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  • UAW supports jobs

    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
    Date
    June 19, 1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7629 pixels × 5070 pixels (7629 × 5070 cm)
    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.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Education
    Health
    Housing
    Justice
    Labor
    Local and regional
    Medicine
    Politics
    Poverty
    U.S. 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
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5091aa25a-92a4-4dfb-bbbe-7e3cc4830dc5
  • Nun and Policeman

    Photograph by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4425 pixels × 6615 pixels (4425 × 6615 cm)
    Description
    A black and white digital image of a nun and a police officer.
    The nun is in the foreground. She is standing in profile with her face to the proper left side of the image. She is wearing a white tunic with a black and white headpiece. There is a police officer standing on her left side. He is wearing a short sleeve shirt and a helmet with a chin strap. He is standing with his arms folded and he is in profile, facing the proper left side of the image. There are trees in the background, out of focus.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Poverty
    Religion
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2017.90.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53a14ebfc-0799-4b72-b689-6318ed039f85
  • Mule Train from Mississippi going through the city of Washington, D.C. June, 1968

    Photograph by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5070 pixels × 7569 pixels (5070 × 7569 cm)
    Description
    A black and white digital image of a mule train from Mississippi passing through Washington, D.C.
    There are several mule-drawn wagons in a line going down a street. There are some people riding in uncovered wagons and there are others walking alongside the wagons. The wagon in the back of the line is covered and a man and woman are sitting on the back of it. The woman has her proper right arm resting on the side of the wagon and her proper left leg is crossed over her right leg. The man's legs are crossed at his ankles and his proper left arm is bent and resting on the side of the wagon. His head is resting on his left hand and his proper right hand is resting on his right knee.
    There is a police officer on a motorcycle at the back of the "train". There are cars and trucks in the background as well as a large building with columns, a tower, and arched windows. There is a street sign in the foreground on the proper left side of the image. It is slightly out of focus and reads [PEDESTRIANS / USE NORTH / CROSSWALK] with an arrow underneath.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Poverty
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2017.90.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd509021a8d-4a85-4d5c-80da-7749892e44ef
  • Ministers' March

    Photograph by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Rev. Abernathy, Ralph David, American, 1926 - 1990
    Thom, Mel, born 1938
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 4988 pixels × 7559 pixels (4988 × 7559 cm)
    Description
    A black and white digital image of a crowd marching.
    Ralph Abernathy and Mel Thom march with a crowd. The Washington Monument is in the background. The person on the far proper right side is wearing sunglasses, a white collared shirt, and a coat. They're holding hands with a priest. The priest is wearing a black short sleeve shirt and pants, a white religious collar, a chain with a crucifix, and a pinback button. His mouth is open and his proper left arm is bent. He is wearing a watch and a ring. His left arm is linked with Mel Thom, the man next to him. The man is wearing a plaid button down shirt and pants. He is wearing a bracelet on his proper left wrist. His left arm is linked with the right arm of Reverend Ralph D. Abernathy. Rev. Abernathy is wearing a short sleeve collared button down with vertical stripes, pants, and a jacket tied around his waist. He has a mustache and is holding sheets of paper in his hands. He is w earing a ring on his proper left hand. There is a woman on his proper left side. She is wearing a plaid button down dress with a belt, a brimmed hat, and several pinback buttons. She is holding onto Rev. Abernathy with her right hand and her proper left hand is across her stomach. The woman on her proper left side is linking arms with her. The woman is wearing a sweater, a pleated skirt, earrings, a necklace with a peace sign, and a pinback button. She has a white towel draped over her proper left shoulder.
    Many of the people have their mouths open and they appear to be chanting something during their march.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Poverty
    Religion
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2017.90.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ca67869f-16fe-4461-9831-67c4b45f265d
  • Crowd wading in the Reflection Pool

