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Historical photographs & visual records

Amos Kadiri, Imiede mi, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Amos Kadiri, Imiede mi, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3314
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Military

Amos M. Gailliard Jr.

1928–2014

Amos Marcus Gailliard Jr. (September 26, 1928 – April 8, 2014) was the son of famed musician and trombone player, Amos Gailliard. As a member of the United States military, he rose from the rank of private to brigadier general.

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Arts & Performance

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.

1950–

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. (born 1948) is an American printer, book artist, and papermaker best known for social and political commentary, particularly in printed posters.

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Ampeg SR-6 mixing console used by Pete Cosey

1970s

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A six-channel sound mixing console manufactured by Ampeg and owned by Pete Cosey. Console has black and white facade with worn black fabric across top and silver-tone knobs with numerically graduated indicators. Front panel has rows to control reverb,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.105.1
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Tools and Equipment

Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup

1970s

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A metal Tapco amplifier model CP 500. The front of the amplifier has black dials that include two power lock dials, a power dial, and two channel dials. Above the dials, white text reads: [TAPCO CP 500 / dual channel power amplifier]. There are two black…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.47.12
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Tools and Equipment

Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup

1970s

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A Phase Linear 400 amplifier. The amplifier has a brushed aluminum front plate with two cut-outs for volume unit (VU) meters. The front plate has black cursive text at the top and center that reads: [Direct Coupled Solid State Amplifier / Phase Linear /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.47.2
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Tools and Equipment

Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup

1970s

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A Yamaha F1030 amplifier. The front of the amplifier is all black with off-white text. The text at the top center reads: [YAMAHA / FREQUENCY DIVIDING NETWORK / MODEL F1030]. The front also includes a power button and nine dials that include: mode selector,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.47.3
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Tools and Equipment

Amplifier used as part of a DJ setup

1970s

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A BGW professional power amplifier, model number 100B. The metal amplifier is black in color with white type. The front plate has three dials and an earphone jack. There is a BGW logo on the proper right of the front plate and cursive text that reads:…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.47.4
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Music

Amplify Dot

1988–

Ashley Charles (born 9 April 1988), also known as A.Dot or Dotty, is an English rapper, DJ, and radio and television presenter. She is best-known for presenting on BBC Radio 1Xtra from 2014 to 2020 and co-presenting the BBC One show Sounds Like Friday…

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Literature

Amryl Johnson

1944–2001

Amryl Johnson (6 April 1944 – 1 February 2001) was a writer born in Trinidad who lived most of her life in Britain.

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Arts & Performance

Amsale Aberra

1953–2018

Amsale Aberra (1 March 1954 – 1 April 2018) was an Ethiopian American fashion designer and entrepreneur. Her main field of design was in couture wedding gowns, and her flagship store is located in SOHO in New York City. She was a member of the Council of…

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Historical photographs & visual records

Amuda, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “Amuda, Iddo, Okpella, Etsako, Edo State, Nigeria” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3265
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Film & Television

Amy Aniobi

1984–

Amy Aniobi (born August 28, 1984) is an American writer, producer and director. She was the head writer and co-executive producer of Insecure and was also an executive producer for the HBO special 2 Dope Queens. Aniobi signed a two-year overall deal with…

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Pan-Africanism

Amy Ashwood Garvey

1897–1969

Ashwood Garvey helped launch the UNIA alongside Marcus Garvey and remained a lifelong Pan-Africanist organizer, feminist and writer in London and West Africa.

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Literature

Amy DuBois Barnett

1969

Amy DuBois Barnett (born 1969) is an American magazine editor. She was formerly editor-in-chief of Ebony magazine. Barnett was also the editor-in-chief of Honey and Teen People magazines, and the deputy editor of Harper's Bazaar. She was the first…

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Arts & Performance

Amy Hunter

1966–

Amy Hunter (born May 6, 1966) is an American actress and model. She has had roles on a number of television series and daytime soaps. She co-hosted The Comedy Channel's Night After Night, and went on location for ESPN's Women in Sports.

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Literature

Amy Jacques Garvey

1895–1973

Amy Euphemia Jacques Garvey (31 December 1895 – 25 July 1973) was a Jamaican-born journalist and activist. She was the second wife of Marcus Garvey. She was one of the pioneering female Black journalists and publishers of the 20th century.

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Literature

Amythyst Kiah

1986–

Amythyst Kiah (born 11 December 1986) is an American singer-songwriter. Kiah is a native of Chattanooga, Tennessee and currently lives in Johnson City. She plays guitar and banjo.

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Historical photographs & visual records

An abadoifo Mask from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 62.17.34, Lagos, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “An abadoifo Mask from the Edo Collection of the National Museum of Lagos, 62.17.34, Lagos, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-3975
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Historical photographs & visual records

An abandoned house in Djenné, Mali

1970

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Cataloged as “An abandoned house in Djenné, Mali” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-1077
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Historical photographs & visual records

An abandoned military tank, Eritrea

1990s

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Cataloged as “An abandoned military tank, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0980
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An abandoned village on shore of Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “An abandoned village on shore of Kainji Reservoir, Kainji Reservoir region, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0041
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An Abetheme Masquerader in front of a crowd at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Abetheme Masquerader in front of a crowd at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5632
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An Abetheme Masquerader on the playing ground at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “An Abetheme Masquerader on the playing ground at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5634
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