasure" and a white size label sewn at the interior center back waist. An additional white tag with red text containing fiber content, style, and care information is sewn at the interior proper left back waist.

The scarf (.3) is a rectangular length of chiffon with a serged hem on all sides. It has a printed design in white, yellow, and light brown of a scallop-edge wide strip in white containing clusters of yellow flowers, with a solid yellow border surrounding the white stripe on the long sides. A white fabric label with red embroidered text is sewn into the hem of one of the short edges containing fiber content and place of manufacture.

Topic

African American

Actors

Clothing and dress

Costume

Costume design

Hollywood (Film)

Motown (Music)

Popular music

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.118.2.1-.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Costume

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Gianni Versace, founded 1978

Worn by

Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005

Medium

.1: wool, rayon, and plastic buttons;

.2: wool, plastic and metal fasteners

Dimensions

H x W x D (.1 flat): 33 7/8 × 28 × 1 5/8 in. (86 × 71.1 × 4.1 cm)

H x W x D (.2 flat): 42 × 20 1/4 × 1 in. (106.7 × 51.4 × 2.5 cm)

Type

jackets

trousers

Date

1990s

Description

This suit jacket (.1) and pants (.2) by Gianni Versace were worn by Luther Vandross. The jacket is made from black wool with a woven design in navy and muted teal similar to camouflage. The single-breasted jacket closes at the center front with two (2) black round plastic buttons sewn to a placket, making them invisible from the exterior. The jacket has a standard notched collar and one center back vent. The sleeves are cut straight with a faux slit in the cuffs and a line of six (6) tightly spaced black round plastic buttons on each cuff. There is one (1) welted breast pocket on the proper left side and two (2) pockets with flap closures, one at each front sided waist. The interior of the jacket and all of the pockets are lined in black rayon with a repeating woven design in black of a hairy human head. There are two (2) interior breast pockets, one at each side, and two (2) additional interior pockets on the proper left side, one small one below the breast pocket and another near the waist. A Gianni Versace label is sewn above the proper right interior pocket, with one (1) spare button sewn below the pocket opening. Two (2) additional labels are sewn at the interior center back neck containing style, fiber content, care, and manufacture information. Shoulder pads are sewn between the facing and the lining.

The pants (.2) are made from the same wool fabric as the jacket. The straight-legged pants close at the center front waist with a metal zipper, one (1) flat metal hook-and-eye, and one (1) round black plastic button over a self-fabric tab. There are two (2) front pockets, one at each side with diagonal cut openings. There are two (2) back pockets, one at each side below the waist, with welt openings and one (1) round black plastic button at the center of each one to close it. Seven (7) self-fabric belt loops are sewn around the waistband. The pants are not lined. A Gianni Versace label is sewn at the interior proper left back waistband with a size tag sewn below it.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Costume

Popular music

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2015.118.4.1-.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Costume

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Printed by

Unidentified

Distributed by

China West Entertainment, 2004 - 2009

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 22 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (56.5 x 41.9 cm)

Type

broadsides

Place used

Shanghai, China, Asia

Date

2006

Description

A broadside advertising a James Brown concert in Shanghai. The broadside is black with blue and white text in both English and Chinese. A color image of James Brown is on the left side of the broadside. He is wearing a green sequined jacket, green pants and a green shirt and singing into a microphone. The text at the top of the broadside says “JAMES / BROWN / Live!” The date and location of the concert is on the right side of the broadside as well as ticketing information. Hotel and promoter logos are on the bottom of the broadside.

Transcription Center Status

Transcribed by digital volunteers

Topic

African American

Communication

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2008.7.15

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Unidentified

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Subject of

House of Blues Chicago

The Blues Brothers, American, founded 1976

Dan Aykroyd, Canadian, born 1952

James Belushi, American, born 1954

John Goodman, American, born 1952

Hayes, Isaac, American, 1942 - 2008

Charlie Musslewhite, American, born 1944

Joe Walsh, American, born 1947

Lonnie Brooks, American, born 1933

Shaffer, Paul, born 1949

Billy Boy Arnold, American, born 1935

Moore, Sam, American, born 1935

Sly Thompson

Eddie Floyd, American, born 1937

Billy Branch, American, born 1951

Magic Slim, American, 1937 - 2013

Created by

The Second City, American, founded 1959

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 22 1/2 × 17 1/2 in. (57.2 × 44.4 cm)

Type

broadsides

Date

1996

Description

A broadside of the grand opening of House of Blues Chicago. The broadside is blue, yellow and pink with black text. Black musical clefs and stars are on both sides of the broadside. James Brown and His Orchestra are featured as headlining act to perform at the opening. The location and telephone number for the restaurant are listed at the bottom of the broadside. At the bottom of the broadside written in black text is “In Blues We Trust.”