    Photograph by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    June 19, 1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5082 pixels × 7593 pixels (5082 × 7593 cm)
    Description
    A black and white digital image of people in the Reflecting Pool on Solidarity Day at Resurrection City.
    Men, women, and children are wading in the Reflecting Pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial. The crowd is walking and running towards the foreground. There are trees in the background along with more people standing and sitting on the Lincoln Memorial. People in the crowd are holding signs and banners with slogans such as [AMERICA! / Why Not / NOW?], [(?) / (?) / end / hunger / in / America], and even a sign that was ripped off of a pole which reads [NO / SWIMMING / OR / WADING / U.S. PARKS SERVICE]. Some of the people are also wearing pinback buttons on their shirts.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Poverty
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2017.90.6
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ac65e2a5-0960-4a6e-99fe-8108284e0637
  • Teach-In

    Created by
    Jones, Laura, Canadian
    Subject of
    Williams, Hosea Lorenzo, American, 1926 - 2000
    Poor People's Campaign, American, 1967 - 1968
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    digital
    Dimensions
    H x W: 5076 pixels × 7596 pixels (5076 × 7596 cm)
    Description
    A black and white digital image of a teach-in.
    The instructor, believed to be Hosea Lorenzo Williams, is in the center of the image. He has dark hair and a beard with a mustache. His head is tilted back slightly. His arms are raised next to his head with his elbows bent, and he is wearing either a bracelet or a watch on his proper left arm. He is wearing a short sleeve jumpsuit with a collar, a belt, and a white shirt underneath. There is a breast pocket on the proper left side with an unreadable label on it. There is a white notepad with two white pens inside of the pocket. Williams is also wearing a chain with an ankh on it.
    There are men, women, and children in the background and also sitting in front of him. They appear to be inside a large tent with poles holding it up. There is a tall chalkboard in the background with writing on it. The top read's [T(?)Y'S Lesson:]. The first word is probably "TODAY'S" and the word "Lesson" is underlined. There are drawings below along with more writing.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    African American - Latinx Solidarity
    Poor People's Campaign
    Type
    digital images
    digital media - born analog
    Topic
    Activism
    Civil rights
    Education
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Poverty
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Laura Jones
    Object number
    2017.90.7
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Laura Jones
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd555250219-355c-498e-9a16-04b24939ea7e
  • Placard with "The Future is Nasty" used during the Women's March

    Created by
    Dr. Brinson, Ayeisha, American
    Manufactured by
    ArtSkills, American, founded 1987
    Illustrated by
    Shepard Fairey, American, born 1970
    Printed by
    The Washington Post, American, founded 1877
    Created by
    Wethepeople.org, Inc., American, founded 2018
    Subject of
    The Amplifier Foundation, American
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Date
    January 20, 2017
    Medium
    ink , pressure-sensitive tape , glitter and glue on cardboard with ribbon
    Dimensions
    H x W: 29 1/8 × 22 1/16 in. (74 × 56 cm)
    Description
    A placard created by Dr. Ayeisha Brinson and carried during the Women's March on Washington, January 21, 2017. The placard is white with a thick red, foil border. On the left side of the placard is handwritten black, blue, and red text in varying fonts that reads [THE / future / iS/ Nasty]. The word [Nasty] is hand printed in bubble text that has been filled in with red and silver glitter. A large, newsprint, full page advertisement by the Amplifier Foundation in the January 20, 2017 edition of the Washington Post dominates the right side of the placard. The advertisement depicts a graphic by artist Shepard Fairey, titled "We the People Are Greater Than Fear." The graphic is of a Muslim woman in a hijab, depicted from the shoulders up, against a light blue gradient background. The hijab is made from the American flag with a blue, star spangled field on the proper right side of her head and face, and red and white stripes on the proper left side of her head and face. The stars on the hijab have been filled in with silver glitter, her eyelids highlighted with green glitter, and her lips filled in with red glitter. The proper right side of the woman’s face and hijab are shaded in blues. Above the graphic, printed in black, block text is [WE THE / PEOPLE] framed on either side by two (2) light blue diamonds, and top and bottom by two (2) light blue bands. Below the graphic is a thick light blue band with white block text that reads [ARE GREATER THAN FEAR]. Black text at the top of the advertisement reads [ADVERTISEMENT] in the top left corner and [THE WASHINGTONPOST · Friday, January 20, 2017 / ADVERTISEMENT] in the top right corner. Black text at the bottom of the advertisement reads [WE THE PEOPLE ARE INDIVISIBLE, WE ARE RESILIENT, WE PROTECT EACH OTHER, WE DEFEND DIGNITY, WE ARE GREATER THAN FEAR, / WWW.WETHEPEOPLEARE.ORG | A PROJECT OF THE AMPLIFIER FOUNDATION]. The back of the placard is white with handwritten black ink text and red and gold glitter text that reads [THE / POWer of THE / PEOPLE / is / Stronger than the / PEOPLE In Power]. In the bottom left corner are ten (10) color animal stickers overlaying a manufacturer's sticker. A white ribbon has been threaded through two (2) holes punched along the top edge of the placard and knotted in place.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Silver Spring, Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    placards (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Art
    Feminism
    Identity
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Religious groups
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
    Object number
    2017.92.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Newspaper clipping © Shepard Fairey and the Washington Post. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a670dd1b-96eb-431a-ad68-e0e884d1382f
  • "Pussy Power Hat" worn during the Women's March on Washington

