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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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58efdd37c-cfa8-4419-bca9-4f0d7479a774
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Communication
    Photography
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.122
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd579942813-62ee-46b9-9dcc-be9de45cde10
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c46defd3-b250-46ea-8026-9e391299ae49
  • Printing plate of Bob Wilson

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Used by
    The Chicago Defender, American, founded 1905
    Date
    ca. 1950
    On View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd587f134bf-b93b-4ce7-b751-5f2b577f4077
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57cebd3a0-5ada-4e83-8c87-27b6e458a401
  • 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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Radio
    Singers (Musicians)
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5874e3e79-2b4d-48cb-b0bc-13a67ef1935a
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ef1218fe-b4a7-492a-a08e-493c0f012fda
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    Type
    printing plates
    portraits
    Topic
    Business
    Photography
    Singers (Musicians)
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Object number
    2012.18.5.49
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Chicago Defender Publishing Company
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54a82dad0-0054-4b2d-8222-45929c114094
  • 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 View
    Community/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
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Tools and Equipment-Crafting-Artistic-Image-making
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5279dec69-5113-45d1-8b01-6a6bc24d7aa2
  • 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
    Type
    studies (visual works)
    paintings
    Topic
    Art
    Education
    Labor
    Medicine
    Science
    Technology
    Transportation
    U.S. History, 1933-1945
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54c83b7f5-7f0d-4467-bf2f-1ffba36af125
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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
    Topic
    Men
    Nature
    Science
    Technology
    U.S. History, 1865-1921
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51a84fae9-5904-4016-9333-4959ae6961ab
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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 View
    Concourse 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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5966e1e4a-af5c-4f84-8532-b0337ab01c48
  • 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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53937cb2d-d88b-4443-b740-76492b71f503
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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 View
    Community/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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c2abd530-c093-4bcf-8859-12045431d908
  • 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.
    .
    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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd594ee3333-f1df-495d-bd7c-9bc68e19a9c8
  • 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)
    Type
    journals (periodicals)
    Topic
    Education
    Mass media
    Politics (Practical)
    Religion
    Resistance
    Science
    Technology
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.154.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5422a0030-168c-4817-ad4e-1cc9338efd03
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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
    Type
    monitors (data processing equipment)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e172f8d9-864c-4575-a2b0-a4de7cfd0b74
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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
    Type
    models (representations)
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5244cea00-6a12-4850-b907-84ee99c5c52b
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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 View
    Culture/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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56c55864c-615b-4a15-9e49-1ee0f1cfd8b4
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    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 View
    Community/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
    Topic
    American South
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Labor
    Technology
    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
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52799a362-e055-4450-9cd7-f3c0034d97d4

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