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    Flier for a rap battle in the Bronx designed by Buddy Esquire

    Designed by
    Esquire, Buddy, American, 1959 - 2014
    Subject of
    Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958
    MC Sha-Rock, American, born 1962
    Melle Mel, American, born 1961
    Mr. Ness, American
    Date
    1979
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A flier advertising a rap battle at the P.A.L at 183 Street and Webster Avenue in the Bronx, New York City, on May 11, 1979, designed by Buddy Esquire (Lenoin Thompson III). The flier is a vertical sheet of paper fully covered with letterblock text inside a think black border: [WE'VE COME TOGETHER... / RIGHT NOW... / AT THE [underlined] / P.A.L / 182 ST & WEBSTER AVE / WITH / THE Brothers Disco .Sisters Disco. [sideways] / D.J. BREAKOUT D.J. BARON / THE FUNKY 4 M.C.S / Sha.Rock Keith.Keith / Rahiem K.K. Rockwell / THE GRANDMASTER FLASH / AND THE RETURN OF THE... / FURIOUS IV [large font] M.C.s / .Mele.Mel Kid Creole / Keith.Keith Mr. Ness. / SPECIAL PEOPLE OF THE NITE.... / FRI, MAY 11, 1979/ 9 PM - UNTIL / HE $4.00 SHE $3.00 .. / A JAZZY DEE PRODUCTION... / 41.55.29 & 36 Buses to Webster Ave. / Buddy ESQ [illegible] L.M.F. [sideways] TO MICHELE ] The verso of the flier is blank.
    Place used
    Bronx, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Nightlife
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.219.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bfb27354-d9d9-483f-a79a-694d6e35df82
  • Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik

    Published by
    LaFace Records, American, 1989 - 2011
    Recorded by
    Outkast, American, founded 1992
    Date
    1994
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter (record): 12 × 1/16 in. (30.5 × 0.2 cm)
    H x W x D (sleeve): 12 3/8 × 12 7/16 × 3/16 in. (31.4 × 31.6 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A LP (2016.68.7a) of Outkast's Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik. The front cover of the record sleeve (2016.68.7b) features portraits of Big Boi and Andre 3000 outlined with an orange highlight; in the background are the shadows of the two men cast on a dark purple surface. In the top left corner, directly above Big Boi's head, is the Outkast logo. Aligned with the bottom edge of the cover is the text [southernplayalisticadillacmuzik]. In the top right corner of the front cover is an orange sticker with white and black printed text which proves [20TH / ANNIVERSARY / OF THE SEMINAL / HIP HOP CLASSIC / FEATURING / "PLAYER'S BALL"]. The LP is a vinyl record with a yellow LaFace Records label. Side 1 has a playlist for Side 2 has a playlist that list five songs. Both sides have credit and production information.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    American South
    Hip hop (Music)
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.7ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1994, 2014 RCA Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52895dbfc-3fa3-4fbc-a38c-6d9338b0ca54
  • Nas, Queensborough Bridge, 1993

    Photograph by
    Clinch, Danny, American, born 1964
    Subject of
    Nas, American, born 1973
    Date
    1993
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.6 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 1/2 × 8 3/8 in. (31.8 × 21.3 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of Nas at the Queensborough Bridge.
    The image shows Nas standing behind a metal fence. There is barbed wire at the top of the fence. The sun is casting shadows of the fence onto Nas. He is wearing a black jacket with blue inside the collar. The Queensborough Bridge is visible in the background behind Nas' proper right shoulder. Nas is in focus, with the fence and bridge slightly out of focus.
    Handwritten below the image is [NAS QUEENSBOROUGH BRIDGE 1993] along with the photographer's signature. On the back is a sticker with the photographer's information.
    Place captured
    Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.176
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sony Music
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5dec10e7b-41aa-4dc6-a2ee-9564228c5646
  • Photographic print of Nas and friends at Queensbridge Houses

    Photograph by
    Clinch, Danny, American, born 1964
    Subject of
    Nas, American, born 1973
    Date
    1993; printed 2004
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 14 in. (27.8 × 35.6 cm)
    H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 13/16 in. (21.8 × 32.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Nas and friends outside of the Queensbridge Houses public housing development.
    Nas is on the left side of the image smoking a blunt. His right hand is holding it up to his mouth. Facing him on the right side of the image is a group of three men, all wearing hats and jackets. The man on the far right is mostly out of frame; only his head and proper right side are partially visible, holding papers. The man to his right is standing with his arms to his side. The man in the center of the image is holding a bottle in his proper right hand. The photograph was taken in an open area, with smokestacks, trees, and a mid-rise building in the background.
    Handwritten under the image is [NAS QUEENSBOROUGH BRIDGE PROJECTS 1993] along with the photographer's signature and [2004]. The photographer's sticker is on the back.
    Place captured
    Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    black-and-white photographs
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Housing
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.177
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sony Music
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd529ca7128-f5db-4496-aa69-bc1d65dacd09
  • Nas, Queensborough Bridge 1993

