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Culture

Pedro Lessa

1859–1921

Pedro Augusto Carneiro Lessa (Serro, 25 September 1859 – 25 July 1921) was a Brazilian professor of Constitutional Law and Philosophy of Law. He published important books in Portuguese language about Philosophy of Law, and he lectured at the University of…

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Culture

Pedro Moraes Trindade

1950–

Pedro Moraes Trindade, commonly known as Mestre Moraes, (born February 9, 1950, in Ilha de Maré in Salvador, Brazil) is a master of capoeira. He lives in Salvador, Bahia, teaching at a public school and overseeing GCAP, which serves as a cultural outreach…

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Sports & Achievement

Pedro Swann

1970–

Pedro Maurice Swann (born October 27, 1970) is an American former outfielder who spent parts of three seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Atlanta Braves (2000), Toronto Blue Jays (2002) and Baltimore Orioles (2003). Swann spent 16 seasons in…

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Arts & Performance

Peggie Hartwell

1939–

Peggie Lois Hartwell, (born 1939) is a fourth-generation African-American quilter and educator. She currently lives in Summerville, South Carolina. She serves on the national board of the Women of Color Quilters Network.

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Science

Peggy G. Carr

Biography

Peggy G. Carr (born in the 1950s) is an American specialist on the developmental psychology and statistics of educational assessment. She was appointed commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics by President Joe Biden in 2021 and served…

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Literature

Peggy Pettitt

1950–

Peggy Pettitt (born February 8, 1950) is an American actress, dancer, teacher, and playwright. Pettitt is best known for her role as Billie Jean in Black Girl (1972), alongside Brock Peters and Claudia McNeil.

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pendants (jewelry)

Pendant for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member's silver anniversary

after 1933

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal lapel pendant with a stickpin back. The pendant is silver in color with the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal at center and a circular border.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.2.6
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pendant for an Alpha Kappa Alpha member's diamond anniversary

after 1983

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant is gold in color. The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal is embossed at center. The seal has slight green coloration and a diamond at its peak. The pendant has an…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.2.10
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pendant for an Alpha Kappa Alpha member's golden anniversary

after 1958

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant is gold in color and has an ornate filigreed border. The Alpha Kappa Alpha seal is embossed at center.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.2.9
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pendant for Heritage Club membership of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

after 1982

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant with a small metal loop attached to the top. The circular pendant has an embossed torch at center surrounded by lettering. The lettering reads “A. K. A. / HERITAGE CLUB.”

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.2.11
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Pendant for Prairie View A&M College Industrial Education Award

1950s - 1960s

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A small metal teardrop-shaped pendant with a small ring hanging from the center point of its widest base through which a string or ribbon might be threaded. The front of the pendant is engraved to depict the award title and school name. A shield is the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.213.2
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pendant for the centennial celebration of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

2002

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An Alpha Kappa Alpha metal pendant. The circular brass colored pendant has the Alpha Kappa Alpha seal at the bottom center. Text above the seal reads “2002 / LAUNCH / 100th / Anniversary.” Pink leaves decorate border of the pendant.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.2.13
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Coppin State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Coppin State University pennant with a blue background and gold trim. The universities’ eagle mascot is on the left side of the pennant in gold. Behind the eagle is “CSU” also in gold. Written in gold text beneath the eagle is “Eagles.” Written in gold…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.6
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University pennant with a yellow background and green borders. The pennants snake mascot is on the left side of the pennant. Only the snake’s head, with mouth open, is shown. Written above the snake in green and white…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.8
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Grambling State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Grambling State University pennant with a black background. On the left side of the pennant is the universities logo. The logo is a black “G” in a yellow circle. Written in white text at the center of the pennant is “GRAMBLING / STATE UNIVERSITY.” Along…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.9
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Howard University

1981-2013

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A Howard University pennant with a blue background with an edged red-orange border. The universities bison logo is on the left side the pennant in white. Coming off the bison's horn is a red banner with white text near the back that reads “BISON.” The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.1
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pennants

Pennant for Howard University class of 2009

ca. 2009

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A Howard University pennant. The pennant is a dark blue, felt triangle with white lettering the reads "'09 Howard." The lettering appears on one side only.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.1.4.1
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Morgan State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Morgan State University pennant with a blue background and orange trim. The left side of the pennant has the universities bear mascot in blue and gray. Written orange and white text at the center of the pennant is “MORGAN STATE / BEARS.” On the right side…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.10
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pennants

Pennant for Norfolk State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Norfolk State University pennant with a green background and yellow trim. The universities Spartan logo is on the left side of the pennant in on the left side of the pennant in white, green and yellow. Within the logo in green text is “NORFOLK STATE…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.7
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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A North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University pennant with a dual-toned yellow striped background and blue edges. The universities bulldog logo is on the left side of the pennant in black, yellow, and blue. On the right is yellow text…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.2
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for South Carolina State Univeristy

late 20th century - early 21st century

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A South Carolina State University pennant with a red background and blue edges. The left side of the pennant has the universities bulldog mascot in blue and white. A large letter “S” is behind the mascot. At center in blue and white text is “SOUTH CAROLINA…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.5
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Pennant for Tennessee State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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Tennessee State University pennant with a blue background with a white border. The left side of the pennant has the universities tiger logo in white. Below the tiger in white lettering is “TSU.” On the right side of the pennant in white and black text is…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.3
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for the Zeta Phi Beta sorority's 45th Boulé

1965

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A Zeta Phi Beta Sorority felt pennant. This triangular shaped pennant is a faded royal blue on the front. It has a white stripe along the one short straight edge, and white lettering that reads "ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY Inc. / 45th Boule/ July 11-16, 1965/…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.74.1
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Pennant for Virginia State University

late 20th century - early 21st century

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A Virginia State University pennant with a blue background and an orange border. The left side of the pennant has the universities Trojan logo in yellow. The center of the pennant has orange and white text that reads “VIRGINIA STATE / TROJANS.” Printed in…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.183.7.4
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