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MUSEUM OBJECT
Buildings and Structures

Cornerstone plaque from the Bank of Finance

1964

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The bronze cornerstone plaque from the Bank of Finance building in Los Angeles, California, with the names of the bank's organizers. A rectangular metal plaque with six names in raised relief. The names are shined to a dull bronze color while the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2016.33.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Tools and Equipment

Coronet Automatic 12 electric typewriter owned by Robert Churchwell

1970s

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A dark and light brown typewriter with white keys. There is wood paneling at the front of the typewriter with a label that reads “SCM / SMITH-CORONA / Coronet / AUTOMATIC 12.” The typewriter is electric and has a white cord and plug. In white type on the…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.62.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Textiles and Quilts

Corporal of white linen in Chaplain's Kit used by Army Chaplain Louis J. Beasley

1939-1944

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Coporal made of white damask linen with a central motif of ivy leaves and a border of two small ivy leaf vines surrounding a larger ivy leaf vine between them. Two sides of the square cloth are the selvedges, while the other two sides are hemmed with…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.205.1.11
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Correspondence and Contact Information — Business Records

1969-1981

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Cataloged as “Correspondence and Contact Information”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2022.64_ref57
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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Correspondence - Charles Russell — Family Papers

1982-1988

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Cataloged as “Correspondence - Charles Russell”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2018.110_ref53
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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Corrie Ndaba

1999–

Corrie Richard Ndaba (born 25 December 1999) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or left-back for Serie A club Lecce and the Republic of Ireland national team. Ndaba made his professional debut while on loan with Scottish club…

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BIOGRAPHY
History & Culture

Cory Gibbs

1980–

Cory Gibbs (born January 14, 1980) is an American former soccer player. A defender, played professionally for clubs in Germany, the Netherlands and England. He also played 19 international matches for the U.S. national soccer team, including at the 2003…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Accessories and Personal Effects

Cosmetic case owned by Mary Church Terrell

1891-1954

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Cosmetic case used by Mary Church Terrell. The case is made of red leather with a central handle on top of the hinged lid. The case has two (2) latches and an interior mirror. [M.C. Terrell] is printed on the front in gold-colored text.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2017.13.1.5
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