    Photograph by
    Clinch, Danny, American, born 1964
    Subject of
    Nas, American, born 1973
    Date
    1993, printed 2004
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 15/16 in. (35.5 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 13/16 × 8 9/16 in. (32.6 × 21.7 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of the rapper NAS below the Queensborough Bridge in New York City. Nas is pictured in the bottom right corner of the frame, with the underside of the bridge at an angle in the background. He wears a jacket with the collar turned up and a necklace with a cross medallion. The title and date are handwritten at the bottom of the photograph along with the photographer's signature. The photographer's copyright is stamped on the back.
    Place captured
    Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Architecture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.178
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Sony Music
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5702a85f8-9cc3-4e14-98a4-97a5e320e661
  • Photograph of Mista Lawnge and Dres of Black Sheep in front of WTC towers

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    Mista Lawnge, American
    Dres, American, born 1967
    Black Sheep, American, founded 1989
    New York Mets, American, founded 1962
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Date
    1992; printed 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 13 1/16 × 8 11/16 in. (33.2 × 22.1 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of Black Sheep.
    Mista Lawnge is on the proper right side. He is wearing a black leather jacket, a New York Mets baseball cap and a necklace. He is leaning on something and his proper right hand is in his jacket pocket. He has a mustache. Dres is on the proper left side. He is wearing a jacket with a hood and a plaid cap. He has a mustache. He is leaning forward with his arms crossed in front of his chest. They are standing in front of water and there is a silhouette of the skyline in the background with the World Trade Center towers in the middle of the image.
    There is a white border around the image. It is thicker on the two sides and thinner on the top and bottom. The back of the photograph is white. There are tears at the top from where pieces of tape used to be. There are two inscriptions handwritten by Bill Adler in black ink. There is also an inscription in the center, handwritten in graphite.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Architecture
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.270
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5df6cac10-402e-4182-93ac-6c7d81aab82d
  • Photograph of Eazy-E in Union Square, NYC

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    Eazy-E, American, 1963 - 1995
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Date
    March 1, 1990; printed 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 13 × 9 1/2 in. (33 × 24.2 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of the rapper Eazy-E, wearing a leather jacket and a black baseball cap that reads [Compton]. He holds a pair of sunglasses in his right hand and wears a diamond pink ring. He is looking away from the camera and leaning against the railing of a subway entrance. Trees and city buildings are visible behind him. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the subject, photographer, location and date.
    Place captured
    Union Square, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.277
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd506329806-aa63-40ab-9aaa-8ba42b926ded
  • Photographic print of KRS-One in Central Park

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    KRS-One, American, born 1965
    Date
    June 15, 1991
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)
    Description
    The image, taken in Central Park, features KRS-One in the center wearing a light-colored New York Mets pinstripe jersey and shorts. Visible from the knees up, he is jumping in the air with his proper left arm outstretched above his head, palming facing out. He wears a black baseball cap with white lettering that is partially obscured because his face is tilted up. A tall black pole with draped white fabric is visible in the center directly behind him, with trees and the sky in the background. To the bottom right of the image, a photographer in a light-colored shirt with raised camera is partially visible. The verso has several inscriptions by Bill Adler that identify the subject, photographer, date, and location.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Baseball
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Sports
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.289
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd532ae62cc-1864-4080-ad9d-49424034b215
  • Photograph of MC Lyte on Manhattan's Lower East Side

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    MC Lyte, American, born 1971
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Date
    August 6, 1991; printed 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 13 15/16 × 10 15/16 in. (35.4 × 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Image): 13 × 9 9/16 in. (33 × 24.3 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of MC Lyte outside in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Lyte wears a white tee shirt and dark-colored hat and is leaning with both elbows on a metal railing. She looks away from the camera. On the back of the photograph are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
    Place captured
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.322
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5143205cb-bb65-4f9a-bede-e57fe4f7182d
  • Photograph of the Tupac memorial mural on Houston Street in NYC

