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Printing plate of Venice Spraggs used by The Chicago Defender
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Spraggs, Venice, 1905 - 1956
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of a bust-length portrait of Venice Spraggs. The bottom left and bottom right corners have accretions. On the back in black pigment, [VENICE / Spraggs / SPRA-[illegible] / 51, -[illegible]]
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Communication
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.103
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of an unidentified Woolsey Hall employee
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of a man in a three piece suit and bowtie talking on a phone. Written on the back is [Woolsey Hall / Treas Employee].
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.122
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Gwendolyn Brooks used by The Chicago Defender
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Gwendolyn Brooks, American, 1917 - 2000
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of Gwendolyn Brooks. There are accretions on the bottom left and right corners of the plate. On the back, [GWENDOLYN BROOKS].
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Communication
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.128
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Bob Wilson
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of Bob Wilson. The image shows Wilson reading from a book while wearing a suit and tie. Written on the back is [BOB WILSON].
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Communication
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.139
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Jacqueline Le Protti
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Le Protti, Jacqueline, born 1923
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of Jacqueline Le Protti in nurse uniform, possibly for her graduation from nursing school in 1944. Written on the back is [Jacqueline Le Protti].
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Medicine
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.16
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Leontyne Price
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Price, Leontyne, American, born 1927
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of Leontyne Price singing in front of a CBS radio microphone. There is significant loss of the image around her face, possibly from surface abrasion. The plate is irregular, the top right corner having been cut away or otherwise removed. Written of the back is [Leontyne Price] as well as an obscured photographer's stamp.
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.23
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of a man in service uniform
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of an unidentified man in service dress shirt and tie. The man wears campaign ribbons on his chest and a pin, likely of crossed rifles, on his collar. Written on the back is ["DEEP ARE THE ROOTS"].
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Military
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.28
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Marian Anderson
- Photograph by
- Unidentified
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Subject of
- Anderson, Marian, American, 1897 - 1993
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 3/4 × 3 15/16 × 1/16 in. (14.6 × 10 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- A printing plate with an image of Marian Anderson. The plate is rectangular in shape, portrait orientation. The reverse is tan with a red logo printed and repeated (circle with cartoon figure wearing a top hat in the center with [MADE IN U.S.A. / REG.U.S. PAT. OFF] underneath, and [ZOMO ELECTRIC BACKOTE] and [PHOTO ENGRAVERS' METAL] around the edge). A handwritten note on the reverse, in black ink, reads [Marian / Anderson] in the center.
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.49
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Printing plate of Captain Harry B. Deas used by The Chicago Defender
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Deas, Harry B.
- Used by
- The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
- Date
- ca. 1950
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 051
- Exhibition
- Power of Place
- Medium
- zinc
- Dimensions
- 5 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 1/16 in. (14.1 x 9.8 x 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Printing plate of two men raising their hands, possibly administering or pledging an oath. The man on the left wears a tie and jacket with metal buttons and a badge in the shape of a star. The man on the right wears a suit and tie. On the back in black marker, [CAPT. HARRY / B. DEAS / A]
- Place collected
- Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
- Type
- printing plates
- portraits
- Topic
- Business
- Communication
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
- Object number
- 2012.18.5.81
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
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Medicine and Transportation
- Created by
- Streat, Thelma Johnson, American, 1912 - 1959
- Date
- 1942-1944
- Medium
- tempera and oil paint on paper (fiber product)
- Dimensions
- H x W (unframed): 15 9/16 × 15 3/16 in. (39.6 × 38.6 cm)
- H x W x D (framed): 20 3/4 × 20 7/8 × 3 in. (52.7 × 53 × 7.6 cm)
- Description
- This mural study includes depictions of various transportation and scientific industries. It is divided into two fields, an upper and a lower. The upper depicts examples of transportation technology, including a railroad engine, a propeller plane, a blimp, and a combustible engine. They are painted using broad streaks of color, contrasted with blocks of black and white. The lower field depicts a scene of science and technology, with African-American figures at work in a laboratory, a metal refinery, and a mine, set against a background of industrial scenes. On the back in the top left-hand corner is a partial graphite sketch of the airplane.