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Pussyhat Project, American, founded 2016
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Date
    2017
    Medium
    yarn: Acrylic (fiber)
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 1/2 × 10 7/16 × 13/16 in. (19.1 × 26.5 × 2.1 cm)
    Description
    A "Pussy Power Hat" worn during the Women's March on Washington on January 21, 2017. The hat is knitted with varigated bright and dark pink, acrylic yarn. The knit cap is rectangular in shape with knit ribbing along the bottom edge.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Feminism
    Gender
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Race relations
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
    Object number
    2017.92.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd529ca4bff-0dd5-4112-afc4-4dbf9fe37777
  • T-shirt stating "Ba-racked the Vote" worn during the Women's March on Washington

    Created by
    Barack the Vote, LLC, American, 2007 - 2013
    Manufactured by
    American Apparel, American, founded 1989
    Designed by
    Broussard, Lorielle, American
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Date
    2008
    Medium
    ink on cotton (textile)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 25 7/8 × 16 9/16 in. (65.7 × 42 cm)
    Description
    A black, XL, short sleeve T-shirt with red and white printed lettering on the front that reads: [BA-RACKed / THE / VOTE]. The text [BA-] and [ed] are printed in red in script and cursive respectively. The letter [V] doubles as a large red checkmark and is partially covered by the white block text. Along the left diagonal edge of the checkmark is the text [www.barackthevote.com] and the letters [TM] printed in small white text at the base of the checkmark. Red splatter marks are dotted around some of the white letters. On the back of the shirt, printed in large red type outlined in white, is the number [44]. A manufacturer's fabric label for American Apparel is sewn at the interior center back neck with a second tag sewn below it with fiber content, care, and style information. Printed in white script on the interior center back neck is information about Barackawear Inc., the history of the company, care information, manufacturing information, and sizing.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place made
    Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Type
    T-shirts
    Topic
    Activism
    Clothing and dress
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
    Object number
    2017.92.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d41ae839-c625-4bbd-9ac0-f7f7b6003096
  • Pinback button stating "Stay Woke" worn during the Women's March on Washington

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Women's March, American, founded 2017
    Date
    January 2017
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product) with metal and plastic laminate
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 1 1/4 × 1 1/4 × 5/16 in. (3.2 × 3.2 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A pin-back button with the text [STAY WOKE]. The button has a black background with centered white text that reads [STAY WOKE]. The back of the button is silver toned and has a pin with a fastener.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Activism
    Feminism
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Race discrimination
    Race relations
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Dr. Ayeisha Brinson
    Object number
    2017.92.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58e05aa6f-31e5-470f-8e71-4624aa91caff
  • Reporter's notebook owned by Jim Vance