    Photograph by
    Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
    Subject of
    Shakur, Tupac Amaru, American, 1971 - 1996
    Printed by
    Adler, Bill, American, born 1951
    Date
    February 1997; printed 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 15/16 in. (27.8 × 35.4 cm)
    H x W (Image): 8 11/16 × 12 7/8 in. (22.1 × 32.7 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of a grafitti mural memorializing Tupac Shakur on Houston Street in New York City. The mural is spray-painted on a metal security gate inset into a brick wall. in the center is a portrait of Shakur. Above and below him are the words [LIVE BY THE GUN DIE BY THE GUN]. Pedestrians pass by on either side of the image. On the back are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Art
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Violence
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.323
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f39b3642-2dd6-4e34-87c0-636baef53e78
  • D.M.C. - Hollis, Queens '87

    Photograph by
    Powell, Ricky, American, born 1961
    Subject of
    McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
    Adidas AG, German, founded 1948
    Date
    1987; printed 2003
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 15/16 × 13 7/8 in. (27.8 × 35.2 cm)
    H x W (Image): 8 × 12 in. (20.3 × 30.5 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of D.M.C. (Darryl McDaniels) riding in an ice cream truck in Hollis, Queens. McDaniels is pictured crouching in the open doorway of the truck, wearing a white paper hat and white jacket over an Adidas track jacket. He also wears sunglasses and white Adidas shoes. He is smiling and holding a cigarette in his left hand. Just below the image is a handwritten inscription reading [D.M.C. - HOLLIS, QUEENS '87] along with the photographer's signature [Ricky Powell / '03].
    Place captured
    Hollis, Queens, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Cooking and dining
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.338
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ricky Powell
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51df88cb2-71bd-4843-a419-70394d164596
  • Photograph of Run-D.M.C. on the rooftop of Russell Simmons's apartment

    Photograph by
    Powell, Ricky, American, born 1961
    Subject of
    Run-D.M.C., American, 1981 - 2002
    Rev. Run, American, born 1964
    McDaniels, Darryl Matthews, American, born 1964
    Jam Master Jay, American, 1965 - 2002
    Simmons, Russell Wendell, American, born 1957
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    Date
    ca. 1990; printed 2004
    Medium
    dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 11 × 14 in. (27.9 × 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of Run-D.M.C. on the rooftop veranda of Russell Simmons's apt. on E.4th St. The trio is pictured leaning against the white railing with a view of the city behind them. Jam Master Jay, at left, wears light-colored denim pants and shirt, a heavy gold chain with a large medallion, and a red and blue New York Giants stocking cap. D.M.C., center, wears a black hat, sunglasses, and turtle neck, with a necklace with a medallion in the shape of a head. Run (Russell Simmons), to the right, wears a black sweatshirt and a blue New York Giants baseball cap. The photograph is signed by the photographer beneath the image at the bottom left corner [Ricky Powell '04]. There are no inscriptions on the back.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    chromogenic color prints
    Topic
    Fashion
    Hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.368
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ricky Powell
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd547f2a626-863e-4898-b489-0b5f538276f2
  • Photograph of Cypress Hill in New York City

    Photograph by
    Benabib, Michael, American, born 1962
    Subject of
    Cypress Hill, American, founded 1988
    B-Real, American, born 1970
    DJ Muggs, American, born 1968
    Sen Dog, Cuban American, born 1965
    Date
    1992
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 16 1/2 × 11 in. (41.9 × 27.9 cm)
    H x W (Image): 10 13/16 × 10 3/4 in. (27.4 × 27.3 cm)
    Description
    A color photograph of the three members of Cypress Hill on the steps at the entrance to the Canal Street A, C, E subway stop.
    From left to right are DJ Muggs, Sen Dog, and B-Real. All three wear blue jeans, black jackets, and black hats. Sen Dog's black jacket is open to reveal a black Cypress Hill t-shirt with a red, white and black version of the band's logo, a compass rose with skull and marijuana leaf. Around his neck, Muggs has a white tag with illegible black text on it. The station sign reading [Canal St. Station / A C E (in blue circles)] is visible above them and bright, golden light from the station appears behind them. The verso has an inscription by Bill Adler at the bottom, handwritten in blue ink, with the subject, location, date and photographer.
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    portraits
    inkjet prints
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Latin hip hop (Music)
    Musicians
    Photography
    Rappers (Musicians)
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.132.78
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michael Benabib. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5de0197e3-4940-4b0f-a5b9-2ba0146438cc
  • Photograph of the Young Lords Party rally