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.13.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Thelma Johnson Streat Project
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Pocket watch likely carried by Matthew Henson in 1908-1909 Arctic expedition
- Manufactured by
- American Watch Company, American, 1850 - 1957
- Used by
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Subject of
- Henson, Matthew A., American, 1866 - 1955
- Peary, Robert E., American, 1856 - 1920
- Date
- 1888-1889; inscribed 1908 or 1909
- Medium
- nickel , metal and glass
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 1/4 × 2 1/4 × 3/4 in. (8.3 × 5.7 × 1.9 cm)
- Caption
- An engraved watch that is believed to be the watch carried by Matthew Henson (1866-1955) on his exploration of the North Pole along with Adm. Robert E. Peary from July 6, 1908 to April 23, 1909. Henson is an iconic figure among American pioneering explorers. During the 1908-09 expedition led by Admiral Peary (whom he assisted on several Arctic expeditions over a 20-year period), Henson became the first man to reach the North Pole. For his achievements, Henson received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1944. In 2000, the National Geographic Society awarded Henson the Hubbard Metal – its highest award.
- Description
- This pocket watch belonged to Matthew Henson and is engraved with his initials. The watch is silver in color and the words [R.E. PEARY / NORTH POLE / EXPEDITION / 1908] are engraved on the front in an Edwardian style. Henson's initials [M.A. HENSON] are engraved on the side. The watch has a white face with black hands and roman numerals. The watchmaker's name [Am. Watch Co. / WALTHAM] is printed in the top center of the face. The inside of the watch is engraved with the watchmaker's name [American Waltham Watch Co.] and the serial number [3639616].
- Place used
- North Pole, Arctic
- Greenland, Cape Morris Jessup, North and Central America
- Place made
- Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Adornment
- Tools and Equipment-Personal use
- Type
- pocket watches
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2017.31
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Voting machine used in the 2000 Presidential election
- Manufactured by
- Computer Election Systems, Inc., American, founded 1969
- Date
- ca. 1990
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- aluminum, metal, plastic, paper, glass, rubber, and elastic
- Dimensions
- briefcase: 4 x 22 x 21 1/2 in. (10.2 x 55.9 x 54.6 cm)
- when set up as voting booth: 60 1/2 x 28 3/4 x 26 1/4 in. (153.7 x 73 x 66.7 cm)
- Description
- A Votomatic III vote recorder that folds up into a metal briefcase with a black plastic handle when closed. The briefcase has four circular rubber pads on each side. A sticker near the handle of the briefcase has a barcode and black text that reads “PROPERTY OF LEE COUNTY ELECTIONS 00000104.” A sticker on top of the briefcase reads “CES VOTOMATIC.” Inside the briefcase there are four metal legs (2013.181.1b-e). The metal legs consist of two rods that are connected through elastic string on their inside. The legs fit into four holes in the bottom of the briefcase. Adhered to the inside of the briefcase top is a large informational graphic with black type titled “Voting Instructions.” A power cord attaches to a fluorescent light bulb on the top of the briefcases inside. Two plastic walls fold out of the briefcase and attach to the sides of the briefcase to shield the voting surface. On the inside of the briefcase's bottom is a surface for the voting ballot. At the center of the surface is a clear plastic cover with several small holes that goes over the ballot and is used in punching holes in the ballot. Directly above this plastic cover is a slot with instructions that read, “INSERT CARD HERE” with an arrow pointing down. Also directly above the plastic cover are the instructions “DO NOT FOLD BALLOT PRIOR TO INSERTING!!!” To the left of the plastic cover are instructions in black type. To the right of the plastic cover is red type. In the top right corner of the voting surface is a metal chain connected to a metal point meant to be held by the voter. In the bottom right corner of the voting surface is a black and grey sticker that reads “CES VOTOMATIC.” Found inside the case are two small metal pieces and a small rubber pad (2013.181.1f-g).
