Created by

African Liberation Support Committee, American, founded 1972

Subject of

X, Malcolm, American, 1925 - 1965

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

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

Type

fliers (printed matter)

Place used

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

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1977

Description

This flyer announces a program commemorating Malcolm X. The flyer is white with black typed text and features a photograph of Malcolm X near the bottom left corner. The top of the flyer reads: [AFRICAN LIBERATION SUPPORT COMMITTEE / CARIBBEAN STUDENT UNION MAY 4TH COALITION / PRESENTS: / COMMEMORATION / OF MALCOLM X]. A quote from Malcolm X is handwritten inside of a rectangle box to the right of his photograph. The top right corner of the flyer is torn. The bottom has text that encourages all Brooklyn College students to join in the African Liberation Day, Washington, D.C. march. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom right that reads: [1977].

Topic

African American

Activism

Africa

Black power

Film

International affairs

Credit Line

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

Object number

2015.97.27.72

Restrictions & Rights

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Manufactured by

Martin Manufacturing Company

Worn by

General Powell, Colin L., American, born 1937

Subject of

United States Army, American, founded 1775

Medium

polyester and wool blend cloth with plastic buttons

Dimensions

H x W x D (on form): 33 1/2 × 25 1/2 × 14 in. (85.1 × 64.8 × 35.6 cm)

Type

military uniforms

dress shirts

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1989-1993

Description

A US Army green service uniform shirt worn by Colin L. Powell as General and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The short-sleeved pale green dress shirt has a standard collar and closes at the center front with seven (7) round clear plastic buttons. There are two (2) spare buttons sewn on the proper right front near the hem which are hidden by the proper left front button band when the shirt is closed. There are two (2) pleated breast pockets, one at each front side, with flaps that fasten at the center with one (1) round clear plastic button each. There are self-fabric shoulder straps, one on each shoulder, that fasten near the neck with one (1) round clear plastic button each. There are two (2) tags at the interior center back neck. The top tag is black fabric with gold embroidered text reading "CITADEL". The bottom tag is white with red embroidered text detailing laundering care. There is an additional white fabric tag at the exterior proper left front above the hem with printed text containing style, fiber content, and care information.

Topic

African American

Clothing and dress

Local and regional

Military

Persian Gulf War, 1991

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret)

Object number

2016.14.3

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Clothing-Historical

Exhibition

Double Victory: The African American Military Experience

On View

NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Julius, German-American, 1833 - 1910

Subject of

Donaldson, Mary Ann, American, 1798 - 1881

Owned by

Howland, Emily, American, 1827 - 1929

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on card mount

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 7/8 × 2 3/16 in. (9.9 × 5.5 cm)

H x W (Image and Mount): 4 3/16 × 2 1/2 in. (10.6 × 6.4 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

albumen prints

portraits

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1875

Description

Carte-de-visite of Mary Ann Donaldson shown in half portrait. She is turned one quarter to her left and looks off frame. Her hair is parted at the center and smoothed down to just above her ears where it is curled in ringlets. She wears a white lace cap with lace tails and black rosettes at the ears on the back part of her head. She has on a dark colored bodice and a white lace collar. Printed below the image is the text "JULIUS ULKE, WASH., D.C.".

There is a mark for Julius Ulke on the back of the photograph.

The photograph is housed in the album 2017.30. The album page has a triple-lined, gold border framing the print. Handwritten in graphite on the album page below the printed frame of the window is the text "Miss Donaldson of Washington."

Topic

African American

Antislavery

Education

Photography

Reconstruction (United States History, 1865-1877)

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Credit Line

Collection of the National Museum of African American History and Culture shared with the Library of Congress

Object number

2017.30.41

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Collection title

Emily Howland Photograph Album

Classification

Slavery and Freedom Objects

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Freedman, Jill, American, born 1939

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

Unidentified Man or Men

Unidentified Woman or Women

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin and photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 12 15/16 × 8 5/8 in. (32.9 × 21.9 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 14 × 10 7/8 in. (35.5 × 27.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1968; printed September 2017

Description

A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of a bearded man in sunglasses holding a sign in his left hand that reads in Spanish [La Tierra ES / NUESTRA / HERENCIA]. In his right hand is a hardhat. Activists in the background carry other signs, one that advocates for recognizing the supremacy of treaties. The print is signed on the back in graphite [Jill Freedman].

