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Historical photographs & visual records

A Priest with acolytes during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Ethiopia

1974

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Cataloged as “A Priest with acolytes during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0174
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Documents and Manuscripts

A Prospectus

1994

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A pamphlet composed of a single rectangular sheet, printed on both sides, and divided into three panels by two fold lines. The pamphlet makes a square when folded. The pamphlet is composed of cream paper and printed with brown ink. The front side features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.102.1.1
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Documents and Manuscripts

A Prospectus

1994

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A pamphlet composed of a single rectangular sheet, printed on both sides, and divided into three panels by two fold lines. The pamphlet makes a square when folded. The pamphlet is composed of cream paper and printed with brown ink. The front side features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.102.1.2
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

A Residence For Mr. And Mrs. Donald F. Cardoza To Be Located at Forty Fourth & Marne Streets N.E. Washington D.C.

mid 20th century

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An undated, bound set of architectural blueprints, “A Residence of Mr. And Mrs. Donald F. Cardozo," created by architect Julian Abele Cook. This is a set of twelve (12) large, rectangular blueprint sheets (a-l) of architectural drawings reproduced in white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.95.16a-l
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

A Residence for Mr. And Mrs. James E. Moore Petersburg, VA

1941

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A set of loose architectural blueprints, “A Residence for Mr. And Mrs. James E. Moore”, created by architect Julian Abele Cook, 1941. This is a set of thirteen (13) large, rectangular blueprint sheets (a-m) of architectural drawings reproduced in white on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.95.15a-m
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Rizpah Response II, 2 Samuel 21:1-14

March 25, 2012

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This DVD contains a recording by the Alfred Street Baptist Church of the sermon "A Rizpah Response II, 2 Samuel 21:1-14" given by Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley at the Alexandria, Virginia, church on March 25, 2012. The silver disc has black text printed on…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.159.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

A Saho family, Senafe, Eritrea

1997

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Cataloged as “A Saho family, Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1103
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A sculpture of a family in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “A sculpture of a family in Chapungu Sculpture Park, Harare, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020055
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A sculpture on the pediment of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Saint -Louis, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A sculpture on the pediment of the Roman Catholic Church, Saint-Louis-en-l'Île, Saint -Louis, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060122
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Source image for A Semi-Centenary Discourse delivered in The First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the Fourth Sabbath of May, 1857: With a History of the Church from its First Organization, including a Brief Notice of Rev. John Gloucester, its First PastorLoading image…
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

A Semi-Centenary Discourse delivered in The First African Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, on the Fourth Sabbath of May, 1857: With a History of the Church from its First Organization, including a Brief Notice of Rev. John Gloucester, its First Pastor

1857

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This book contains the text of Reverend William T. Catto's sermon "A Semi-Centenary Discourse," and a history of the First African Presbyterian, the nation's first black Presbyterian church, founded in Philadelphia in 1807. The volume has 111 pages bound…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.46.71
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Photographs and Still Images

A sharply dressed young boy reads his Easter speech at New Jerusalem Temple Bible Way Church, Washington, D.C. 2004

2004; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a boy dressed in a suit and tie that is slightly too large for him. He is holding a microphone in his right hand and a piece of paper in his left. He is looking down at the piece of paper. No inscriptions on the front or back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.35
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Historical photographs & visual records

A shoemaker making shoes for a customer, Tombouctou, Mali

1968

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Cataloged as “A shoemaker making shoes for a customer, Tombouctou, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2988
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Photographs and Still Images

A shrimper and his son

ca 1978; printed 2007

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This black and white gelatin silver print depcits an image of a man and his son on a shrimping boat. Both men are wearing hats and short-sleeved, striped button down shirts. The man on the right has a cigarette in his mouth. The Calibogue Sound is visible…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.32
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Jewelry and Adornment

A silver and rhinestone clip from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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A silver metal clip, triangular in shape, with clear rhinestones set into the interwoven metal design. A large oval rhinestone or other decoration is missing from the center of the clip. The clip on the back of the accessory has come detached from the front.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.94
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A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith using a flame to shape metal to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2362
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A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A silversmith working with pliers to make jewelry, Bamako, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2361
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle

1986

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A documentary film with the title A Singing Stream: A Black Family Chronicle. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The documentary chronicles the experiences of the Landis family, a religious and musical family…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.100.1a
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Historical photographs & visual records

A small Jehovah Witness Church at Bumbuna

1978

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Donor notes read: "A small Jehovah Witness Church at Bumbuna. Bumbuna also has a large Catholic church. Taken Oct. 1978 at P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1272
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Books and Published Materials

A Soldier’s Way: An Autobiography [My American Journey]

1995; re-published 2001

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A paperback, British edition of General Colin L. Powell's autobiography, titled A Soldier's Way: An Autobiography. The book has a glossy paper cover with a color portrait of General Powell from the chest up, in uniform, with his four-star general shoulder…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.42.3
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A soldier standing with his family in front of their house, Tserona or Senafe, Eritrea

1998

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Cataloged as “A soldier standing with his family in front of their house, Tserona or Senafe, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1580
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Photographs and Still Images

A somber Mrs. Coretta Scott King entering into Ebenezer Baptist Church

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows Coretta Scott King and unidentified men inside Ebenezer Baptist Church for Martin Luther King Jr.'s first commemorated birthday service in 1969. King is facing the camera with her eyes downcast. She is standing next to…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.4
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A Songhai child wearing beaded jewelry, Gao, Mali

1968

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Cataloged as “A Songhai child wearing beaded jewelry, Gao, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2032
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Photographs and Still Images

A stalled car on the road

1979; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of a man is attempting to fix a stalled car on the side of the road. The hood of the car is up exposing the engine. The man is wearing a knit cap, a sweater and pants. He is holding the engine's dip…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.29
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A stone carving in Biete Golgotha Mikael Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

May 1968

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Cataloged as “A stone carving in Biete Golgotha Mikael Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0147
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