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A police station, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal

1993

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Cataloged as “A police station, Île de Gorée near Dakar, Senegal” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1993-006, Item EEPA 1993-060011
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A Policeman Masquerader at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A Policeman Masquerader at an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5661
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MUSEUM OBJECT
portraits

A Political Biography of Angela Davis

1972

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Pamphlet consisting of black print on white paper. Beneath the title, a black-and-white photograph of Angela Davis.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.55.2
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A pool at a hotel, Moanda, Gabon

1972

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Cataloged as “A pool at a hotel, Moanda, Gabon” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-009, Item EEPA 2013-009-3228
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BIOGRAPHY
Medicine & Health

A. Porter Davis

1890–1976

Albert Porter Davis (November 13, 1890–September 1, 1976) was a pioneering African-American physician and pilot. He practiced medicine in Kansas City, Kansas, where he served in multiple county-level positions and on the staff of local hospitals. In 1953,…

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A Portion of Beira from Oceana Co.'s New Buildings

[ca. 1920]

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Printed caption on recto reads: "A Portion of Beira from Oceana Co.'s New Buildings.".

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1985-014, Item EEPA MZ 2012-001-1346
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A portrait bust sculpture by Elsa Jacob, Asmara, Eritrea

1994

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Cataloged as “A portrait bust sculpture by Elsa Jacob, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0410
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A portrait of a Chief and his followers during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Ikao, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A portrait of a Chief and his followers during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Ikao, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5382
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A portrait of a Chief during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Ikao, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A portrait of a Chief during an Atsogwa Title ceremony, Ikao, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5383
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A portrait of a man, Afokpella, Nigeria

1973

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Cataloged as “A portrait of a man, Afokpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6287
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A portrait of a Senior Chief, Afashio, Nigeria

1971

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Cataloged as “A portrait of a Senior Chief, Afashio, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-4022
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A portrait of Abeeshongme, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abeeshongme, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6662
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A portrait of Abiba, Imiamune, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abiba, Imiamune, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6779
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A portrait of Abiba, Imioko, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abiba, Imioko, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6855
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A portrait of Abiba, Iyeluwa, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abiba, Iyeluwa, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6711
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A portrait of Abiba, Ogiriga, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abiba, Ogiriga, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6683
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A portrait of Abiodu, Imioko, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abiodu, Imioko, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6850
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A portrait of Abraham, Imiegiele, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abraham, Imiegiele, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6842
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A portrait of Abu, Iddo, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abu, Iddo, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6799
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A portrait of Abudu, Imioko, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Abudu, Imioko, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6735
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A portrait of Adama, Imiekuri, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Adama, Imiekuri, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6922
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A portrait of Adi Afosoh, Okpella, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Adi Afosoh, Okpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6874
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A portrait of Adisetu, Okpella, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Adisetu, Okpella, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6867
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A portrait of Adishetu, Imioko, Nigeria

1979

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Cataloged as “A portrait of Adishetu, Imioko, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-6760
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