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A picture of the present town of Kakoya

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the present town of Kakoya. Trip to Bafodia (Kakoya), April 7-8, 1979. The date on the slide is JUN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1570
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A picture of the veranda of one of the Limba houses showing the construction of the roof, Mabonto

1978

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the veranda of one of the Limba houses showing the construction of the roof; Mabonto. Taken Oct. 1978 at P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1305
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A picture of the village of Bambukoro

1980

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the village of Bambukoro; note the bush. Taken on a trip with Anne Rowe to visit Dale Williams at Koinadugu, Oct. 24-26, 1980. The date on the slide is JAN 81.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1944
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A picture of the VSO house "The Queen's Thighs" in Makeni

1979

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Donor notes read: "A picture of the VSO house "The Queen's Thighs" in Makeni. The date on the slide is DEC 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1665
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

A picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion

1911-1928

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An unsent picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee. The postcard is in color and captures the red brick, two-story mansion with red roofing. The front entrance has steps to walk up to the door and there…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.70.1
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Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other

A picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion

1911-1928

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An unsent picture postcard of the Roger Williams University President's Mansion in Nashville, Tennessee. The postcard is in color and captures the red brick, two-story mansion with red roofing. The front entrance has steps to walk up to the door and there…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.36.70.2
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A piece of artwork displayed at an exhibition at the Saint George Art Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1997-1998

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Cataloged as “A piece of artwork displayed at an exhibition at the Saint George Art Gallery, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0299
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A pier in Gorée as seen from a ferry, Gorée, Senegal

October 1990

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Cataloged as “A pier in Gorée as seen from a ferry, Gorée, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1991-002, Item EEPA 1991-020083
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A pier in Goree as seen from a ferry, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A pier in Goree as seen from a ferry, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060006
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A pier next a fortress in Gorée as seen from a ferry, Gorée, Senegal

October 1990

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Cataloged as “A pier next a fortress in Gorée as seen from a ferry, Gorée, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1991-002, Item EEPA 1991-020084
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A pig at a Lebanese pig farm, Pendembu

1980

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Donor notes read: "A pig at a Lebanese pig farm, Pendembu. Taken May-July 6, 1980. The date on the slide is JUL 80.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1847
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A pile of Hausa clay pots before being fired in a kiln, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A pile of Hausa clay pots before being fired in a kiln, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0699
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A pile of Hausa clay pots next to an open kiln before being fired, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A pile of Hausa clay pots next to an open kiln before being fired, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0709
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A pile of Hausa clay pots with incised decoration, Nigeria

1967-1969

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Cataloged as “A pile of Hausa clay pots with incised decoration, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2015-019, Item 2015-019-0652
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Historical photographs & documents

A Pinch of Soul, Fall Feast

Date not recorded

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place holderTape #82 Format: VHS Pearl Bowser hosted Cooking Show, Pilot episode.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.a2012.79.av_ref367
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A pineapple in a bush in Banco National Park, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

1966-1968

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Cataloged as “A pineapple in a bush in Banco National Park, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-2618
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A pipe against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A pipe against a wall, Okhu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4877
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A pipe being smoked, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A pipe being smoked, Fugar-Avianwu, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4311
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A pipe-smoker and a hunter during an Okwema Masquerade performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A pipe-smoker and a hunter during an Okwema Masquerade performance, Iviukhua, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4673
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A plane at Gambela Airport, Gambela, Ethiopia

May 1974

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Cataloged as “A plane at Gambela Airport, Gambela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0033
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A plant husk on a beach, Libreville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A plant husk on a beach, Libreville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3145
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A plant overhanging the Komo River, Libreville, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A plant overhanging the Komo River, Libreville, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3126
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A platform where boys sit while scaring birds

1978

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Donor notes read: "A platform where boys sit while scaring birds. Taken Oct. 1978 at P.C. Agriculture Training at Mabonto. The date on the slide is JAN 79.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-028, Item EEPA.1993-028-1268
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A plaza in front of the IFAN Historical Museum fortress, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A plaza in front of the IFAN Historical Museum fortress, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060053
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