- Place used
- Lee County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- ballot boxes
- Topic
- Politics (Practical)
- Suffrage
- Technology
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.181.1a-h
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Voting machine used in the 2000 Presidential election
- Created by
- Computer Election Systems, Inc., American, founded 1969
- Date
- ca. 1990
- Medium
- aluminum, metal, plastic, rubber, paper, glass, and elastic
- Dimensions
- briefcase: 4 x 22 x 21 1/2 in. (10.2 x 55.9 x 54.6 cm)
- when set up as voting booth: 61 x 28 3/4 x 26 1/4 in. (154.9 x 73 x 66.7 cm)
- Description
- A Votomatic III vote recorder that folds up into a metal briefcase with a black plastic handle when closed. The briefcase has four circular rubber pads on each side. A sticker near the handle of the briefcase has a barcode and black text that reads “PROPERTY OF LEE COUNTY ELECTIONS 00000005.” Inside the briefcase there are four metal legs (2013.181.2b-e). The metal legs consist of two rods that are connected through elastic string on their inside. The legs fit into four holes in the bottom of the briefcase. Adhered to the inside of the briefcase top is a large informational graphic with black type titled “Voting Instructions.” A power chord attaches to a fluorescent light bulb on the top of the briefcases inside. Two plastic walls fold out of the briefcase and attach to the sides of the briefcase to shield the voting surface. On the inside of the briefcase's bottom is a surface for the voting ballot. At the center of the surface is a clear plastic cover with several small holes that goes over the ballot and is used in punching holes in the ballot. Directly above this plastic cover is a slot with instructions that read, “INSERT CARD HERE” with an arrow pointing down. Also directly above the plastic cover are the instructions “DO NOT FOLD BALLOT PRIOR TO INSERTING!!!” To the left of the plastic cover are instructions in black type. To the right of the plastic cover is red type. In the top right corner of the voting surface is a metal chain connected to a metal point meant to be held by the voter. In the bottom right corner of the voting surface is a black and grey sticker that reads, “CES VOTOMATIC.”
- Place used
- Lee County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- ballot boxes
- Topic
- Politics (Practical)
- Suffrage
- Technology
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.181.2a-e
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Bed frame designed by Henry Boyd
- Designed by
- Boyd, Henry, American, 1802 - 1886
- Manufactured by
- Boyd Manufacturing Company, American, ca. 1830 - 1870
- Date
- ca. 1840
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 79 × 57 × 84 in., 140 lb. (200.7 × 144.8 × 213.4 cm, 63.5 kg)
- Description
- A wooden four poster bed frame with head board and foot board. The side rails screw into the frame providing greater strength and limited hiding places for vermin. This type of frame is known as the "Boyd Bedstead."
- Place made
- Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Type
- beds (furniture)
- Topic
- Business
- Craftsmanship
- Emancipation
- Freedom
- Men
- Race discrimination
- Slavery
- Technology
- U.S. History, 1815-1861
- U.S. History, 1865-1921
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.113.1a-m
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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John Jacob Oliver Oral History Interview
- Created by
- National Museum of African American History and Culture, American, founded 2003
- Recorded by
- Patrick Telepictures, Inc., American
- Interview of
- Oliver, John Jacob, American, born 1945
- Interviewed by
- Navies, Kelly Elaine, American
- Subject of
- The Afro-American, American, founded 1892
- Fisk University, American, founded 1866
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County, American, founded 1966
- Columbia Law School, American, founded 1858
- Date
- 1945-2017
- Medium
- digital
- Dimensions
- Duration (2016.129.19.1a): 108.2 minutes
- Duration (2016.129.19.2a): 107.9 minutes
- Description
- The oral history consists of 2016.129.19.1a and 2016.129.19.2a: two versions (unedited, and edited) of a single digital video recording.
- 169.00092 GB
- John Jacob Oliver was interviewed as part of the NMAAHC Donor Oral History Collection. Mr. Oliver worked for the AFRO-American newspaper, which donated a printing press to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
- In this oral history interview John Jacob Oliver gives a narrative of what it was like to grow-up in the Murphy family, which has published the AFRO-American newspaper since 1892. He discusses his childhood in Baltimore, Maryland, where he personally integrated John E. Howard elementary school in the 6th grade. Oliver talks about his educational journey, which included a short stint at the University of Maryland, before deciding to transfer to the HBCU Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee and his later studies for a law degree from Columbia University. He recounts his work as a lawyer, before returning to the family business at the AFRO-American. His story includes his role in instituting modern technology at the AFRO.