Topic

African American

Activism

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

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

Object number

2017.81.12

Restrictions & Rights

© Jill Freedman

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Portfolio/Series

Resurrection City

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Jones, Laura, Canadian

Subject of

Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW), American, ca. 1955

Medium

digital

Dimensions

H x W: 7629 pixels × 5070 pixels (7629 × 5070 cm)

Type

digital images

digital media - born analog

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

June 19, 1968

Description

A black and white image of people in water.

On Solidarity Day at Resurrection City, a crowd is in the Reflecting Pool with their clothes on. In the foreground on the proper left side there is a woman in a black and white pinstripe collared tank top with matching pants. She is holding sunglasses in her right hand. There is a little boy standing next to her. He is turned to the proper left side and he is wearing a dark shirt with a white sleeve stripe and plaid pants. He is holding a sign with a wooden handle in his right hand. The sign is white with black text in different fonts. It reads [UAW SUPPORTS / JOBS / EDUCATION / HOUSING / MEDICAL CARE / GUARANTEED INCOME / FOR EVERY AMERICAN].

There are more people in the water in the background. There is also a crowd of people on the sidewalks in front of some trees.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Education

Health

Housing

Justice

Labor

Local and regional

Medicine

Politics (Practical)

Poverty

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones

Object number

2017.90.2

Restrictions & Rights

© Laura Jones

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Exhibition

City of Hope: Resurrection City and the 1968 Poor People's Campaign

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Designed by

Williams, Hadiya, American, born 1978

Subject of

Lewis, Shantrelle P., American, born 1978

Lawson, Tony Oluwatoyin, born 1978

Medium

tissue paper with wax and string

Dimensions

L x W: 9 1/8 × 3 3/4 in. (23.1 × 9.6 cm)

Type

envelopes

Place made

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

2016

Description

Gold tissue paper sleeve containing wedding invitation [2018.30.1e] designed by Hadiya Williams for the wedding of Shantrelle Lewis and Oluwatoyin Lawson. The gold sleeve opens at the top and has a semi-circle cut out at the center. The front of the sleeve has a gold wax stamp with a lion insignia. The lion is in silhouette standing on its hind legs, one leg rests on a crescent moon while his arms hold a sun with radiating rays. The wax stamp connects the black string that wraps around the object twice to the sleeve. The string is tied together on the back side.

Topic

African American

Africa

African diaspora

Communities

Families

Film

Graphic design

Identity

United States--Social life and customs

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Hadiya Williams

Object number

2018.30.1g

Restrictions & Rights

© 2016 Hadiya Williams

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Classification

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Ulke, Henry, German-American, 1821 - 1910

Subject of

Welles, Hubert Gideon, American, 1858 - 1862

Keckley, Elizabeth Hobbs, American, 1818 - 1907

Medium

albumen and silver on photographic paper on cardboard

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 3 3/4 × 2 1/4 in. (9.5 × 5.7 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 4 1/8 × 2 3/8 in. (10.5 × 6.1 cm)

Type

cartes-de-visite

portraits

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1862; printed 1865

Description

Carte-de-visite of a young boy identified as Hubert Gideon Welles, dressed in an outfit said to be sewn by Elizabeth Keckley. The child wears a light colored blouse under a checked long sleeve jacket, fastened closed at the collar. On the bottom he wears a matching checked skirt with a wide solid color band towards the hem. The child stands next to an ornate wood chair, holding on to the chair back. On the reverse of the card is text that reads "HENRY ULKE, / 278 Pennsylvania Avenue, / Washington, D.C. / 1865."

Topic

African American

Children

Clothing and dress

Craftsmanship

Families

Free communities of color

Photography

Credit Line

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

Object number

2018.35.2.3

Restrictions & Rights

Public domain

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Sakura Color Products Corporation, Japanese, founded 1921

Owned by

Marshall, Michael, American

Medium

ink, plastic, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (13.7 × 1.3 × 1 cm)

Type

felt-tip pens

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 2013

Description

Micron pen used by architect Michael Marshall. The pen has a tan body (.2a) and cap (.2b). There is a silver tip with an attached clip on the cap. The top of the cap has printed text for [005]. The body has a black indented base. There is black and purple text on the body of the marker identifying the pigma micron pen for archival use. The pen has a small fine tip.

