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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun Olobaloro, Ile Obale

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun Olobaloro, Ile Obale” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1021
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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun Owolewa carved headdress

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun Owolewa carved headdress” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1120
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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun Owolewa entering palace courtyard and receiving a gift

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun Owolewa entering palace courtyard and receiving a gift” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1108
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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun Owolewa headdress, Ile Obaro

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun Owolewa headdress, Ile Obaro” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1106
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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun Shangoleledun, Ile Olorionishango

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun Shangoleledun, Ile Olorionishango” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1140
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Historical photographs & visual records

Egungun society members outside kaa, Ile Alapinni

1981

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Cataloged as “Egungun society members outside kaa, Ile Alapinni” (Slides (photographs)).

Smithsonian Eliot Elisofon Photographic Archives, National Museum of African ArtCatalog EEPA.2014-003, Item EEPA_2013-015-1225
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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Egypt Sherrod

1975–

Egypt Sherrod is an American radio and television personality, as well as real estate broker and designer. She is best known as host of HGTV's Flipping Virgins and its long running show, Property Virgins. She is CEO & Managing Broker of the Atlanta-based…

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MUSEUM OBJECT
Slavery and Freedom Objects

Eighteen carriage bells on wire from a plantation near Georgetown South Carolina

early 19th century

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Eighteen bronze carriage bells connected to metal wires. The bells are of various sizes and are circular. They each have a square metal canon at top where they are connected to the metal wires. The bells have circular cutouts in the top and bottom and a…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.25.12
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Photographs and Still Images

El Ministro

1964; printed later

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A digital print depicting a black-and-white image of a ministro, or minister, preaching on the streets of New York City. He is standing in front of a brick building, which has an open window with three adults leaning out, listening to the minister.…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2021.53.16
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Civil Rights & Community

Elaine Parker

1926–2009

C. Elaine Parker, born Cora Elaine Smith (June 11, 1926 – December 30, 2009), was an American community activist who promoted and directed social, political, economic, and environmental change in Harlem.

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Business & Enterprise

Elder Jordan

Biography

Elder Jordan Sr. (c. 1850–1936) was an American businessman, philanthropist, and community leader in St. Petersburg, Florida.

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Biography & Culture

Elder Lucy Smith

1875–1952

Elder Lucy Smith (1874–1952), also known as Lucy Turner Smith, was an African-American Pentecostal pastor and faith healer, who founded All Nations Pentecostal Church in Chicago, Illinois. Her healing ministry attracted large numbers of followers and her…

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Literature

Eleanor Moody-Shepherd

Biography

Eleanor Moody-Shepherd is a researcher and teacher in areas of domestic violence, women leadership and women in the bible. She was the dean of students at New York Theological Seminary and a professor of Women Studies at the seminary.

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ARCHIVE FILE
Archival documents & files

Eleanor Turner Family — Great Migration Home Movie Study Collection

circa 1980 - 1995

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The Eleanor Turner Family home movies features travel footage, family outings, and gatherings with family and friends.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog sova.nmaahc.sc.0001_ref14
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Historical photographs & documents

Eleanor Turner home video #1

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Various pictures of the Turner family with music accompaniment.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20170414_Turner_VHS_01
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Historical photographs & documents

Eleanor Turner home video #2

Date not recorded

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Teenagers hanging out at a friend's house in the basement. They dance and sing to music. The video was shot in the late 80s or early 90s.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20170414_Turner_VHS_02
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Historical photographs & documents

Eleanor Turner home video #3

Date not recorded

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A family gathers for a family reunion in the yard of a residential home. Video then cuts to the family singing and making speeches to honor the host and family. There is also footage of a crab boil. Home movie was shot in the late 80s or early 90s.

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.SC.0001, Item SC_0001_20170414_Turner_VHS_03
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Accessories and Personal Effects

Electrical hot comb heater and hot comb

1920s

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An electric hot comb heater with a hot comb. The hot comb heater (48a) has a cylindrically-shaped body, with a stainless steel exterior and ceramic insulating tube interior. Hot combs are placed inside the central ceramic tube to be heated for use. The…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.59.48ab
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MUSEUM OBJECT
Textiles and Quilts

Eleven lengths of various trimmings from Mae's Millinery Shop

1941-1994

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Eleven (11) pieces of various trimming materials found in box 2010.6.64.1 from Mae's Millinery Shop. Pieces include faux pearl beads, sequined and rhinestone embellished trim, and velvet ribbon. There are also two (2) pieces of embroidered velvet (.10 and…

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2010.6.64.9.1-.11
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Civil Rights & Community

Eli Baptist

1820–1905

Eli Baptist (1820 - May 26, 1905) was an American abolitionist and a leader of the African-American community in Springfield, Massachusetts.

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Sports

Eli Campbell

2004–

Elijah Xavier Campbell (born 2 August 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Milton Keynes Dons, on loan from Premier League club Everton. Campbell was capped by England up to under-20 level. A former…

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BIOGRAPHY
Politics & Public Life

Elias Camp Morris

1855–1922

Elias Camp Morris (May 7, 1855 – September 5, 1922) was an American minister, politician, and businessman. Born a slave, Morris attended seminary then preached at Centennial Baptist Church in Helena, Arkansas. He rose to prominence among black Baptists,…

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BIOGRAPHY
Biography & Culture

Elijah Abel

1808–1884

Elijah Abel, or Able or Ables (July 25, 1808– December 25, 1884) was one of the earliest African-American members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), and was the church's first African-American elder and Seventy. Abel was…

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BIOGRAPHY
Sports

Elijah Adebayo

1998–

Elijah Anuoluwapo Oluwaferanmi Oluwatomi Oluwalana Ayomikulehin Adebayo (born 7 January 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL Championship club Bristol City.

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