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Books and Published Materials

The Masonic Monitor

1951

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Small black book. Inside cover reads "Rev. Frank T. Anderson" and "Rev. H.C. Anderson". Title page reads, "'THE MASONIC MONITOR' / for use of / The Most Worshipful Stringer Grand Lodge / F. & A.M., Jurisdiction of Mississippi / Prince Hall Affiliation."

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.51
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The Meaning of Black Power

1966

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A pamphlet titled "The Meaning of Black Power." The front cover has black print on a gray background. On the left, half of a face stares at the viewer and the text covers the right side. The interior consists of fifteen pages including an introduction by…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.5
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The Meaning of San Rafael

August 1971

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A pamphlet written by Henry Winston. The cover has black print on a brown-and-tan striped background. The interior consists of twenty-one pages of text. The back of the pamphlet lists other pamphlets published by New Outlook Publishers.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.8
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Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

The Moon Zine

2020

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A mini zine from the Kids Solidarity Mini Zine Pack titled The Moon Zine, designed by Jennifer White-Johnson and written by Kevin “Knox” Johnson III. The mini zine is constructed from a single sheet of heavy weight paper that has a slit at the center and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2022.87.5.2.3
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The Movement Vol. 2, No. 7

August 1966

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The August 1966 issue of The Movement newspaper published by the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee of California. Printed in black ink on off-white newsprint paper, the newspaper has eight (8) pages total and features text, photographs, and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.43.1
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Books and Published Materials

The Moynihan-Kissinger Doctrine and the "Third World"

1975

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A pamphlet written by Henry Winston. The front cover features white print on a purple background. The interior consists of sixty-three pages of text. The back cover features an advertisement from International Publishers.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.81.1
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Photographs and Still Images

The Mule Train arriving in Birmingham, Alabama

June 1968

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This black and white photographic print depicts a mule drawn covered wagon proceeding down a street in front of a motel. A group of people walk along side of the wagon. Four people are visible in the wagon. One man, wearing a dark tee shirt and dark pants,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.125.6
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Black Press & Journalism

The N.C. Republican, and civil rights advocate (Weldon, N.C.), May 22, 1884

1884-05-22

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This card identifies the front page of The N.C. Republican, and civil rights advocate (Weldon, N.C.), May 22, 1884. The Library of Congress preserves this dated newspaper issue in its Chronicling America collection. Publication place recorded in the…

Library of CongressCatalog sn83025842 · 1884-05-22 · edition 1
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Books and Published Materials

The Nation's Prayer Call Vol. 2 No. 4

1956-1957

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Newsletter of “The Nation’s Prayer Call” from the Zion Baptist Church. The newsletter has two pages total with black printed text on both sides. The paper is yellowed and creased. The header of the front cover begins with [THE NATION’S PRAYER CALL /…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.14.10a
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The National Black Political Agenda

1972

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A green booklet with black and white lettering on the lower half of document that reads: [The National Black Political Agenda]. To the right of the lettering there is a circular red logo with black lettering lower half on right. The chairman and three…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.57
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 532

March 12, 1857

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1Issue #532 (March 12, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The Dred Scott case is reported in columns 1-5 of the second page and includes a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.1
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 533

March 19, 1857

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Issue #533 (March 19, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The coverage of the Dred Scott case begins at the top of page 1, column 1 with the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.2
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 534

March 26, 1857

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Issue #543 (March 26, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The coverage of the Dred Scott case begins on page 1, column 8 with [THE CASE OF…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.3
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 535

April 2, 1857

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Issue #544 (April 2, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The coverage of the Dred Scott case begins on page 1, column 8 with a continuation of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.4
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 536

April 9, 1857

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Issue #545 (April 9, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The coverage of the Dred Scott case is on page 4, columns 1-5 with a continuation of…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.5
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Slavery and Freedom Objects

The National Era Vol. XI No. 537

April 16, 1857

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Issue #546 (April 16, 1857) of the weekly newspaper The National Era with reporting on the Dred Scott decision. The newspaper consists of four pages of eight columns each. The coverage of the Dred Scott case is on page 4, column 4 with [MICHIGAN CONDEMNS…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.28.13.6
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Racist and Stereotypical Objects

The Negro a Beast, or, In the Image of God?

1900

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A hardcover book titled: [The Negro A Beast or In The Image of God]. The book has a red cloth binding. The title appears in black text on the front cover, surrounding a caricatured depiction of a Black man. There are 382 interior pages of black ink printed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.1.260
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Racist and Stereotypical Objects

The Negro a Beast, or, In the Image of God?

1900

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A hardcover book titled: [The Negro A Beast or In The Image of God]. The book's cover is red with the title in black text and a caricatured depiction of a Black man. The interior pages, 382 in total, consist of off-white paper and black type.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.13
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Books and Published Materials

The Negro in the Armed Forces: His Value and Status – Past, Present, and Potential

1945

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A hardback edition of The Negro in the Armed Forces: His Value and Status – Past, Present, and Potential, owned by General Colin L. Powell. This small, square book, written in 1945 by Lieutenant Commander Seymour J. Schoenfeld, gives insight into the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2022.101.1.40
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Books and Published Materials

The Negro in World War II

1946

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Hardcover book with red rectangle in the center with white text [THE NEGRO/IN WORLD/WAR II]. Below the title in red text is the author [by John D. Silvera]. Radiating out from the middle are horizontal black stripes, increasing in size the further away…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.205.11
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Books and Published Materials

The Negro Motorist Green-Book

1941

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The Negro Motorist Green-Book, 48 pages. This book provided travelers with information on businesses that serviced African American travelers. The front cover features a black border along the outer edge. The border encompasses nearly all of the cover-page…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.97.42
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The Negro People in the Struggle for Peace and Freedom

1951

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A pamphlet written by Benjamin J. Davis. The front cover contains white text on a gray background and a picture of Davis in the bottom left. The interior consists of twenty-three pages of a report to the 15th convention of the communist party. The back…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.12
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Books and Published Materials

The Negro Travelers' Green Book

1953

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A white, small 8vo, staple-bound booklet titled “The Negro Travelers’ Green Book” by Victor H. Green, with 84 pages of text, illustrations, and photographs. The front cover is an original pictorial wrapper showing Union Station in Washington, D.C., printed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.37
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Political and Activist Ephemera

The Negro Worker Vol. 1 No. 10-11

1931

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A pamphlet consisting of black print on yellowed paper. The front cover lists publication information and a list of the articles. The interior consists of forty-six pages of text and photographs. Content includes articles such as [Forced Labor under the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.38
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