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books

The Encyclopedia of Photography, v. 2

1967

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Second volume of a photography instruction book set. Cover is red with black graphics and gold text "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHOTOGRAPHY.".

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.43.2
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books

The Encyclopedia of Photography, v. 3

1967

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Third volume of a photography instruction book set. Cover is red with black graphics and gold text "THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PHOTOGRAPHY.".

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2007.1.43.3
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Historical photographs & visual records

The entrance of the former boarding school of the Soeurs de Cluny, Saint -Louis, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “The entrance of the former boarding school of the Soeurs de Cluny, Saint -Louis, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060099
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Books and Published Materials

The Expected Vol. 29 No. 2

February 1957

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Periodical of “The Expected” featuring Adolphus Humbles and Virginia Seminary. The front cover has a red border with the title design for “The Expected” printed in red ink. The issue is titled [OUR INTEREST IS SPIRITUAL – The Spirit of Hayes and Humbles].…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.14.15
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Library Collections

The Freedmen's Book

1866

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A hardcover book with dark brown cover. Gold writing on the spine reads, [The / Freedmen's / Book / Mrs. Child / Ticknor & CO]. The title page readds [THE / FREEDMEN'S BOOK. / BY L. MARIA CHILD.] followed by a quote from John G. Whittier, the logo for…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.160.174
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Books and Published Materials

The Freedom Summer Murders

1997

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Card number 64.8 in a series of information cards relating to major historical events in the United States. On front, the title and photos of the three murdered Civil Rights workers. On back, black text giving the history of the Freedom Summer murders.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.17.169
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

The Girl Graduate - Her Own Book

1925

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A scrapbook assembled by Marjorie P. Collins. The cover of the scrapbook is red leather and in gold type reads: [The Girl Graduate / Her Own Book]. The scrapbook includes 190 pages of newspaper clippings, photographs, hand-written entries, printed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2012.94
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Books and Published Materials

The Golden Book Picture Atlas of the World, Book 5, Africa

1960

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A hardcover copy of Africa: The Golden Book Picture Atlas of The World, Book 5 by Golden Press. The hardcover book is paperboard bound and laminated. The front cover is two shades of two shades of mulberry purple and features a large color topographic…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.12.52.15
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Books and Published Materials

The Guardian

1968

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A commemorative 140-page yearbook form the Homer G. Phillips Hospital School of Nursing titled "The Guardian." The volume is hardcover and has a textured blue cover with raised gold lettering. The top right corner featurs a white nurse's cap. The title…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.90.5
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newspapers

The Hampton Student Vol. XI No. 3

April 15, 1921

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A student and alumni newspaper for the Hampton Institute. The newspaper consist of black print on twenty-two pages of white paper. This issue looks at Hampton's athletics.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.54.1
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Books and Published Materials

The Hand Book of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

1936

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One (1) small wove paper booklet, The Hand Book of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, 1936. This volume II, 1936 revised edition, published by the fraternity, features a foreword by Grand Historian, Ben H. Mosby, and an image of the First Grand Polemarch, Elder…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.171.10
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Archival Collections

The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Archival Collection

1945-1949

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Scope and Contents: The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Archival Collection chronicles Harry Moore's career in civil rights and education that ultimately led to his and his wife's murder. The materials in this collection were originally located in Harry T.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2018.12
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Archival Collections

The Historical Records of the Barnett-Aden Gallery

1954-1989

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The Historical Records of Barnett-Aden Gallery collection includes historical background materials on the gallery, its founders James V. Herring and Alonzo Aden as well as Adolphus Ealey, its steward after its closure in 1969. The materials include…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog A2014.63.32
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

The Hononrable Lisa Anderson Todd Oral History Interview

June 24, 2013

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The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.93.1a, 2011.174.93.1b, 2011.174.93.1c, 2011.174.93.1d, 2011.174.93.1e, 2011.174.93.1f, 2011.174.93.1g, and 2011.174.93.1h. The Hon. Lisa Anderson Todd shares memories from when she was a Student…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.93.1a-h
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

The Honorable D'Army Bailey Oral History Interview

August 13, 2013

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The oral history consists of fourteen digital files: 2011.174.98.1a, 2011.174.98.1b, 2011.174.98.1c, 2011.174.98.1d, 2011.174.98.1e, 2011.174.98.1f, 2011.174.98.1g, 2011.174.98.1h, 2011.174.98.1i, 2011.174.98.1j, 2011.174.98.1k, 2011.174.98.1l,…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.98.1a-n
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

The Honorable Ernest Adolphus Finney, Jr. Oral History Interview

June 8, 2011

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The oral history consists of six digital files: 2011.174.25.1a, 2011.174.25.1b, 2011.174.25.1c, 2011.174.25.1d, 2011.174.25.1e, and 2011.174.25.1f. The Honorable Ernest Finney, Jr recalls his father's teaching career and attending law school at South…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.25.1a-f
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

The Honorable Matthew J. Perry, Jr. Oral History Interview

June 7, 2011

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The oral history consists of three digital files: 2011.174.24.1a, 2011.174.24.1b, and 2011.174.24.1c. The Hon. Matthew J. Perry, Jr. [August 3, 1921-July 29, 2011] (At the time of the interview, he was still hearing cases for the United States District…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.24.1abc
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Time-based Media - Moving Images

The Honorable Robert G. Clark, Jr. Oral History Interview

March 13, 2013

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The oral history consists of eight digital files: 2011.174.75.1a, 2011.174.75.1b, 2011.174.75.1c, 2011.174.75.1d, 2011.174.75.1e, 2011.174.75.1f, 2011.174.75.1g, and 2011.174.75.1h. The Honorable Robert G. Clark, Jr., describes the early life experiences…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.174.75.1a-h
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Documents and Manuscripts

The Influence of Television Imagery on Selected African-American Young Adults' Self-Perceptions: A Dissertation

1992

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A first edition doctoral dissertation manuscript, The Influence of Television Imagery on Selected African-American Young Adults' Self-Perceptions: A Dissertation, written by Camille Cosby, May 1992. This black buckram hardcover manuscript features a plain…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2024.35.1
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Books and Published Materials

The Institutes of English Grammar

1867

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A book bound in light colored leather. The book has plain covers with a minimally decorated spine. The spine has four (4) lines of gold embossing. Between the two top lines on the spine is a dark rectangle with gold lettering featuring the title: [BROWN'S…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.17.2
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pamphlets

The Ivy Primer

1989

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Light pink pamphlet with green image of a vine and green lettering that says “The Ivy Primer” published by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2013.133.3.18
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Historical photographs & documents

The Journal of Rap Expression and HipHop Culture

Winter 1992

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Cataloged as “The Journal of Rap Expression and HipHop Culture” (Text).

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2013.149.3_ref679
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Books and Published Materials

The Kappa Alpha Nu Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1

April 1914

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One (1) paper copy of The Kappa Alpha Nu Journal, Vol. 1, No. 1, April 1914. This journal is printed pamphlet style and features 16 pages of short editorials, black-and-white images, letters, and a fraternity member directory. The front cover is designed…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.171.11
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Visual Arts

The Library Book, Knowledge, Liberty, Justice

1990

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A color linocut in yellow and black depicting a central figure displaying an open book to a group of people. The group is gathered on the left side of the print, with two more individuals on the right side. One of these figures is seated at a desk facing a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2023.111.91.1
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