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Documents and Manuscripts

A Study of the Social and Economic Conditions of the Negro Population of Tulsa, Oklahoma

1946

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A bound report titled "A Study of the Social and Economic Conditions of the Negro Population of Tulsa, Oklahoma" by the National Urban League. The report was conducted by the Tulsa Council of Social Agencies. It is printed on white paper with black ink.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.79.23
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Books and Published Materials

A Tale of Two Cities

1966

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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.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.167.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

A textile with a picture of President Bongo and his wife, Franceville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A textile with a picture of President Bongo and his wife, Franceville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3290
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chromogenic color prints

A Time Before Crack

1983; printed 2010

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This color photograph shows two men and a woman in the Downtown section of Brooklyn, New York, in 1983. The man in the middle sits upon a Yamaha motorcycle with a Boombox on his lap. The woman on the right leans against the man. All three wear 1980s…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.84.11
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Photographs and Still Images

A tombstone from the white cemetery

1979; printed 2007

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This gelatin silver print depicts a black and white image of the tombstone of Mary Martinangele. The tombstone reads [SACRED / to the memory of / MARY MARTINANGELE / who departed this life / April 2nd 1790]. There are no inscriptions, front or back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.310.51
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Historical photographs & visual records

A variety of pipes for sale in home, Natitingou, Benin

2004 November 15

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A variety of pipes for sale in home, smoking.. Original Carousel number, 3, slide number, 93.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2020-001, Item EEPA 2020-001-0358
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Historical photographs & visual records

A vendor displaying a textile for sale at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A vendor displaying a textile for sale at a market in Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1335
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Historical photographs & visual records

A vendor folding his textiles for sale at a market, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A vendor folding his textiles for sale at a market, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-2285
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Historical photographs & visual records

A vendor selling textiles at a market, Kati, Mali

1966-1973

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Cataloged as “A vendor selling textiles at a market, Kati, Mali” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2143
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Photographs and Still Images

A Victim of Tulsa Race Riot, 6-1-21

1921

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A sepia-toned photographic postcard depicting the body of an unidentified victim of the Tulsa Race Massacre. The image shows the body of a man lying in the street, while another man stands leaning against a fence, looking down at the body. At the bottom…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.175.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

A view of a girls' school and church from above, Gorée, Senegal

October 1990

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Cataloged as “A view of a girls' school and church from above, Gorée, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1991-002, Item EEPA 1991-020136
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paintings

A Walk in Paradise Gardens

1955

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Romare Bearden is best known for his collages that celebrate African life and community. However, earlier in his career, his work was firmly integrated within the school of American abstraction. Recalling that period, he stated, "I began experimenting in a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.2.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

A walkway on the way to a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A walkway on the way to a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1364
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Historical photographs & visual records

A wall of a church in Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A wall of a church in Goree, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060024
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Historical photographs & visual records

A wall of Biete Ghiorgis church, as seen from above, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A wall of Biete Ghiorgis church, as seen from above, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1375
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Historical photographs & visual records

A wall with windows of a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A wall with windows of a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1365
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Well-Spent Life

1971

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A documentary film with the title A Well Spent Life. It consists of a single reel of color polyester film with optical sound. The documentary profiles Texas guitarist, husband and sharecropper Mance Lipscomb. In addition to his commentary on various…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.84.1a
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Historical photographs & visual records

A woman and child cooking, DeCorse's house, Mabonto

1978

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Donor notes read: "A woman and child cooking; my house, Mabonto. Taken Nov. 1978 during P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is FEB 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1368
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Photographs and Still Images

A Woman and Child in a Doorway

1975; printed 2005

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This image depicts a young woman holding a small child in her right arm. The woman, with short hair, wears an open jacket, pants and sneakers. The child wears a half zipped jacket and matching pants and stares directly at the viewer. The woman stands…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.197.9
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Historical photographs & visual records

A woman and girls preparing chop, girl pounding casava leaf

1978

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Donor notes read: "A woman and girls preparing chop; girl pounding casava leaf; Mabonto. 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.1993-028-1299
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Photographs and Still Images

A Woman and Two Boys Passing

1978; printed 2005

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This image depicts a woman standing against a spiked, wrought iron fence in front of a block of row houses. Two young boys stride down the sidewalk past her. The woman is standing with ankles crossed, right hand on hip, left hand grasping one of the fence…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.197.5
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Historical photographs & visual records

A woman breastfeeding her child in her home, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A woman breastfeeding her child in her home, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1311
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Historical photographs & visual records

A woman checking the consistency of flour in Mallam Baba's compound, Yelwa, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A woman checking the consistency of flour in Mallam Baba's compound, Yelwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-1553
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Historical photographs & visual records

A woman cooking in her home, Keren or Massawa, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A woman cooking in her home, Keren or Massawa, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0894
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