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circa 1936-circa 1988
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Church, Soweto (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).
ca. 1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGOriginal caption reads, "CHURCH SQUARE, PETORIA.".
1983
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Church Street, street sign, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCissé [printed signature]; REGION DE PITA - REP. DE GUINEE[,] Chutes de Kinkong; EXA [logo]; 678/104. Photographed by Cisse, Diango, photographer (Bamako, Mali). Published by Production "PHOTOS CISSE" - Paris[,] 10, rue Lécuyer - 93300 AUBEVILLIERS - Té.…
Date not recorded
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOG707. - Guinée Française. - Fouta-Djallon.[,] Chutes de la Ditinn - Bas des Chutes.; Aucune inscription n'est admise du côté de la Vue; CARTE POSTALE; Partie réservée à la correspondance; Reservée à l'Adresse. Published by Collection de la Guinée Française…
1999–
Chyanne Ashley Dennis (born April 9, 1999) is a footballer who plays as a defender for the Jamaica women's national team.
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Chynna Marie Rogers (August 19, 1994 – April 8, 2020), known mononymously as Chynna, was an American rapper affiliated with the ASAP Mob.
1969–2018
Chylow Parker (July 19, 1969 – February 13, 2018), known by the stage name Chyskillz, was an American record producer, DJ, musician, rapper and a member of multi-platinum hardcore rap group Onyx. Chyskillz was discovered by Jam Master Jay of Run-D.M.C. who…
1989–
Cian James Hughton (born 25 January 1989) is a former professional footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City. A defender, he began his career with Tottenham Hotspur before joining Lincoln City, and was later on the books of Birmingham…
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Ciara Princess Wilson ( see-AIR-ə; née Harris; born October 25, 1985) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress. She was discovered by record producer Jazze Pha in the early 2000s, and rose to prominence with her debut studio album, Goodies…
2022
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA color pencil and photographic collage featuring an image of Cicely Tyson as part of the Icons series by Rico Gatson. The collage is on white paper mounted on white board and framed inside a white, rectangular, shadow box. At the bottom center of the…
Biography
Cicely Belle Blain is a poet and activist originally from England and now based in Canada.
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Cicely Carew (born 1982) is an American mixed-media artist in the Boston area. She is best known for her abstract installations located in museum galleries and public spaces. Carew lives in Cambridge with her son and keeps a studio in Waltham.
1924–2021
Tyson earned acclaim on stage, film and television for roles such as Sounder and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, and received an honorary Academy Award in 2018.
1976
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black and white photograph of Cicely Tyson. She is featured facing the camera, resting her head against a support. The back of the photograph has caption information and a Jack Mitchell stamp at center and the number [4610] in the top left corner.
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Cicero Leak is an American talent agent. He is the CEO of The Victor Group (TVG) which provides representation for clients in motion pictures, television, brand strategy, content creation, intellectual property and sports. Leak was a founding partner of…
Dates not recorded
Cicero Mitchell was an American blacksmith and state legislator in Mississippi. He was born in North Carolina. He represented Holmes County, Mississippi in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1870 to 1871 and in 1878. In 1869 he was elected with…
1979
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGCataloged as “Cicilia, Imiede mi, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).
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Christopher Simms Jr. (born February 6, 1998), known by his stage name Cico P (formerly Cicoeee P), is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter.
ca. 1907
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted text on recto reads: "Cidade de Praia - Cabo Verde. Banda da musica da Policia Indigena." Manuscript message on recto, date reads: "8-12-907." Manuscript message and address on verso. Postmarked postage stamp on verso. Printed text on verso reads:…
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Maria Aparecida da Silva, better known as Cidinha da Silva (born 1967), is a Brazilian writer. Silva was born in 1967 in Belo Horizonte. She graduated with a degree in history from the Federal University of Minas Gerais.
October 3, 2009; printed 2012
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of a close-up of the sidewalk outside the club on S Street, which is riddled with discarded cigarette butts. The print is inscribed on the back.
1930-1970
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a blue glass cigarette caddy. It is cylindrical in shape, consisting of molded bright blue glass. It has a gold colored metal rim around the top and around the bottom edge. The rim is narrow with a line of small, raised dots down the center. There…
early 20th-late 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA cigarette holder owned by Cab Calloway. The cigarette holder is carved from a single piece of polished ivory colored bone. The shaft of the handle has been carved with two, stacked Asian figures on the top of the holder. The figure near the tip of the…
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