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1974–
Ayanna Kim Thomas is an American scientist, author, and cognitive researcher and the Dean of the Graduate School of Tufts School of Arts and Sciences. She also served as Dean Research for the School from 2021 to 2025. Her research focuses on the…
1940–2017
Ayé Aton (born Robert Underwood, January 29, 1940, Versailles, Kentucky; died October 30, 2017, in Lexington, Kentucky), was an American painter, designer, muralist, musician, and teacher. Aton played percussion in Sun Ra's Arkestra for several years in…
1980–
Ayoola Erinle (born 20 February 1980 in Lagos, Nigeria) is known for being an England international rugby union player. He was educated at The Oratory School and at King's College London, representing both his school's 1st XV and the King's College Rugby…
1987–
Aysha Jamani (born June 28, 1987) is a Canadian former soccer player who played as a forward. She represented Canada 11 times for the senior team whilst representing the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
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Azeez Al-Shaair ( al-SHIRE; Arabic: عزيز الشاعر; born August 4, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Atlantic Owls, where he received…
Biography
Azeline Hearne (c. 1825-1890?), was an American slave who was freed while she was in her 30s of her life, and became famous for the numerous lawsuits brought against her during the Reconstruction era. Hearne was briefly one of the wealthiest landowners in…
1913–2019
Azellia White (June 3, 1913 – September 15, 2019) was an American aviator who was one of the first African-American women to earn a pilot's license in Texas. She is recognized as a trailblazer, overcoming widespread perceptions at the time, "that neither…
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Azzi Jazlyn Fudd ( AY-zee; born November 11, 2002) is an American professional basketball player for the Dallas Wings of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. Nicknamed "the People's…
1948-1962
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA Holton B-flat trumpet used by the Florida A&M University Marching Band. Lacquered in worn yellow brass, the trumpet features three piston valves with mother-of-pearl finger buttons. The mouthpiece and one finger button is missing, and a green material…
1943–
B. Kwaku Duren (born April 14, 1943; a.k.a., Robert Donaldson Duren and Bob D. Duren) is an American former lawyer, educator, writer, editor, Black Panther, long-time social, political and community activist; and a former convict who now lives and…
1892–1971
Burwell Towns Harvey Jr. (July 18, 1892 – October 15, 1971) was an American college football, college basketball, and college baseball coach, athletics administrator, and college professor. He served two stints as the head football coach at Morehouse…
1986
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "Fredriksgave, Dec. 7, 1985. BA I Fieldtrip, University of Ghana. The date on the slide is FEB 86.".
1955–
Babbie Yvett Robie Wade Mason (born February 1, 1955) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter, author, and adjunct professor of songwriting at Lee University, Trevecca University and Spring Arbor University. Mason is also the television talk-show…
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Alexandre da Silva Santana (born December 10, 1979), known professionally as Babu Santana, is a Brazilian actor and singer. Born in Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, Santana acted in plays at school since his 12 years and joined the theater group Nós do Morro when…
1968
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA baby boy figure hand puppet by Childcraft. With his arms raised high, the brown-haired, brown-eyed baby boy puppet wears bright red overalls, a white collared shirt beneath it, and white shoes. The maker's mark [CHILDCRAFT / [copyright symbol] 1968]…
1968
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA baby boy figure hand puppet by Childcraft. With his arms raised high, the baby boy puppet wears bright blue overalls, a white shirt, and white shoes. He has blue eyes, and excited expression, and the maker’s mark [CHILDCRAFT / [copyright symbol] 1968] on…
mid 20th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis is a rectangular light colored cotton bag with two sections. The single long pocket is divided in two by a piece of cotton, creating two pockets. There is a section of cloth that folds over the top of the bag, creating a flap. A string made of rolled…
1913–1935
Osvaldo Caetano Vasques, better known by his artistic name Baiaco (1913–1935), was a Brazilian actor, composer, and samba musician. Baiaco was a frequent participant in the meeting of samba musicians at Bar Apolo, in the Rio de Janeiro neighborhood of…
June 31, 1978
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of young adults and adults marching with flags that say "Overturn Bakke Say No to Racism." The Supreme Court of the United States appears behind them. The photograph is attached to a thick mounting board. The board is stamped…
1985
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGDonor notes read: "University of Ghana, Legon; Balme Library. The date on the slide is JAN 85.".
1996–
Bamidele Matthew Olaseni (born 12 January 1996), known as Bam, is an English former player of American football who was an offensive tackle. He played college football for the Utah Utes.
late 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black banjo case for a Charles P. Stinson banjo (2018.83.1). The case has a lid and a leather handle. The lid connects to the body of the case by to metal hinges. The lid has three metal clasps and a metal lock. The bottom of the case has a metal plate…
late19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGAn open-back five-string banjo created for Charles P. Stinson. Four tuning pegs made from molded resin are attached to the peghead. The tuning pegs are decorated with seven curving lines carved on each side and a decorative ridge. Another tuning peg…
late 19th century
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGBanjo head. The calfskin head is heald taught by a circular metal tension hoop. The skin is slightly brown and color and has several stains on the front and back. The tension hoop is rusted in several places.
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