    Photograph by
    Maristany, Hiram, American, born 1945
    Subject of
    Young Lords Party, American, founded 1969
    Pablo Guzman
    Garcia, Georgie
    Flores, Herman
    Luciano, Felipe, American, born 1947
    Torres, Gabriel
    Lemus, Georgie
    Rosa, Tony
    Aponte, Carlos
    Diaz, Jose
    Unidentified Man or Men
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Date
    July 26, 1969
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 12 7/8 × 18 7/8 in. (32.7 × 47.9 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 15 15/16 × 19 15/16 in. (40.5 × 50.6 cm)
    Description
    A black and white photograph of the Young Lords Rally at Tompkins Square Park in 1969. On stage from left to right are Georgie Garcia, Herman Flores, Felipe Luciano, Gabriel Torres, Unknown, Pablo “Yoruba” Guzmán, and Georgie Lemus. Unknown, Tony Rosa, Carlos Aponte, and Jose “Pi” Diaz stand from left to right in front of the stage. A large group of unidentified men and women sit in chairs below the stage. A Puerto Rican flag can be seen behind the stage.
    Place captured
    Tompkins Park, New York City, New York, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Cultural Place
    Puerto Rico, United States, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Young Lords Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Activism
    Communities
    Decolonization
    Photography
    Political organizations
    Resistance
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2014.186.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Hiram Maristany
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55947787a-439f-48fd-978b-c810880b70ea
  • Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads

    Created by
    Spike Lee, American, born 1957
    Subject of
    Ross, Monty, American, born 1957
    Hicks, Tommie Redmond, American
    Owned by
    D.C. Public Library, American, founded 1896
    Date
    1983
    Medium
    16mm Film (a): acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 53 Minutes
    Length (Film): 1900 Feet
    Title
    16mm motion picture film of Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads
    Caption
    "Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads" is famed director Spike Lee's first feature film. Lee submitted the film as his thesis while attending New York University's filmmaking master's program. The film tells the story of a barbershop owner who must decide whether or not to make a deal with a local gangster in order to keep his shop open.
    Description
    "Joe's Bed Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads" is famed director Spike Lee's first feature film. Lee submitted the film as his thesis while attending New York University's filmmaking master's program. The film tells the story of a barbershop owner who must decide whether or not to make a deal with a local gangster in order to keep his shop open.
    Consists of: 16mm Film (a).
    2017.55.22.1a:16mm film. The film begins with two men speaking idly in voiceover over black before one demands that the other starts the film. The credit sequence then proceeds. The first scene opens with a tracking and panning shots of a barbershop as the proprietor, Joe, packs a suitcase and closes the shop. The scene ends with two men demanding that Joe accompany them in their car. In the car, Joe attempts to make conversation to no avail.
    In the next scene, Joe begs for his life as the men tie cinderblocks to his body and toss him in the East River as retribution for stealing money from them.
    Zach, Joe's business partner, and his wife, Ruth, discuss what do about the barbershop now that Joe is dead. She insists that he sells it, while he refuses to do so. Ruth informs him that people only frequented the shop to play the numbers, not get their hair cut. A montage of Zach walking to the shop and opening for the day follows.
    Zach idles away the day in a mostly empty shop until a single customer comes in for a shave. The customer says the shop isn't the same without Joe running the numbers and overpays for his shave to help Zach when he is informed that Zach won't continue the racket. The film returns to Zach's home as Ruth returns from work. The two playfully continue their conversation about selling the shop.
    The subsequent scene takes place at the Department of Social Services where Ruth works. She is introduced to Teapot, a teenager at risk of falling into a life of crime. She pushes a resistant Zach to hire him in order to keep on the straight and narrow. In the next scene, Zach finds Teapot waiting outside the shop and puts him to work. Over a game of checkers, Teapot asks Zach why he doesn't have any customers. Zach explains that he won't do the processed hairstyles that have become popular. As Teapot sweeps up for the day, Zach informs him not to come in because he has some thinking to do.
    The next scene begins with a long panning shot of a group of young people standing in a circle around a boombox in the lobby of an apartment building. The boombox is turned on and the young people begin dancing to the unidentified hip hop music it plays. Ruth enters the building and winds her way through the partyers to the elevator, which she finds broken. She climbs the stairs to the apartment of Ms. Figueroa who initially refuses to open the door.
    The film cuts to the two men that murdered Joe standing over Zach as he naps in his barbershop. They ask him to go with them to meet their boss; he refuses and they besat him before taking him to an unidentified basement. The man who stopped in for a shave earlier in the film emerges from the darkness and identifies himself as Nicholas Lovejoy and the person responsible for running the numbers in Bedford-Stuyvesant. He tries to persuade Zach to continue taking people's numbers using the rhetoric of black empowerment. Zach appears to agree under duress.
    In an aside from the main plot, Teapot walks along the waterfront in Brooklyn Heights he comes across a model and photographer engaged in a photoshoot.
    The subsequent scene begins with Zach examining his wounds in a mirror at home. He sits down at a table and Ruth brings him something to eat. It is apparent that he has lied about the source of his injuries. Ruth implores him to reconsider his position on doing processed hairstyles in order to drum up business; to her frustration, he again refuses. She tries to convince him to join her at her parents' home in Atlanta, but he rejects the offer out of hand. Nicholas Lovejoy appears at the door and presents himself as Zach's business associate. A skeptical Ruth questions Lovejoy, who presents himself as an investor and mentions the value of the land where the barbershop sits.
    In the next scene, Lovejoy explains how to run the numbers to Zach as the two stand together at the Dean St. subway station. The film cuts to Zach's now very busy barber shop. Zach cuts hair as Teapot takes people's numbers. At the end of the busy day, Zach smiles as he sweeps the floor and sends Teapot home for the day.
    In another brief aside, Teapot teaches a younger child how to properly curse. This is followed by a scene in which Ruth returns to see Ms. Figueroa, but is attacked by an unidentified assailant in the stairway before reaching the apartment.
    The subsequent scene begins on Zach's stoop as he discusses the attack with Teapot. They go on to discuss the state of the neighborhood as they explore Teapot's now closed and abandoned elementary school. The scene concludes with them goofing around on the school's basketball court.
    Zach returns home and is confronted by a still rattled Ruth who asks that he stop involving Teapot in running the numbers. He agrees, but the film cuts to Teapot continuing to do so. Lovejoy's two enforcers enter the shop and instruct Zach to make sure that an unidentified individual receives a small package containing cash that they hand to him. Rather than ensure the package's delivery, he calls Ruth and instructs her to meet him at the airport to fly to Atlanta. He then hands several bills to Teapot and tells him to get out of New York for a while.
    At the airport, Zach purchases tickets, but Ruth fails to show. He receives a call and it appears as though Ruth has been kidnapped. Zach returns to the shop to find Lovejoy, his enforcers, and Ruth waiting for him. Lovejoy acts disappointed in Zach and demands the lease to the barbershop in exchange for not killing him. When Lovejoy and the others leave, Ruth castigates Zach for his stupidity before leaving the shop.
    The next morning Teapot opens the shop to find Zach asleep in one of the chairs. Zach asks why he didn't leave the city as instructed and Teapot explains that he used the cash to buy a camera. Resigned to his fate, Zach sits down to a game of checkers with Teapot.
    The film concludes with a close-up of the shop's barber pole.
    Original film can label read: AUDIO-VISUAL DIVISION / THE MARTIN LUTHER KING MEMORIAL LIBRARY / DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY / 901 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. / FILM No. X360 / TITLE JOE'S BED STUY BARBERSHOP
    Place depicted
    Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    DC Public Library Film Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    16mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Barbershops
    Business
    Communities
    Film
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2017.55.22.1a
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Spike Lee. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cb220618-fd91-467d-abf5-17578b37f64d
  • The Weary Blues