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- Place collected
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- The Collection Donor Oral History Project
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Type
- video recordings
- oral histories
- digital media - born digital
- Topic
- Business
- Communities
- Education
- Families
- HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
- Journalism
- Law
- Mass media
- Museums
- Segregation
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.129.19.1a-.2a
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture
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Blacks Books Bulletin, Science and Struggle
- Published by
- Institute of Positive Education, American, founded 1969
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Date
- 1977
- Medium
- ink on paper, metal
- Dimensions
- 10 × 7 × 3/16 in. (25.4 × 17.8 × 0.5 cm)
- Description
- Publication of the "Black Books Bulletin" published by The Institute of Positive Education, volume 5, number 3 of Fall 1977. Publication's subject is "Science and Struggle" as written on the top of the front cover in red, stylized text ["SCIENCE & STRUGGLE"]. The covers are violet colored and In the top half of the front cover is an illustration in black of a man's head with stylized orbs and objects around his head. Also around the man's head are striped lines curling around in the space on either side of his head. In the lower left corner of the illustration is the image credit [ILLUSTRATION BY RUFUS WELLS]. In the lower left quadrant is text in black and red listing the articles featured [IN THIS ISSUE:/"Towards Black Science/and Technology" --Carl Spight/"Marxist-Leninism and the Black/Revolution" --Ronald Waters/"Two Truths Theory"/--Vulindlela Wobogo/BBB Interviews/Dr. J. Fletcher Robinson/SPECIAL FEATURE:/"New Directions of the/World Community of Islam"]. In the lower right quadrant is red block text featuring the title, publisher, volume, number and price [black/books/bulletin/PUBLISHED BY/THE INSTITUTE OF POSITIVE EDUCATION/VOL.5"/"NO.3 FALL SINGLE ISSUE $2.00].
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Movement
- BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2014.154.6
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Prototype of a digital heart rhythm monitor developed by Dr. L. Julian Haywood
- Created by
- Haywood, L. Julian, M.D., American, born 1927
- Manufactured by
- Harvey, George A., American
- Kirk, William L. Jr., American
- Date
- 1966-1969
- Medium
- wood, plastic, metal, silicon, electric conductor, glass and adhesive
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 8 × 23 × 15 in. (20.3 × 58.4 × 38.1 cm)
- H x W x D (With Cord): 8 × 41 3/4 × 15 in. (20.3 × 106.1 × 38.1 cm)
- Caption
- Digital heart rhythm monitoring was developed for the purpose of detecting heart rhythm abnormalities in heart attack patients by pioneering African American cardiologist L. Julian Haywood, M.D., and his associates. The technology was developed and first implemented in 1969 in the Coronary Care Unit at L.A. County General Hospital, the first such facility on the west coast, established by Dr. Haywood in 1966. The physical console and related software were developed on-site to Dr. Haywood’s specifications.
- Description
- This is a prototype display console of a heart rhythm monitor, used in conjunction with a Control Data computer running software. The console is in the shape of a right trapezoid. The front panel is laminated wood comprised of metal and plastic buttons, switches, and dials. The top right is made of four switches with a black toggles in the center. Beneath the switches are columns labeled [CH1], [CH2], [CH3], and [CH4]. On the left of the columns are two black push buttons labeled [START] and [STOP]. In the columns are green, orange, red, and clear lights, black plastic and metal push buttons. The lights are labeled on the right, green: [MONITOR], orange: [EVENT], red: [ALARM], clear: [SELECTED], and black buttons: [SELECT]. This area is encompassed by a black line and three vertical black lines. To the right, are three black metal and plastic push buttons that read, [CLEAR], [DISPLAY], and [PLOT ON/OFF]. To the right, is a black switch labeled [DATA], and a metal key hole. On the right of the panel, is another black lined box with four columns and three rows. Each row is made up of a black push button and four black dials that go from 1-10. The rows are named, [EVENTS/MIN], [SENSITIVITY], and [RR INTERVAL]. The columns are labeled at the bottom, [CH 1], [CH 2], [CH 3], and [CH 4]. There are small pieces of brown tape and residue of tape throughout. The rest of the object is covered with a darker color laminated wood than the front panel. On the right side of the panel, a text printed on a white sticker in red reads [PATENT EQUIPTION INSPECTION / Control No. / Due Date / Tested By / CLINICAL ENGINEERING / LAC, USC Medical Center / EXT. 5053]. Written diagonally covering the red text is [O/S] in black marker. The back of the prototype machine is plain wood opening panel connected by a metal hinge. A large amount of medical tape is covering a bump on the back of the wood. A circular opening in the center is used to lift the wood panel. Housed within the internal compartment are large and small computer chips with multiple connecting wires, metals pieces, and batteries. Three long grey wires come out of the back of the prototype through a cut out in the wooden panel on the bottom left. One of the long wires ends in a dual internal angle connector. The end plug is wrapped in white medical tape. The next wire has a black switch in the center with a [ON / OFF] switch and ends in a large metal connector plug. The third longest cable has a plug connection to an outlet.
