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Alan Paton Reading

1949

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Alan Paton Reading, Natal. He is sitting and wearing a three piece striped suit.Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine. Her task was to…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060086
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Alan Paton reading, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton reading, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066891
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Alan Paton's Son and Boy

1949

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Alan Paton's Son and Boy Painting, Natal. The African boy is holding a pallete with a cup on top. Alan Paton's son has his paintbrush in the cup. Photograph somewhat blurred over the boy's eyes. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060079
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Alan Paton's Son and Boy, Natal, South Africa

February 1949

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Alan Paton's Son and Boy Painting, Natal. The African boy is holding a pallete with a cup on top. Alan Paton's son has his paintbrush in the cup. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060080
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Alan Paton's Wife Pouring Tea

1949

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Alan Paton's Wife Pouring Tea, Natal. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine. Her task was to create a portfolio inspired by the…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060099
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Alan Paton's Wife Sewing

1949

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Alan Paton's Wife Sewing, Natal. She is seated in a chair sewing socks. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine. Her task was to create…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060091
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Alan Paton signing books, Durban (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton signing books, Durban (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066888
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Alan Paton signing books, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton signing books, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066890
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Alan Paton surveying landscape, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton surveying landscape, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066900
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Alan Paton Teaching Child

1949

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Alan Paton Teaching Child in Front of Church, Natal. The African boy and Paton are sitting at a desk. The boy is writing while Paton watches. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060157
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Alan Paton Teaching Children

1949

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Alan Paton Teaching Children in Front of Church, Natal. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine. Her task was to create a portfolio…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060146
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Alan Paton Teaching His Son and Boy, Natal, South Africa

February 1949

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Alan Paton Teaching His Son and Boy, Natal. They are sitting at a desk. Alan Paton is watching the African boy write and his son watches as well. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine.…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060047
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Alan Paton walking, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton walking, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066948
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Alan Paton with boys in towels at Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)

1986

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton with boys in towels at Maritzburg College, Pietermaritzburg (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066923
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Alan Paton With His Wife

1949

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Alan Paton With His Wife in Front of Post Office, Natal. Photograph by Constance Stuart Larrabee, Feb. 1949. This photograph was taken when Constance Stuart was on assignment for Harper's Bazaar, an American magazine. Her task was to create a portfolio…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-060105
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Alan Paton with Zulu woman and children in front of church, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

1949

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Cataloged as “Alan Paton with Zulu woman and children in front of church, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)” (Photographic transparencies).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066780
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Sports

Alan Porter

1977–

Alan Dwayne Porter Jr. (born December 18, 1977) is an American Major League Baseball umpire. He umpired his first Major League game on April 5, 2010.

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Biography & Culture

Alan Powell Goffe

1920–1966

Alan Powell Goffe (9 July 1920 – 13 August 1966) was a British pathologist whose research contributed to the development and improvement of vaccines, most notably the polio and measles vaccines. He was a Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society, a Fellow…

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Arts & Performance

Alan Shane Lewis

Biography

Alan Shane Lewis is a Canadian comedian, actor and television host, best known as the co-host with Ann Pornel of The Great Canadian Baking Show since season 4. An alumnus of The Second City's Toronto company who appeared most notably in the 2019 revue If I…

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Education & Scholarship

Alan T. Busby

1895–1992

Alan Thacker Busby (December 12, 1895 – June 10, 1992) was an American animal scientist and educator who taught at two historically black universities from 1921 to 1966. He was the first African American to attend the University of Connecticut, enrolling…

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Sports & Achievement

Alan Wiggins

1958–1991

Alan Anthony Wiggins (February 17, 1958 – January 6, 1991) was an American professional baseball player. He was a second baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles between 1981 and 1987. A speedy…

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History & Culture

Alan Woods (soccer)

1978–

Alan Woods (born October 12, 1978) is a retired American soccer defender who played a season in Major League Soccer and six in the USL First Division. He is currently the coach of the Oglethorpe University women's team.

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Alan Yates with architectural pictures, Pretoria (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Alan Yates with architectural pictures, Pretoria (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065072
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Alana Cook

1997–

Alana Simone Cook (born April 11, 1997) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center back for the Kansas City Current of the National Women's Soccer League and the United States national team. After playing collegiately for the Stanford…

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