Topic

African American

Actors

Communication

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2008.7.13

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Jobete Music Co., Inc., American, founded 1959

Black Bull Music

Published by

Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc., founded 1919

Subject of

Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950

Jones, Quincy, American, born 1933

The Pointer Sisters, American, founded 1969

Michael Jackson, American, 1958 - 2009

Spinners, American, founded 1954

Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018

Sir McCartney, Paul, British, born 1942

Jermaine Jackson, American, born 1954

Warwick, Dionne, American, born 1940

Beck, Jeff, English, born 1944

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W x D: 11 15/16 x 8 15/16 x 1/2 in. (30.3 x 22.7 x 1.3 cm)

Type

songbooks

45 rpm records

Date

1984

Description

A songbook with a re-violet cover. Along the top fourth is the title in yellow letters: [Stevie Wonder / Thought Shares]. On the left side, above the center but below the title, is a list of songs included in the book: [Piano" / "Vocal" / "Chords / WITH SONGS RECORDED BY / QUINCY JONES / POINTER SISTERS / MICHAEL JACKSON / THE SPINNERS / JEFF BECK / ARETHA FRANKLIN / THE SPINNERS / PAUL McCARTNEY /JERMAINE JACKSON / DIONNE WARWICK / ...AND MORE]. On the right side of the front, centered, is an image of Stevie Wonder in front of a dark background, wearing a flamboyantly colored sweater and large aviator sunglasses.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Instrumentalists (Musicians)

Jazz (Music)

Motown (Music)

Popular music

Rhythm and blues (Music)

Singers (Musicians)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2014.71

Restrictions & Rights

© 1984 Jobete Music Co. and Black Bull Music (ASCAP). Permission required for use.

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music

Exhibition

Musical Crossroads

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Epiphone Guitar Corp., American, founded 1873

TKL Products Corp., American, founded 1984

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

a: maple, spruce, rosewood, metal, plastic, paper, ink;

b: plastic, metal, cloth

Dimensions

guitar: 41 1/2 × 16 3/4 × 4 7/8 in. (105.4 × 42.5 × 12.4 cm)

guitar case: 46 × 19 1/4 × 6 3/8 in. (116.8 × 48.9 × 16.2 cm)

Type

cases (containers)

musical instruments

guitars

Place made

South Korea, Asia

Date

2002

Description

An Epiphone guitar and a TKL Products Corp. case owned by James Brown. The six-string acoustic guitar is Epiphone model EJ-200NA and has a maple body and a spruce top and neck. The guitar also features gold colored metal hardware and a set maple neck with a crown inlay on a rosewood fingerboard. The serial number of the guitar is Y207183. The guitar is inscribed and signed by several famous individuals in black permanent marker on the front, sides and back of the body. All of the messages are to James Brown and offer praise and thanks. Two of the individuals who signed the guitar are Casey Kasem and Ozzy Osbourne.

The guitar case is black with a black cloth lined interior. The clasp and hinges are made of brass colored metal. The TKL Products Corp. logo is on the outside of the case next to the handle. A logo is also on the inside of the case next to the top hinge where the guitar’s neck would be placed.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2008.7.2ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Musical Instruments

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Hammond Suzuki USA, Inc., American, founded 1934

Trek II Products, Inc., American

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

vinyl, wood, metal

Dimensions

H x W: 40 x 50 x 30 in. (101.6 x 127 x 76.2 cm)

Type

electronic organs

musical instruments

Place made

Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968

Description

A Hammond B-3 electric organ. The organ is covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Stitched on the back of the organ in red vinyl and brass colored metal rivets is "God ~ father." The organ has two keyboards with both preset and manual keys, a folding top and a single foot pedal. Electrical outlets are on the back of the organ at its base.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2008.7.1.1abc

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Musical Instruments

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

CBS Broadcasting, Inc., American, founded 1927

Owned by

Brown, James, American, 1933 - 2006

Medium

wood, vinyl, metal, glass

Dimensions

42 × 29 × 21 in. (106.7 × 73.7 × 53.3 cm)

Type

loudspeakers

Place made

Illinois, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 1968

Description

A Leslie type 122 speaker cabinet covered in black vinyl and trimmed with silver roping. Red vinyl letters outlined with brass colored metal rivets form the letters “J B” on the front of the speaker. The speaker is on four wheels and is open on the lower back. The speaker is accompanied by vinyl cover.

Topic

African American

Funk (Music)

Soul (Music)

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Object number

2008.7.1.2

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection

Classification

Musical Instruments

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture