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Historical photographs & documents

1st and 2nd Districts

May 1865–Sept. 1868

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Cataloged as “1st and 2nd Districts”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1048, Item 4.2.7.1
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Historical photographs & visual records

"1ST ANNIVERSAIRE DE L'ANNONCE DE LA DECOUVERTE DU PETROLE EN CÔTE-D'IVOIRE" [1ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DISCOVERY OF OIL IN IVORY COAST], Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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REPUBLIQUE DE CÔTE D'IVOIRE[,] 1er ANNIVERSAIRE DE[,] L'ANNONCE DE LA DECOUVERTE[,] DU PETROLE EN CÔTE-D'IVOIRE; Imprimé en FRANCE; REPUBLIQUE DE CÔTE D'IVOIRE[,] 500F[,] 1er ANNIVERSAIRE[,] DE L'ANNONCE DE[,] LA DECOUVERTE[,] DU PETROLE EN CÔTE-D'IVOIRE…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0509
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

1st Annual Black Photog. Dinner Honoring James Van Der Zee + Roy DeCarava

1979

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A black and white group portrait of attendees of the First Annual Black Photographers' Dinner. The large group contains members of Kamoinge black photographer's group and dinner honorees Roy DeCarava and James Van Der Zee. The group is pictured posing for…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.99.36
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Photographs and Still Images

1st Street @ Main - Downtwon Tulsa, OK

1969

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A sepia toned digital image of a brick wall with words painted on it. The words say “…SHOP / HAIR CUT 25[illegible] / SHAVE 15 [illegible].” Written below the image is 1/2/5/69 1ST STREET @ MAIN – DOWNTOWN TULSA, OK.”

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.67.20
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Historical photographs & documents

2 – 185

1876

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Cataloged as “2 – 185”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.10.3.6
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2 – 254

1866

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Cataloged as “2 – 254”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, Item 4.20.8.2
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Historical photographs & documents

2 – 604

Jan.–Dec. 1867

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Cataloged as “2 – 604”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, Item 4.20.8.3
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2 black and white prints of Hausa horsemen celebrating independence of Niger Republic, VII, C-5, 4

undated

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Cataloged as “2 black and white prints of Hausa horsemen celebrating independence of Niger Republic, VII, C-5, 4”.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog sova.eepa.1973-001_ref41365
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

2 Chainz

1977–

Tauheed Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip-hop duo Playaz Circle, alongside…

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BIOGRAPHY
Film & Television

2 Cold Scorpio

1965–

Charles Bernard Scaggs (born October 25, 1965) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name 2 Cold Scorpio. He gained fame for his performances in professional wrestling promotions such as World Championship Wrestling (WCW), Extreme…

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Historical photographs & visual records

2. Congo Belge. Katanga Elisabethville: La pose du rail

ca. 1910

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Printed text on recto reads: "2. Congo Belge - Belgisch Congo / Katanga; Elisabethville / La pose du rail. / Het plaatsen der spoorstaven." Translated caption reads: "2. Belgian Congo. Katanga; Elisabethville: The laying of the track." Postage stamp…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 1993-019-0069
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Photographs and Still Images

2 of 1,000,000

October 16, 1995

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This black-and-white photograph depicting a man, David N. Peace, standing on the National Mall during the Million Man March with the Washington Monument in the background. He is holding a handwritten sign over his head that says, "2 OF 1,000,000." Wearing…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.99.2
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Historical photographs & documents

2 Volumes

Undated

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Cataloged as “2 Volumes”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, Item 3.11.3.1
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20. Congo Belge; Une caravane Katanga: Une caravane

ca. 1910

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Printed caption on recto reads: "20. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Katanga; Une caravane. / Eene karavaan." Translated postcard caption reads: "20. Belgian Congo; Katanga: A caravan." Postage stamp printed on verso. Items EEPA CG-47-86 and EEPA CG-47-87…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-1577
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203 – 398

May–Dec. 1877

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Cataloged as “203 – 398”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M2029, Item 1.11.4.1.10
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Historical photographs & documents

2071 – 2520

Mar.–Apr. 1865

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Cataloged as “2071 – 2520”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1911, Item 3.23.1.6
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21. Congo Belge Kabinda: Corps de garde et la prison

ca. 1919

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Printed caption on recto reads: "21. Congo Belge / Belgisch Congo; Kabinda: Corps de garde et la prison. / De wacht en degebangenls." Translated postcard caption reads: "21. Belgian Congo; Kabinda. The police and the prison." Manuscript date and address on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG-28-50
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21. Femme de pêcheur au lac Edouard

ca. 1910

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Translated postcard caption reads, "Fisherman's wife at Edouard lake." Unpostmarked postage stamp on verso, additional postage stamp printed on verso. Items EEPA CG-10-15 and CG-10-16 are duplicate postcards.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CG 2011-001-0759
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21. Miliciens (Ouesso)

ca. 1910

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Printed text on recto reads: "21. Miliciens (Ouesso)." Translated caption reads: "21. Militiamen (Ouesso).".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA CF 1985-140517
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BIOGRAPHY
Music

21 Savage

1992–

Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph (born October 22, 1992), known professionally as 21 Savage, is a rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia. Born in London and raised in the US, he began his recording career in 2013 and released three independent mixtapes to regional…

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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

#2149: "Prodigal Prince" & "Revelations" — Contact Sheets

May 1976

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Cataloged as “#2149: "Prodigal Prince" & "Revelations"” (Contact sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref395
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Archival documents & files

#217: Company's Various Repertory Performance at the American National Theater and Academy Theater — Color Slides

1971

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Cataloged as “#217: Company's Various Repertory Performance at the American National Theater and Academy Theater” (Slide sheet).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.245_ref354
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Awards, Medals, and Insignia

21st Century Writer's Award presented to Lucille Clifton

2004

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An etched glass award given to Lucille Clifton by the Organization of Women Writers of Africa at the Yari Yari Pamberi International Conference of Literature by Women of African Ancestry. The award consists of a clear glass square sitting vertical on a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.58.4
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