    Manufactured by
    Esselte, Swedish, founded 1913
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Subject of
    President Clinton, Bill, American, born 1946
    2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
    Date
    2011; used September 5, 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper, metal
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 8 1/4 × 3 15/16 × 9/16 in. (21 × 10 × 1.5 cm)
    Description
    A spiral bound reporter’s bound notebook owned by Jim Vance. The notebooks has a white cover with black text. At the top of the cover is “REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK / CARNET DE JOURNALISTE.” A handwritten “V” in black ink is next to this printed text. Additional text on the front regards maker and manufacturing details. Three pages of handwritten notes in black ink are on the inside of the notebook. The notes refer to events and Speeches at the 2012 Democratic National Convention including the keynote address given by President Bill Clinton September 5, 2012. Printed on the back cover of the notebook is “Earthwise / AMPAD.”
    Place used
    Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Tools and Equipment-Occupational
    Type
    notebooks
    Topic
    Communication
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd519229b7e-b4ee-45e1-826f-db646af9594c
  • Transcript of a speech given by Michelle Obama in 2012 owned by Jim Vance

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Obama for America, American, founded 2007
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Subject of
    First Lady Michelle Obama, American, born 1964
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    2012 Democratic National Convention, American, 2012 - 2012
    Date
    Septemebr 4, 2012
    Medium
    ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A three paged double-sided transcript of First Lady Michelle Obama’s 2012 Democratic National Convention speech. Printed on the top of the first page is “EMBARGOEN UNTIL DELIVERY / FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 4, 2012 / CONTACT: Obama for America Press 9312)-985-1198 / EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY / REMARKS AS PREPARED FOR DELIVERY BY FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA / CHARLOTTE, NC – Below are the prepared remarks of the First Lady Michelle Obama for the 2012 / Democratic National Convention, embargoed for release upon delivery:.” A header printed on the top of each page also reads “EMBARGOED UNTIL DELIVERY.” A portion of the speech is inside handwritten brackets.
    Place used
    Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States, North and Central America
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    transcripts
    Topic
    Communication
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Michelle Obama. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5feefcf15-5e9c-4fcf-95c1-702f894d4314
  • Journalist pass for Nelson Mandela's State Funeral owned by Jim Vance

    Distributed by
    Republic of South Africa, South African, founded 1910
    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Subject of
    Mandela, Nelson, South African, 1918 - 2013
    Date
    2013
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 26 3/8 × 3 9/16 × 5/16 in. (67 × 9 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W x D (2018.107.6a): 5 5/8 × 3 9/16 in. (14.3 × 9 cm)
    H x W x D (2018.107.6b): 20 1/2 × 13/16 × 5/16 in. (52 × 2 × 0.8 cm)
    Description
    A journalist pass from the state funeral of Nelson Mandela owned by Jim Vance. The badge is on a white nylon lanyard with black repeating text (2018.107.6b). The text on the lanyard reads “STATE FUNERAL” and has the seal of South Africa on either side. The lanyard has a metal clasp that attaches to the plastic covered press badge. The badge (2018.107.6a) is white and yellow with black text. An image of Nelson Mandela is at top. The text treads “STATE FUNERAL / QUNU, EASTERN CAPE / SOUTH AFRICA, 2013 / NELSON ROLIHLAHLA MANDELA / JH VANCE III / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / ST-23777 / JOURNALIST In the center of the badge is a colored image of Jim Vance. The badge has a hologram in the bottom left corner. Both sides of the badge are identical.
    Place used
    Qunu, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa, Africa
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Africa
    Funeral customs and rites
    Identity
    International affairs
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.6ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51fdfc9fd-2c0a-4da2-853d-feacf6f4dc15
  • Journalist pass for an Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance

    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Newseum, American, founded 1997
    Owned by
    Jim Vance, American, 1942 - 2017
    Subject of
    President Barack Obama, American, born 1961
    NBC4 Universal, American
    Date
    January 21, 2013
    Medium
    ink on paper, plastic, metal, nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 24 7/16 × 3 1/8 × 3/8 in. (62 × 8 × 1 cm)
    H x W (2018.107.7a): 5 7/16 × 3 1/8 in. (13.8 × 8 cm)
    H x W x D (2018.107.7b): 19 × 3/8 × 3/8 in. (48.2 × 1 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A journalist pass from the January 21, 2013 Inauguration Day event at the Newseum owned by Jim Vance. The badge has a yellow lanyard (2018.107.7b) with a metal clasp. The badge (2018.107.7a) is red, blue and yellow with white text. The badge has a hologram on the front at the top with two images that change depending on how it is viewed. One image depicts President Barack Obama with text that reads “PRESIDENT / BARACK OBAMA / 44th President of the United States.” The other image in the hologram is a picture of the Newseum with text that reads “2013 INAUGURATION DAY / AT THE / NEWSEUM / January 21, 2013.” Printed below the hologram in black and white text is “MEDIA ACCESS / LEVELS 6 2 / GROUP / NBC4 (WRC-TV). The back of the badge has additional information about the opening of the Newseum and terms and conditions of the badge.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    passes (tickets)
    Topic
    Identity
    Journalism
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Estate of James H. Vance, III
    Object number
    2018.107.7ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a95af5e-c2fc-4518-b371-192eb958d1a3
  • Poster for The Longest Walk

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    American Indian Movement, American, founded 1968
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 21 7/8 × 16 15/16 in. (55.5 × 43 cm)
    Description
    A poster advertising the entry of The Longest Walk into Washington, DC, where the walk ended. The poster has red and black text with slogans, a calendar of events from July 15th through the 19th, and contact information. The poster is dominated by the image of three men standing behind an American bison skull. The back of the poster is blank.
    Place depicted
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    American Indian Movements
    Type
    political posters
    Topic
    Activism
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2014.183.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd500050dd6-2909-460c-9b12-5a17d71a958b
  • Do It Now, Vol. IX., No. 4

    Published by
    National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966
    Subject of
    National Organization for Women, American, founded 1966
    Date
    1976
    On View
    Concourse 1, C1 053
    Exhibition
    A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 11 × 8 7/16 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.4 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    An issue of the National Organization for Women newsletter, Do It Now, May 1976, Volume IX, No. 4. The front cover reads, in white type on a black ground at the top: "DO IT NOW NOW NOW NOW" with the "O" in each stacked "NOW" being the logo of the National Organization for Women. Below the title, printed in black type on a white ground the cover reads: "VOL. IX, No. 4 NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN MAY, 1976". The bottom half of the cover includes a print of a black and white photograph of five (5) women marching in a city street holding banners reading "ERA NOW", in reference to the Equal Rights Amendment. A credit line identifying the women pictured is typed below the photograph reading, "Junior Bridge, Karen DeCrow, Lillian Ciarrochi, Suzy Sutton, Nada Chandler on the march for ERA. Photo: Betty Curtis." The interior pages of the newsletter, fourteen (14) total, are matte white paper with black type and black-and-white images. The contents of the newsletter include reports regarding activities and meetings of members and committees, and announcements of future member gatherings. The back cover has black type on a white ground with the organizations logo on the top and a list of task forces with contact information below it. On the proper left center is a sidebar with information about subscribing to Ms. Magazine. On the proper right lower three-quarters side is a sidebar with information about the background and ordering of the ERA Medallion. A white mailing address sticker with black type is adhered to the center top of the back cover.
    Place printed
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    newsletters
    Topic
    Local and regional
    Mass media
    Politics
    Women
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
    Object number
    2014.198
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b99220a4-8d12-4f09-8104-dd984d1f38a1
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    Letter from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis to Congressman William McCulloch

