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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

Clyde Frazier

ca. 1971

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An image of Clyde Frazier sitting at a table under an umbrella. A bag with his name on it sits atop the table. Frazier is featured looking away from the camera and is wearing a long sleeved shirt. There are palms in the background of the image.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.164.4
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Sports

Clyde Gray

1947–

Clyde Gray (born March 10, 1947) is a Canadian professional welter/light middle/middleweight boxer of the 1960s, '70s and '80s who won the Canada welterweight title, and Commonwealth welterweight title, and was a challenger for the North American Boxing…

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Civil Rights

Clyde Kennard

1927–1963

Clyde Kennard (June 12, 1927 – July 4, 1963) was an American Korean War veteran and civil rights leader from Hattiesburg, Mississippi. In the 1950s, he attempted several times to enroll at the all-white Mississippi Southern College (now the University of…

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Biography & Culture

Clyde L. Reese

1958–2022

Clyde Lowaine Reese III known professionally as Clyde L. Reese (December 8, 1958 – December 17, 2022) was an American lawyer who served as a judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals.

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Music

Clyde McPhatter

Biography

Clyde Lensley McPhatter (November 15, 1932 – June 13, 1972) was an American rhythm and blues, soul, and rock and roll singer. He was one of the most widely imitated R&B singers of the 1950s and early 1960s and was a key figure in the shaping of doo-wop and…

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Biography & Culture

Clyde S. Cahill Jr.

1923–2004

Clyde Sylvester Cahill Jr. (April 9, 1923 – August 18, 2004) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri.

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Sports & Achievement

Clyde Simmons

1964–

Clyde Simmons Jr. (born August 4, 1964) is an American football coach who currently is the defensive line coach for the Bowling Green Falcons. He played as a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was a twice first-team All-Pro and a twice…

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History & Culture

Clyde Simms

1982–

Clyde Simms (born August 21, 1982) is an American former professional soccer player. He played in Major League Soccer from 2005 to 2013. He also represented the United States at international level.

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Film & Television

Clyde Taylor

1931–2024

Clyde Russell Taylor (July 3, 1931 – January 24, 2024) was an American film scholar, writer and cultural critic who made contributions to the fields of cinema studies and African American studies. He was an emeritus professor at New York University. His…

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Historical photographs & documents

Clyde Taylor presenting on "Black Girl" and "Illusions" at Neighborhood Film Project in Philadelphia, PA

1984 September 26

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Cataloged as “Clyde Taylor presenting on "Black Girl" and "Illusions" at Neighborhood Film Project in Philadelphia, PA” (Audio; Audio cassette).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2012.79.av_ref107
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

CMA Award for Male Vocalist of the Year awarded to Charley Pride

1971

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1971 Country Music Association (CMA) award for Male Vocalist of the Year, awarded to Charley Pride. The base of the award is white plastic with a gold metal plaque. Etched lettering on the plaque says "CHARLEY PRIDE / MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR / 1971." The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.125.67
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Historical photographs & visual records

CMS camp at Kiziba Koki [Kooki]

1901 January 1

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Cataloged as “CMS camp at Kiziba Koki [Kooki]” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0094
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Historical photographs & visual records

CMS Camp at Mitundu, Buddu

1900 July

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Cataloged as “CMS Camp at Mitundu, Buddu” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0083
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Historical photographs & visual records

CMS Mission House, Kajuma Buddu

ca. 1900

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Cataloged as “CMS Mission House, Kajuma Buddu” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0076
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Historical photographs & visual records

CMS Mission House, Rakai, Koki [Kooki]

1900 March

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Cataloged as “CMS Mission House, Rakai, Koki [Kooki]” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0077
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Historical photographs & visual records

CMS reverend with Christian converts

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “CMS reverend with Christian converts” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-002, Item EEPA.1998-002-0155
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Awards, Medals, and Insignia

CNA Sprint Series Medal awarded to Eulace Peacock

1930-1948

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CNA gold medal for the sprint series awarded to Eulace Peacock. The gold with blue enamel medal is round and is attached to two (2) round jump rings. The obverse of the medal has a relief band of laurel garlands running along the left and right edges of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2014.63.105.1.35
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Co-authoring sessions with Louise Spence — Meetings

bulk 1992 November 12-27

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Consists of Pearl Bowser and Louise Spence outlining chapters for their co-authored book. Bowser can be heard dictating notes to Spence who is heard typing and respoding to her comments.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2012.79.av_ref35
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Historical photographs & documents

Co-producer agreement

n.d.

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Cataloged as “Co-producer agreement” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.A2013.149.3, Item 4
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Coal scuttle owned by members of the Ellis family

late 19th-early 20th century

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A coal scuttle made from off-white painted sheet iron alloy shaped with one end designed to pour and the other having a solid handle attached to the body with an additional swinging handle attached at either side of the top through metal loops. The metal…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.42.10
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Books and Published Materials

Coalition of 100 Black Women: The Directory

1980

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A directory distributed by the Coalition of 100 Black Women for the 1980 National Urban League Conference and National Democratic Convention. The cover of the directory is tan paperboard with black ink. The front cover has [coalition of 100 black women]…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2025.40.29
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

Coalition Rule in Danville

1883

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A pamphlet copy, black print on paper, of "Coalition Rule in Danville," a published letter commonly referred to as "The Danville Circular." The letter is addressed to "the Citizens of the Southwest and Valley of Virginia," and signed in type by 28…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.38.2
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Historical photographs & visual records

Coast scene near Bagamoyo, Tanzania

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Coast scene near Bagamoyo, Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0222
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Historical photographs & visual records

Coast sisal plantation, Tanzania

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Coast sisal plantation, Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0435
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