Topic

African American

Architecture

Craftsmanship

Design

Labor

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Architectural Design Archives, Michael Marshall, Architect

Object number

A2018.24.1.1.2ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Pilot Corporation, Japanese, founded 1918

Owned by

Marshall, Michael, American

Medium

ink, plastic, metal

Dimensions

H x W x D: 5 3/8 × 1/2 × 3/8 in. (13.7 × 1.3 × 1 cm)

Type

markers (drawing instruments)

Place used

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

ca. 2013

Description

Pilot fineliner pen used by architect Michael Marshall. The black plastic pen (.4a) has a sliver clip on the cap (.4b). The clip is engraved with the maker. The bottom of the marker is smooth and the end is indented. In gold-colored ink on the body of the marker is [PILOT Fineliner]. The marker has black ink and a fine tip.

Topic

African American

Architecture

Craftsmanship

Design

Labor

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Architectural Design Archives, Michael Marshall, Architect

Object number

A2018.24.1.1.4ab

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Archival Collections

Tools and Equipment-Occupational

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Scurlock, Addison N., American, 1883 - 1964

Subject of

Scurlock, Addison Fearing, American, 1914 - 1933

Scurlock, Robert S., American, 1917 - 1994

George H. Scurlock, American, 1920 - 2005

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper in paper with plastic

Dimensions

H x W (Image): 10 × 6 15/16 in. (25.4 × 17.6 cm)

H x W (Sheet): 10 9/16 × 7 5/16 in. (26.8 × 18.6 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

March 25, 1924

Description

A black and white photograph of Robert, Addison F., and George Scurlock in a paper frame with a plastic front. The three boys are posed facing the camera. Robert, on the left, is seated on a wicker piece of furniture. His hands are folded together in his lap. Addison F., at center, stands with his proper left hand resting on the arm of a chaise lounge. George, to the right, sits on the chaise lounge. His hands are resting on his crossed proper left leg. An inscription in the bottom right front of the image reads: [To Grandma Fearing / Mar. 25 '24]. The photograph is inside a plastic and paper frame. The back of the frame has paper extender to prop the frame up. A mark on the back of the frame indicates the frame was made by Collins Photo Frames.

Topic

African American

Children

Families

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Scurlock family

Object number

TA2014.306.3.10

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Collection title

Scurlock Family Archive

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Archival Collections

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Dr. Simmons, Ron, American, born 1950

Subject of

Sapphire Sapphos, American, founded 1979

Abdulahad, Tania, American

Medium

reversal film and plastic

Dimensions

H x W: 2 × 2 in. (5.1 × 5.1 cm)

Type

color slides

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

1980-1981

Caption

Sapphire Sapphos was founded in December 1979 and is widely considered to be DC's "first ongoing political, social, and cultural group for lesbians of color."

Description

A color photographic slide depictingTania Abdulahad standing next to Sapphire Sapphos banner. Abdulahadl stands in front of a fence with a black sign just to her left. She wears a white t-shirt with a logo on the left side. The logo consists of concentric ovals. On the top of the logo, between both ovals, the words [PROUD OF OUR CULTURE] are written and on the bottom [PROUD OF OUR HERITAGE]. In the inner oval, [3RD WORLD LESBIAN/GAY] sits above larger and emboldened letters that read [NC *lambda* B]. The bottom third of the inner oval has a date and location: [OCTOBER 12-15, WASHINGTON DC]. The sign on the fence reads [Sapphire Sapphos] and features a white logo shaped like a flower with ten petals surrounding two faces. The slide's encasement is printed with [OCT 81W3] at the bottom left corner, with [37] in the bottom right corner. On the reverse is printed [Ektachrome SLIDE] in blue, with a red and yellow Kodak logo and [PROCESSED BY KODAK] in red.