    Published by
    Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., American, founded 1915
    Written by
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Van Vechten, Carl, American, 1880 - 1964
    Illustrated by
    Covarrubias, Miguel, Mexican, 1904 - 1957
    Owned by
    Greenstein, Barry, American
    Date
    1926; published 1945
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 050
    Exhibition
    Cultural Expressions
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with book cloth (textile material) on cardboard , plastic (cover)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Closed): 7 1/2 × 5 3/8 × 7/8 in. (19.1 × 13.7 × 2.2 cm)
    H x W x D (Open): 7 1/2 × 10 13/16 × 11/16 in. (19.1 × 27.5 × 1.7 cm)
    Description
    The Weary Blues hardcover book written by Langston Hughes. The front cover features a drawing of a man sitting with his head raised upward. His body faces a piano and his arms are raised above the keys. The background of the book is orange and yellow, the man and piano are in in black. Black type at the top reads: [THE WEARY BLUES]. Yellow type at the bottom reads: [By / Langston Hughes]. The interior has 109 pages of black type on off-white paper. The back cover has a stylistic image of piano keys and two boxes.
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Library Collections
    Movement
    Harlem Renaissance (New Negro Movement)
    Type
    books
    Topic
    Art
    Blues (Music)
    Identity
    Jazz (Music)
    Literature
    Men
    Poetry
    Urban life
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Barry Greenstein
    Object number
    2014.304.90
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Alfred A. Knopf, Inc division of Random House. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a2a14440-891d-4339-935c-f9b2f20f84d2
  • A Tale of Two Cities

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Vice President Rockefeller, Nelson Aldrich, American, 1908 - 1979
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Bryant, Joyce, American, born 1928
    Lindsay, John V., American, 1921 - 2000
    Jazzmobile, American, founded 1964
    Weaver, Robert C., American, 1907 - 1997
    Motley, Constance Baker, American, 1921 - 2005
    Jones, J. Raymond, American, 1899 - 1991
    Booth, William H., American, 1922 - 2006
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Order of the Eastern Star, American, founded 1850
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    The Afro-American, American, founded 1892
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    Cosby, Bill, American, born 1937
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    Bradley, Tom, American, 1917 - 1998
    Date
    1966
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 × 1 × 3/16 in. (30.5 × 2.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A promotional publication titled [A Tale of Two Cities] published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine is white. At the top of the front cover is the Seal of New York City. At the bottom of the front cover is the seal of the city of Los Angeles. In the center is a black strip with pink text reading [A Tale of Two Cities]. The magazine contains promotional content about the cities of New York and Los Angeles as well as profiles of prominent people within the African American community including black and white photographs.
    The magazine’s content begins with a page of several photographs of African American community leaders with New York state Governor Nelson Rockefeller, including Jackie Robinson, the IBPOE of W and singer Joyce Bryant. Also on this page is the text [all photos by Bert Smith]. The publication continues with a story about New York mayor John Lindsey and profiles of Robert C. Weaver, Constance Baker Motley, New York County Democratic Leader J. Raymond Jones, and Chairman of New York City’s Commission on Human Rights, William H. Booth. There’s a schedule of performances for Jazzmobile taking place around the city.
    Throughout are portraits, profiles, and short articles about business organizations such as the National Distillers, the National Association of Market Developers, and the National Dental Association as well as fraternity and sorority events for Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta Phi Beta, and Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Phi Beta Sigma, and articles on events such as the National Conference of the Urban League, International Conference of Grand Chapters of the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Convention of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
    There are also profiles on Lincoln Center, Morehouse College; the Afro-American Newspaper; appointments of African Americans to the administration of President Johnson; the Democratic Party; debutant balls; weddings; the New York Giants; Oak Bluffs in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts; the city of Springfield, Massachusetts; Bill Cosby and other entertainment stars; the Mount Morris Park area of Harlem; Arthur Ashe; Los Angeles city council member Thomas Bradley; and notable African American business leaders, labor leaders, community leaders, political leaders, doctors, nurses, artists, and activists from across the United States.
    There are approximately 89 pages, with black and white photographs and advertisements, and several color advertisements. The back cover has an advertisement for Black & White scotch.
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Communities
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Societies
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c6d7c4ad-9fde-497d-ae3f-603d3202e19a
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Sen. Brooke, Edward, American, born 1919
    Morris Brown College, American, founded 1881
    Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, American, founded 1963
    Opportunities Industrialization Center of America, Inc., American, founded 1964
    Humphrey, Hubert Horatio Jr., American, 1911 - 1978
    General James, Daniel Jr., American, 1920 - 1978
    Wilkins, Roy, American, 1901 - 1981
    Shorter, Rufus B., American
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    Howard University, American, founded 1867
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), International, founded 1844
    Avon, founded 1886
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    The Links, Incorporated, American, founded 1946
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1929
    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, founded 1908
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
    National Association of University Women, American, founded 1910
    National Association of Market Developers, American, founded 1953
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    American Bridge Association, American, founded 1932
    Ashe, Arthur Jr., American, 1943 - 1993
    The Salvation Army, American, founded 1865
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Davis, Sammy Jr., American, 1925 - 1990
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Rev. King, Martin Luther Sr, American, 1899 - 1984
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Southern Christian Leadership Conference, American, founded 1957
    National Urban League Guild, American, founded 1946
    Association for the Study of African American Life and History, American, founded 1915
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    One Hundred Black Men, Inc., American, founded 1963
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 7/16 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1.1 cm)
    Description
    A 1978 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a pink ribbon that reads [1978 / DELEGATE] on a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits with an orange tint. The magazine has a white spine with black text that reads [DELEGATE 1978 - The 2nd Year of the 3rd Century].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an untitled editorial note recounting events of the past year, including the failed mayoral campaign of Percy Sutton, affirmative action, and the disappointments of the Carter administration. There is also a masthead, set in white text against a bright blue background reading [DELEGATE, 1977], followed by a table of contents.