- Place made
- Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Medical
- Topic
- Health
- Medicine
- Science
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of L. Julian Haywood, M.D.
- Object number
- 2017.42
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Refrigerator patent model made by Thomas Elkins
- Created by
- Elkins, Thomas, American
- Date
- 1879
- Medium
- metal , ceramic , paint , wood
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 4 x 3 15/16 x 9 3/4 in. (10.2 x 10 x 24.8 cm)
- Description
- A patent model of Thomas Elkins' refrigerator design. The model is metal with ceramic interior. The exterior is tarnished and has a design on the top. On one end there is a spout that looks like a funnel. There is a wood base with eighteen holes in the bottom of the model.
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Culinary
- Topic
- Design
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2012.113.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
-
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Boombox used by Public Enemy
- Manufactured by
- Tecsonic, South Korean
- Owned by
- Chuck D, American, born 1960
- Subject of
- Public Enemy, American, founded 1982
- Def Jam Recordings, American, founded 1984
- Terminator X, American, born 1966
- Flavor Flav, American, born 1959
- Professor Griff, American, born 1960
- Chaf-Pozi Soweto, South African
- Date
- ca. 1986
- On ViewCulture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
- Exhibition
- Musical Crossroads
- Medium
- metal, plastic, paper
- Dimensions
- 14 x 27 x 7 1/8 in. (35.6 x 68.6 x 18.1 cm)
- Description
- A tecsonic boombox with a light brown metal cover used by Public Enemy. The boombox has a handle at the top, collapsible antenna, six speakers, a radio, a double cassette player, and a number of controls. There are green and black Public Enemy stickers adhered around the left, top, and right sides. There is one sticker on each side and three on the top. All of the stickers have varying degrees of loss. Two cassette compartments marked "METAL / 4 BAND STEREO RECEIVER / DOUBLE CASSETTE PLAYER" and "5-BAND GRAPHIC EQUALIZER MX-900." The large round speaker at the bottom right has a white sticker with black and red print that says "I (heart symbol) / SOWETO / www.iluvsa.co.za / Where: CHAF - POZI / When: 3rd Saturday / of every month." There is a black label with silver text on back of speaker. It reads "TECSONIC / STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE RECORDER / WITH 4-BAND RADIO / MODEL NO: MX-900 / AC 110/220V 50/60Hz30W / DC 15V"D"SIZE BATTERY x10PCS / MADE IN KOREA."
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
- Type
- radio receivers
- Topic
- Hip hop (Music)
- Technology
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Public Enemy
- Object number
- 2013.149.1.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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CC0
Time clock from the R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
- Manufactured by
- International Time Recording Company, American, 1900 - 1933
- Used by
- R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, American, founded 1896
- Date
- ca. 1912
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 050
- Exhibition
- Making a Way Out of No Way
- Medium
- wood, metal, glass, paper
- Dimensions
- H x W x D (time clock): 35 1/4 × 30 × 41 1/4 in., 260 lb. (89.5 × 76.2 × 104.8 cm, 117.9 kg)
- H x W x D (large winding key): 8 11/16 × 5 1/16 × 1/2 in. (22 × 12.8 × 1.2 cm)
- H x W x D (small winding key): 5 3/4 × 5 × 1/2 in. (14.6 × 12.7 × 1.2 cm)
- Description
- A large rectangular worker's time clock used by the R. H. Boyd Publishing Company. The front of clock has a large metal wheel with small black encircled numbers. Behind the large metal wheel is a clock featuring roman numerals and an AM/PM dial. Black type on the clock reads, “INTERNATIONAL / TIME RECORDING CO. / OF NEW YORK / ENDICOTT, N.Y.” The time clock has two doors with glass windows on both sides that show the inner workings of the clock. The inside of the clock has a large paper roll that works as a time sheet. Above the roll of paper in the front of the clock the days of the week are listed. Two “T” shaped metal winding keys (2013.208b and c) are also inside the clock. A faded label on the bottom of the interior of the clock has shipping information, model number, serial number and a statement of guaranty as well as other information printed on it.
- Place made
- Endicott, Broome County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place used
- Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Occupational
- Type
- clocks
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture; Gift of Dr. and Mrs. T.B. Boyd, III and R.H. Boyd Publishing Corporation
- Object number
- 2013.208.1a-f
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain