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Archival documents & files

Register of Letters Received — Columbus (Assistant Superintendent of Education)

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The single–volume register of letters received, January–March 1869 (220), is arranged chronologically and has a name index.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.31.2
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Register of Letters Received — Shreveport (Superintendent of Education)

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The single–volume register of letters received, November 1869–March 1870 (438), includes endorsements and is arranged chronologically.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.62.2
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Register of Letters Received — Superintendent of Education

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The single–volume register of letters received, February 1868–January 1869 (45), is arranged by the initial letter of the surname of the writer and thereunder arranged in chronological order and numbered. The volume has a name index. Records are…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 3.1.2
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Archival documents & files

Register of Patients at the Dispensary of Atlanta Medical College — Atlanta (Freedmen's Hospital)

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The single–volume register of patients at the dispensary of Atlanta Medical College, August 1867–August 1868 (107), is arranged chronologically. The entries give the name, age, and sex of the patient; the date of admission and date of discharge; and the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, File 3.10.5
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Register of School Children and Register of Attendance of School Children — Camden (Ouchita County)

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The single–volume register of school children and register of attendance of school children, February–June 1867 (63), is arranged by type of register and thereunder chronologically. The first register gives the names of the parents and the name, sex, and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1901, File 3.4.6
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Register of Taxes Collected for Schools — Franklin (Agent and Assistant Subassistant Commissioner)

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The single-volume register of taxes collected for schools, April–December 1867 (291), is arranged by school. The volume also includes a register (Undated) arranged by initial letter of surname, containing a list of names, acreage and number of family.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.20.23
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Register of Vouchers — Superintendent of Education

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The single–volume register of vouchers, October 1866–February 1869 (53), is arranged in chronological order and numbered and has a name index.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 2.1.6
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Registered Letters Received — Superintendent of Education

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Unbound registered letters received, February 1868–January 1869, are arranged by the initial letter of the surname and thereunder arranged in chronological order and numbered. The letters are registered in the single–volume register of letters Received…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 3.1.3
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Registers of Letters Received — Superintendent of Education

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The two volumes of registers of letters received, July–December 1865, January–May 1867, and June 1867–November 1869, 1 (47) and 2 (48), are arranged by time period. The entries in the volumes are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of the surname of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1907, File 2.1.3
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Historical photographs & visual records

Registry, University of Ghana, Legon

1985

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Donor notes read: "University of Ghana, Legon; Registry. The date on the slide is JAN 85.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0065
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Rehema Ellis

Biography

Rehema Ellis is an American television journalist, who worked for NBC News from 1994 through 2025. A correspondent who was based in New York City, she was also the lead education correspondent for NBC News. On December 11, 2025, NBC News broadcast a…

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History & Culture

Reilyn Turner

2002–

Reilyn Sky Turner (born October 18, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Portland Thorns FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States national team. She played college soccer for UCLA Bruins,…

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BIOGRAPHY
Education & Scholarship

Reinaldo Marcus Green

1981–

Reinaldo Marcus Green (born December 16, 1981) is an American director, producer and writer. His films include Monsters and Men (2018), Joe Bell (2020), and Bob Marley: One Love (2024). His 2021 film King Richard was nominated for Best Picture at the 94th…

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Documents and Manuscripts

Reminiscences of Melvin B. Tolson by Henrietta Bell Wells

January 10, 2006

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A packet of handwritten documents (7 pages on lined notebook paper 2015.43.6a and one note on Henrietta B Wells note paper 2015.43.6b), paper clipped together, containing reflections of Melvin B. Tolson and the debate team experience at Wiley College,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.43.6ab
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Science & Inventions

Renã A. S. Robinson

Biography

Renã A. S. Robinson is a professor and the Dorothy J. Wingfield Phillips Chair in the department of chemistry at the Vanderbilt University, where she is the principal investigator of the RASR Laboratory. Robinson is recognized as an emerging leader in…

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Sports & Achievement

Renaldo Hill

1978–

Renaldo L. Hill (born November 12, 1978) is an American former professional football safety who currently serves as a defensive backs coach for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He served as the defensive backs coach for the…

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Literature & Journalism

Renate Simson

1934–2017

Renate "Rennie" Marie Simson (March 13, 1934 – February 19, 2017) was an American author and professor of African-American literature and writing. Her work has been influential in African American literature and identity studies. She wrote an essay on…

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Arts & Performance

René Hicks

1956–2026

René Hicks (June 28, 1956 – July 27, 2026) was an American actress and comedienne. She appeared on Comedy Central's Comedy Central Presents and in numerous college shows. Hicks was twice named NACA Comedy Entertainer of the Year, in 1995 and 1997.

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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Renee Burgess

1971–

Renee C. Burgess (born April 5, 1971) is an American politician serving as a member of the New Jersey Senate representing the 28th district. A Democrat, she was selected for the seat in 2022 following Ronald Rice's resignation due to health issues. A…

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Scholarship

Renée H. Laurent

Biography

Renée Hutchins Laurent, formerly known as Renée McDonald Hutchins, is an American lawyer and academic administrator serving as the dean of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law since August 1, 2022.

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Science

Reneé H. Moore

Biography

Reneé Helene Moore is an American biostatistician. She is a professor of research in the Drexel University Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Drexel's Dornsife School of…

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Literature

Renee Hunter

Biography

Renee Hunter is a model, fashion director, and professor. She is an enrolled member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation.

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Science & Inventions

Renee M. Johnson

Biography

Renee M. Johnson is an American scientist specializing in the mental health of adolescents and young adults. She researches substance abuse, substance use epidemiology, and violence in marginalized youth including persons of color, LGBTQ, and immigrants.…

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Biography & Culture

Renee Poussaint

1944–2022

Renee Poussaint (August 12, 1944 – March 4, 2022) was an Emmy Award-winning American broadcast journalist and educator known for reporting and advocacy related to Black history.

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