    The content then continues with a feature on Senator Edward W. Brooke and an article about the Bakke case, followed by profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes Boggs Academy, Opportunities Industrial Centers, Canadian Club, Bottle and Cork Club, Johnson & Johnson, Rufus Shorter, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Urban Affairs Council, Association of Market Developers, Empire State Medical, Ponds, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Dr. George Alexander, National Newspaper Publishers Association, NBC, Clifford Alexander, Kraft, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, NAACP, Links, National Church Ushers, National Medical Association, National Dental Association, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Jeffrey Goldsen, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, National Urban League, ABC-TV, Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Association of University Women, CBS Records, National Bar Association, Gulf Oil, Whitfield, American Bridge Association, Shriners and the Daughters of Isis, Center for Social Change, Elks of the World, Southern Christian Leadership Conference, The Association for the Study of Afro-American Life and History, 369th Veterans Association, Brenda Schofield and Willa Benge, and Judge Constance Motley. There are sections on California, Houston, Minneapolis, Detroit, Washington, DC, Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as a travel section featuring Jamaica, Barbados, Oak Bluffs, and West Africa.
    There are approximately 284 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    California, United States, North and Central America
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States, North and Central America
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States, North and Central America
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Barbados, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs, Dukes County, Massachusetts, United States, North and Central America
    West Africa, Africa
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e8bb6cbd-99b9-4ce0-8851-3b3bef3dd0e8
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    New York Giants, American, founded 1925
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    United Negro College Fund, American, founded 1944
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
    Robinson, Jackie, American, 1919 - 1972
    President Truman, Harry S., American, 1884 - 1972
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Howard University Medical Alumni Association, Inc., American, founded 1871
    Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps, American, founded 1916
    Sovereign Military Order of Malta, founded 1099
    Lockett, Steven N., American
    The Girl Friends, Inc., American, founded 1927
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    Golar, Simeon, American, 1929 - 2013
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Parks, Gordon, American, 1912 - 2006
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    Dr. Clark, Kenneth, American, 1914 - 2005
    Young, Whitney Moore Jr., American, 1921 - 1971
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National Association of Broadcasters, American
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Spelman College, American, founded 1881
    Morehouse College, American, founded 1867
    Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, American, founded 1913
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    Dixon, Gladys W., American, born 1901
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    369th Veterans Association, American
    National Insurance Association, American, founded 1921
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Hale, Clara, American, 1905 - 1992
    Date
    1973
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 3/8 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.2 × 0.9 cm)
    Description
    A 1973 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine shows a collage of black and white portrait photographs tinted in bright pink, green, yellow, purple, orange, and blue. In the top left corner is a purple ribbon badge with text that reads [DELEGATE]. Blue text centered at the top reads [1973 DELEGATE]. White text in a black box at the bottom right reads [PLEASE TURN TO PAGES DEVOTED TO YOUR CONVENTION].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “It Was a Frustrating Year…” which recounts events of the past year, including the deaths of Jackie Robinson, President Johnson, President Truman and Attorney Franklin Reeves. There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE 1973 / The Anthology and Voice of the Black Convention] and a table of contents.
    The content continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the New York Giants, the National Pan-Hellenic Council, United Negro College Fund, Adam Clayton Powell Jr., President Lyndon Johnson, Jackie Robinson, President Truman, National Association of Black Social Workers, National Medical Association, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Steven N. Lockett, The Girl Friends, Inc., National Newspaper Publishers Association, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Chairman of the Housing Authority of New York City Simeon Golar, NAACP, Gordon Parks, Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, National Urban League, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Kenneth Clark, Whitney M. Young, National Dental Association, The National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc., National Association of Broadcasters, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Spelman College, Morehouse College, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Shriners International, Gladys W. Dixon, Daughters of Isis, 369th Veterans Association, National Association of Black Travel Agents, National Insurance Association, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. There are also short features on the travel destinations Barbados and Jamaica and the children’s charity Hale House.
    There are 256 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Johnny Walker Red Label scotch.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by Digital Volunteers
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Bahamas, Caribbean, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    Travel
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cfb9effd-68b5-4246-b12a-9179d2fdce82
  • Delegate

