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Historical photographs & visual records

A prehistoric painting on a rock shelter, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe

1995

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Cataloged as “A prehistoric painting on a rock shelter, Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.1995-002, Item EEPA 1995-020187
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A Priest holding a cross and icons while standing in the entryway of the Church of the Covenant of Mercy, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A Priest holding a cross and icons while standing in the entryway of the Church of the Covenant of Mercy, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0165
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A Priest holding a cross, Aromo, Eritrea

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A Priest holding a cross, Aromo, Eritrea” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0164
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A priest holding a flywhisk and a handcross, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1967

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a flywhisk and a handcross, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0010
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A Priest holding a lit candle and reading from the Bible during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1974

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Cataloged as “A Priest holding a lit candle and reading from the Bible during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0171
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A priest holding a staff and standing in the entryway of Biete Ghiorgis church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a staff and standing in the entryway of Biete Ghiorgis church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1381
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A priest holding a staff at a Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a staff at a Church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1304
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A priest holding a staff at Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a staff at Biete Gabriel Raphael church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1324
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A priest holding a staff in the entryway of a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a staff in the entryway of a rock-hewn church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1367
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A priest holding a staff, standing in the entryway of Biete Amanuel church, Lalibela, Ethiopia

1997

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Cataloged as “A priest holding a staff, standing in the entryway of Biete Amanuel church, Lalibela, Ethiopia” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-1326
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A Priest holding an 18th century cross, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A Priest holding an 18th century cross, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0167
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A priest in front of church wall, Aromo, Eritrea

1973

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Cataloged as “A priest in front of church wall, Aromo, Eritrea” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0046
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A priest outside of Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara, Eritrea

1995

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Cataloged as “A priest outside of Enda Mariam Cathedral, Asmara, Eritrea” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2007-003, Item EEPA 2007-003-0662
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A priest performing a religious ceremony outside of an academic building, Fugar, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A priest performing a religious ceremony outside of an academic building, Fugar, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5478
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A priest's house by Genata Maryam Church, Ethiopia

1965-1996

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Cataloged as “A priest's house by Genata Maryam Church, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0178
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A Priest speaking during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

1974

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Cataloged as “A Priest speaking during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0172
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A Priest with acolytes during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Ethiopia

1974

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Cataloged as “A Priest with acolytes during a Maundy Thursday ceremony at Yohannes Church, Ethiopia” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2013-013, Item EEPA 2013-013-0174
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A procession through the village during an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria

1972

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Cataloged as “A procession through the village during an Otsa festival, Azukhala-Experi, Nigeria” (Negatives (photographic)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2016-007, Item EEPA 2016-007-5538
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

A Prospectus

1994

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A pamphlet composed of a single rectangular sheet, printed on both sides, and divided into three panels by two fold lines. The pamphlet makes a square when folded. The pamphlet is composed of cream paper and printed with brown ink. The front side features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.102.1.1
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Documents and Manuscripts

A Prospectus

1994

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A pamphlet composed of a single rectangular sheet, printed on both sides, and divided into three panels by two fold lines. The pamphlet makes a square when folded. The pamphlet is composed of cream paper and printed with brown ink. The front side features…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.102.1.2
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A – Q

1867

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Cataloged as “A – Q”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1904, Item 2.4.3.5
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Film & Television

A. Q. A.

1996–

Angela Quentina Arnold (born September 10, 1996), better known by the ring name A. Q. A., is an American professional wrestler. She began to work with Booker T's Reality of Wrestling promotion in 2018. She also worked for All Elite Wrestling (AEW) in 2022…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Time-based Media - Moving Images

A Question of Color

1993

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A documentary film with the title A Question of Color. It consists of a single reel of color 16mm polyester film with optical sound. The film explores feelings many African Americans harbor about themselves and their appearance. It opens with a quote by…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.55.16.1a
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A – R

1868

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Cataloged as “A – R”.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1903, Item 3.20.4.2.1
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