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Historical photographs & visual records

[Collecting sisal, Tanzania's leading export], Tanzania

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “[Collecting sisal, Tanzania's leading export], Tanzania” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-009, Item EEPA 2007-009-0538
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Collection box of the Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society owned by Garrison family

1830s - 1850s

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Cardboard coin collection box produced by the Rhode Island Anti-Slavery Society. The box is constructed in two pieces, a top and bottom. The top has a slot for coins and fits into the bottom. The box is yellow with black print, including a tableau on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.115.9
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Collection of iron standards used in royal funerary ceremonies, Abomey, Dahomey Kingdom, Benin

1937

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Cataloged as “Collection of iron standards used in royal funerary ceremonies, Abomey, Dahomey Kingdom, Benin” (Negatives; Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1987-009, Item EEPA 1987-009-0048
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MUSEUM OBJECT
beads

Collection of small amber beads

1800-1968

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Collection of thirty-nine (39) small, oval-shaped amber beads. The beads are uniform in size and shape.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.182.74
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Collections specialist with fish display, Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Collections specialist with fish display, Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063798
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Collections specialist with outdoor fox display, Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town (South Africa)

1947-1948

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Cataloged as “Collections specialist with outdoor fox display, Iziko South African Museum, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-063800
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Props and Set Design

College tweezers from Huck's red toolbox on Scandal

2012

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College tweezers from Huck's red toolbox used on the set of Scandal. The college tweezers, or cotton pliers, are made of a silver-colored metal. At one end is a flat handle with a rounded bottom edge. The handle splits apart into two prongs. Each prong has…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.90.10.31.6
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BIOGRAPHY
Scholarship

Collegium of Black Women Philosophers

Biography

The Collegium of Black Women Philosophers (CBWP) is an organization which was created to increase the visibility of black women in the field of philosophy and to allow greater networking and mentoring opportunities for these women. The organization is…

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Collonade, Western Cape (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Collonade, Western Cape (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065970
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BIOGRAPHY
Arts & Performance

Colman Domingo

1969–

Colman Jason Domingo (born November 28, 1969) is an American actor, playwright and director. Prominent on both screen and stage since the 2010s, Domingo has received various accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, and nominations for two Academy…

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Colobus monkeys, Jozani Forest, Zanzibar

1994 August 7

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Cataloged as “Colobus monkeys, Jozani Forest, Zanzibar” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1994-008, Item EEPA 1994-008-0386
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""COLON" Art Contemporain de Côte d'Ivoire" ["COLON" Comtemporary Art from Ivory Coast], Côte d'Ivoire

Date not recorded

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Maurice Ascani [printed signature]; 220 - "COLON"[,] Art Contemporain de Côte d'Ivoire; © photo Maurice ASCANI; M. Photographed by Ascani, Maurice. Published by EDICART. 01 - BP 1570 - ABIDJAN 01.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2001-001, Item EEPA 2001-001-0629
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Historical photographs & documents

Colon Family Hi-8 tape #1

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Colon Family Hi-8 tape #1” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref686
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Colon Family Home Videos — Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection

circa 1995

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The Colon Family Home Videos consist of gatherings of family and friends, holiday celibrations, vacations, and childbirth.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref678
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Colon Family VHS tape #1

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Colon Family VHS tape #1” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref687
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Colon Family VHS tape #2

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Colon Family VHS tape #2” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref688
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Historical photographs & documents

Colon Family VHS tape #3

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Colon Family VHS tape #3” (Video recordings).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref689
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Colonial building

[ca. 1910]

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Colonial building with Africans in foreground and colonial official with an African on the balcony.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-018, Item EEPA 1995-180081
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Colonial building Korforidua, Eastern Region

1987

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Donor notes read: "Korforidua, Eastern Region; Colonial building. May 30-31, 1987. The date on the slide is JUL 87.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-0920
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Colonial buildings and offices

[1910]

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Original text on verso reads: "Customs, Court-Office, Post Office & Prison Dept-Gothic House-Cape Coast.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-018, Item EEPA 1995-180107
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Colonial Hospital, Lagos

[between 1877-1895]

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The Colonial Hospital in Lagos, Nigeria, between 1877-1895. The hospital is surrounded by expansive grounds and enclosed within a stone and metal wall. Accompanying inscription reads, "View of the Colonial Hospital Lagos." Photographer unknown.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-017, Item EEPA 1995-170042
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Colonial officers preparing for trip

ca. 1923-1925

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Cataloged as “Colonial officers preparing for trip” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1997-006, Item EEPA.1997-006-0082
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Colonial official and prison warden in the Market Garden, Onitsha

ca. 1923-1925

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Cataloged as “Colonial official and prison warden in the Market Garden, Onitsha” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1997-006, Item EEPA.1997-006-0039
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Colonial officials

[ca.1910]

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Group portrait of colonial officials.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-018, Item EEPA 1995-180088
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