Topic

African American

Activism

Civil rights

Identity

LGBTQ

Sexuality

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ron Simmons

Object number

TA2019.38.1.1.1.9

Restrictions & Rights

© Ron Simmons

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Collection title

The Ron Simmons Photography Collection

Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Archival Collections

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

BET Networks, American, founded 2001

Subject of

President Barack Obama, American, born 1961

Medium

plastic and metal

Dimensions

H x W: 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (8.9 x 6.4 cm)

Type

buttons (information artifacts)

Place depicted

National Mall, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

2009

Description

A rectangular pinback button from the festivities on the National Mall for the inauguration of Barack Obama. The button features a quote superimposed over an image of Obama. Additional text at the bottom of the button gives details about the celebration.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Politics (Practical)

United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donated by Chris Usher

Object number

2009.20

Restrictions & Rights

Unknown - Restrictions Possible

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Classification

Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Created by

Federal Bureau of Investigation, American, founded 1908

Subject of

Cleaver, Eldridge, American, 1935 - 1998

Black Panther Party, American, 1966 - 1982

Signed by

Hoover, J. Edgar, American, 1935 - 1972

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

H x W: 17 x 11 in. (43.2 x 27.9 cm)

Type

broadsides

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States, North and Central America

San Francisco, California, United States, North and Central America

Date

December 13, 1968

Description

FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Wanted poster depicting four mug shot photos of the Black Panther leader, Eldridge Cleaver. Text at the top reads: [Wanted / By The / FBI / Interstate Flight - Assault With Intent To Commit Murder / Leroy Eldridge Cleaver / FBI No. 214,830 B]. The back of the poster is blank.

Topic

African American

Black power

Civil rights

Law

United States--History--1961-1969

Credit Line

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

Object number

2011.117.12

Restrictions & Rights

No Known Copyright Restrictions

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Classification

Documents and Published Materials

Exhibition

A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond

On View

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

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Williams, Milton, American, born 1940

Subject of

Haley, Alex, American, 1921 - 1992

Cardozo Senior High School, American, founded 1928

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper, mounting board

Dimensions

H x W (Image and Sheet): 10 13/16 x 13 13/16 in. (27.5 x 35.1 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

September 13, 1977

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Alex Haley speaking into a microphone at a podium and holding up a book open to pages of photographs. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped on the back.

Topic

African American

Literature

Local and regional

Oratory

Photography

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Milton Williams Archives

Object number

2011.15.10

Restrictions & Rights

© Milton Williams

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Johnson, Jason Miccolo, American

Subject of

Righteous Church of God, American, founded 1949

Brooks, Vivica, American, born 1990

Unidentified Woman or Women

Unidentified Man or Men

Medium

silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper

Dimensions

H x W (sheet): 15 7/8 x 19 7/8 in. (40.3 x 50.5 cm)

H x W (image): 12 7/8 x 18 3/8 in. (32.7 x 46.7 cm)

Type

gelatin silver prints

Place captured

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

2003; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of Vivica Brooks handing out fans to church goers. She is wearing a white blouse and is holding several fans with her left arm while passing out an individual fan with her right. The fans have a picture of a man, woman and baby on the front and text on the back. The text on the back of the fans begins “Righteous Church of God…” Several people are sitting in pews and facing away from the camera. No inscriptions on the front or back.

Topic

African American

Children

Local and regional

Photography

Religious groups

Women

Credit Line

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

Object number

2012.141.3

Restrictions & Rights

© Jason Miccolo Johnson

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Fleming, Peggy, American

Printed by

Steele, James, American

Subject of

Glenn, George E., American, 1931 - 2010

Capital Pool Checkers Club, American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

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

Type

black-and-white photographs

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

October 25, 2008; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of George E. Glenn. He is wearing glasses a dark colred jacket over a white shirt and a baseball cap. The patch on his hat says "Purple Heart." The print is inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Men

Photography

Recreation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peggy Fleming

Object number

2012.41.15

Restrictions & Rights

© Peggy Fleming

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Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Photograph by

Fleming, Peggy, American

Printed by

Steele, James, American

Subject of

Self, John Henry, American, born 1936

Capital Pool Checkers Club, American

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

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

Type

black-and-white photographs

portraits

Place depicted

Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America

Date

October 25, 2008; printed 2012

Description

A black-and-white photograph of John Henry Self. He is wearing a baseball cap, a jacket and has a mustache. A lighted hallway can be seen in the background. The print is inscribed on the back.

Topic

African American

Local and regional

Men

Photography

Recreation

Credit Line

Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Peggy Fleming

Object number

2012.41.21

Restrictions & Rights

© Peggy Fleming

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Classification

Media Arts-Photography

Data Source

National Museum of African American History and Culture