    Published by
    MelPat Associates, American, 1965 - 1986
    Created by
    Patrick, C. Melvin, American, died 1985
    Subject of
    Attucks, Crispus, American, 1723 - 1770
    Truth, Sojourner, American, 1797 - 1883
    Tubman, Harriet, American, 1822 - 1913
    Roberts, Sarah C., American, born 1844
    McKinney Steward, Susan, American, 1847 - 1918
    Scott, Dred, American, ca 1800 - 1858
    Douglass, Frederick, American, 1818 - 1895
    Washington, Booker T., American, 1856 - 1915
    Carver, George Washington, American, 1860s - 1943
    W.E.B. Du Bois, American, 1868 - 1963
    Joplin, Scott, American, 1867 - 1917
    Garvey, Marcus, Jamaican, 1887 - 1940
    Johnson, James Weldon, American, 1871 - 1938
    Father Divine, American, ca. 1876 - 1965
    Randolph, A. Philip, American, 1889 - 1979
    Powell, Adam Clayton Jr., American, 1908 - 1972
    Rosa Parks, American, 1913 - 2005
    Evers, Medgar, American, 1925 - 1963
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    President Johnson, Lyndon Baines, American, 1908 - 1973
    Bethune, Mary McLeod, American, 1875 - 1955
    National Association of Black Social Workers, American, founded 1968
    Congressional Black Caucus, American, founded 1971
    Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
    National Newspaper Publishers Association, American, founded 1827
    Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1913
    National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American, founded 1909
    Lambda Kappa Mu Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1937
    Shriners International, American, founded 1870
    National Pan-Hellenic Council, American, founded 1930
    National Dental Association, American, founded 1913
    Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
    Democratic Party, American, founded 1828
    Republican Party, American, founded 1854
    Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1932
    Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, American, founded 1920
    National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., American, founded 1935
    National United Church Ushers Association of America, Inc., American, founded 1919
    Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., American, founded 1943
    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1906
    National Urban League, American, founded 1910
    Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., founded 1922
    National Medical Association, American, founded 1895
    Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    National Council of Negro Women, founded 1935
    Daughters of Isis, American, founded 1910
    Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., American, founded 1911
    369th Veterans Association, American
    Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, American, founded 1914
    Hughes, Langston, American, 1902 - 1967
    Robeson, Paul, American, 1898 - 1976
    Charles, Ezzard Mack, American, 1921 - 1975
    Date
    1976
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 10 13/16 × 8 7/16 × 3/8 in. (27.5 × 21.4 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A 1976 issue of Delegate magazine published by MelPat Associates. The cover of the magazine features a collage of cropped black and white photographic portraits. In the center is an angled blue square with text that reads [DELEGATE] in white text and [76] in striped red and white text, with a circle of stars in the center of the six [6]. Black text on the white spine reads [BI-CENNTENNIAL EDITION - DELEGATE 1976].
    The magazine’s content opens on the first page with an editorial note titled “The Long Journey from the back of the bus,” about how this issue of the Delegate will focus on “200 years of Contributions Blacks gave this nation as part of our Bicentennial Celebration.” There is also a masthead reading [DELEGATE, 1976] and a table of contents.
    The majority of this issue consists of a 137 page article titled “The Negro in America, 1550-1976.” The content then continues with articles and profiles of African American business organizations, business leaders, community organizations, sororities, fraternities, doctors, dentists, politicians, actors, and journalists. This includes the National Association of Black Social Workers, The National Caucus of Black School Board Members, Prince Hall Masons, Prince Hall Grand Lodge, Empire State Medical Association, National Newspaper Publishers Association, Links, Chi Delta Mu Fraternity, NAACP, Navy, Elks of the World, Democratic Party, Chi Eta Phi, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Common Cause Ladies, National Association of Business and Professional Negro Womens Club, National United Church Ushers Association, Eta Phi Beta Sorority, National Bar Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, National Urban League, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, NBC, National Medical Association, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, National Association of Negro Women, CBS, Shriners, Daughters of Isis, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Republican National Convention, Museum of Art, Whitney M. Young Classic, Black Caucus, 369th Veterans Association, Phi Beta Sigma, Paul Robeson and Langston Hughes, Edges,
    The issue concludes with a “Lest We Forget” page with a list of individuals who had passed away, including Ezzard Charles and Paul Robeson. There are approximately 348 pages with black and white photographs and advertisements throughout, as well as a few advertisements in color. The back cover of the magazine features a full page advertisement for Kool cigarettes.
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Associations and institutions
    Business
    Communities
    Fraternal organizations
    Fraternities
    Government
    HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)
    Journalism
    Labor
    Mass media
    Men
    Political organizations
    Politics
    Professional organizations
    Religious groups
    Social life and customs
    Sororities
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    U.S. History, Colonial period, 1600-1775
    United States History
    Urban life
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Anne B. Patrick and the family of Hilda E. Stokely
    Object number
    2012.167.10
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e57ffdd9-2ab1-46da-b6e7-10757007351f

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