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MUSEUM OBJECT
Jewelry and Adornment

Cone-shaped faux pearl earrings from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Circular clip-on earrings with large cone-shaped faux pearl from Mae's Millinery Shop. The central element is framed by a circular gold-toned metal with clear rhinestones set into it. Metal pressure clips are attached to the back.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.48.73ab
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Confirmation Portrait of Yvonne — Family Photographs

undated

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Cataloged as “Confirmation Portrait of Yvonne”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.110_ref69
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Historical photographs & visual records

Congo Français Congo Français et Dépendances - Coiffeuse Yakoma - Basse Kotto

[ca. 1905]

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Translated caption reads: ''French Congo and Territories - Yakoma hairdresser - Lower Kotto.'' Group of young women, one of them laying in a chair is having her hair done by the haidresser. Congo Français. Photograph by J. Audema.

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA 1985-140086-01
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Historical photographs & visual records

Congo Franc̥ais Les bords du Niari à Loudina

[ca. 1905]

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Translated caption reads ''French Congo. The banks of the Niari at Loudina''. General overview of the river with oxes in the foreground. Postmarked stamp recto. Verso addressed to ''Mr. P. Le Quement. Ouhamé-Nana. Fort-Sibut. 0.C.T'' Congo Franc̥ais.…

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA 1985-140006
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Photographs and Still Images

Congregants react to the words of the guest preacher at the former location of Reid Temple AME Church, Lanham, Maryland, 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a man and woman standing in front of an altar. The man is wearing a dark suit with a bowtie. His right hand and leg are raised. His mouth is open. The woman is wearing a light colored jacket and skirt. Her hands are raised…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.18
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Photographs and Still Images

Congregants react to the words of the guest preacher at the former location of Reid Temple AME Church, Lanham, Maryland, 2003

2003; printed 2012

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A black-and-white photograph of a man and woman standing in front of an altar. The man is wearing a dark suit with a bowtie. His arms are raised above his waist and he is leaning backwards with his hips pushed forwards. The woman is wearing a light colored…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.141.19
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Historical photographs & visual records

Congregation leaving Namirembe cathedral, Kampala

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Congregation leaving Namirembe cathedral, Kampala” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2000-005, Item EEPA.2000-005-0008
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Photographs and Still Images

Congregation, Sixteenth Street Baptist Church

1963

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A black-and-white digital image of the congregation sitting in the pews of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church. The woman in the forefront of the image, seated in the first pew, is wearing a stripped t-shirt dress holding her bag in her lap. The woman,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.129.35
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Historical photographs & visual records

Congregation visiting missionary after a service

Date not recorded

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Cataloged as “Congregation visiting missionary after a service” (Photographic prints).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2000-005, Item EEPA.2000-005-0055
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Photographs and Still Images

Congressman John Conyers brings greeting from Washington D.C.

January 15, 1969; printed 2011

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This black and white photograph shows John Conyers, center, standing at a lectern with microphones. This image was taken inside Ebenzer Baptist Church on the day of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. Conyer's face is turned away from…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.94.17
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Coniah Boyce-Clarke

2003–

Coniah Chronicles Boyce-Clarke (born 1 March 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for League Two club Tranmere Rovers. Born in England, he plays for the Jamaica national team.

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Clothing - Fashion and Historical

Conical shaped straw hat with chin strap

early to mid-20th century

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A conical shaped straw hat with a chin strap. Red thread is tacked at four points at the top of the hat. Strips of straw are handsewn on the surface of the hat. A thin piece of straw is hand sewn along the edge of the brim. Wood or bamboo is placed at the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.3.797
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Biography & Culture

Connie Fleming

Biography

Connie Fleming, also known as Connie Girl, is a Jamaican-born American supermodel and former drag performer. She became prominent in New York City in the 80s and 90s, first as a drag performer part of the "Boy Bar Beauties", and then as a fashion model and…

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Civil Rights & Community

Connie Mark

1923–2007

Constance Winifred Mark, MBE, BEM (née McDonald, previously Goodridge; 21 December 1923 – 3 June 2007) was a Jamaican-born community organiser and activist. She served as a medical secretary in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in World War II. After…

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Sports & Achievement

Connie Teaberry

1970–

Condinitha "Connie" Teaberry-Lindsey (born August 15, 1970) is an American track and field athlete known for the high jump. She represented the United States at the 1996 Olympics, where she finished 18th. She set her personal best of 1.95 m (6 ft 4+3⁄4 in)…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Furnishings, Housewares, and Décor

Console with furniture key from the Rock Rest Tourist Home

mid 20th century

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2011.12.6ab: A console (a) with a furniture key (b) from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. 2011.12.6a: A console from the Rock Rest Tourist Home. The dark wooden console has a rectangular tabletop with an open bottom shelf and curved legs. There is a repeating…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.6ab
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Scholarship

Constance M. Carroll

1945–

Constance M. Carroll (born September 12, 1945) is an American education leader and advisor. She served as the chancellor of the San Diego Community College District from 2004 to 2021.

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Historical photographs & visual records

Constance Stuart Larrabee and man in front of Evangelical Lutheran Church , Stellenbosch (South Africa)

1983

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Cataloged as “Constance Stuart Larrabee and man in front of Evangelical Lutheran Church , Stellenbosch (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-066114
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Historical photographs & visual records

Constance Stuart Larrabee at home of Lady Stella Bailey, Cape Town (South Africa)

1960

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Cataloged as “Constance Stuart Larrabee at home of Lady Stella Bailey, Cape Town (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-065299
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Historical photographs & visual records

Constance Stuart Larrabee in front of cacti, Johannesburg (South Africa)

circa 1937

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Cataloged as “Constance Stuart Larrabee in front of cacti, Johannesburg (South Africa)” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-068618
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Historical photographs & visual records

Constance Stuart Larrabee's family arriving at the airport, South Africa

1940s

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Cataloged as “Constance Stuart Larrabee's family arriving at the airport, South Africa” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064418
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Historical photographs & visual records

Constance Stuart Larrabee's family, South Africa

1940s

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Cataloged as “Constance Stuart Larrabee's family, South Africa” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1998-006, Item EEPA 1998-064424
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