    Written by
    Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, American, 1929 - 1994
    Subject of
    McCulloch, William Moore, American, 1901 - 1980
    President Kennedy, John F., American, 1917 - 1963
    Date
    June 24, 1971
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (20.6 x 20.6 cm)
    Description
    This three-page letter (abc) and envelope (d) from Jacquelyn Kennedy Onassis is addressed to Congressman William McCulloch of Ohio. Onassis thanks him for his support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and for supporting her husband, President John. F. Kennedy. The stationery pages are pale blue, square-shaped and have a logo in the top left corner that contains an image of Aristotle Onassis's yacht, named after his daughter, and text that reads [On Board S/Y Christina]. The letter is handwritten in printscript and is signed [Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis]. The envelope is addressed [Congressman William M. McCulloch / House Office Building / Washington DC / USA] and has two postage stamps and a black ink stamp in the top right. The text of the ink stamp is illegible but it appears to be in Greek.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Place depicted
    Ioánnina, Epirus, Greece, Europe
    Place made
    Skorpiós, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials
    Type
    letters (correspondence)
    Topic
    Civil rights
    Correspondence
    Politics
    U.S. History, 1961-1969
    U.S. History, 1969-2001
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James F. Dicke, II
    Object number
    2014.1abcd
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5c77a10cd-5452-4f8b-bf49-19fa102a1bd9
  • Placard with image of Martin Luther King Jr. used at protests in Washington, DC

    Created by
    Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.), American, founded 2001
    Subject of
    Dr. King, Martin Luther Jr., American, 1929 - 1968
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
    Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
    Date
    2014
    Medium
    ink on paper with wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 16 15/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 43 × 1.8 cm)
    Caption
    This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
    Description
    A picket sign that reads [Dr. King's / Legacy... / JOBS / NOT / WAR / AnswerCoalition.org]. Text is black and red. The background at top and bottom is red, and in the center is an image or Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The sign is created by stapling two identical posters back-to-back with a picket between them.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    picket signs
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
    Object number
    2015.211.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd502107f7a-2210-4590-8cdd-2f375df45ffb
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    Placard with "Stop the War on Black America" used at protests in Washington, DC

    Created by
    Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (A.N.S.W.E.R.), American, founded 2001
    Subject of
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
    Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
    Date
    2014
    Medium
    ink on paper with wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 17 5/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 44 × 1.8 cm)
    Caption
    This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
    Description
    A picket sign that reads [STOP / The WAR / on BLACK / AMERICA / ANSWER Coalition / AnswerCoalition.org]. Text is black and yellow. The background is yellow excepting at the bottom, where the background is black. The sign is created by stapling two identical posters back-to-back with a picket and additional white paper between them.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    picket signs
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
    Object number
    2015.211.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54f353298-2b91-4a59-9b54-586f85b5b642
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    Placard calling for an end to police terror used at protests in Washington, DC

    Created by
    Party for Socialism and Liberation, American, founded 2004
    Subject of
    Brown, Michael Jr., 1996 - 2014
    Garner, Eric, 1970 - 2014
    Tamir Rice, 2002 - 2014
    Date
    2014
    Medium
    ink on paper with wood
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 47 13/16 × 17 5/16 × 11/16 in. (121.5 × 44 × 1.8 cm)
    Caption
    This sign was carried at Black Lives Matter protests between August and December 2014 in Washington, DC, including demonstrations for Mike Brown on August 23, 2014, Eric Garner on December 3, 2014, and Tamir Rice on December 13, 2014.
    Description
    A picket sign that reads [End Police Terror! / RACISM / is the Disease, / REVOLUTION / is the Cure! / Party for Socialism and Liberation / PSLweb.org]. Text is black and red. The background is red excepting at the bottom, where the background is black. The sign is created by two signs on each side, and then stapling an identical set-up back-to-back with a picket and additional white paper between them.
    Place used
    Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
    Movement
    Black Lives Matter
    Type
    picket signs
    Topic
    Activism
    Justice
    Local and regional
    Politics
    Resistance
    U.S. History, 2001-
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Eugene Puryear
    Object number
    2015.211.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55208978a-3509-4b79-923b-1327fadf23d5

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