Unbound case files for claims for bounty and pay arrearages, 1867–72, are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of the surname of the claimant. The case files consist of jackets giving the name, rank, company, regiment, and address of claimant and the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1906, File 4.1.7
Unbound case files of pension claims, 1867–72, are arranged alphabetically by initial letter of surname of claimant. The files consist of a jacket giving the name, company, rank, and regiment of claimant; the address of claimant; and the dates the claim…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1906, File 4.1.9
A black Protégé-shaped violin case for the heirloom Saxon violin with bow (2020.28.1ab). This case features a red synthetic lining/cushion interior to hold violin and bow, two metal clip closures, and a handle. The bow clasp bears a mark "GSB." There are…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2020.28.2
This tintype depicts a young man in a dark suit and light colored collar. He is shown from the waist up with his hands clasped in front of him. The tintype is framed in a stamped yellow gold colored metal frame with a raised, patterned edge. The frame is…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2015.248.9.1
A tintype photograph in a decorative black thermoplastic case with red velvet interior lining. The photograph depicts an unidentified man in the dress of a Union soldier standing in front of a studio landscape backdrop. The soldier wears regulation pants,…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2019.26.2
The two volumes of cash account books are dated 1864–66, 1 (97) and 2 (122). Each book is arranged by name of planter with whom there was an account and thereunder chronologically.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 4.1.13
The single unnumbered volume of cash accounts, July 1865 and February 1866–October 1867, is unnumbered and arranged chronologically. The volume also contains cash accounts of Fort Sill, Oklahoma (Dec. 1869–June 1870), arranged chronologically.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1913, File 3.2.30
The single volume of cash accounts of the employment office, July 1865–February 1867 (93), is arranged chronologically. The volume appears to be the accounts of the employment office operated by the local superintendent J. V. W. Vandenburgh.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1902, Item 3.1.3.7
The single–volume cash book, September 1869–August 1870 (61), is arranged by time periods and thereunder chronologically. The volume also contains a list of collecting agents in the state for 1867 and 1868.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 4.2.4
The two volumes of cash books, February 1866–January 1869 and April–July 1868, 1 (62) and 2 (63), are arranged by name of planter. Volume 2 (63) has a name index. Volume 1 (62) also contains a register of complaints, Jan.–Mar. 1867.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.5.15
The two volumes of cash books cover the period September–December 1868. Volume 1 (64), Sept.–Dec. 1868, is arranged chronologically. Volume 2 (66) is arranged by the name of the person and has a name index. Volume 1 (64) also contains a "Register of Land…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1910, File 5.6.18
The single–volume "Cash Receipts for Blank Forms," February 1866–November 1868 (317), is arranged chronologically. The volume also contains "Agreements with Freedmen" (Contracts), 1866, arranged numerically.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog NMAAHC.FB.M1905, File 5.29.20
Casimiro Alcorta (1840–1913) was a musician of Argentina, considered one of the fathers of tango music. An Afro-Argentine son of slaves, Alcorta was born in Santiago del Estero, Argentina. He became free as a child, and took the name of his owner, as was…
This is a large open-mouthed circular cast iron cooking bowl with a swinging handle. The pot rests on a narrow base. There is a small lip on one side of the rim. Underneath the lip is a small tab wielded to the side of pot with a metal ring threaded…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.20.8
A large cast iron kettle used for cooking. The cauldron has a round body with upturned lip and sits atop three iron feet, with two angular handles connecting lip to body on two sides of the cauldron. An arc-shaped hanger may have once run over top of the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2011.139.1ab
This cat o' nine tails style planter whip is composed of a fluted wooden handle topped with leather. The leather is sliced into nine tails and the bottom of the piece was wrapped around the wooden handle, likely held in place using glue or small tacks.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2014.312.113
Cato Perkins was an enslaved African-American man from Charleston, South Carolina, who became a missionary to Sierra Leone. Cato was enslaved by John Perkins. Cato Perkins self-emancipated by joining the British during the Siege of Charleston, and he…
Cato was an enslaved African American Black Patriot spy and courier operating out of British-occupied New York City during the American Revolution. Cato's enslaver, Hercules Mulligan, gathered intelligence through his connections as well as clients at his…
A large circular iron cauldron. It has a rounded body, three short conical legs attached to the bottom, and a slight indentation just below the opening lip, which flairs outwards. There is a raised horizontal ridge running around the circumference of the…
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2017.108.20.2
A United States Calvary Saber, Model 1840 (2008.8a) with scabbard (2008.8b). The sword has a curved metal work at the hilt. The scabbard has a loop off one side.
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and CultureCatalog 2008.8ab
